TRADE between Mindanao and Indonesia is expected to expand further following an agreement to allow Philippine exports of electronics, garments, and food products to enter via the Bitung international hub port with privileges as ASEAN-originated products.

Bitung is located on the northern coast of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, south of Mindanao. A roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessel service is planned to facilitate trade between the two islands across the Celebes Sea.

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