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.
2024
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce celebrates 125 years in the Philippines, continuing to strengthen long-standing bilateral trade relations.
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.
Exclusive Membership Directory
Meet The Team
Ascension Lillo-Martin
Executive Director
Princess Hara
Senior Finance Officer
Kiana Lopez
Head of Membership and Government Relations
Regino Herbosa
Business Services Officer
Sophia Fernandez
Events Officer
Bárbara Apraiz
Business Development and International Trade Advisor
Jose-Marie Asejo
Admin Officer
Jorge Gomez
International Trade Advisor
Laura Parra
International Trade Advisor
Meet The Board of Directors
Meet The Board of Directors
Ruben Camba
President - South East Asia Managing Director, ACCIONA Infrastructure
Acciona
Infraestructuras S.A.
John Peter Hager
Vice
President - Managing Director, Raco Trading Phils, Inc.
Raco Trading
Phils, Inc.
Marie Antoniette Mariano
Treasurer - Desk Head, Europe and North America Desks, BDO Unibank Inc.
BDO
Unibank Inc.
Fermin Alvarez
Board Member - General Manager, Freya Renewables Inc. (Acciona Energía)
Real Casa de la Moneda (FNMT-RCM)
Diego Castillejo
Board Member - Country Manager, INDRA
Jesus Ortiz De La Fuente
Board Member - VP for Strategic Planning, CEMEX Holding
Desarrollo Internacional LaLiga Global Network Philippines
Robert Zane Fansler
Board Member - Asia Regional Sales Manager, Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre
Vice President of Strategic Planning CEMEX Philippines Holdings
Atty. Mark Tiaoqui
Corporate Secretary
Secretario Corporativo – Socio •Tiaoqui Sese-Relucio
Honorary Board Members
H.E. Miguel
Utray
Honorary President - Ambassador of Spain in the Philippines
Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines
Silvia Torices
de la Varga
Honorary Vice-President - Economic Counselor, Spanish Embassy in the Philippines
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.
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Media Partner
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Media Partner
Technology Partner
