Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines, situated in the southernmost section of the Philippine archipelago. With a land area of 102,043 square kilometers, it occupies one-third of the Philippines' total land area and is larger than a number of Asian countries like Taiwan or Singapore. Mindanao is strategically located within the East ASEAN region, almost equidistant to the eastern sections of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. This key geographic location underscores its potential to be a major trans-shipment point and center of trade in the region.
This large island province has been the scene of poverty and conflict over the years and bringing peace through prosperity is a major goal of the Philippine government and the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Manila (CS Manila) supports the Embassy's Mindanao Initiative by seeking avenues to help Mindanao-based firms partner with American companies. This engagement is part of CS Manila's ongoing program to expand U.S. trade links in Mindanao, thereby supporting the U.S. Embassy's efforts to encourage peaceful resolution of the conflict in that region and build a meaningful development foundation conducive to the peaceful growth of commerce.
Our Country Commercial Guide (CCG) provides a comprehensive look at the Philippines, including statistical information and market analysis by U.S. Commercial Service Specialists. The CCG is available for free to any U.S. firm and can be obtained from the U.S.Commercial Service main web site.
The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to provide additional information on the southern island of Mindanao through our local partner organizations.
