President Ferdinand"Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called on new envoys to continue looking for business and partnership opportunities for the Philippines. He made the call during a courtesy call of the newly appointed ambassadors at the President’s Hall in Malacañang Palace on Thursday, December 1, 2022. OPS PHOTO
He underscored that the diplomats should promote the interest of the Philippines and foster partnerships with all nations, "whether they are friendly or not." He said the ambassadors should serve as instruments in helping the Philippine economy and pursuing opportunities to woo more investors as the country is navigating its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marcos also pointed out that the envoys are no longer concerned solely with the diplomatic contact and the diplomatic exchanges.