We will work closely with officials of both Houses of Congress and other concerned stakeholders as we pursue the enactment of these important legislative measures. Let me end my presentation with these key notes: The Philippine economy has demonstrated uninterrupted economic expansion for over two decades.
This growth is expected to be sustained going forward with sound macroeconomic fundamentals complemented by the government’s “game-changing” reforms aimed at bridging infrastructure gaps, strengthening our investment profile, and supporting the future of, as the World Bank called it, our “globally recognized competitive workforce.” However, the external environment has become more uncertain in recent months given trade and geopolitical tensions.