MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on business leaders worldwide to “build” in the Philippines.
In his keynote address at the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum in Taguig City, Marcos said the Philippines was ready to become a reliable, high-value hub for long-term global investment amidst shifting supply chains and rapid technological change
"To the investors and business leaders here today: I invite you to build with us," President Marcos said.
“The Philippines is ready…Come and build with us,” the president said.
Marcos emphasized that the economic corridor—connecting Subic Bay, Clark, Metro Manila, and Batangas—serves as the administration's primary strategy for organizing national economic growth.
During the event, a rally was staged outside the venue by the Bagong Alyansang Makbayan, rejecting the Pax Silica initiative, which forms part of the LEC.
