BANGKOK, THAILAND\u2014On 14 August 2025, Cotabato Vice Governor Rochella Marie \u201cElla\u201d Tali\u00f1o Taray met with Philippine Trade and Investment (PTIC) \u2013 Bangkok Commercial Counsellor (CC) Emmanuelle \u201cElla\u201d Burgos to discuss potential investment opportunities that the Province of Cotabato can pursue with partners and businesses in Thailand.<\/p>\n
The dialogue focused on attracting investors to Cotabato\u2019s strategic priority areas, such as agro-processing, manufacturing, renewable energy, and food processing. CC Burgos also committed to linking Cotabato with Thai investors showing increasing interest in these sectors.<\/p>\n
Vice Governor Taray highlighted that the province is ramping up its investment promotion efforts, especially with the establishment of the Cotabato Agro Industrial Park (CAIP), which will serve as hub for companies seeking to set up or expand operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the help of the Cotabato Province investment promotion team and Governor Lala Tali\u00f1o-Mendoza\u2019s direction, we have already identified areas with high potential to attract investments. For example, we have ecotourism sites, areas with renewable energy sources, and plantations of various fruits that may attract manufacturers in the food processing industry,\u201d said Vice Gov. Taray.<\/p>\n
As of this year, Cotabato already secured PHP9.7 billion worth of investment leads across sectors such as renewable energy, poultry, ecotourism, digital connectivity, manufacturing, food processing, and agriculture.<\/p>\n
For her part, CC Burgos expressed support and emphasized the opportunities that Cotabato can tap in the Thai market. Among these is the growing demand for fresh coconuts and fruit crops\u2014products that Cotabato is known to abundantly produce. She also recommended that Cotabato\u2019s proposed eco zones be registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) or the Board of Investments (BOI) to make the province more attractive to investors who can benefit from fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.<\/p>\n
Also present during the meeting were former Kidapawan City Councilor Rosheil Gantuangco-Zoreta, former Midsayap Councilor Clai-Clai Ostique, former Matalam Councilor April Babol, and Office of the Vice Governor OIC Chief-of-Staff Ms. Jayzza D. Carreon.<\/p>\n
The meeting reaffirmed Cotabato\u2019s commitment to building stronger international linkages and partnerships to drive inclusive economic growth in the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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