Manila, April 3 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has created an advisory council that will provide strategic guidance and insights to strengthen and enhance the global competitiveness of the country's semiconductor and electronics industry (SEI).

Under Administrative Order (AO) 31 signed by Marcos on March 28, the SEI Advisory Council will serve as the President's primary advisory body on matters related to the sector's development, promotion, and competitiveness.

The Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs will serve as chairperson of the SEI Advisory Council, while the Trade Secretary will be the vice chairperson.

Council members include the secretaries of the National Economic and Development Autho...