Ranking members of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) recently enhanced their infrastructure investment knowledge and expertise at a two-day comprehensive symposium and asset tour in Cebu spearheaded by Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group.
Co-hosted by AIC Economic Estates, operator of Mactan Economic Zone 2 Estate in Lapu-Lapu City and West Cebu Estate in Balamban and Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, operator of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport [MCIA]), the symposium dubbed “AIC Conversations” gave FTSC members key insights on the management and operations of industrial estates and airports.
Aside from touring these AIC sites, they also conducted regional consultations with local private and public stakeholders from the business and trade sectors.
“Through initiatives like ‘AIC Conversations,’ we aim to foster meaningful partnerships and showcase the vital role of infrastructure in enabling trade and investments,” said AIC first vice president and head of corporate affairs Christopher Camba.
“By highlighting the synergy between AIC Economic Estates and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, we demonstrate how AIC continues to drive economic growth and create opportunities for local and global businesses alike,” said AIC president and chief executive Cosette Canilao.
The FTSC WCE tour was led by AIC EE senior industrial business manager for Cebu operation Ginalyn Casinillo and assistant business operations manager for West Cebu Estate Winmundo Charcos, together with AIC external affairs manager Raymond Esperat.
The FTSC is composed of trade representatives or commercial attaches assigned to Philippine embassies and consulates worldwide.
It actively promotes the country’s commerce and trade interests, including market access and linkages, trade policy, and investment promotion–a crucial role that enables local businesses to participate in the global trade of products and services.
