Marcos keen on semiconductor industry ‘fabrication-to-design’ transformation
Amkor executives also expressed its support to the Philippines’ bid in expanding the semiconductor industry noting that the country has a ‘good workforce’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed representatives of Amkor Technology Inc. led by Amkor Technology, Inc. chief operating officer Kevin Engel at Malacañang Palace. During the group’s courtesy call, the President highlighted the potential growth of the country’s semiconductor industry with more skilled Filipinos in chip manufacturing and integrated circuit design. Amkor Technology Inc. is known for manufacturing semiconductor devices and lead types and provides various services, including back grinding, wafer mapping, assembly, and strip testing.Amkor executives also expressed its support to the Philippines’ bid in expanding the semiconductor industry noting that the country has a ‘good workforce.’ The Amkor executives expressed their support to the Philippines’ bid to expand the semiconductor industry noting that the country has a ‘good workforce.’
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