This came as global
businessmen predicted that economic opportunity and potentials of the 21st
century is in South East Asia, particularly in the Philippines .
“We look forward to
strengthen our relations in with South East Asian countries, particularly the Philippines ,
and increase trade and economic relations in Bulacan,” Lillie said in a recent
visit here.
The ambassador said that one
of the areas that they are looking into is in the development of renewable
energy.
He said, the country is a
global leader in geothermal energy and has potentials for wind and biomas
energy developments; while Bulacan is
one of the leading provinces in the country as far as hydropower generation is
concern.
This is due to 246 megawatt
Angat River Hydro Electric Power Plant (Arhepp) located in Norzagaray town.
“Bulacan has so much
potentials and opportunities in renewable energy development. With more
opportunities, I believe more British companies will come here,” he said.
Lillie said that British
businessmen are looking for more opportunity renewable energy development.
“Its part of our plant to be
less reliant on oil and gas and to have energy security,” the ambassador said.
He added that renewable
energy is not only environment friendly, but a step towards combating impacts
of climate change.
He cited the aftermath of
typhoons Pedring and Quiel in the province last year nnotinf that climate
change is increasing probability of similar severe weather conditions in the
world.
Meanwhile,
Governor Wilhelmino Alvarado welcomed Lillie’s move to foster stronger
relations with Bulacan
He said
that British businessmen are welcome in the province noting that there are few
that has already established business in Bulacan.
Alvarado
also said that closer relations with Britain will give opportunity for
Bulakenyos to join cultural exchange program in the future.
At present,
at least nine British students has been undergoing community immersion in
Hagonoy town facilitated through the Global Exchange program.
More
British students are expected to arrive in April in the City of San Jose del
Monte under the British Global citizen program.
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