President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Filipino athletes on Wednesday of the administration’s full support as part of the government’s way of paying back their sacrifices and hard work to put the Philippines on a higher pedestal in the world of sports.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stood firm on Wednesday that there is no existing agreement between the Philippines and China to remove BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal, contrary to the latter’s claims that the Philippine government earlier promised to remove the military vessel.
American businesses hailed the administration’s efforts to transform the economy as the largest US business contingent met President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang on Wednesday, and committed more investments in the Philippines.
The Philippines and the United States can collaborate for the production of electronic vehicle batteries to meet the huge demand of the American market, US Senator Tammy Duckworth said on Tuesday.
Around 75,000 jobs will be generated in the energy sector following the investment commitments of several countries as a result of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s trips abroad, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said on Tuesday.