President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with top executives from Mitsubishi Corporation on Monday to discuss deepening partnerships in the country’s transport infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.
During a meeting at Malacañang Palace with Mitsubishi President and CEO Katsuya Nakanishi, the President emphasized the importance of the Japanese firm’s involvement in accelerating the completion of the government’s flagship subway and railway projects.
In a statement, Marcos noted that the collaboration aims to deliver “faster and more reliable” transit systems while simultaneously generating more employment opportunities for Filipinos.
Beyond transportation, the discussions covered Mitsubishi’s potential expansion into the Philippines’ green energy sector.
The President highlighted wind power projects in various provinces as a key area for investment, aligning with the administration’s push for a more sustainable energy mix.
The meeting also touched on the enhancement of digital services to streamline everyday transactions for the public.
The engagement is part of the administration’s ongoing effort to secure foreign investment and technical expertise to support its “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) development agenda.