President Marcos said that Megaworld's new Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque is a testament to the fruitful collaboration between the government and the private sector as it is touted to generate jobs for Filipinos and boost tourism in Metro Manila.

Marcos said this as he graced the hotel's inauguration on Saturday, June 22.

In his speech, the President said that the Grand Westside Hotel proves that the government and the private sector can work together to uplift the lives of many Filipinos through tourism-centered programs and partnerships.

"Our work together can help empower the Filipino [people] in ways that will allow them to contribute to society and to enjoy themselves while doing that," he said.

"I'm confident in the lasting and powerful outcome of your work in these collaborations," he added.

As it formally opened its doors, Marcos said the Grand Westside Hotel is expected to strengthen the entry of more tourists in the country and generate more jobs, business, and opportunities for Filipinos.

According to the President, about 20,000 direct and indirect jobs will be created throughout the hotel's operation in the coming years.

"Not only can we accommodate the resurging number of local and international tourists coming to this side of Metro Manila, but we can also expect our entertainment city to become better known and even more distinguished, elevating its status to more potential visitors in the coming years," he said.

"Indeed, world-class experiences are awaiting the guests of this grand hotel," he added.

Considered the biggest hotel development in the Philippines to date, the Grand Westside Hotel is a 1,530-room structure situated in Metro Manila’s "Entertainment City."

It offers a wide array of services, amenities, and leisure that can cater to the demands of the growing tourism industry in the country.