MANILA, March 3 -- The Philippines is a "reliable" trading partner and sourcing destination, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday, trumpeting the "Filipino brand of excellence" in showcasing Philippine-made products.

During the first-ever "Tanyag" or the International Trade Partners Night at Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig City, Marcos touted the Filipinos' "unique" products and services that deserve global recognition.

Marcos said the event, attended by business leaders and trade diplomatic partners, gave him a "renewed sense of hope" that the country would "rise above the economic setbacks and emerge stronger than ever."

He stressed that the term "tanyag" is a Filipino word which means "notable, famous, celebrated, and outstan...