DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan, Philippines — This province’s economic planners expressed optimism Friday that there will be new corridors for growth, such as the expansion of business and commercial districts that cater to the burgeoning “urban spread” in Pangasinan.

“At present, mobility, accessibility and adequate accommodation and entertainment infrastructure are hampering Pangasinan’s expected tourism boom, but with close collaboration among government and business leaders, private and public financing arms in foreign countries can be attracted to locate here and pour investments in a wide variety of business projects,” said business and civic leader Wilson de Vera, a consultant of Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. for business development.

Still, De Vera noted that the province is home to fabulous wonders of nature such as the world-famous Hundred Islands in Alaminos, the pearly beaches of several towns of Pangasinan’s first district, unexplored caves, waterfalls and forest covers in the hinterland towns.

Thus, he is encouraging a close government-business partnership in creating new industrial and commercial zones in key Central Pangasinan areas.

Central Pangasinan is host to three cities and a few of the biggest municipalities in the province boast of rich resources, infrastructure and large professional and skilled manpower.