President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go and other Philippine officials pose for a photo with executives of Shera Public Company Limited, one of the largest manufacturers of fiber cement boards, siding and roofing and concrete roof tiles in Thailand, during their business meeting on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Laos Wednesday night (Oct. 9, 2024). The meeting is part of President Marcos’ initiative to attract more foreign investors to the Philippines.