President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr (Photo: https://politiko.com.ph/)

Hanoi (VNA) – The
Philippines set to train 128,000 semiconductor professionals, including
engineers and technicians, by 2028, according to President Ferdinand Romualdez
Marcos Jr.

Speaking in a meeting with the US Presidential Trade and
Investment Mission delegation led by Commerce Secretary
Gina Raimondo on March 11, Marcos stressed
that his country is ready to meet the expanding
needs of high-technology industries.

The semiconductor and electronics sector is the top performer in the
Philippines’ merchandise exports, accounting for about 60% of the total export
turnover.

The Southeast Asia country is recognised as a critical player in
the global semiconductor value chain, particularly in assembly and packaging.

Marcos said the Philippines
looks forward to playing a role in the research and development, advanced
assembly, packaging, and test requirements of the semiconductor industry.

This volume attests to the quality of the Filipino workforce,
which is young, highly skilled, fast learners, creative, productive, adaptable
to diverse cultures, he added./.