PH Consulate General in Manado Holds 2nd Philippine-Indonesia Business Consultation, Fellowship

Consul General Oscar Orcine (center, in Barong Tagalong) with Indonesian businessmen and trade officials. (Manado PCG photo)

MANADO 11 September 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Manado conducted the second Philippine-Indonesia Business Consultation and Fellowship on 30 August 2019, where North Sulawesi traders, travel agents, and trade officials discuss cooperative measures with the Consulate General.

Participants of the twin-event resolved to take full advantage of the potentials of air connectivity between Davao and Manado in Indonesia and maritime connectivity between Davao and Bitung.

Garuda Indonesia Airlines has announced that it is set to open air services between Davao and Manado, while Philippine-based Reefer Express Lines has completed a trial voyage between Davao and Bitung in preparation for regular fortnightly operation.

Businessmen representing interests in fisheries, canning, agriculture, tourism, construction, food and beverage, cement, petroleum, and other products attended the event.

As a highlight of the meeting, the Consulate General presented the Mindanao Macroeconomic Performance in the areas of agriculture, economic accounts, tourism, and trade performance. Manado PCG also revealed the top exports of Mindanao and identified specific Philippine products with accreditation in Indonesia, ready to be sold in Indonesian markets. END

Consul General Orcine lead discussions on cooperative measures to promote business between the Philippines and Indonesia. (Manado PCG photo)

For more information, visit https://www.manadopcg.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinManado/.