Taiwanese officials, businessmen eye investments in Pangasinan
By Eva Espiras (philstar.com) Updated July 22, 2010 05:45 PM
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—A 22-man delegation of Taiwanese officials led by their senator and other businessmen are eyeing Pangasinan for possible investment opportunities as they are in the province touring different ideal sites.
Republic of China Senator Hsuen-Chang Lu said after his delegates watched the presentation about the potentials of Pangasinan that, “I know that it is very well equipped with agricultural production, natural resources and a lot of mineral reserves here”.
He is optimistic that once the international seaport in Sual town in this province is finished, it will provide greater opportunities for export of the province’s precious metals to Taiwan . He said Taiwan needs resources of copper, gold, nickel for its semi-conductor industry.
“I can guarantee, there is a huge demand there,” Lu told local newsmen.
He said transportation is a key factor as well as infrastructures for investments to come in.
The senator said he noted that Pangasinan is a major agricultural production province for the region and Luzon.
He said he hopes his visit can bring more investments especially in agriculture production.
He said he has also invited Governor Amado Espino Jr. for a visit to Taiwan in September to meet agriculture officials in the Ministry of Taiwan for an exchange in agricultural technology and programs.
Hsiang-Ming Chung, chief executive officer of the Hsin Chu City Farmer’s Association who is part of the delegation that came here, also expressed interest in mango production of Pangasinan.
He said Taiwan is also a leading mango producer and there might be a possibility to forge a joint venture to have a mango processing center here where products like dried mangoes can be exported to Taiwan and other foreign countries.
The Taiwanese delegates were informed in a presentation made by Benita Pizarro, provincial planning and development officer of Pangasinan, that the province, a gateway to the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, is one of the country’s leading producers of rice, corn, mango, fish (especially milkfish) and other agricultural products.
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By Eva Espiras (philstar.com) Updated July 22, 2010 05:45 PM
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—A 22-man delegation of Taiwanese officials led by their senator and other businessmen are eyeing Pangasinan for possible investment opportunities as they are in the province touring different ideal sites.
Republic of China Senator Hsuen-Chang Lu said after his delegates watched the presentation about the potentials of Pangasinan that, “I know that it is very well equipped with agricultural production, natural resources and a lot of mineral reserves here”.
He is optimistic that once the international seaport in Sual town in this province is finished, it will provide greater opportunities for export of the province’s precious metals to Taiwan . He said Taiwan needs resources of copper, gold, nickel for its semi-conductor industry.
“I can guarantee, there is a huge demand there,” Lu told local newsmen.
He said transportation is a key factor as well as infrastructures for investments to come in.
The senator said he noted that Pangasinan is a major agricultural production province for the region and Luzon.
He said he hopes his visit can bring more investments especially in agriculture production.
He said he has also invited Governor Amado Espino Jr. for a visit to Taiwan in September to meet agriculture officials in the Ministry of Taiwan for an exchange in agricultural technology and programs.
Hsiang-Ming Chung, chief executive officer of the Hsin Chu City Farmer’s Association who is part of the delegation that came here, also expressed interest in mango production of Pangasinan.
He said Taiwan is also a leading mango producer and there might be a possibility to forge a joint venture to have a mango processing center here where products like dried mangoes can be exported to Taiwan and other foreign countries.
The Taiwanese delegates were informed in a presentation made by Benita Pizarro, provincial planning and development officer of Pangasinan, that the province, a gateway to the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, is one of the country’s leading producers of rice, corn, mango, fish (especially milkfish) and other agricultural products.
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