(Inquirer.net) MANILA, Philippines — Presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is seeking the help of India to strengthen the local manufacturing of generic drugs in the country.

During his meeting with India Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu S. Kumaran, Marcos Jr. opened up the possibility of a “partnership” between the two countries to help boost local manufacturing of generic drugs in the Philippines.

Marcos Jr. pointed out that India is one of the largest manufacturers of generic drugs in the world.

“I think I said if we could go into partnership para magkaroon ng production dito sa Pilipinas,” Marcos Jr. said in a press briefing.

“Turuan nyo kami [Teach us] what is the manufacturing technology, what are the necessary things that have to be put in place… In the end, to be able to provide at least the basic lang na mga gamot na dito na nanggagaling [the basic medicines that comes here],” he added.

While Marcos Jr. said he has “no doubt” with local manufacturers here, he said seeking advice from India will help the country.