MANILA, March 3 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday administered the oath of office to businessman Maynard Ngu as his special envoy to China for trade, investments and tourism.

The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Study Room of Malacanan Palace in Manila, based on a video uploaded by state-run Radio Television Malacanang (RTVM) on its official Facebook page.

"President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administers the oath taking of Maynard Ngu as Special Envoy of the Philippines to the People's Republic of China for Trade, Investment and Tourism during a simple ceremony at the Study Room in Malacanan Palace on March 3, 2023," the RTVM said.

Ngu will be responsible for the promotion of international trade and investment between th...