Marcos confirms he will attend Singapore Grand Prix, cites chance to woo investors

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaking during an exclusive interview with The Straits Times at the Hilton Orchard hotel on Oct 8. - ST

SINGAPORE: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr defended his decision to attend the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026, calling it a “happy coincidence” that the race will be held during his working visit and offers opportunities to meet potential investors.

In an exclusive interview with The Straits Times on Oct 8, Marcos said the annual race has become such a major international event that business conferences and meetings among political and business leaders are scheduled around it.

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菲律宾总统小费迪南德·马科斯10月8日在希尔顿乌节酒店接受《海峡时报》独家专访。——《海峡时报》

新加坡：菲律宾总统小费迪南德·马科斯为自己出席 2026 年新加坡一级方程式大奖赛的决定辩护，称比赛将在他的工作访问期间举行是一个“幸运的巧合”，并提供了与潜在投资者会面的机会。

马科斯在 10 月 8 日接受《海峡时报》独家专访时表示，这项年度赛事已成为一项重大的国际盛事，以至于政商领袖之间的商务会议和会晤都围绕着它安排。

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