Manila, Sept. 10 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged investors to pursue sustained, long-term investments in the Philippines, assuring them of a stable business environment, improved infrastructure, skilled workforce and continuing reforms.

Marcos made the call during the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City, where he outlined the government's efforts to attract investments that would strengthen domestic industries and expand Filipino capabilities.

"We want companies to establish long-term operations, transfer knowledge and technology, develop Filipino talent, and work with local suppliers. We want Filipino enterprises to become producers, innovators, exporters, and i...