TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 9 -- Local government officials in Eastern Visayas cited the benefits of Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Economic Community to this region.
Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico said with the ASEAN integration, someone from the province can apply a job in Thailand or Singapore without securing a visa.
“With the integration, looking for a job in any ASEAN country is like seeking a job in Cebu or Manila. Our students will also have the opportunity to study abroad through exchange program,” Petilla said during the ASEAN landmark lighting Tuesday night at the MacArthur Memorial Landing Park in Palo town.
The activity is part of the nationwide 50th ASEAN anniversary, with similar events simultaneously held in 50 cities and towns in the country.
The ASEAN free trade area will encourage local farmers to become more competitive to penetrate the international market, he said.
“As we develop our agriculture sector by training and providing assistance to farmers, we can become exporter of farm products someday,” Petilla said.
Government officials and residents join the walk for peace and ASEAN landmark lighting event at the park.
Groups from different Leyte towns entertained the audience with cultural presentations.
In Tacloban City, local government officials and public school teachers joined the parade and lighting event at the city hall grounds. The city government suspended the classes on Tuesday.
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