President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday broke his silence on the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund, saying he believes it would be advantageous for the Philippines amid apprehension from several groups.

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“For sure. I wouldn’t have brought it up otherwise,” Marcos said in an interview with reporters aboard a plane bound for Brussels, Belgium when asked if he thinks the Maharlika Wealth Fund will be beneficial for the country. Marcos is currently in Brussels to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative summit with the PHL as country coordinator for the ASEAN.

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