PH Ambassador Visits The Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce 

Philippine Ambassador to Norway Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia (left) and Director of Legal Affairs of the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce and its mother organization, the Finland Chamber of Commerce Marko Silen (right). (Oslo PE photo)

HELSINKI 12 February 2020 – Strong economic links between the Philippines and Finland are evidenced by the presence of a number of Finnish companies in the Asian country. Finnish Telecoms giant Nokia in the Philippines has been providing employment to many Filipinos.

To support the Finnish business community’s continued exploration of commercial and investment opportunities in the growing economy of the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to Norway Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia met with Director of Legal Affairs of the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce and its mother organization, the Finland Chamber of Commerce Marko Silen. Director Silen provided an introduction to the two organizations. The Ambassador welcomed his suggestions on approaching the various relevant Finnish business institutions that are keen on building international links.  

With over 7,000 member companies in various fields, the Finland Chamber of Commercie is the largest Nordic Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber also consists of 19 regional chambers of commerce, including those in the dynamic and innovative cities of Turku and Espoo. 

Ambassador Batoon-Garcia was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Mariel Algabre and Minister Raul Dado of the soon-to-open Philippine Embassy in Stockholm. END

For more information, visit https://www.oslope.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinNorway/.