The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Justice (DOJ) and law enforcement agencies are going after a syndicate recruiting Filipinos to work in offshore gaming operations in Laos. (more…)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to the global agenda of the United Nations by advancing interest on combating climate change, women’s role in peacemaking, and disaster management.
Building on their discussions during Prime Minister (PM) Christopher Luxon’s state visit to the Philippines in April 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand PM Luxon met again on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.The bilateral meeting centered on deepening cooperation in areas such as trade and people-to-people exchanges. As a gesture of friendship, PBBM presented PM Luxon with a Jollibee vinyl figure dressed in a traditional Philippine barong.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday reiterated the need to address the South China Sea issue to manage differences and reduce tensions following the recent incidents between China and the Philippines. In his intervention at the 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Vientiane, Laos, President Marcos said the South China issue remains a strategic challenge for the concerned parties that is difficult to address.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expects Australia to play a major role in ensuring peace and stability as well as economic development in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday recognized Canada’s unwavering support for ASEAN Centrality amid evolving regional landscape, demonstrating its commitment to peace, security, and prosperity as well as to the regional bloc’s integration and community-building process.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. affirmed the Philippines' continued support for initiatives that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the ASEAN region during the 12th ASEAN-US Summit.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized the Philippines’ support on the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to make more user-friendly, simple, and trade facilitative agreements for businesses, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to boost its staple food reserves to better prepare for crises threatening food security.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday sought the support and endorsement of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the Philippines’ position in the Group of Seven (G7).
In his intervention at the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the rising transnational issues threatening Southeast Asia’s peace and stability, citing unilateral actions in the East and South China Seas as risks.
At the 25th ASEAN-ROK Summit to commemorate the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the launch of the Comprehensive Strategic Partner initiative, marking a significant step towards enhanced collaboration between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (ROK).
At the 27th ASEAN-China Summit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for faster progress in negotiations on the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct, underscoring that cooperation between ASEAN and China cannot be fully separated from the situation in the South China Sea.
On the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Lao PDR, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Shera Public Company Limited to discuss establishing a manufacturing facility for eco-friendly fiber-cement materials in the Philippines, aiming to reduce import reliance and strengthen the local economy.
PBBM participates in the ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth.
PBBM joins in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024, an annual gathering aimed at fostering deeper economic integration and collaboration within the ASEAN region.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex T. Gatchalian, participated in the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, focusing on youth engagement and empowerment.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. participated in the recent ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) meeting, focusing on strategies to enhance economic integration within the region.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), which aims to strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding among ASEAN Member Parliaments on key regional issues.
44th ASEAN Summit [Plenary session]
44th ASEAN Summit [Plenary session]
Opening Ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits at the National Convention Center in Vientiane, Lao PDR
PBBM and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos arrive for the Opening Ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits at the National Convention Center in Vientiane, Lao PDR
Meeting with the Filipino Community
