Manila, Oct. 7 -- Spain-based groups will assist in the development of a food and cold chain logistics hub inside the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) in Casiguran, Aurora.

The investment promotion agency said Tuesday the hub will occupy five to 10 hectares, according to a press release.

APECO president and chief executive officer lawyer Gil Taway said initial talks were held with engineering firm IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U., and designer Fira Barcelona during an investment mission to Spain on Sept. 29 to Oct. 3.

He said a working group will be formed to draft the memorandum of agreement (MOA) within 60 days and finalize the list of projects with IDOM and Fira.

Taway said they proposed ...