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PBBM’s Indonesian Visit: President Marcos and First Lady Louise Receive Warm Welcome by General (Ret.) Muhammad Tito Karnavian
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos have arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, where they were warmly welcomed by General (Ret.) Muhammad Tito Karnavian, Indonesia’s Minister of Home Affairs, along with officials from the Indonesian government and representatives of the Philippine Embassy in Indonesia.

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.

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.

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.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed the Philippines’ readiness to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in 2026, promising to fortify the foundations of the bloc’s community-building and steer it towards a new chapter.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with other heads of state, was warmly welcomed by President Joko Widodo of Indonesia as he arrived at the opening ceremony of the 43rd ASEAN Summit. The summit focuses on the theme "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth."

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia Monday, September 4, to attend the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, where he is expected to advance the country’s interest in the regional gathering.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed for Indonesia on Monday to attend the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Summits, vowing to advance the country’s interests with his constructive engagements with ASEAN and its Dialogue Partners.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command on Friday for holding the line, noting the Filipino public depends on it particularly as Palawan now becomes the frontline in the continuing tension in the West Philippine Sea.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Palawan island as insurgency-free, in time for the celebration of the National Peace Consciousness Month beginning today, Friday.