President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that the Philippines and the United States should bolster their already strong, long-standing ties to bring peace and prosperity to both countries. *President Marcos caps his four-day official visit to the US with a post-visit report before he goes...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. reported that he had secured $1.3 billion in investment pledges that could create almost 7,000 new jobs for Filipinos in the Philippines as he concluded his four-day official visit to Washington, DC, on Friday morning, May 5 (Manila time). *President Marcos...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants the Philippines to go beyond mineral extraction, and venture to producing batteries locally. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The country, however, would need technology and strong industry...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On his last day of visit here, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. paid his respects to the fallen American soldiers. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Marcos laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Thursday morning, May 4, at the Arlington National Cemetery in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Attempting to attract American investors, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. told businessmen here that his administration aims to “transform” the country's economy, rather than return its pre-pandemic state. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Speaking before American...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Defense and security engagement remains the pillar of the long-standing alliance of the United States and Philippines. (Photo courtesy of PCO) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated this in a meeting with members of the US Senate on Wednesday, May 3. Marcos noted that...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez was one step ahead of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. when it comes to the latter's suggestion that the deepening of ties between the Philippines and the...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, May 4 said he is “delighted” that Moderna, a leading vaccine manufacturer, is planning to put up its Shared Service Facility for Pharmacovigilance in the Philippines—a first in Asia and third in the world. “I take it as a vote of confidence...
The Philippines and the United States have crafted guidelines for their next-phase bilateral defense cooperation as officials of both sides recognized threats that may arise in various operational domains. This developed as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his delegation met key...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Philippines and the United States intend to strengthen their alliance under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). (Photo courtesy of PCO) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez, Jr....
From left to right: House Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Navotas City lone district Rep. Tobias “Toby” Tiangco. (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez craved for Filipino food during his extended stay...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. that the US will always back the Philippines in the South China Sea and elsewhere. (Photo courtesy of PCO) During their meeting at the Pentagon on Wednesday, May 3 (Washington time),...
