The wife of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak broke protocol to ask for a selfie with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during a London reception for the coronation of King Charles III. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the royal reception at Buckingham Palace in London on May 5, a...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must take decisive and responsive actions on geopolitical issues concerning the regional bloc, saying the regional bloc must continue improving its efforts to advance its...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia —  The Philippines and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) have vowed to work closely to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including health, education, trade, and people-to-people exchange agreements. *President Marcos meets with Lao Prime Minister...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has highlighted the Filipino youth's initiative on climate change and disaster resiliency before the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits here on Wednesday, May 9. *President Ferdinand...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is calling on his fellow parliamentarians in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to join hands for enhanced trade and investment in the post-pandemic era. “As we navigate the post-pandemic...
Recognizing the role of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in upholding a rules-based approach in addressing common concerns, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, May 10, called for the strengthening of regional cooperation in tackling...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia -- Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are "deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar, and condemned a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country. Turmoil in junta-ruled Myanmar has dominated talks at this week's...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — In order to harness the potential of the region, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to double its efforts in priority areas, including addressing its aging population, climate action, and expanding the...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the United Kingdom had asked him if the Philippines could send more health workers to the Kingdom, citing their invaluable contribution to the fight against Covid-19. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he would renew his call to finalize the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea as he believes it would be the key to resolving issues between Southeast Asia and China. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie...
The 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia this week will focus on several key issues, such as: Strengthening ASEAN institutions, drafting the ASEAN Post-2025 Vision, developments in Myanmar, post-pandemic economic recovery, and strengthening the health architecture in the region. After three...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that it is inevitable for Southeast Asian leaders to discuss the tension in Taiwan as this was an issue of grave concern in the region. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Argyll Geducos)* Marcos said this ahead...
