The Philippines and Japan reaffirmed their deepening partnership in defense, economic, and regional cooperation as President Marcos held his first bilateral meeting with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Stressing that India has a lot to offer to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), President Marcos has stated that the 11-member regional bloc may also learn from India in resolving their common maritime concerns. Marcos made the statement in his remark during...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has conveyed the Philippines ' support to the two trade agreements within the region—Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (FTA) 3.0 Upgrade. Reaffirming the country...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos kicked off his participation at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits by holding bilateral meetings with leaders of Cambodia, Thailand, Canada, Japan, United Nations, and European Council on the sidelines of the summit on Sunday, Oct. 26. As expected,...
President Marcos declared the Philippines ready to take the helm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, promising a leadership anchored on “practical, inclusive, and measurable initiatives” that will directly benefit the region’s people. Presidential Communications...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has joined nine other leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in signing the declaration on the admission of Timor-Leste into the regional bloc as its 11th member. Marcos welcomed Timor-Leste’s accession, describing it as a...
The recent visit of Speaker László Kövér of the Hungarian National Assembly led to the strengthening of Hungary–Philippines relations as both countries renewed their commitment to work on their bilateral cooperation, humanitarian solidarity, and sustainable development. Kövér was in Manila...
President Marcos has signed Executive Order No. 100 establishing a national floor price for palay (unmilled rice), a long-awaited policy designed to protect Filipino farmers from low farmgate prices during harvest seasons. The President signed the order on Oct. 25, citing the need to ensure a...
President Marcos unveiled a series of domestic reforms aimed at curbing corruption, improving fiscal fairness, and easing the cost of living — measures he said are necessary to strengthen the Philippines’ credibility as it prepares to assume the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
President Marcos Jr. has vowed to uphold the Philippines’ commitment to a rules-based international order and the peaceful resolution of disputes in the region as he left for Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits. In his departure...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro is leading the all-women delegation from the agency to join President Marcos during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The DFA chief arrived on Thursday, Oct....
President Marcos has welcomed the continued investment of global infrastructure firm I Squared Capital in the Philippines, underscoring the country’s strengthened reputation as a competitive and reliable investment destination. In his message, delivered by Special Assistant to the President for...
