Philippine Consulate General meets with Wyoming Business Council

CHEYENNE – Consul General Neil Ferrer met with officers of the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) on May 22, 2023 to discuss possible partnerships in the areas of energy security, agriculture and food security, as well as technology-driven innovations.

Consul General Ferrer and Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona met with WBC officers Amy Grenfell, Chief Operating Officer; Ron Gullberg, Strategic Partnerships Director; Brandon Marshall, Services Director; Taylor Vignaroli, Entrepreneur Development Manager; and David Carpenter, Markets & Industry Manager, at their Cheyenne office. Consul General Ferrer underscored the strong Philippines-U.S. bilateral relations and the top priorities of the Philippines including agriculture and food security, energy security, digitalization across various sectors.

The WBC team highlighted various innovations and economic updates in the state, including its business-friendly environment; agriculture technology, specifically controlled environments for agriculture, e.g., agri-tech com- pany Plenty, which is building its research and development center in Laramie, Wyoming; continuing research and development for emerging technologies in the energy sector, such as carbon capture and storage, as well as hydrogen development; and the state’s leadership in blockchain technology and regulations. The Consulate General was in Cheyenne for a one-day consular outreach to provide consular services to Filipino Americans in Wyoming and nearby states. (PCGSF Release) eight weeks (five of which were spent in the No.1 spot).

Years from now, kids who tuned in to “MCAI” will pick up Noli” and “El Fili” and probably visualize Dennis when they see the name Ibarra. “That would be a nice feeling, should that happen. Being identified with such an iconic character is hard to achieve. That would be an honor,” he said.

SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer attended the kickoff ceremony for San Francisco’s hosting of the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) to be held in the city in November 2023. The launch of San Francisco’s hosting called, “APEC SF23,” was held at the prestigious Asian Art

Museum. The event marked the official start of preparations for the highly anticipated 2023 AELM to be held at Moscone Center.

According to Mayor Breed, San Francisco is proud to be chosen as the host city for the AELM, which will bring together representatives from 21 APEC member economies, which account for a substan- tial portion of the global population and international trade. AELM is seen as a crucial platform for government officials, business leaders, and stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogues on pressing economic issues and explore opportunities for sustainable growth. |(PCGSF Release)