DOT promotes Philippine business mission to JapanBy Marivic A. Alcober
Tacloban City (31 January 2006) -- In celebration of 2006 as Philippine – Japan Friendship year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) in coordination with the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation, has lined up several activities to commemorate the 50 years of solid partnership and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In an interview with DOT Regional Director Karina Rosa S. Tiopes, it was learned that relative to the celebration, one of the activities to be undertaken is the conduct of the 2nd Philippine Business Mission (PBM) to Japan covering the cities of Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo on May 21-22, 23-24, 25-26 respectively.
Participation fee is US$300 for three cities and US$100 for one city per company with a maximum of 2 participants. Deadline for submission of participation form and payment will be on 15 March 2006.
Tiopes elaborated that the 1st PBM which was held last June 2005 has paved the way for a stronger Philippine presence in Japan. The conduct of the 2nd PBM will pave the way in promoting the country’s tourism opportunities and services.
Under the mission, there will be an opportunity for a Tourism Business Exchange between the Philippine suppliers and Japanese buyers.
Since the start of formal bilateral relations between the two countries, Japan has emerged as one of the Philippines’ most valued partners. Philippine-Japan relations remain strong and vibrant, characterized by a strong commitment to democratic principles and mutual cooperation in trade, investments and socio-cultural exchanges, and it has consistently remained as one of the Philippines’ largest source markets for tourism for the past ten years. (PIA-8)
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