Philippines

The headway countries saw contribute to global efforts to make the planet more sustainable.

The region is strategically located as a gateway to the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and ASEAN markets, including the BIMP-EAGA subregion.

With farmers and fishers organized as a cluster, like a cooperative, they are expected to have greater access to financing, resources, technologies, and markets.

The project takes into account future climate change impacts and incorporates nature-based solutions.

Ranking officials from the two countries discussed about exploring agricultural trade prospects during a meeting on 26 July.

Venture is part of a project to improve the market access of farmers and fisherfolks across BIMP-EAGA.

Two landmark laws enacted in 2019 defined national policy to foster the growth of startups, in turn, spurring the development of the ecosystem.

Declared as an ASEAN Heritage Park, Mt. Inayawan is the only remaining primary forest and the largest rainforest in the province.

The subregion is well-positioned to promote village tourism to help spur development in remote and less developed areas in member countries.