Philippines eyes Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Prospect
at the Philmarine Expo 2019
THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) gave an overview and potential of the Philippine Shipbuilding and Shiprepair Industry during the PHILMARINE 2019 Expo on June 18, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. As the BOI continue to strengthen its support for the industry, prospective investors should take advantage of the opportunities the industry has to offer now that the country is among the global leaders in shipbuilding.
The three-day event, now on its sixth edition, gathered local and foreign companies and industry players to showcase the latest shipbuilding and maritime technology developments to trade buyers.
From left: Mr. Reynaldo Lignes, BOI Sectoral Champion for Shipbuilding Industry, presented an overview of the Shipbuilding Iindustry, as well as the BOI’s various programs and services to assist investors during the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Technical Conference, Mr. Lignes receiving a certificate of appreciation from MARINA Director Engr. Ramon Hernandez for being one of the resource speakers for the conference—one of the Philmarine Expo’s key activities on its opening day.