The Philippines, through President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., got investment pledges from Japanese semiconductor and electronics companies that are expected to translate into over 10,000 jobs for Filipinos, the PCO said. | GabrielLaluINQ
“We aspire to become hubs of excellence for sectors where we have a natural comparative advantage. We want the country to attain the status as a regional hub for printers, wiring harnesses, and other electronic goods,” Marcos said in his speech.
Marcos’ pitch to the businesses included the promotion of the country’s skilled workforce, which he said would complement in solving challenges faced by the semiconductor and electronic industries.
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