Best way to drum up business? Marcos says it’s Formula 1

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday night said Formula 1 racing was the best way to "drum up business" and called his weekend "productive."

Marcos made the remarks on Facebook hours after Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed that he went to Singapore. 

Singaporean Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng also mentioned on Facebook  Marcos as one of the heads of state that he met at the Singapore Grand Prix.

"They say that playing golf is the best way to drum up business, but I say it's Formula 1. What a productive weekend!" Marcos said.

"It was fulfilling to have been invited alongside several dignitaries and to have met new business friends who showed that they are ready and willing to invest in the Philippines. Will be sharing more details on," he added.

The Singaporean minister in his Facebook post said: "Happy to meet various Heads of States, Ministers and foreign dignitaries (including Bongbong Marcos, President Surangel Whipps Jr., Cambodia's Minister attached to the Prime Minister and Managing Director of Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC), Keo Rottanak, Cambodia's Minister of Commerce, Pan Sorasak, Advisor to the Royal Court, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Fahad Bin Abdullah Toonsi) to affirm our bilateral economic relationships and strengthen collaborations in energy cooperation as well as exchange views on manpower policies on the sidelines of the race."

The Singapore Grand Prix was held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit from September 30 to October 2. Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez won the race.

In a separate Facebook post, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he was happy to see spectators from all around the world visiting Singapore just to attend it.

"It is yet another sign that we have emerged from the pandemic and are open for business," Lee said.

Among the photos posted by Lee was that of Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.

He captioned the collage with: "Happy to link up again with friends from both here and abroad. They were excited to be here, to watch the race and enjoy the good company." —NB/KG, GMA News