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PH looks forward to South Korea's continued support for infra projects—Marcos

Published Mar 3, 2026 06:36 pm
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meet at the Malacañan Palace on March 3, 2026 for the latter's state visit in Manila. Walking behind them are First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and South Korean First Lady Kim Hea Kyung. (Mark Balmores)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meet at the Malacañan Palace on March 3, 2026 for the latter's state visit in Manila. Walking behind them are First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and South Korean First Lady Kim Hea Kyung. (Mark Balmores)
The Philippines continues to look forward to South Korea's support in its major infrastructure projects, including airport, coastal road, and river projects, President Marcos said.
Marcos made the statement during a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who is in Manila for a two-day state visit.
"We look forward as well to your continued support for our major infrastructure projects, particularly the legacy project in new Dumaguete Airport, the Samar Pacific Coastal Road, the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project, and the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network, some of the very important projects that we are being assisted by Korea with," Marcos said in his opening statement during their bilateral talks at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, March 3.
"And we also appreciate your country's assistance in the now operational Panguil Bay Bridge in northern Mindanao, which I personally inaugurated in September of 2024," Marcos added.
The President also expressed hopes that the construction of the Panay-Guimaras Negros Island Bridge "will start as soon as possible."
He likewise conveyed appreciation to Korea's strong interest in the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge.
The Chief Executive further highlighted other development partnerships with the Republic of Korea which encompasses AI, marine cleanup, water resource management, agriculture mechanization, ambulatory health services, capacity building, and the protection of vulnerable sectors in the south in Bangsamoro.
"These initiatives directly support the well-being of our people and further strengthen the human connections that are at the heart of the partnership between our two countries," he said.

Filipinos have embraced K-pop, K-drama, Korean cuisine

During their bilateral meeting, Marcos told Lee that interest in Korean pop music, dramas, and cuisine remains strong among Filipinos, as he emphasized the steady partnership between the Philippines and South Korea.
"Filipinos also have embraced very much Korean culture, starting with K-pop, K-drama and, of course, our shared values," Marcos said.
"It is also my pleasure to note the growing appreciation of Koreans for the Philippines, our world-renowned mangoes, the beauty of our tourist destinations, and most importantly the exceptional talent and hospitality of Filipinos," he added.
Marcos further said that "Korean cuisine has become one of the most popular cuisines here in the Philippines."
The President also expressed that the two countries' closer defense, security and maritime cooperation "reflects our mutual trust as we respond to a rapidly evolving international security." environment.
"The Philippines will always remember how our friendship was forged during the Korean War when we sent our men to fight alongside our people," he said. "That bond cemented in solidarity during very difficult times continues to guide our strategic partnership."
From "standing side by side during the Korean War to deepemng a strategic partnership today," Marcos said the Philippines and South Korea ties "have come a long way."

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