14 November 2022, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Seoul in partnership with the Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation Inc (CLGCFI) led by Tarlac Governor Susan Yap, organized the Central Luzon Investment Seminar last 9 November 2022 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Auditorium.

Investment opportunities in the Philippines, specifically Central Luzon, were highlighted in the presentations of DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo, Governor Yap, Bataan Governor Joet Garcia, Aurora Governor Christian Noveras and heads of Investment Promotions Agencies (IPAs) in the region such as BCDA, AFAB and APECO.

Philippine Ambassador to Korea, H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, welcomed the more than 100 participants that joined the event by highlighting the importance of regional linkages between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea and the key features of Central Luzon as a dynamic and investment-ready destination.

The seminar was followed by B2B meetings between the Philippine delegates and Korean companies to discuss projects related to Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Waste to Energy Systems, Infrastructure and Real Estate Development.

The CLGCFI delegation also conducted benchmarking and investment promotion visits to companies, agencies and factories such as Daechang Motors, Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Daedong, Posco E&C, and Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ). END