Awed by its scenic beauty, President Marcos is hoping to go back to Gyeongju, South Korea, and explore the coastal city as a "civilian." Gyeongju was the host city of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings which took place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. During a press conference with...
President Marcos is confident that the government will be able to craft “a good, clean budget” for next year as Congress continues its deliberations on the proposed national spending plan. “Even now, upon resumption of the budget hearings, marami nang nakita in both Houses, in both the House...
Shortly after arriving from South Korea, President Marcos visited the tomb of his father at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on All Souls ' Day. Marcos, together with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos proceeded to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City to pay respects to the late former president...
President Marcos has returned to Manila after his "fruitful participation" in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. "I am pleased to report that our engagements were robust, our discussions fruitful, and our shared commitment to...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos urged member economies of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to restore the founding principles of free and open trade, warning that current global trends are moving in the opposite direction. Marcos said this after the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump has brought a “welcome pause” in global economic tensions, describing the reported truce between the world’s two largest economies as “good for everyone.” “I’d...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said his administration is determined to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) across government agencies “as much as we can, as soon as we can,” warning that waiting too long would mean missing out on opportunities for innovation and efficiency. “You’re...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said he is not concerned about planned anti-corruption protests on Nov. 30, Bonifacio Day, but warned against agitators who might use demonstrations to incite violence. In an interview following the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos announced that South Korean tech giant Samsung will pour some P50.7 billion into expanding its operations in its Calamba, Laguna facility, a move expected to create at least 3,000 new jobs and strengthen investor confidence in the country’s economy....
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said the creation of Task Force Philippines with the United States aims to improve coordination between the two militaries in safeguarding freedom of navigation in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos secured major investment, defense, and energy commitments from top South Korean firms and pushed for a landmark trade agreement with Chile as he advanced the Philippines’ strategic priorities during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic...
BUSAN, South Korea — Asia-Pacific leaders adopted the Gyeongju Declaration at the conclusion of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 1, committing to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and addressing demographic challenges to drive...
