Rappler
LIVE UPDATES: Marcos’ state visits to Indonesia, Singapore
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. concluded his state visits to Indonesia and Singapore, aiming to strengthen economic ties with the two Southeast Asian nations.
His initial foreign trips mirrored elements of his presidential campaign, with campaign songs and pronouncements of loyalty featured in gatherings with the Filipino diaspora.
Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of economic recovery and job creation as key objectives during his visits.
The President framed his trip as a diplomatic outreach to neighboring countries to benefit the Philippines' economy.
Filipinos abroad expressed their hopes for change and livelihood opportunities in the Philippines during the President's visit to Singapore.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. departed Manila on Sunday, September 4, 2022, for state visits to Indonesia and Singapore.
+4
Read more →
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. arrived in Singapore for a two-day state visit aimed at aiding the Philippines' post-Covid-19 recovery.
+1
Read more →
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. described his state visit to Indonesia as "more productive" than expected, with discussions exceeding initial scopes.
+1
Read more →
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has arrived in Indonesia for his first state visit since taking office.
Read more →
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was warmly welcomed by approximately 500 Filipinos in Jakarta during his first official overseas visit to Indonesia.
Read more →