DTI presents Leyte tourism plan on Astini News
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Philippines (PIA) -– At least five major tourism investment projects were presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during the Provincial Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development Action Planning held at the Ampil Pensione here last Sept. 15-16.
Ma. Delia M. Corsiga, division chief from DTI-Regional Office 8, said the major investment in the tourism industry in Southern Leyte were identified as follows: Danao Forest Park where an investor is proposing to establish a zoo; the Agas-Agas Adventure complex which includes not only the zipline but also bungee jumping and probably the installation of cable cars; different dive sites throughout the province; the Limasawa destination package; and Silago Forest canopy walk.
"Statistics show that Southern Leyte business sector mostly operates in small business enterprises, while Eastern Visayas ranks fourth in terms of having the most number of SME operators," Corsiga pointed out in her presentation. By investing in these projects, employment will increase and the gross domestic product contributions will also rise, she added.
The government sector will just support what business to be installed while the private sector will be the one to put up the business, she added.
Corsiga, while presenting the SME Development Plan for 2011-2016 nationwide, is grateful for the support and eagerness of the business sector led by Southern Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SLCCI) President Robert Castañares, who was also one of the participants, to include the different stakeholders throughout the province.
Probable challenges that maybe encountered in investing a project/business were also discussed by Corsiga such as the business environment, access to finance, access to markets, productivity and efficiency, among others. How to address these challenges at the local level will be validated during the workplan.
The MSME Development Plan for 2011-2016 aims to create a business environment that will center on a culture of government that will foster the establishment, development, sustainability and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises not only in Southern Leyte but throughout the country.
It also seeks to improve productivity and the delivery of competitive, standard, compliant and equipment-friendly products and services.
The two-day planning workshop is in close coordination with the German International Cooperation.
