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About PBC Finland

PBC Finland is a non-profit organization that supports, connects, and educates a community of Filipino entrepreneurs and professionals in Finland.

PBC Finland established in February 2024, is dedicated to creating an environment of active cooperation and goodwill amongst like-minded Filipino entrepreneurs; helping each other succeed, promoting Filipino culture and values, and contributing to the positive growth of a vibrant business ecosystem in Finland.

Our Mission

Provide opportunities for Filipino Entrepreneurs in Finland to connect, engage with a community, learn, and grow their businesses.

Our Vision

A vibrant community of Filipino entrepreneurs in Finland that focuses on collaboration, winning together, and creating a positive impact in Finland and around the world.

PBC Finland Core Team

Christine Tilja

Founder of PBC Finland
and FinnCare Oy

Richelle Villanueva

Co-founder of PBC Finland, Kalo,
and AV Siivouspalvelut Oy

JR Estallo

Co-founder of PBC Finland and
Owner of NTE Consulting

Laila Fe Balinggan

Head of Marketing & Communications,
Founder of Design and Disrupt

Catherine Gallego

Marketing Associate,
Vice-Chairperson at Trombi ry

Membership

We have two different categories of membership.
Membership is valid for one (1) year subject to renewal and approval of the Executive Committee.

Company Members


Join as a corporate member and experience building stronger ties while endorsing your brands and services to our member community. Further, extend these connections to the international business council groups and Filipino communities.

There are 3 types of company members:
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  1. Micro-enterprises refer to solopreneurs and companies with 1-2 employees
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  2. Small and medium enterprises refer to companies with 3-4 employees
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  3. Large companies and MNCs refer to enterprises with more than 5 employees
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Individual Members


Personal membership is either a regular member or an associate member.
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  • Regular members can be natural-born, naturalized, dual, or former Filipino citizens with valid Finnish business identification (Y-Tunnus). You'll have voting rights and can be elected and appointed to the Executive Committee
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  • Associate members can be natural-born, naturalized, dual, former Filipino citizens without valid Finnish business identification (Y-Tunnus) residing in Finland and with a keen interest in entrepreneurship. Associate members and company representatives have no voting rights and are not allowed to be nominated in election nor appointed in the Executive Committee.
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  • Finns and other foreigners residing in Finland with business connections and interests in the Philippines can also be admitted as associate members.
Why Join PBC Finland?

Free monthly
newsletter

Business visibility on marketing materials

Access to all PBC events both online and in-person

Discounts on selected
PBC company partners

Priority and Discounts on PBC trade fair and bazaar

Free Monthly
Training/Webinars

Membership Packages for
Individual Members

Membership is valid for one (1) year subject to renewal and approval of the Executive Committee.

Regular Membership

€75 /year
Free monthly newsletter
Free of charge in all PBC events both online and in-person i.e. masterclass webinars, networking events, workshops, seminars, forums with entrepreneurs and government officials
Priority and discounts on PBC trade fairs and bazaars
Discounts on selected PBC company partners i.e. shops, stores, services, accounting, legal, consulting, etc.
Access to selected PBC company partners for internship and partnership opportunities
Access to our exclusive, for-members-only social media group
Choose Plan

Associate Membership

€50 /year
Free monthly newsletter
Free access to some PBC events both online and in-person
Discounts in some PBC events both online and in-person
Discounts on selected PBC company partners i.e. shops, stores, services, accounting, legal, consulting, etc.
Choose Plan

Membership Packages for
Company Members

Membership is valid for one (1) year subject to renewal and approval of the Executive Committee.

Micro Companies
and Solopreneurs

€100 /year
Free Social Media feature
Free monthly newsletter
Priority and discounts on PBC trade fairs and bazaars
Access to our exclusive, for-members-only social media group
Choose Plan

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

€200 /year
Free Social Media feature
Free monthly newsletter
Logo appearing on the PBC website and social media pages
Banner made by and from the company appearing in all PBC in-person events
Feature on all PBC events for endorsement purposes
Company representatives can speak at PBC events to promote their company
Priority and discounts on PBC trade fairs and bazaars
Access to our exclusive, for-members-only social media group
Choose Plan

Large Companies with 200+ Employees

€300 /year
Free Founder Feature on our website and Social Media
Logo appearing on the PBC website and social media accounts
Banner made by and from the company appearing in all PBC in-person events
Company feature on all PBC events for endorsement purposes
Company representatives can speak at PBC events to promote their company
Company representatives can attend all PBC events free of charge both online and in-person i.e. masterclass webinars, networking events, workshops, seminars, forums with entrepreneurs and government officials
Priority and discounts on PBC trade fairs and bazaars
Access to our exclusive, for-members-only social media group
Free entrance for 2 in our yearly business dinner gala
Free monthly newsletter
Choose Plan

Membership Packages

Join Our Upcoming Free Events

We organize free and for-members-only events.
Click the button below to see our upcoming events and join us!
See Events

Contact us

Email:
hello@pbcfinland.fi

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