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President Marcos to CEOs: Philippine open, ready, eager to do business
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conveyed the Philippines' "openness, readiness, and eagerness" to engage in business with the Asia-Pacific region during the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
He assured business leaders that the Philippines is implementing policies to ensure a stable, transparent, and predictable fiscal and tax environment for various sectors, aiming to transform the investment landscape and enhance operational efficiency.
The President highlighted the country's strategic location, dynamic workforce, and commitment to innovation as key draws for potential investors.
As the Philippines assumes the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, Marcos Jr. stated the country is ready to build a more connected, competitive, and sustainable regional economy.
He invited the business community to join the Philippines in shaping a connected, resilient, and opportunity-driven Asia-Pacific.
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