President Marcos was told to refrain from playing fire on issues concerning China 's internal affairs after stressing that the Philippines " cannot stay out " of potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of thousands of Filipino workers there. China Foreign Ministry...
President Marcos vowed that the Philippines would continue upholding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) legacy of lasting peace as it assumes chairship next year. In his remarks on the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN, Marcos also committed that the country would build on the...
President Marcos said the Philippines is shifting away from a “car-centric” transport system, stressing that past reliance on private vehicles has worsened traffic and limited mobility for many Filipinos. In the third episode of his podcast aired Thursday evening, Aug. 7, the President...
The Philippines was able to secure 18 business agreements in various sectors during the State Visit of President Marcos in India. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque presented the business agreements during the Philippines-India Business Forum held at the Taj West End...
President Marcos said he is planning to convene a conference of all stakeholders, including religious groups and parents, in an attempt to come up with solutions to the looming online gambling addiction among Filipinos. Marcos bared this in a recent episode of his podcast on Thursday, Aug. 7,...
The Philippines and India must continue to contribute in strengthening the world 's capability to withstand geopolitical challenges, and ensure that "major countries" do not use "undue influence." President Marcos stated this in his lengthy foreign policy address at the Observer Research...
President Marcos said that his administration "has very little role to play" in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. In an interview with the Firstpost in New Delhi, Marcos made it clear that he never refused to comment on Duterte 's impeachment, reiterating that his...
President Marcos said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza must no longer be tolerated, calling the deaths, destruction, and starvation “unacceptable” and urging Israel to allow the entry of aid. Asked how the Philippines could reconcile its alliance with Israel and its vote in favor of a Gaza...
President Marcos said the Philippines “cannot stay out” of a potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of thousands of Filipino workers, even as he clarified that Manila’s primary concern is humanitarian, not military. Marcos said this amid tensions in the Taiwan...
President Marcos has reaffirmed the Philippines’ openness to acquiring more Indian-made defense systems, including additional BrahMos missiles and naval equipment, as the country ramps up its military modernization in response to rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. “We are not girding...
Citing that the Philippines ' investment environment has become open and liberal, President Marcos urged Indian business leaders to seize the growing opportunities in the country. During a roundtable meeting with Indian business leaders on Wednesday, Aug. 6, Marcos encouraged them to engage...
President Marcos expressed confidence that the Social Security System (SSS) will remain financially sound, even with projections that a proposed pension hike could shorten the fund’s lifespan. Marcos said this amid concerns about whether the proposed increase in SSS pensions might reduce the...
