President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is hopeful that the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) can be the main driver of the global economy again, just like what it was pre-pandemic. Sharing his observations during his debut at the ASEAN Summits, Marcos said members of the regional bloc seem "to...
Just six months into office, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is "travelling too much," but he is still willing to accept more invitations to go on foreign trips. Marcos accepted the recent invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping to go to China for a state visit on January 3 to 5, as...
If there's anything that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. achieved from his maiden participation at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), it's setting a positive tone for regional engagements under his administration. Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (left) and President...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. returned from his "interesting" participation at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit which he said was a success. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos arrived at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at past midnight Monday, Nov. 14, from his...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—South China Sea must not be the source of conflict but of economic engagements and interactions for claiming countries and for the world. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made this encouraging yet strong statement on the hotly-disputed waters as he faced Chinese Premier Li...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—“Our people look to their leaders, to us, to correctly navigate the uncertain waters of this new world.” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made this assertion on Sunday as he urged his fellow leaders to “act decisively and immediately” on world’s pressing concerns:...
With President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s maiden participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit just about over, House Speaker Martin Romualdez came out with a summation of just how effective the Filipino leader's interactions have been. President Ferdinand...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is concluding his debut at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) without any missed chances. The President's four-day stay here was packed with business meetings, attendance in various gatherings with fellow state leaders, five...
"Magnetic", like a "rockstar". House Speaker Martin Romualdez (3rd from left) listens intently to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (far right) during a lull in the ASEAN Summit. (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez used these words to describe President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House World leaders have converged in Phnom Penh, Nov. 10 to 13, for the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and other related summits. It is the first in a series of international conferences in Southeast Asia, followed this week by the G-20 meeting in...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday pushed for continued cooperation in the fight against transnational crime as he expressed appreciation for Australia's support to the country's anti-trafficking work plan. Marcos also expressed commitment to battle other crimes in a...
The United Nations (UN) lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for his commitment to achieve youth empowerment, peace building, and security in the region, Malacañang said on Saturday, Nov. 12. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia...
