Philippine Consul Commercial Alma Argayoso has been assigned to Australia since mid-July last year, but this is the first that she visits SBS studio, basically to talk about the trade relations of Australia and the Philippines in general terms and the prospects of Philippine products in Australia. She also discusses the opportunities for Filipino-Australians wanting to invest in their homeland.
Highlights
- Australia has two billion dollar trade surplus against Philippines: Argayoso
- Argayoso sees bright prospect for Philippine products
- Philippine products, including coconut water, canned pineapple, are now available in major Australian supermarkets
- Protocols for the entry of mango to Australia have already been concluded
- Philippines is still complying with the protocols to be able to export bananas
- Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan (TNK) (Work, Businees and Livelihood) encourages overseas Filipinos to invest in the Philippines
- Stock, property investments are encouraged
- No definite launch of Jollibee in Australia
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