The visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to China is expected to generate potential investments in the agriculture, energy and mining sectors.
George T. Barcelon, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry who joined the business delegation of the President, said that the Department of Trade and Industry has lined up three roundtable discussions on Thursday, Jan. 5.Barcelon said that the President has about 40 members in his business entourage comprising of representatives from local companies, particularly from the mining and nickel sectors.
There are also companies from the waste management and energy firms engaged in renewables, solar and wind companies with Chinese parties. In the agriculture sector, “We have companies engaged in fruits production and trading that are seeking to expand their market in China. We are a pretty good mix of sectors,” he added.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Poe to PBBM administration: Issue clear policy on China arrivals → BusinessMirrorSEN. Grace Poe prodded the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday to promptly come up with a clear policy on China arrivals, stressing such guidance is “urgently needed,” amid fears of possible Covid-19 spread in the country. “While we are all still reeling from the effects of the airport shutdown,” the senator
Read more »
PBBM prodded to report veggie smuggling, assert national sovereignty during Beijing visit → BusinessMirrorCritics of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the country’s highest official on Tuesday to protect the interest of small farmers and fishermen by putting to stop the rampant smuggling of agricultural products from China and assert the country’s national sovereignty. Marcos is expected to sign at least 10 bilateral agreements with China during the
Read more »
PBBM, Xi meet to boost tiesBeijing—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today where he will raise “political-security issues,” including the South China Sea situation. READ:
Read more »
Important for PBBM to highlight Maharlika fund in WEF--SandroThe progress in the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill is an important development that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. can share to the attendees of the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
Read more »
Pinoys 'disappointed, but understand' why PBBM skipped meeting with themFilipinos here are disappointed over not being able to meet President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during his visit but understand why the President had to skip the gathering.
Read more »
‘Rains leave P1.38b infra, agri losses; 51 dead, 19 missing’In an updated report, the agency said the figure included P1.14 billion worth of losses to infrastructure and some P245 million in agricultural damage in the regions of Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), the Bicol Region, Eastern- READ:
Read more »