Global Investment Forum starts

The Philippine First Investment Council will conduct its first Global Investment Forum on Nov. 23-24 at the F1 Hotel Manila.

The “Biggest Investors Gathering” will take on the following topics via panel discussion: Infrastructure for inclusive economic growth; Potentials of local and foreign investments, and maximizing value for money on PPP Projects; Sustainable renewable energy and competition; Revolutionizing the PEZA and how it affects tourism, investment, environment and other economic factors; Greening modernization, transportation system and economic potentials; and Intereconomic development and stability through diplomatic ties.

The two-day forum will open with a message from Vice President Leni Robredo, followed by Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Treasury Asec. Frederick Alegre, Senator Aquilino Pimentel III and Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr. After their individual presentations, panel discussions are to take place with renowned business and government personalities.

The forum shall continue with a few more panel discussions on the second day, and the presence of President Rodrigo Duterte who will give a message of inspiration and encouragement to the potential investors who attend the forum.

In partnership with F1 Hotel Manila, BusinessMirror, Bloomberg TV Philippines, PowerMax Consulting Group Inc., Center for Global Best Practices, Mahal Ko Mindanao, Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development Inc., Bayan ng Mauban, House of Representative, PEZA, the Global Investment Forum is being organized for the purpose of encouraging and promoting local and foreign investment into the Philippines to enable a more balance economic development all throughout the regions.