Marcos Invites U.S. Investors: Philippines ‘Open and Ready for Business’

Business | International Business Posted on 2026-03-11 00:39:27

NEW YORK CITY — Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged American investors to consider expanding into the Philippines, stressing that the country is fully prepared to welcome new business opportunities.

Speaking at a dinner reception hosted by LT Group, Inc. in New York on Monday (local time), the Philippine president highlighted the nation’s competitive advantages, including a young, skilled, and English-proficient workforce.

Marcos told members of the U.S. business community that the Philippines continues to experience strong demographic growth, with one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in Asia—an advantage for companies seeking talent and long-term market expansion.

He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the country’s investment environment through ongoing infrastructure projects and reforms aimed at simplifying business processes.

“The Philippines is open and ready to work with you,” Marcos said, emphasizing that his government is actively reducing bureaucratic barriers and making it easier for investors to operate in the country.

The president identified several sectors with strong investment potential, including electronics manufacturing, aerospace components, medical devices, food processing, and other high-value manufacturing industries. He noted that the government aims to position the Philippines as a dependable hub within global supply chains while expanding industrial zones and manufacturing corridors.

Marcos also pointed to opportunities in financial services, particularly as many Filipinos remain underserved by traditional banking systems. He said the country’s rapidly expanding fintech sector—along with digital payments, microfinance, and mass-market insurance—creates fertile ground for innovation and investment.

In addition, he highlighted efforts to strengthen Philippine capital markets and promote the country as an emerging financial center in the region.

The government is also pushing to grow the digital economy by working with global hyperscalers, data center operators, and technology firms to build future-ready digital infrastructure, he added.

Among those present at the reception were representatives from the U.S.-Philippines Society, U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, and Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce, along with American business leaders and members of the Philippine business delegation.

Founded in 1937, LT Group, Inc. is one of the Philippines’ leading diversified holding firms, with interests in banking, tobacco, distilled spirits, beverages, and property development.

NPO News Team | PNA-PR

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