Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
October 19, 2023

“Ang Pilipinas ay bukas ngayon sa negosyo. Ready tayo mag receive ng mga investments,” asserts Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual as he reports the country’s readiness to welcome more foreign investments following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s roundtable meeting with top business leaders in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on October 19, 2023.

The Secretary says that the meeting is an important aspect of the President’s visit in the Gulf nation in promoting investment opportunities in the Philippines, particularly in areas such as healthcare, agriculture and energy security, among others.

DTI Secretary Pascual joins President Marcos Jr. as part of the Philippine delegation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN-GCC) Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia.

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