Manila Bulletin
Marcos urges US-based Pinoys: Be ambassadors, help country
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. began his US visit by meeting members of the Filipino community in New Jersey, where he acknowledged their significant contributions to the Philippine economy.
He urged the Filipino community to be ambassadors for the Philippines and to bring their knowledge and foreign friends back home to aid in the country's economic transformation.
Marcos expressed pride in Filipinos who excel abroad, stating that their achievements elevate the name of the Philippines globally.
The President specifically highlighted the role of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their remittances in aiding the Philippine economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
He met approximately 1,200 members of the Filipino community at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center during his first engagement of the six-day working visit.
Marcos is in the USA to attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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