PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said Executive Order 18 will transform the Philippines into an "attractive and competent" investment hub, noting no country ever got wealthy by following a protectionist policy.

"We envision a future where the Philippines becomes an attractive and competitive hub for business ventures, where enterprises flourish and thrive, and where opportunities await every investor for every Filipino," the President said in his speech.

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