Trade and Industry Fred Pascual backed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for stronger economic cooperation with Brunei's industry players.

In a Philippine Business Forum Pascual said the Philippines will greatly benefit from the packages with Brunei.

The forum showcased the Philippines' economic strength as a key player in the global market. Key focus areas include agribusiness, renewable energy, halal development, and opportunities within the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Association of Southeast Asian Nations Growth Area.