Manila, Sept. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday rallied Filipino and Cambodian business leaders to take the lead in driving growth, innovation, and inclusive prosperity, stressing that the private sector is "at the forefront" of shaping the future of both nations.

Speaking at the Philippines-Cambodia CEO B2B Networking Roundtable in Phnom Penh, Marcos said trade between the two countries, which reached USD105.69 million in 2024, reflects "rising trust".

"This progress affirms the effectiveness of our shared efforts in trade facilitation, policy alignment, and stronger private sector engagement," Marcos told the gathering of executives.

"However, we cannot and should not rest on this momentum. There remains significant ro...