Established by a Royal Decree issued by King Alfonso XIII through Queen Regent Maria Cristina during the Spanish period on April 9, 1886, as the Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas, the Chamber is the Philippines’ provenance and oldest business institution. Our 139-year timeline spans the Spanish, American, Commonwealth, and Republic eras, making it a living testament to every major economic turning point of the nation.