
MANILA -- A top executive from the biggest Philippine conglomerate is advocating a "Philippines-first" attitude in the face of protectionist sentiments around the world led by Donald Trump, the new U.S. president.
"All of us are supposed to look at the Philippines first -- there are still a lot of opportunities," SM Investments Vice Chair Teresita Sy-Coson told reporters on the sidelines of an ASEAN Business Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday.