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The Spanish Chamber of Commerce

As one of the pioneers of commercial chambers established in the Philippines, the objectives of La Cámara are to expand business opportunities to its members and to perpetuate the centuries-old commercial/economic bond between the Philippines and Spain.

Looking Back in Time

La Camara, one of the oldest Spanish Chambers in the world, was founded following American conquest of Manila at the end of the 19th century. The Chamber has continued promoting trade between Spain and the Philippines despite the interruption in relations caused by World War II.

July 16, 1899

Established shortly after the American occupation of Manila.

1939

Operations were completely suspended with the advent the WWII and the Japanese invasion.

1946

The activities of the Spanish Chamber were able to continue with the help of the few remaining Spanish companies in the Philippines.

1999

Centenary of La Camara. The former Spanish President Jose Maria Aznar visited Philippines in 2000.

2023

La Camara continues operating with more than 120 registered individual and corporate members.

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Our Mission

La Cámara Oficial Española de Comercio, Industria y Navegación aims to promote, develop, protect and defend at its highest level, trade relations between Spain and the Philippines in accordance with the laws of the Philippines and the business interests of its members.

Our Vision

To be able to carry out the objectives of the Cámara by means of the organization of activities that will help promote Spanish Products to the Philippine Market, the establishment of information services and assistance that would be of help to the Spanish companies wishing to engage in business.

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Meet The Team

Meet The Team

Emmanuel de
Ghellinck

Executive Director


CJ
Arcilla

Finance and HR Officer

Bárbara
Apraiz

International Trade Advisor


Regino Herbosa

Business Services Officer



Jose-Marie
Asejo

Admin Assistant

Kiana
Lopez

Head of Membership & Partnerships and Government Affairs Officer

Sophia Fernandez

Events and Marketing Officer

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CEMEX
Holdings Philippines

Danat Hiltop
Holdings Corp.

LaLiga Global
Network Filipinas

Meet The Board of Directors

Meet The Board of Directors

Ruben
Camba

President - South East Asia Regional Director

Acciona
Infraestructuras S.A.

John Peter
Hager

Vice
President

Raco Trading
Phils, Inc.

Marie Antoniette Mariano

Treasurer - Desk Head, Europe and North America Desks, International Desks

BDO
Unibank Inc.

Robert Zane Fansler

Board Member - Asia Regional Sales Manager Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre

Real Casa de la Moneda (FNMT-RCM)

Alfredo Roca

Board Member

Jaime González Fernández

Board Member

Co-Founder, PickUp Coffee Manager, La Picara Group

Jesus Ortiz De La Fuente

Board Member

Vice President of Strategic Planning CEMEX Philippines Holdings

Atty. Mark
Tiaoqui

Corporate Secretary

Partner Tiaoqui Sese-Relucio

Honorary Board Members

H.E. Miguel
Utray

Honorary President

Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines

Silvia Torices
de la Varga

Honorary Vice-President

Economic Counselor of Spain to the Philippines Spanish Embassy in the Philippines

What We Do

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Business Services

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Events (Social & Business)

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Executive Briefings

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Business Services

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Events (Social & Business)

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Executive Briefings

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Promote Your Business

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Networking (Member Interaction)

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Referrals & Introductions

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Promote Your Business

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Networking (Member Interaction)

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Referrals & Introductions

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Our Trusted Partners

Joining La Camara as a partner will bring to your corporation brand name recognition, exposure and visibility through marketing campaigns as well as the wide network of the Spanish Chamber and access to the latest market developments.

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