PBBM, bitbit ang $1.3-B investment pledges matapos ang mabungang US official visit

Sa kanyang post-visit report,  sinabi ng Pangulo na sa kanyang mga engagements kasama ang maraming  American business groups, sinabi niya na nagawa niyang akitin ang maraming negosyante na palawakin ang kanilang operasyon o lumikha ng bagong pakikipagsapalaran sa Pilipinas.

 “They are all committed to be part of this development journey that we have embarked upon.  We will return to the Philippines with over USD 1.3 billion in investment pledges

that have the potential to create around 6,700 new jobs for Filipinos within the country,” ayon sa Punong Ehekutibo.

“When realized, these investments will support our country’s economic recovery efforts  and further strengthen the foundations of our economic environment. We expect even more investment that will materialize once these companies firm up their plans,” aniya pa rin.

Sinabi pa ng Pangulo na ang mga pledges  mula sa American investors ay senyales na tiwala at kumpiyansa sa pagtatayo ng negosyo sa bansa, marami sa mga  negosyante ang nagpahayag na nakikita nila ang bansa bilang investment destination.

“Together, we will be working on addressing some of our key economic challenges, particularly food, energy, and health security, digital connectivity, and the cross-cutting issues of climate change and pandemic preparedness,” ang wika ng Pangulo.

“The discussions that we had with the U.S. business community also affirm the optimism [with] which international investors view the Philippines today.  It was a great pride that I received their praises for the talent, ingenuity, [and] work ethic of Filipinos, this has become the main driving force for bringing their investments to our country,” lahad nito. (Daris Jose)