Taiwanese to invest in Pangasinan
By Danny O Sagun
Lingayen, Pangasinan (22 July) -- Pangasinan continues to attract prospective foreign investors.
This time a group of top government officials and businessmen from the Republic of China visited the province to explore the possibilities of setting up business.
The group, led by Taiwan Senator Lu Hsuen-Chang, paid a courtesy call on Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. at the provincial Capitol Thursday. They later faced the local media in a press conference at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center and also visited scenic Bolinao town.
Lu, speaking thru an interpreter, said the Taiwanese government looked forward to cementing closer ties and friendship between the two countries. He said the Taiwanese were willing to share with Filipinos their experiences in the field of agriculture, tourism and industrialization.
He said that thru hard work the Taiwanese were able to turn Taiwan from a backward agricultural country to what it is now, a leading industrial giant in Asia. "We worked hard to get more," he told the press conference at the PDCC conference room. Their efforts, he said, proved successful with the setting up of one industrial park after another.
He clarified however that the Taiwanese did not entirely abandon agriculture. "On weekends our people spend time in their farms and so that?s extra income for them," he said.
Reports said that Taiwanese farmers are a breed different from typical Filipino farmers. They live in nice houses and own luxury vehicles and expensive equipment.
Apparently, that country had a successful land reform program. Their attitude to work also spelled the difference, a mediaman was overheard as telling another after listening to the visiting dignitary.
The delegation of about 24 people proceeded to Bolinao after the press conference for a tour of that scenic western Pangasinan town.
Koreans are also interested in programs and projects initiated by the provincial government like tourism, health services and industry. Some Korean groups have been in town exploring investment possibilities. (PIA Pangasinan)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100722.htm&no=33
By Danny O Sagun
Lingayen, Pangasinan (22 July) -- Pangasinan continues to attract prospective foreign investors.
This time a group of top government officials and businessmen from the Republic of China visited the province to explore the possibilities of setting up business.
The group, led by Taiwan Senator Lu Hsuen-Chang, paid a courtesy call on Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. at the provincial Capitol Thursday. They later faced the local media in a press conference at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center and also visited scenic Bolinao town.
Lu, speaking thru an interpreter, said the Taiwanese government looked forward to cementing closer ties and friendship between the two countries. He said the Taiwanese were willing to share with Filipinos their experiences in the field of agriculture, tourism and industrialization.
He said that thru hard work the Taiwanese were able to turn Taiwan from a backward agricultural country to what it is now, a leading industrial giant in Asia. "We worked hard to get more," he told the press conference at the PDCC conference room. Their efforts, he said, proved successful with the setting up of one industrial park after another.
He clarified however that the Taiwanese did not entirely abandon agriculture. "On weekends our people spend time in their farms and so that?s extra income for them," he said.
Reports said that Taiwanese farmers are a breed different from typical Filipino farmers. They live in nice houses and own luxury vehicles and expensive equipment.
Apparently, that country had a successful land reform program. Their attitude to work also spelled the difference, a mediaman was overheard as telling another after listening to the visiting dignitary.
The delegation of about 24 people proceeded to Bolinao after the press conference for a tour of that scenic western Pangasinan town.
Koreans are also interested in programs and projects initiated by the provincial government like tourism, health services and industry. Some Korean groups have been in town exploring investment possibilities. (PIA Pangasinan)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100722.htm&no=33
