President Marcos on Wednesday, Jan. 10, expressed optimism that Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) on death row in Indonesia, would be given clemency by the Indonesian government amid new developments on her drug case. This was according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is on a three-day official trip to the Philippines, asked President Marcos’ support for the Philippines’ planned purchase of an anti-submarine aircraft that would be deployed in the West Philippine Sea. Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked for the Philippines’ support on “special safeguard measures” on Indonesian coffee products during his bilateral meeting with President Marcos in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivers his statement after...
President Marcos and Indonesian President Joko Widodo agreed to continue with their political and security cooperation as both leaders spoke about upholding international law towards the region's stability. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Photo...
The Philippines and Indonesia must remain united in addressing regional issues, President Marcos told his Indonesian counterpart on Wednesday, Jan. 10. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales) During the bilateral meeting of...
The Philippines and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen both countries' cooperation on energy security. ENERGY COOPERATION — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo witness the presentation of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has officially started his three-day official visit to the Philippines as he arrived in Malacañan on Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, to meet President Marcos. ARRIVAL HONORS — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes Indonesian President Joko Widodo...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) Pointing to the skidding unemployment rate, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda says that President Marcos has successfully shown his administration’s commitment to providing jobs to Filipinos. ...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, January 9 said she remains unconvinced over proposals that investing part of the Maharlika Fund in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) would be the best way to solve the country’s power transmission problems. Marcos pointed out...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has reiterated the Philippines' request for Indonesia to grant an executive clemency to convicted overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso. Manalo brought up the matter during his meeting with Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P....
President Marcos will host Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Malacanan on Wednesday, January 10, to discuss the progress in Philippines-Indonesia relations following the successful state visit of Marcos to Indonesia in September 2022—his first foreign trip as president. President Ferdinand...
Barangays in the country will be assessed for their implementation of the nationwide clean-up program every month, President Marcos announced, saying he will closely monitor the program. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a video message on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Marcos said he will closely monitor and...