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PH commits to forging closer, deeper ties with ASEAN, US to achieve regional peace, progress
The Philippines will continue to work together with the United States and fellow state members of the ASEAN to ensure and achieve regional peace progress, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed on Wednesday during the 11th ASEAN-US Summit.


PBBM cites need for ASEAN-Plus Three to ensure food security
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the need on Wednesday for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its partners in East Asia to strengthen regional food security mechanisms along with other measures to meet regional challenges.


PBBM commends Japan for upholding peace in Indo-Pacific, region, opposing SCS militarization
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised Japan on Wednesday for backing efforts to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region and opposing the militarization of reclaimed features in the South China Sea.


Canadian PM Trudeau invites PBBM to visit Canada next year
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invited President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to visit Canada next year as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.


PBBM: DRPK must comply with UN Security Council Resolutions following its recent intercontinental ballistic missile tests
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored on Wednesday the need for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to fully comply with the UN Security Council Resolutions as he expressed concern over its recent surge of intercontinental ballistic missile tests.


PBBM notes progress on COC with China on SCS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed the latest developments in negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea held in Manila a few weeks ago, which he said was in accordance with international law.


PBBM secures $22M investments from Indonesia’s top companies
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. secured on Tuesday $22 million in investments following his meetings with Indonesia’s leading companies for increased partnerships on animal health, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital connectivity.


PBBM pushes for enhanced partnership with Indonesia in agri, energy, digitalization, supply chain
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted on Tuesday the importance of a stronger partnership between Indonesia and the Philippines, both in the public and private sectors, to explore more business opportunities in various areas as Southeast Asia recovers from the pandemic.


PBBM: ASEAN must not allow international order to be subjected to hegemonic ambition
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is facing a challenge of whether to allow the international order to be subjected to the forces of might or hegemonic ambition with regard to the South China Sea issue, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr said on Tuesday as he reiterated the Philippines’ commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes.