(Daily Tribune) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday praised Toyota Motor Corporation for its contributions to the Philippines, saying that the company has helped to create jobs, transfer technology, and boost the country’s economy.

In his remarks during his visit to Toyota Manufacturing Plant in Laguna, Marcos said that Toyota had been a “true partner” of the Philippines in its development.

“We are very happy to have them as our partner,  the Toyota Motor Corporation,” Marcos said. “They have helped us to create jobs, transfer technology, and boost our economy.”

Marcos also noted that Toyota has helped to train Filipino employees in the Japanese culture of production, which has helped to make them some of the most efficient manufacturers in the world.

“They have shown themselves to be one of the most if not the most efficient when it comes to manufacturing and high volume production of products,” Marcos said.