UPS Welcomes PHL Investments in High-Tech Manufacturing, Economic Zones
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UPS Welcomes PHL Investments in High-Tech Manufacturing, Economic Zones

Logistics giant UPS welcomes the Philippine government's investment initiatives in high-tech manufacturing, free trade zones, and economic zones. At the launch of its new international hub in Clark, the company expressed support for investments that contribute to economic development and job creation.

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