Bersamin, Remulla, Estrella appointed caretakers during Marcos' Cambodia trip

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III were appointed as the country's caretakers during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Cambodia.

President Marcos Jr. has concluded his three-day state visit to Cambodia, returning to Manila on Tuesday, September 9.

During the visit, the Philippines and Cambodia signed three bilateral agreements focusing on police cooperation, higher education, and air services.

Both nations agreed to strengthen collaboration among their law enforcement and security institutions to address transnational threats such as human trafficking and cybercrime.

The higher education agreement will foster exchanges of officials and training programs, and facilitate cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.

The air services agreement allows designated airlines to enter into code-sharing alliances and operate charter flights.

Additionally, five business agreements were signed in the areas of aviation, logistics, women-led MSMEs, exploration of market opportunities for Philippine exports, and institutional partnerships.

President Marcos noted the importance of strengthening connectivity and intra-ASEAN trade for economic growth and market diversification, highlighting productive engagements with Cambodian leaders and businesses.

Marcos also informed Cambodian leaders that the Philippines is ready to play any role in reaching a ceasefire and a final resolution to the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.