Philippines

The parks encompass terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems that support endemic and endangered flora and fauna.

Their inclusion brings the total number of flyway network sites in BIMP-EAGA to six.

Located in the Sulu Archipelago, the Turtle Islands are part of the remote province of Tawi-Tawi in the southernmost tip of Mindanao.

BIMP-EAGA sustained its growth momentum despite global headwinds as it enters a new phase of development.

At the top of the agenda is the subregion’s development strategy and plans for the next 10 years.

Slated to open in 2026, the airport, which is located in Mindanao, Philippines, is a priority infrastructure project of BIMP-EAGA.

Adopting sustainable mountain tourism practices and setting up a wildlife rescue and conservation center among measures lined up to protect the natural park.

Mindanao, where majority of Muslim Filipinos live, is being developed as the country’s halal hub because of its proximity to large halal ecosystems.

The Mindanao Development Authority is helping explore ways to deploy renewable energy in salt production in the province.

Indonesia aims to be self-sufficient in table salt starting this year and industrial salt by 2027. The Philippines is giving itself 5 years.