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Marcos back in PH after successful trilateral summit in US
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has returned to the Philippines after participating in a significant trilateral meeting in Washington with US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
The summit underscored a shared commitment to a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, guided by democratic values, the rule of law, and human rights.
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as economic resilience, security, inclusive growth, climate change, and maritime collaboration.
The US and Japan pledged support for the Philippines' infrastructure development and connectivity initiatives, including advancements in the semiconductor industry and nuclear energy.
President Marcos also informed President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida about recent developments in the South China Sea, specifically mentioning the incident at Ayungin Shoal.
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