MANILA, Philippines — Two French communications experts are in Manila to produce a special economic report on the Philippines which will be published in Le Figaro, the leading French daily newspaper.
“In our report, we will focus on the changes brought about since the election of Benigno S. Aquino III to President of the Republic of The Philippines and the economic and political agendas he wishes to implement during his tenure.As such, the report shall also focus on key sectors of the economy in order to encourage foreign investors to invest in the Republic of the Philippines by showing the numerous qualities and opportunities that the country has to offer,” said Jean-Michel Metthey.
Joachim Lanthier, on the other hand, said the Philippine government’s efforts towards improving Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and promoting efficiency and transparency in government’s project approval process “will most definitely go a long way towards inspiring greater confidence among foreign investors”.
Le Figaro has a readership of 2.5- million daily consisting mainly of the upper class and decision-makers in the economic and political arenas in France.
“Our aim in the Philippines is to produce the best possible report and remain positive,” Metthey added.
France holds the key strategic role in the European Union and currently holds the presidency of the G20.
France has maintained its ranking as the fifth largest economic power, largely through its foreign investments.
Metthey said that with this project, “it seems clear that not only are French readers interested in having more information about the Philippines, but with the recent elections and the ensuing French and European goodwill, it seems even more appropriate and imperative to follow up on some good notes between the two countries and mention the opportunities that the Philippines really represents whilst stressing that, as President Aquino declared, ‘the Philippines is once again open for business’”.
He said Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. and other officials and concerned individuals have been very helpful in providing materials and facilitating the process to better cover the key sectors of interest for this special report on the Philippines.
source: Manila Bulletin
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