The Philippines is open for business, and it welcomes Cambodian investors to put their money in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared during a joint press conference with visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Malacañang Tuesday.
News Releases
News Releases
PH, Cambodia boost ties in agriculture, education, trade and investments
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet have agreed to strengthen the ties between their countries through agriculture, education, trade, and other investments.
PH strengthens ties with Cambodia, pushes for regional stability, economic cooperation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to maximizing bilateral relations with Cambodia and promoting regional stability.
LGUs to get rice stocks next week due to emergency declaration
The government may release rice stocks next week following the declaration of a food security emergency, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday.
Rice to cost P49 per kilo by March 1 – DA
Commercial rice prices are projected to drop to PhP49 per kilo by March 1, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel announced on Monday.
Trump shutting down USAID won’t affect PH, says NEDA
The Philippines will not be significantly affected by United States President Donald Trump’s order to freeze and review all foreign assistance, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon.
PBBM’s foreign visits yield 200k jobs, ‘more’ benefits for Pinoys
The foreign visits of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. generated more than 200,000 jobs for Filipinos, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Monday.
Statements
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to Undertake Official Visit to the Philippines
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will welcome H.E. Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, on his first Official Visit to the Philippines on 10-11 February 2025.
Statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary
We value our development cooperation work with the United States, especially in critical areas like education, global health, and disaster risk reduction or response. The projects have positively impacted the lives of many Filipinos and their communities. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the US Government to achieve mutually shared development objectives.
Speeches & Briefings

Statement by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Joint Press Conference
Prime Minister Hun Manet, Members of the Cambodian delegation, Colleagues in the Philippine government, Our friends in the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. The visit of His Excellency The Prime Minister reflects another important milestone in our long-standing ties with Cambodia. We are glad to welcome to Manila our friends from the government and the business community [of] Cambodia to the Philippines, who, together with their Filipino counterparts, are Read More
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Statement by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Bilateral Meeting
Your Excellency Prime Minister Hun Manet, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, The Members of the Philippine and Cambodian delegations, I extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Hun Manet and the delegation on this occasion of your Official Visit to the Philippines. I note that this is your first Official Visit to the Philippines in your capacity as Prime Minister. And I am happy to build on Read More
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Press Briefing with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel
ASEC. DE VERA: Magandang umaga, Malacañang Press Corps. Welcome sa ating press briefing ngayong araw, February 10. Base sa pinakahuling labor force survey, bumaba sa 3.8% nitong December 2024 ang unemployment rate sa bansa – pinakamababang naitala mula 2005. Para bigyan pa tayo ng detalye tungkol sa mga ito, kasama natin ngayon sina Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, at National Economic and Development Authority Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon. Read More
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PH strengthens ties with Cambodia, pushes for regional stability, economic cooperation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to maximizing bilateral relations with Cambodia and promoting regional stability.
PH, UAE seek more areas for economic cooperation
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to expand trade cooperation to strengthen economic relations between the two countries