CEBU – The beautiful and bustling province of Cebu is hosting the 12th Energy Ministerial Meeting of the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit which will held at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City next year.
Governor Hilario Davide and Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza are now preparing for the historic meeting by international leaders. Energy Undersecretary Loreta Ayson has recently met with the two officials to discuss the preparation of the summit.
“We request support and cooperation from the local government officials which we are already getting from them. They’re very cooperative and supportive,” Ayson said, adding, energy ministers from 21 APEC member economies are expected to come in October.
These countries include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Peru, Russia and Vietnam.
“Dakong dungog ni para sa (This is a great honor for) Cebu and a big opportunity for us to attract investors, especially with the coming of many foreign delegates for the meeting,” Davide said.
A dialogue between energy ministers and business leaders, and international energy exhibit will be held simultaneously with the 12th Energy Ministerial Meetings. Site visits and cultural shows are also being prepared for the visitors.
The Philippines was one of the discussants during the 11th APEC Ministerial Meeting held on September 2-3 in Beijing, China. The use of clean energy remains a priority among APEC member economies subscribing to the aspirational goal of doubling the share of renewables in the APEC energy mix, including on the power generation, from 2010 levels by 2030. (Lianne Llesol)
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