On March 31, 1993 Perfumeria Española Corp. (PEC) was established under a joint venture partnership agreement between the Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. (CIP) and the PERFUMERIA GAL, S.A. of Spain to bring the full range of GAL's personal care products to the Philippines.

Founded in Spain by Echandia Gal and S.D. Vicuña in 1895, the GAL is particularly known for its Heno de Pravia line of products, although the company also manufactures the equally prestigious brands such as "Lavanda Inglesa" cologne, "Nelia" and "Spring Glory" soaps, gels and shampoos; "Farala", "Agatha" and "Plaisir" eaux de cologne for women, and the "Titto Bluni" fragrances for men.