00:00The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is eager to strengthen the semiconductor industry
00:07that produces modern non-technology.
00:10The details of the national news of Clay Zalpardilla of PTV Manila.
00:16Cell phone, computer, and cars.
00:20That's just a few of the things that won't work if there's no chip and integrated circuit.
00:26The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is eager to strengthen the semiconductor industry
00:35that produces modern non-technology.
00:38Under the leadership of President Marcos in Amcor Technology,
00:42the company announced its plan to transfer its production to the Philippines.
00:47According to President Marcos, the country's semiconductor industry will surely thrive.
00:54At the same time, there are more and better Filipinos who can work as chip manufacturers and integrated circuit designers.
01:05In 2024, P29.6 billion was sold to the Philippines from the semiconductor industry.
01:15And according to SEMI.org, the demand for technology in the field of manufacturing, research, design, and testing is expected to fall by 10 to 15 percent.
01:28Aside from the possible relocation of Amcor, other major semiconductor and electronic companies are also in the Philippines.
