state-visit | ABS-CBN News

Marcos Jr. says to reduce overseas trips in 2023

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 24 01:31 PM

President Marcos Jr. said that he would reduce his foreign trips in 2023, as he needs to "consolidate" investment pledges from his previous trips. Read more »

PH on 'watch and wait' mode as China settles COVID-19 surge: Marcos

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 08:21 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines is on a "wait and watch" mode before it considers imposing stricter travel requirements for travelers from China, where a surge of COVID-19 cases have been recorded for several weeks. Read more »

PH to boost partnerships with China in 'next few years' - Marcos

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 03:27 PM

The event comes hours before the bilateral meeting between Marcos and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where at least 10 bilateral agreements are expected to be signed between Manila and Beijing. Read more »

Marcos Jr. to broach South China Sea issue on China trip

Maricar Cinco, Kyodo News
Updated as of Jan 03 07:44 PM

In a speech before departing Manila, Marcos said he is looking forward to meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Read more »

Marcos: China visit to tackle security issues

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 21 03:27 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said his state visit to China aimed to shift Manila's relations with Beijing to 'a higher gear.' Read more »

PH, China to sign deals on direct lines, durian imports, and more

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 04:10 PM

The two countries are also expected to sign deals on nickel processing as 'China imports 70 percent of its nickel ore requirements from the Philippines,' the DFA said. Read more »

PH, Japan vow to strengthen partnership — Palace

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 12 04:23 PM

The Philippines and Japan vowed to strengthen their partnership on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN-Plus Three Summit, Malacanang said. Read more »

Bongbong on son Sandro: 'Baka mag-state visit din siya'

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 12:28 AM

'Malay natin, baka mag-state visit din siya,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said of his son, Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, who joined him in his official trips to Indonesia and Singapore. Read more »

Marcos dubs PH 'Asia's rising star' in pitch to Singapore

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 09:11 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the Philippines' economic recovery on Wednesday, saying that the country's "economy is expected to outperform our regional peers." Read more »

Marcos to discuss tourism, security, economic plans with Singaporean leaders

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 07 04:23 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to discuss post-pandemic tourism, security, and economic plans when he meets with Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Read more »

How soon can PH feel gains of agreements after Marcos state visits?

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 06 03:28 PM

Marcos earlier in the day hailed his first state visit in Indonesia as more productive than one would expect. Read more »

Veloso dad still hopeful Marcos can help free Mary Jane

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 09:01 AM

The father of Mary Jane Veloso still hopes President Bongbong Marcos can help her daughter regain her freedom. Read more »

Marcos' first state visit 'very productive', Palace says

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 21 02:40 AM

The Philippines and Indonesia are also pushing to work together to provide more opportunities in the creative economy of both countries. Read more »

Widodo wants Indonesia-Davao shipping routes revived

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 06:40 PM

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday urged the Philippines to renew several shipping routes between Mindanao and some of its islands. Read more »

While Marcos in state visit, VP Sara meets with security heads

Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 04:05 PM

While Pres. Ferdinand Marcos is out on a state visit, Vice President Sara Duterte meets with security officials to tackle peace and order. Read more »

Marcos urged: Seek clemency for Mary Jane Veloso

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 12:33 PM

A migrants rights group called on President Marcos Jr. to seek clemency for alleged drug mule Mary Jane Veloso. Read more »

Marcos preps for Indonesia state visit

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 07:15 PM

Marcos is expected to fly to Jakarta to meet Indonesia President Joko Widodo next week. Read more »

China's foreign minister arrives in PH for 2-day official visit

Reiniel Pawid, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 10:30 PM

China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in the Philippines Tuesday night for a two-day official visit. Read more »