Marcos Jr. calls Brunei, Singapore trips productive

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. described his recent trips to Brunei and Singapore as productive and engaging, vowing to build on their gains to advance the Philippines' economic and security agenda.

During his state visit to Brunei, Marcos met with His Majesty Sultan Haki Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah to discuss strengthening the 40-year-old bilateral ties between their countries.

Discussions covered defense and security, maritime cooperation, economic cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.

The visit to Brunei was marked by the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and one Letter of Intent, covering areas such as Tourism Cooperation, International Standards for Seafarers' Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping, and Maritime Cooperation.

Marcos also made history as the first Philippine president to deliver a keynote message at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he addressed delegates on the Philippines' advocacy for international law and the need for regional peace and stability.