President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. graced the inauguration ceremony of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines Inc. at the Agila Southern Yard, Subic Freeport Zone in Subic, Zambales—a landmark event that marks the revival of the country’s shipbuilding enterprise.

The ceremony will formally launch Hyundai’s operations in the Philippines, reinforcing the country’s position as a strategic hub for maritime and industrial growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

A symbolic steel-cutting ceremony will mark the commencement of construction on the shipyard’s first vessel, signaling the beginning of a new era for local shipbuilding and engineering capabilities. Presidential News Desk