MANILA, April 18 -- The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is exhausting all efforts to turn the Philippines into a "prime investment hub" where businesses will thrive, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said.

During the Philippine Dialogue in Washington DC late Wednesday night (Manila time), Pangandaman outlined the Marcos administration's policies and budget priorities to make the Philippine economy an attractive magnet for foreign investments.

"As you can see, we are going above and beyond in making the country a prime investment destination. This is because we are motivated by the President's determination for Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) - a Philippines of new and better op...