President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) that Philippine government is listening to its suggestions. | GabrieLaluINQ
“We aim to achieve this through amongst other strengthening agriculture and food agriculture, industrialization, connectivity, and supply change, driving growth through tourism, through trade, urban development; providing high impact social services for health, education, skills uptake, and targeted support; building climate resilient and green infrastructure that will not only sustain our economic growth, but will also trickle welfare effects down to our most underserved sectors,” he said.
Acting on ABAC’s suggestions, Marcos said government had established a Private Sector Advisory Council to be able to hear the sentiments of businessmen. “We welcome the recommendations of ABAC in your 2022 report to APEC Economic Leaders, which include fostering a sustainable and resilient food system through, and among others, enabling a meaningful and effective partnership with the private sector,” the President stressed.It is a forum for business executives from different APEC-member countries and diplomats to discuss developments on inclusive economic growth.
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