May 3, 1968: Ford automotive assembly plant was inaugurated

On May 3, 1968, Ford automotive assembly plant was formally inaugurated 50 years after Ford came to the Philippines. President and Mrs. Marcos were the principal sponsors and Reverend Father Pacifico Ortiz, S. J., officiated the invocation and blessing ceremonies. Industry Undersecretary Cesar Virata stood proxy for the President who was in Bicol at the time.