Multilateralism, regional policies vital to derisk capital and meet Philippines’ US$72 billion finance needs

"Philippines competing against many other countries is impossible. But Philippines being part of ASEAN that will compete against other countries is more powerful because you will have the size and the population to actually provide food security and many other factors,” said Jose Ma. A. Concepcion III, Chairman for ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) 2026 and ASEAN-BAC Philippines.