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Romualdez confident that Marcos’ US trip will help uplift Filipinos
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s US visit for securing significant investments and job opportunities for Filipinos.
Romualdez is confident that the trip generated over a billion dollars worth of investment pledges and will positively affect the lives of Filipinos.
He highlighted the Philippines' appeal to foreign investors, citing its young workforce, strategic location, and favorable business climate.
During the visit, President Marcos Jr. and his delegation engaged with various leading US firms.
Carnival Corp.'s CEO announced plans to hire 75,000 Filipino seafarers within three to four years.
The House of Representatives will support the President's initiatives by passing measures to improve the legal framework for foreign investments.
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