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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a command conference with officials from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police of Negros Occidental at the Department of Education Moises Padilla District Office on May 8, 2019.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a command conference with officials from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police of Negros Occidental at the Department of Education Moises Padilla District Office on May 8, 2019. Joining the President are Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

The Philippines and Thailand have agreed to enhance trade and investment cooperation, with particular emphasis on strategic sectors such as agriculture, electronics, artificial intelligence, and precious metals.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. acknowledged the potential of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence that would contribute meaningfully to the region’s sustainable and people-centered development.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening diplomatic relations during their bilateral meeting on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing bilateral relations. This year, the Philippines and Laos marked the 70th year of diplomatic relations.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for stronger unity among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states on Monday, expressing deep appreciation for Malaysia’s leadership during this year’s summit, which focused on “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was welcomed by His Excellency Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim upon his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre for the 46th ASEAN Summit.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, where he will join regional leaders to discuss key developments and shared goals for the region.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departs for Malaysia on Sunday to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit, reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to regional cooperation and the well-being of Filipinos and the Southeast Asian community.

Despite obstacles, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged the country’s young athletes to persevere and pursue excellence as he formally opened the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Saturday.