On 17 September 2025, ANZCHAM had the honor of holding an introductory meeting with H.E. Marc Innes-Brown PSM, the newly appointed Australian Ambassador to the Philippines. Hosted at the GHD Makati Office, the exchange served as a dialogue on shared priorities, with the Chamber reaffirming its role as a vital link between government and business—strengthening trade, investment, and people-to-people ties across Australia and the Philippines.
In attendance were ANZCHAM President Benjamin Romualdez, ANZCHAM Treasurer Jesus Plaridel Santiago, Executive Director Kimmi Siu Dewar, and Board Directors Luisa Rust of Austrade, Atty. Roderick Salazar of Fortun Narvaza Salazar, Honeybee Hubahib of Qantas, Simon Terry of GHD, Albert Rios of BDO, Bela Gupta D’Souza of edamama, and Ma. Cecilia Cruzabra of ACEN Group, together with Luke Villiers of DFAT.
ANZCHAM extends its sincere appreciation to Amb. Innes-Brown for his time and continued support, reminding us that when business and diplomacy move in tandem, opportunities multiply for industries and the communities around them.