the Philippine Center Management Board, Inc.
Mandate, Mission & stewardship
Est. 1974...
The Philippine Center Management Board, Inc. (PCMB) oversees the management, operations, maintenance, and leasing of the Philippine Center in San Francisco, California. Established on June 19, 1974, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 487, PCMB was created to consolidate, integrate, and coordinate the activities of Philippine government offices and agencies abroad. Its mandate includes promoting Philippine culture, encouraging tourism to the Philippines, expanding foreign markets for Philippine products, providing efficient public service locally and abroad, and enhancing the image of the Philippines.
In support of this broader mission, PCMB is committed to maintaining the Philippine Center as a professionally managed commercial property that serves tenants, businesses, organizations, and the wider community. Its responsibilities encompass property administration, building operations, facilities maintenance, tenant relations, and commercial leasing, with an emphasis on operational efficiency, responsive service, and a welcoming environment.
Through its commercial leasing services, PCMB offers office spaces in various sizes to accommodate diverse business requirements, from small enterprises and professional offices to organizations seeking a strategic downtown San Francisco presence. The Center also provides event space rental opportunities for meetings, corporate functions, professional gatherings, and other suitable events.
Strategically located in downtown San Francisco, the Philippine Center offers businesses and organizations access to a central urban location for their professional and operational needs. PCMB works to ensure that the property remains functional, accessible, and well-maintained while providing practical spaces for business, collaboration, and community engagement.
By combining professional property management with its enduring institutional mission, PCMB continues to manage the Philippine Center as both a commercial property and a venue for meaningful connections between the Philippines and the local community.
Philippine Center Management Board, Inc. — Managing spaces. Supporting businesses. Connecting communities.
Mission
To consolidate, integrate, and coordinate the activities and services of Philippine Government offices and agencies abroad, fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient, responsive, and unified delivery of government services.
Vision
To promote and strengthen Philippine culture, heritage, and identity; encourage tourism and investment in the Philippines; expand international markets for Philippine products and services; provide efficient and comprehensive public service at home and abroad; and advance a positive and enduring image of the Philippines throughout the world.
Values
- Be an ambassador. Represent the Philippines with pride, professionalism, courtesy, and a commitment to strengthening the country’s image and relationships abroad.
- Act with integrity, honesty and transparency. Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, accountability, fairness, and responsible stewardship in all actions and decisions.
- Respect the Dignity and Diversity of Every Person. Treat everyone with respect, fairness, and dignity, regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, language, ethnicity, race, political affiliation, personal background, or socioeconomic status. Embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.