Manila Bulletin
M. Villar: President Marcos' US, UN trip 'a productive week’
Senator Mark Villar stated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s recent six-day working visit to the United States was highly productive and aimed to generate substantial employment opportunities for the Philippines.
The visit included President Marcos Jr. addressing the United Nations General Assembly and participating in business meetings organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, such as the New York Stock Exchange Economic Forum.
Villar highlighted that the objective was to inform foreign investors about the Philippines' capabilities and the potential of its workforce.
Discussions were held with several major US companies, including Alorica, Concentrix, JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMC PH Global Service Center, Legato Health Technologies, Optum Inc, Qualfon Inc, and Boeing.
Senator Villar expressed optimism about the visit's success, noting that various commitments were secured from these companies, which are expected to create numerous jobs.
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