‘Formula 1’ is best way to drum up business: Marcos

PRESIDENT BONGBONG Marcos said the best way to drum up business is “Formula 1,” referring to the Singapore Grand Prix which he recently attended along with the First Lady Marie Louise Marcos and their son Rep. Sandro Marcos and other Filipino politicians.

“They say that playing golf is the best way to drum up business, but I say it's Formula 1. It was fulfilling to have been invited alongside several dignitaries and to have met new business friends who showed that they are ready and willing to invest in the Philippines. Will be sharing more details on this at a later time,” he said.

President Bongbong Marcos with Singapore's Minister for Manpower, Tan Seng Leng and other officials. (Photo from Tan Seng Leng Facebook page)

Marcos’ secretive trip to Singapore was widely criticized by Filipinos and politicians, especially at a time when many areas in the Philippines were devastated by a recent typhoon. 

But Irish Frank, a social media influencer, said this in her post on Marcos’ Facebook page: “This is what I have been saying. Bashers don’t understand the importance of attending events and gatherings. Just because umaattend ka nagpapachill ka lang at nagpapakasarap.”

“They don’t realize by socializing jan mo ma-meet at makilala ang mga potential clients and investors kasi karamihan sa mga umattend mga malalaking tao din, businessmen and the likes. More investment, more jobs will be created. They are so adamant to criticize the president they fail to see these things basta makabatikos lang.”

Tan See Leng, the Minister for Manpower of Singapore, also thanked Marcos for watching the Singapore Grand Prix.

“Happy to meet various Heads of States, Ministers and foreign dignitaries (including Bongbong Marcos, President Surangel Whipps Jr., Cambodia’s Minister attached to the Prime Minister and Managing Director of Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC), Keo Rottanak, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, Pan Sorasak, Advisor to the Royal Court, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr Fahad Bin Abdullah Toonsi) to affirm our bilateral economic relationships and strengthen collaborations in energy cooperation as well as exchange views on manpower policies on the sidelines of the race,” Tan said in a post on his Facebook page.

“Last but not least, (I am) especially happy to have our community and tripartite leaders and frontliners at the event. Thank you for your contributions towards the fight against COVID-19 over the last 2 years. I hope everyone had a chance to soak in the Singapore Grand Prix activities, whether it is the race or lifestyle experiences happening in town and within our community,” he added.

Tan also posted a photo of him and Marcos with other officials. He also congratulated Mexican racing driver Sergio Perez for winning the Singapore Grand Prix. (Mindanao Examiner)