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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters with officials of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines prior to his announcement at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on October 8, 2020.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters with officials of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines prior to his announcement at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on October 8, 2020. The President together with Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, and Senator Christopher "Bong" Go made an announcement discussing the impasse in Congress and called on its members to resolve the issues on the passing of the national budget for 2021. SIMEON CELI/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have arrived at the Wattay International Airport for the four-day 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic of Republic.

The government will continue to ensure that Philippine engagements with ASEAN and other stakeholders will serve the country’s national interest and the well-being of the Filipino people, President Ferdinand R. Marcos said on Tuesday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act to bolster the country’s defense strategies through the strength of its own resources and capabilities.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday vowed to collaborate with the Philippines in promoting a market-driven economy and achieving mutual prosperity between the two countries.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the commitment of the Philippines to sustain the positive trajectory of strategic partnership with South Korea.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for collaboration between the Philippines and South Korea (SoKor) to achieve prosperity for the peoples of the two nations and promote rules-based international order. During a bilateral meeting at the Malacañan Palace, President Marcos and SoKor President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to elevate the ties of the two nations into a Strategic Partnership.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee at the Palace in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Philippines-South Korea diplomatic relations. Following the arrival honors, President Yoon signed the guest book. The leaders then held a brief tête-à-tête.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to assist farmers affected by Super Typhoon Julian in Ilocos Norte. In a situation briefing held in Ilocos Norte Capitol, the President expressed worry over the farm crops damaged by the typhoon.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday vowed to continue helping typhoon-hit Filipinos in Ilocos Norte.