MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s effort to create a sovereign wealth fund moved forward Thursday night after lawmakers overwhelmingly endorsed the plan, which has drawn opposition in the business community.
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing to set up a sovereign wealth fund to develop the economy and infrastructure, but critics complain of financial risks. (File photon by AFP/Jiji)
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