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Murillo Velarde 1734 Map, a defining testament to PH’s deep historical roots of identity—PBBM
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos received on Friday the original Murillo Velarde 1734 Map at the Malacañan Palace. Read more here

PH, Malaysia to collaborate more on education, disaster response
The Philippines and Malaysia agreed on Monday for a stronger collaboration in many areas particularly on education and disaster response and management.
PBBM reaffirms PH’s commitment to UN dev’t goals
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.
PBBM and New Zealand PM Luxon meet on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits
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.
PBBM renews call to tackle SCS issue to manage differences, reduce tensions
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.
PBBM urges Australia to boost key roles in SEA, Indo-Pacific
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.
PBBM cites Canada’s support for ASEAN centrality
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.
PBBM assures US of PH’s continued support for ASEAN goals
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the United States of the Philippine’s continued support for all endeavors advancing the common interests in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
PBBM backs review of ASEAN-India trade pact
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed the Philippines’ support for reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to enhance its user-friendliness for businesses and MSMEs.
PBBM urges APT to boost food reserves amid threats from climate change
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.