Development of Greater Manila Bay area pushed

The development of the Greater Manila Bay area similar to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is being pushed to enable the Philippines to attract more investments, according to the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FFCCCII).

- LOUELLA DESIDERIO

During the Mani la Forum for Philippines-China Relations, FFCCCII president Cecilio Pedro said China Ambassador Huang Xilian has proposed to Filipino-Chinese businessmen the development of the Greater Manila Bay area.

“He saw there is potential because we’re linking up Bataan and Cavite. So in between is the greater Manila and Bulacan,” Pedro said.

He said FFCCCII believes this can help bring more investments in the area.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is composed of Hong Kong, Macao and nine cities in the Guangdong province such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing.

The Greater Bay Area is built around economic centers in the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong Province, including the former European colonies Hong Kong and Macau as well as the manufacturing powerhouse of Shenzhen.