Peter Hager is the Managing Director of his own company, Raco Trading and a Director of La Camara. He has been working closely with La Camara since the 1990s. This has strengthened his ties to the Spanish community in the Philippines, both socially and professionally.
In a recent interview, Hager shares his insights on the benefits of working with La Camara, the changing consumer behavior in the Philippines, and his goals for his company’s future.
Personal and Professional Relationship with Spain
Hager shares a personal connection with Spain, with family members, like his aunt in Barcelona, living in the country for decades. On a professional level, Hager represents La Casa de la Moneda in the Philippines and manages their business for bank note paper and security printing products.
Benefits of Working with La Camara
Hager notes that his association with La Camara has gravitated his ties towards the Spanish community in the Philippines, both socially and professionally. Through La Camara, Hager has been able to expand his network and build relationships that have been invaluable to his business.
Evolving Filipino Consumer Behavior
According to Hager, the Filipino consumer has become more sophisticated over the years. He states, ”They are looking for better quality and more competitive prices”. This evolution of consumer behavior has made doing business in the Philippines more challenging.
Goals for the Future
Looking ahead, to ensure the success of his business, Hager’s aims to expand his company’s business activities and diversify the products they carry in the Philippines.
Expectations from La Camara
Hager expects La Camara to host more social events and develop more trade missions from Spain. These events will help build stronger bonds between Spain and the Philippines and provide opportunities for businesses to expand their networks.
Why Hager Loves the Philippines
Hager notes that doing business in the Philippines is challenging, and the challenge itself makes it more interesting. He adds that business in the Philippines is very much personality-driven, and he enjoys dealing with customers and building personal connections with them over the years.
In conclusion, Peter Hager’s association with La Camara has been invaluable to his business. Through La Camara, he has been able to expand his network and build strong relationships with the Spanish community in the Philippines. Looking ahead, Hager is optimistic about the future and hopes to continue building strong ties between Spain and the Philippines.
