Marcos: Foremost reason to boost ties are Pinoys in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that part of his state visit to Malaysia is to guarantee the welfare of Filipinos living and working here.

In his speech before the Filipino community, the President said the relations between Manila and Kuala Lumpur needs to be developed to ensure that the Filipinos are being taken care of and that they are being accorded with opportunities.

"Siyempre kailangan nating pagtibayin ang relasyon ng Pilipinas at saka ng Malaysia, unang-una dahil napakaraming Pilipino dito, at kailangan nating tiyakin na lahat kayo ay naaalagaan at maayos ang kabuhayan at nabibigyan ng mga pagkakataon," Marcos said.

"Kailangan naming tiyakin na ang mga opportunity na 'yan ay nandiyan pa rin at habang nagtratrabaho kayo dito ay hindi kayo nahihirapan at kung mayroon mang problema ay nandito ang pamahalaan upang tiyakin na lahat ng aming magagawa ay magagawa namin para tumulong," he added.

Marcos also told Filipinos that in his second State of the Nation Address, he reported the investment pledges secured during his foreign trips, noting its importance in improving the country's economy.

"Kasama po doon sa report na 'yun ay 'yung mga nakuha po nating investments na galing sa iba't-ibang bansa dahil hindi po tayo, pagkatapos ng pandemya, pinagtitibay namin ang ekonomiya, ay sabi namin kung sa Pilipinas lang, doon lang tayo maghahanap ng investor eh baka kulang, kailangan natin ng malaking investment," Marcos said.

Marcos also thanked Filipinos in Malaysia for their support during the previous national elections. —NB, GMA Integrated News