Baguio economic zone expects P7-billion investments this year.

(From BusinessWorld (Philippines))

Byline: Kristine L. Alave

The Baguio City Economic Zone (BCEZ) expects nearly P7 billion worth of investments this year from new locators and expansion projects of existing firms.

In a report to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), BCEZ administrator Tereso Panga said the government-owned economic zone is anticipating about P6.7 billion worth of investments this year.

"BCEZ shipped out $3.53 billion worth of exports in 2006, exceeding the exports level of other public ecozones in Cavite, Mactan, and Bataan," Mr. Panga said, noting that export sales stood at $2.95 billion in 2005.

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