The European Council (EC) on Thursday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the trade bloc and bolster the country’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) accreditation.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reported a successful trip to Europe, his first visit to the continent since he became president, securing P9.8 billion worth of investment pledges.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earned praises from European businessmen for his commitment to the initiatives on regional economic integration and for “soldiering on” despite catching colds.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday sought the assistance of the Czech Republic in the transfer of technology in the defense sector.

Spain stands ready to provide “institutional support” and assistance to “strengthen the dialogue” in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Estonia Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on Wednesday agreed to step up Manila and Tallinn’s cooperation in digitalization and e-governance.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday agreed to bolster Manila and Amsterdam’s ties, particularly in defense and water management.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday described as a “clear step forward to promote connectivity” the recent milestones achieved by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU).

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines would “vigorously pursue collaboration and coordination” with the European Union (EU) to facilitate green technology transfer and cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and EU, which is critical in the global response to climate change.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. scored big in his meetings with various European companies, securing billions worth of investment pledges on Wednesday.