00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. believes that the opening of Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque City will help the economy and tourism of the country.
00:09The President is confident that this will bring 20,000 jobs to the Filipinos.
00:15Kenneth Paciente, for Detail.
00:20President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of the largest hotel in the country, the Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque City.
00:29In his speech, the President emphasized the importance of the so-called establishment to strengthen the economy of the country.
00:36He also confirmed that the tourism sector is slowly recovering from the impact of the pandemic.
00:43It is an important addition to the company's impressive lineup of prestigious development projects, as well as to Philippine tourism and hence to our economy.
00:55This is particularly noteworthy considering the remarkable growth of the tourism sector, which contributed 8.6% to the country's GDP last year of 2023.
01:09Thanks to this hotel, we can do more.
01:12Not only can we accommodate the resurging number of local and international tourists coming to this side of Metro Manila,
01:19but we can also expect our entertainment city to become better known and even more distinguished.
01:26In addition to the executive branch, there will be more such establishments to generate jobs for the Filipinos.
01:33This is also where the Filipinos will be able to show their care, care and hospitality.
01:39We foresee not only the entry of more tourists, but also the generation of more jobs, of new businesses and of greater opportunity.
01:48In fact, many have benefited from the actual construction of these projects.
01:53Around 20,000 direct and indirect jobs will still be created throughout the operation of this hotel in the years to come.
02:02The executive branch has also promised to continue the initiatives and efforts of the government to strengthen this type of industry.
02:11As this administration continues to formulate policies, foster social cohesion and development, and build better and more infrastructure,
02:19one thing is clear.
02:21Our work together can help empower the Filipinos in ways that will allow them to contribute to our society
02:29and to enjoy themselves while doing that.
02:32Indeed, all of us share the desire to raise sustainable, complete, well-rounded communities that even the next generations can enjoy.
02:41The Grand Westside Hotel is a 219-story facility that houses 1,500 rooms that are accessible through the international gateway of the country, the IA.
02:51Kenneth Paciente for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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