By Genalyn D. Kabiling
President Duterte is back in the country from his official visit to India, securing $1.25-billion worth of investments that are expected to generate job opportunities for Filipinos.
The President arrived in Davao City early yesterday morning after attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India Commemorative Summit where he pushed for protection of the welfare of migrant workers as well as intensified regional cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism.
“I am glad to be home after my first and official visit to India,” the President said upon arrival at the Davao International Airport after a three-day trip to India.
“At the sidelines of the summit, I am pleased to report that the Philippine and Indian business delegations forged a total of $1.25-billion worth of investments, which will create approximately 10,000 jobs,” he said.
Duterte said the new business agreements in information technology-business process outsourcing, tourism, hospitality, aviation and pharmaceuticals promise “positive change in the lives of our people.”
At the ASEAN-India summit, the President said the regional leaders have reaffirmed their resolve to work together in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism that reach maritime borders.
Duterte said he advocated the country’s position in “maintaining and promoting open, free, stable, and secure maritime spaces and responsible use of maritime domain, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.”
