Manila, Sept. 10 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) will strengthen the Philippines' position as a strategic investment hub by improving connectivity, supporting industries, and attracting long-term investments.

Speaking at the LEC Investment Forum at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Marcos said the corridor linking Subic Bay, Clark, Metro Manila, and Batangas would provide a stronger economic platform for Luzon and the country.

"The LEC is not simply a collection of infrastructure projects. It is our strategy for organizing growth," he said.

"We are moving from identifying possibilities to preparing projects; from expressions of interest to commercial partne...