President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged global companies to commit long-term capital to the Philippines, pitching the country as a base for shifting supply chains as the government expands infrastructure, skills, and regulatory reforms.
Speaking at the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum, Marcos said the Philippines wants investments that go beyond capital inflows to create jobs, transfer technology, develop Filipino talent, and deepen local supply chains.
“Invest in the Philippines, place your trust in the Philippines,” Marcos said, urging companies to build operations, develop local suppliers, and form lasting partnerships with Filipino businesses and communities.
Marcos said investor confidence must be supported by consistent government action, including reliable infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a more predictable regulatory environment.
“We know that trust is earned through consistent action. So we will continue providing that stability, the infrastructure, the talent, and the responsive government that long-term investment requires,” he said.
The government is expanding transport links, energy capacity, and digital infrastructure while targeting higher-value investments in semiconductors and electronics, critical minerals, and maritime industries.
Marcos said the administration is also using the CREATE MORE Act, Public-Private Partnership Code, Green Lane system, and other regulatory reforms to make project development more predictable.
For the Luzon Economic Corridor, he said success should ultimately be measured by projects that secure financing and begin operations, rather than by investment announcements alone.
The projects, he said, should translate into jobs, stronger domestic enterprises, technology transfer, and broader economic opportunities.
“The Philippines is ready,” Marcos said. “Come and build with us.”
