The $13.5 billion worth of deals signed between the Philippines and China during the state visit of President Rodrigo Duterte will generate some two million jobs, the country’s trade chief said.

“The $13.5 billion investment agreements would translate to an expected two million jobs in the next five years,” Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said in a text message.

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