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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently welcomed Marubeni Corporation's President and CEO, Masumi Kakinoki, during a meeting at Malacañang. PBBM expressed his gratitude for Marubeni's remarkable contributions to the Philippines, noting the company's significant role in the country's development over the past century.

Marubeni, a major Japanese trading and investment company, has been present in the Philippines for over 100 years, playing a key role in various sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. During their discussion, PBBM acknowledged this longstanding partnership and emphasized his optimism for further collaboration between the Philippine government and Marubeni in driving the country's development forward.

The President also conveyed his hopes for continued joint efforts aligned with the nation's growth agenda, reinforcing the solid ties between the Philippines and Japan through Marubeni's continued investments in critical projects.