On 22 November 2020, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Hong Kong in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Macau, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Macau and the Department of Agriculture conducted its webinar Series 2 about Agribusiness Opportunities. Consul General Hon. Lilybeth R. Deapera gave an Inspirational Message to the Overseas Filipino Investors (OFIs). After that Dr. Ramon C Yedra, the Director of the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service of the Department of Agriculture (DA) presented the different Agribusiness Opportunities to our OFIs.

Ms. Jocelyn Alma Badiola, the Executive Director of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council of the DA presented the different financial assistance that the DA can provide. Lastly, the Agriculture Counsellor, Ms. Ana GM B. Abejuela concluded the webinar with a closing remark. The speakers shared to the OFIs the success stories of other OFIs that the DA assisted. Further, the speakers emphasized to the OFIs that they should never hesitate from asking questions.♦

Date of Release: 22 November 2020