BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos announced that South Korean tech giant Samsung will pour some P50.7 billion into expanding its operations in its Calamba, Laguna facility, a move expected to create at least 3,000 new jobs and strengthen investor confidence in the country’s economy....
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos secured major investment, defense, and energy commitments from top South Korean firms and pushed for a landmark trade agreement with Chile as he advanced the Philippines’ strategic priorities during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Marcos declared that the Philippines is “open, ready, and eager to do business” as he urged Asia-Pacific CEOs to invest in the country’s rapidly transforming digital and innovation-driven economy. Marcos said this as he delivered a special speech at the...
President Marcos has welcomed the continued investment of global infrastructure firm I Squared Capital in the Philippines, underscoring the country’s strengthened reputation as a competitive and reliable investment destination. In his message, delivered by Special Assistant to the President for...
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go said President Marcos’ decisive anti-corruption initiatives and ongoing governance reforms have strengthened investor confidence, turning a short-term challenge into an opportunity for long-term growth. Go said...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act No. 12252, amending the Investors’ Lease Act to allow foreign investors to lease private lands in the Philippines for up to 99 years, under stricter safeguards and accountability measures. The new measure, approved on Sept. 3, aims to encourage...
President Marcos has pitched the Philippines as a rising destination for clean energy investments and digital innovation, telling Asian business leaders that the country is ready to host renewable-powered factories and high-tech hubs. Marcos said this as he welcomed business leaders participating...
Malacañang said the recent arrest and surrender of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) did not change the view of foreign investors of the Philippines. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) In a press briefing, Palace...
In an attempt to make the Philippines a top film production hub, Philippine officials, led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, have presented "compelling" incentives to Hollywood's biggest film production companies to film in the Philippines. Photos from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos/Instagram In...
More opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare, and education are expected as the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to expand trade cooperation to strengthen economic relations between the two countries, President Marcos said....
President Marcos welcomed Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s (MMC) P7-billion investment plan in the Philippines in the next five years, saying this will create more jobs for Filipinos. PARTNERSHIP — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President and CEO Kato...
As in all his overseas ventures, President Marcos once again invited investors to explore the opportunities in the Philippines, which span multiple industries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) In his remarks during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business and...
