Korean Wants To Invest in Bohol

[pioneer]

A wealthy Korean investor who visited the province recently said he will pour a huge investment here for various business enterprises.

Romeo Jong, of the Unique Interaction Co., who owns 60% of the country’s call center establishments, said he sees a big potential for business here in Bohol, particularly in Dauis town, just 8 kilometers away from the city.

The investor was here on a visit upon invitation of Atty. Ben Cinches, retired former National Bureau of Investigation regional director and now settling for good in Dauis town.

The Korean firm is eyeing to put up tourism related business interests like a retirement village complete with amenities and a mini golf course, a memorial park and call centers.

Mr. Jong met with some community leaders during his visit here and vowed to donate 15 units of computers for the barangays of Dauis.

He will be coming back with his staff and business technocrats to set up office as he felt confidence of the right business atmosphere of this island province now becoming the prime tourism destination in the country and the whole of Asia.

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published in the Bohol Standard 4-29-2007

[Lorenzo]

Great news, Mike!

[C2H4]

Ning dayon ba kaha sya'g put up ug business sa Bohol?

The article was from April pa.

[C2H4]

There are Koreans investing in a manganese mine over by Anda. The man who owns the land gets very little; but, the mayor has several new cars and a big brand new house from the money the Koreans paid for "permits".
And most of their operations are mechanized, and what work there is for locals is is lousy work in the mine.
All these grand schemes. The average person gains little.

Well, the town mayor is at the top of the food chain, so he always gets first pickings.

That's how it is.

[udtohan]

There are Koreans investing in a manganese mine over by Anda. The man who owns the land gets very little; but, the mayor has several new cars and a big brand new house from the money the Koreans paid for "permits".
And most of their operations are mechanized, and what work there is for locals is is lousy work in the mine.
All these grand schemes. The average person gains little.

franklin, that's the saddest part of the story. the owner get less, while the mayor is enjoying more...

sad to say, anda is a potential tourist destination bvut the mayor has not seen it. i've been there in anda many times... sayang!