More jobs expected with approval of new ecozones in Batangas, Iloilo

Thousands of new jobs in manufacturing and information technology (IT) are expected to be created after President Marcos approved new and expanded special economic zones in Batangas and Iloilo, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said.

- BY BETHEENA UNITE

EXECUTIVE Secretary Ralph Recto (Manila Bulletin File Photo)

"The new ecozones reinforce the Marcos Jr. administration's push to disperse investments beyond Metro Manila, bringing economic opportunities closer to Filipinos," Recto said on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

“Ibig sabihin, mas maraming trabaho ang naghihintay sa Batangas, Iloilo, at mga kalapit na lugar. Mas lalakas ang ekonomiya sa mga probinsya, at tuloy-tuloy ang pag-angat ng kabuhayan ng ating mga pamilya (It means, more jobs are waiting in Batangas, Iloilo, and other neighboring areas. The economy in the provinces will become stronger, and the livelihood of our families will continue to improve),” Recto added.