Businessman Rene Romero has clarified that he resigned from his post as chairman of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham).
Romero said he did not retire, contrary to an earlier Facebook post by the organization.
Romero said the post, titled “PamCham Board of Directors Elects New Chairman in Special Meeting” dated August 1, 2025, inaccurately referred to his separation from the group as a “retirement.”
“I appreciate the kind words shared by President Paul Yusi. However, for the record, I wish to clarify that I formally resigned from my position as Chairman of the Board of PamCham and did not retire,” the businessman added.
While PamCham noted he will be devoting more time to other engagements, particularly as vice chair of the Philippine Chamber Development Institute (PhilCDI), Romero said he remains active in his professional and advocacy work.
“I look forward to continuing to serve the business sector and our communities in various capacities,” he added.
Romero shared the formal letter he sent to the PamCham Board dated May 15, 2025.
“With due respect and careful consideration, I am formally and irrevocably tendering my resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., relinquishing my post as Chairman, effective immediately,” the letter read. “I have always believed that public service and advocacy must come from a place of personal conviction and genuine concern for community development.”
