DAVAO CITY: Officials from Davao City, Philippines, and Manado, Indonesia are exploring collaboration in four key business areas, including agriculture, tourism, education, and information communication technology. This initiative was announced by the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCI) during a press briefing on Wednesday.
According to Philippines News Agency, the potential collaboration was discussed during an exploratory business mission to North Sulawesi, Indonesia, led by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on January 4. The mission aimed to assess market conditions and opportunities for reinstating an air route between the two cities. The delegation, including several officers from the Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR), traveled on the company's 70-seater plane.
Torres highlighted that both cities are keen on establishing partnerships with counterparts in various regions of their respective countries. The discussions are focused on identifying leaders for these sectors and exploring possibilities for future collaboration. She expressed optimism about developments in Manado City and the potential for implementing business opportunities.
Reflecting on past interactions, Torres noted that previous exploratory missions had taken place, but there was a lack of follow-up. The current initiative aims to build on these earlier efforts and foster stronger business ties between Davao and Manado.