MANILA – The Philippines is a “great” funding vacation spot, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. advised Japan’s enterprise neighborhood on Friday, as he touted the nation’s strong economic system.
“The Philippines is a great investment area as it leads economic recovery and performance in the Asia-Pacific Region, in fact, not only in the region but also in the whole world,” Marcos stated throughout a dinner hosted by Japanese monetary establishments as he expressed optimism that his five-day working go to to Japan would appeal to extra investments in key sectors within the Philippines.
“We look forward to future projects in the following sectors from both portfolio and foreign direct investors as we are certain that these will materialize into a fair return to both parties.”
He expressed hope that Japanese enterprise leaders would take into account investing within the Philippines to assist it attain its aim of turning into a “global manufacturing hub for next-generation wiring harnesses, office peripherals, and electronic parts and components.”
He additionally urged them to companion with the Philippines to upscale its processing of inexperienced metals into higher-value merchandise; modernize its meals and well being sectors; obtain digital transformation by means of synthetic intelligence, biomaterial analysis and improvement, and knowledge facilities; and set up a “creative economy.”
Marcos stated he likewise seeks partnership with Japan for animation and recreation improvement.
“We want to venture into partnerships both in business and capacity-building projects in areas for which Japan is recognized as a global leader,” he stated.
Marcos made the remarks on the identical day Manila and Tokyo, in addition to each international locations’ non-public sectors, signed about 35 funding pledges.
Just ‘tip of the iceberg’
The 35 funding offers had been signed between the Philippines and Japan, only a day after the 2 international locations inked seven key bilateral agreements.
The enterprise preparations cowl varied sectors, amongst them manufacturing, infrastructure improvement, vitality, transportation, well being care, renewable vitality, and enterprise enlargement.
In an interview in Japan, House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez stated the funding pledges had been solely the “tip of the iceberg.”
“But there’s an offshoot of this, marami pa yan, marami pa nangyayari (there are still many talks happening) off-camera, so to speak, or on the sidelines,” Romualdez stated, noting that Japanese traders are “very open” to rising their companies within the nation.
The Filipino folks, he stated, would profit from the sequence of enterprise conferences held throughout Marcos’ five-day working go to to Japan.
The enterprise matching organized by the Department of Trade and Industry in Japan for 85 Philippine firms yielded greater than 255 conferences with their Japanese counterparts.
“These discussions really redound to the benefit of the Filipino people, through the improvement of the economy, through investments, expansions of business, explorations to new areas and fields, the clarifications of whatever issues the businessmen have brought forth,” Romualdez stated.
Potential offers
San Miguel Corp. president and chief government officer Ramon Ang, who can also be in Japan, stated many Japanese enterprise leaders have expressed intent to spend money on the Philippines due to their “admiration” for Marcos.
Ang, who heads one of many Philippines’ oldest conglomerates, stated he’s speaking with Japanese firms, similar to Mitsui, Sumitomo, Taisei, in addition to Toyo Engineering for potential offers.
“Hanga sila sa magaling nating Pangulo kaya lahat ng tao gustong mag-invest. Sobra silang hanga sa ating mahal na Pangulo at sabi very energetic, at lahat sila gustong mag-invest (They admire our good President, that’s why all of them want to invest. They really admire our beloved President, and they see him as a very energetic leader),” he stated.
“Marami tayong puwedeng gawin. Of course, hinahanapan natin ng magandang deal. Siyempre kailangan mag-invest sila sa atin. Baka tayo pa ang makumbinse na mag-invest sa kanila (We can do so many things. We are looking for a good deal. Of course, they should invest in our country, instead of the other way around).” (PNA)