
By: Elena Grace Flores
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[VIDEO]: President Marcos’ answers to the intriguing question.
Trading in the Asia Pacific
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. speaks to the economic forum in Switzerland with great wisdom. He said that trading relationships with friends and neighbors particularly in the Asia Pacific must continue. This would help each country survive the effects of the pandemic and the Ukraine war.
Geopolitics
The intriguing question is that: Will geopolitics kill globalization? Most countries can feel that they are pressured to side with Russia or America. In the case of the West Philippines Sea, protectionism is applicable as the country sees to it that the interest of the Filipinos is prioritized. Not the policies of other countries. Therefore, trading with friends must continue.
Globalization
Trade is the key to wealth, added Marcos. The future of the Indo-Pacific and Asia Pacific depends on each country itself. Therefore, we choose our neighbors, said President Marcos firmly. Globalization can then prosper when trading continues.