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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. stated on Tuesday that he anticipates the Philippines’ fisheries sector to grow with Indonesia’s assistance.

According to Marcos, the two countries’ signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Development and Promotion of the Creative Economy will have this immediate benefit.

It “cultivates a common creative economy that leverages on our respective strengths to foster innovation through knowledge transfer in industries, including fashion, architecture, digital media, performing arts, music, theater, dance, and creative services,” according to press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles.

“I’m infatuated with the fisheries, which is why I import galunggong to the Philippines, thus I’m a nagpatulong sa fisheries. I am preoccupied with the fact that the Philippines still needs to import round scad, therefore I asked for help in the fisheries sector. I can’t accept that),” Marcos said to the media during a press conference held at Jakarta’s Fairmont Hotel.

Marcos, who was running for president at the time, voiced his shock that the nation was importing “galunggong” in March.

“Therefore, I requested assistance since matibay ang fishery nila” (they have a strong fisheries sector). So I answered, “We switch delegations,” “sabi ko.” These are the things that are likely to happen in the very near future, especially in the agriculture sector, he continued.

Currently, Marcos is in charge of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Under the planned National Expenditure Program for 2023, the government has allotted PHP5.1 billion for the development, restoration, and enhancement of four fish ports in key strategic locations.

The Philippines and Indonesia also agreed to the following in addition to the agreement on the creative economy:

*Plan of Action from 2022 to 2027 between the Republics of Indonesia and the Philippines.

*Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation between the governments of the Republics of Indonesia and the Philippines.

Between the governments of the Republics of Indonesia and the Philippines, there is an agreement on cooperative activities in the fields of defense and security.

Marcos met with the Filipino community on Sunday to begin his first overseas visit to Indonesia.

On Monday, Marcos and his entourage also had a bilateral meeting with Indonesian government representatives and participated in a roundtable discussion with investors and businessmen from Indonesia.

Following their bilateral talks, which Malacanang deemed “extremely productive,” Marcos and Indonesian President Joko Widodo jointly released a statement.

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