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PBBM touts $670-M investment pledges from 6-day US trip
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. secured $670 million in investment pledges during his six-day trip to the United States, which he described as "very productive."
These commitments are expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities for Filipinos.
The President's trip included participation in the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders' Meeting and working visits to Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Marcos Jr. also announced that a high-level US Presidential Trade and Investment Mission is scheduled to visit the Philippines in March 2024.
The Philippines will also co-host the 2024 Indo-Pacific Business Forum.
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