President Marcos touts $1.3 billion investment pledges from US tripPresident Marcos is welcomed by a US official at Andrews Air Force Base as he arrives with his official delegation on May 1, 2023 for a five-day working visit in Washington. Twitter / Office of the PresidentWashington — President Marcos ended what he described as a “meaningful” and “constructive” five-day official visit here yesterday, promising to bring home more than $1.3 billion in investment pledges that can generate about 6,700 jobs. “We return to the Philippines with over $1.3 billion in investment pledges that have the potential to create around 6,700 new jobs for Filipinos within the country,” Marcos said. The provision requires the conclusion of a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement for significant transfers of nuclear material or equipment from the US. “We see nuclear energy as an important part of the country’s future energy mix, both for ensuring supply and bringing electrical costs down,” Marcos said.
