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Ni ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II
TIWALA si Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez na ang pagiging punong-abala ng Pilipinas sa two-day World Economic Forum (WEF) Country Roundtable ay magbibigay-daan sa mas marami pang direct foreign investments sa bansa.
Sa pagpasok foreign investments, kasunod naman ani Romualdez ang mas maraming trabaho at iba pang livelihood opportunities sa mga mamamayang Pilipino.
Nito lamang nakalipas na Enero, pinamunuan ni Romualdez – sa atas na rin mismo ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. – ang Philippine delegation sa WEF para sa 2024 annual meeting na ginanap sa Davos, Switzerland kung saan pinag-usapan ang pagdaraos WEF Country Roundtable sa bansang Pilipinas.
Kabilang sa mga dumalo sa WEF Roundtable meeting ang top global executives ng mga private sector firms mula sa energy, infrastructure, finance, banking, telecoms at marketing industries.
“The WEF Country Roundtable amplifies our message of progress and prosperity, resonating with potential investors both at home and abroad. It reinforces the narrative of the Philippines as a dynamic and resilient economy, ripe with opportunities for those willing to partner with us in our journey towards shared prosperity,” wika ng House Speaker na tumayong ‘host’ para sa cocktails ng mga kasapi ng delegations sa WEF CEO Roundtable sa makasaysayang Laperal Mansion.
Ayon sa lider ng Kamara, ang WEF Country Roundtable ay nagtatampok sa Pilipinas bilang prime destination sa pamumuhunan, alinsunod sa innilatag na polisiya ng administrasyon.
“Moreover, the WEF Country Roundtable serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue on pressing economic issues, enabling us to exchange insights with global leaders and glean valuable lessons that can further enhance our investment climate,” dagdag pa ni Romualdez.
“By participating actively in these discussions, we reaffirm our dedication to sound governance, transparency, and inclusive growth,” aniya pa.
Sa kanyang mensahe bago ang ceremonial toast para sa WEF delegation at iba pang opisyal ng pamahalaan, binigyan-diin ng House Speaker ang patuloy at matibay na suporta ng Kamara sa mga inisyatiba ni President Marcos na buksan ang pinto ng bansa sa mga dayuhang mamumuhunan.
“Under my stewardship the House not only met but exceeded expectations, securing 100 percent approval of the priority measures identified by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) three months ahead of our target date—our commitment definitely to opening up our economy to foreign direct investments,” pahayag pa ng Leyte lawmaker.
“These accomplishments are a testament to our collective resolve to elevate the Philippines on the world stage and ensure that our development strategies are not only aligned with global best practices but also resonate with the unique needs and aspirations of the Filipino people,” pagtatapos ni Romualdez.
