Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines - ICCPI

26/05/2026

✨ Elevate your craft with a once-in-a-lifetime pastry experience. ✨

Join internationally acclaimed pastry chef Antonio Bachour for an exclusive professional masterclass:
“Modern Viennoiserie: A New Era of Pastry Excellence” 🍰🥐

Discover world-class techniques, innovative creations, and the artistry behind modern pastry from one of the industry’s most celebrated names. Whether you are a pastry chef, baker, culinary professional, or passionate enthusiast, this is an opportunity to learn directly from the best.

📍 Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasay City
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Seats are limited and registration is subject to availability.

For inquiries and reservations:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📞 +63 966 089 0298

20/05/2026

🌎 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌎

The Ultimate Sustainability Forum is coming soon!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines in partnership with the Philippine Energy Alliance (PE2), Semiconductor and Electronics Industry (SEIPI), CRIF, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be hosting the 3rd Philippine Sustainability Now Forum on July 16, 2026 at Alphaland Makati Place.

♻️ Learn from business leaders, sustainability advocates, policymakers, and industry stakeholders sustainability compliance and how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the sustainability market in the Philippines.

🤝 Do not miss out on valuable network opportunities, expert insights, and collaborations that drives in the sustainability sector in the Philippines.

➡️Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScETQaJnPVIOwup7bvMjmhptZgFlry5h0HVvQqh88iWsTxUqQ/viewform

📩 For more information or partnership opportunities, email [email protected] or [email protected]

11/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆-𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀! 🇮🇹🇵🇭

Our second stop: 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — a premier international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, bringing together global leaders in agriculture, innovation, technology, and sustainable food production.

ICCPI Executive Director Lorens Ziller visited Macfrut in Rimini, further strengthening opportunities for collaboration, investment, and business partnerships between Italy and the Philippines.

To join the mission or for more information, send us a message or email [email protected].

10/05/2026

To the women who nurture with strength, lead with grace, and inspire every generation — Buona Festa della Mamma! 🌷🇮🇹🇵🇭

Today, we celebrate all mothers and mother figures whose love and dedication shape our homes, communities, and future. Thank you for the warmth, resilience, and care you bring into the world every day.

From all of us at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

30/04/2026

🇮🇹 Italy welcomes the return of 337 cultural antiquities from the United States, reflecting continued cooperation and a shared commitment to preserving heritage and combating illicit trafficking.

➡️ Read more:

The United States has handed back 337 antiquities looted from ​Italy in one of the largest recent returns of stolen cultural property, officials said on ‌Wednesday, highlighting deepened cooperation between Rome and Washington.

27/04/2026

🇮🇹 🇵🇭 ICCPI Executive Director Lorens Ziller participates in 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, a premier international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Held annually in Italy, Macfrut brings together key stakeholders—from producers and distributors to technology providers and industry experts—to showcase innovations, emerging trends, and sustainable solutions shaping the global horticulture sector.

🤝 This engagement highlights ICCPI’s continued commitment to strengthening Italy–Philippines trade relations and fostering new business and investment opportunities in the sector.

➡️ For more information or if you are interested in joining the Italy-Philippines Business and Investment Mission, please email [email protected].

26/04/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼, 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀! 🇮🇹🎉

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI) is delighted to celebrate the birthday of our Executive Director, Lorens Ziller.

On this special day, we recognize his outstanding leadership, steadfast commitment, and the invaluable contributions he has made to our organization and to the Italian and Filipino business community.

Lorens, you are truly one of the pillars of the Chamber. Thank you for your tireless efforts, dedication, and the passion you bring to everything you do.

Wishing you continued success, good health, and many more years of inspiring leadership.

Love,
Your ICCPI Family

23/04/2026

𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲.

It is not protected by patents. It is not guarded by trade secrets. It is something far rarer: nature itself refusing to be replicated.

The prized white truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico) cannot be reliably cultivated anywhere in the world. Despite decades of scientific attempts and significant investment, no industrial production has ever succeeded.

It grows naturally only in select regions of Italy—Piedmont, Marche, Tuscany, and Umbria—beneath oak and hazelnut trees, in calcareous soils that cannot be reproduced artificially. It is still harvested as it has been for centuries: by hand, guided by trained dogs, in the forests.

Global production remains extremely limited—only a few dozen tons per year. For perspective, this is less than the weight of a single freight train, compared to millions of tons of staple crops like wheat.

Yet its value is extraordinary.

In 2026, prices range between €2,100 and €5,000 per kilo, rising above €7,000 in scarce years. A single exceptional specimen can rival the price of a new car.

No other food product combines such rarity, geographic exclusivity, and global demand at this scale. Not caviar. Not saffron.

The white truffle remains a natural monopoly of Italy—shaped by geology, time, and tradition.

In short:
A product that cannot be engineered. Only found.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘐𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢.𝘪𝘵 — “𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘭𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯”

20/04/2026

One of the biggest networking events for industry leaders and MSMEs is back—and
bigger in scale. 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗙 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀’ 𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 will take place on May 7, 2026,
at SMX Aura, Taguig, continuing its mission to create meaningful opportunities for
enterprises to connect with key industry players.

With the theme “VIA the Right Connections: Bridging Businesses with Market Leaders
and Emerging Sectors,” this year’s Vendor Fair features expanded exhibitor zones,
immersive demonstrations, expertled panel discussions, and unprecedented access to
the decisionmakers shaping tomorrow’s industries.

Businesses—both large enterprises and MSMEs—are encouraged to register and take
part in this free event to connect with top Buyers and key industry leaders, gain valuable
market insights through expertled presentations and discussions, and strengthen their
business networks by building meaningful connections that matter.

Register today for free at https://www.viavendorfair2026.com/

20/04/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞! | ⛳️🌍 Get ready to Swing Into Global Connections!

ICCPI and Y-Solutions are proud to spearhead 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—where sport meets diplomacy and connections go beyond borders.

✨ Mark your calendars
✨ Gather your network
✨ Prepare for an unforgettable day on the green

➡️ Register now: https://forms.gle/ue9gsSjhuWTMBeX88
📩 For inquiries, email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]