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ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (L) hands over the rotating chair gavel to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits concluded here on Tuesday. At the ceremony, Malaysia handed over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 to the Philippines. Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos speaks during the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits concluded here on Tuesday. At the ceremony, Malaysia handed over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 to the Philippines. Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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47th ASEAN Summit Opening - Kuala Lumpur

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and a representative from Myanmar (L to R) are present at the signing of the Declaration on the Admission of Timor-Leste into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 26, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability." Photo by Cen Yunpeng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippine president's remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert

STORY: Philippine president's remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:49 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE LEI, Former deputy head of Academy of Military Sciences 3. various of the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HE LEI, Former deputy head of Academy of Military Sciences 5. various of the conference 6. various of Singapore street views 7. various of the venue STORYLINE: A Chinese military expert has refuted Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos's accusation against China on the South China Sea issue at the ongoing 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Submitting disputes over islands and reefs in the South China Sea to the so-called "international arbitration tribunal" violated relevant provisions of Article 4 of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, He Lei, former deputy head of the Acad

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THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-PRESIDENT-INDONESIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING

(240110) -- MANILA, Jan. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo (2nd L) and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (2nd R) applaud during their meeting at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, the Philippines, Jan. 10, 2024. The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Widodo arrived in Manila on Tuesday night for a three-day official visit. (Ezra Acayan/Pool via Xinhua)

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Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties

STORY: Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Widodo and Marcos greeting each other 2. various of Widodo and Marcos speaking 3. various of Widodo signing the guest book and visiting the presidential palace 4. various of both leaders speaking STORYLINE: The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received in the morning by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during a three-day official visit in Manila. After the meeting in the presidential palace, Widodo said during a news conference that he discussed with Marcos ways to enhance trade by opening market access. "Indonesia seeks the Philippines' support related to special safeguard measures on Indonesian coffee products," Widodo said. For his part, Marcos said the two leaders had a fruitful and honest discussion on regi

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THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-PRESIDENT-INDONESIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING

(240110) -- MANILA, Jan. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo (L) and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos deliver a joint statement during their meeting at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, the Philippines, Jan. 10, 2024. The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Widodo arrived in Manila on Tuesday night for a three-day official visit. (Ezra Acayan/Pool via Xinhua)

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Philippine university explosion kills at least 4, dozens injured

STORY: Philippine university explosion kills at least 4, dozens injured SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of the gym of Mindanao State University STORYLINE: An explosion occurred inside a gym of Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines on Sunday morning, killing at least four and injuring 50 others, local military and police said. The blast occurred past 7 a.m. local time when students and teachers gathered for a Catholic mass inside the gym, according to local police. Major General Gabriel Viray, the commander of the Army's 1st Infantry Division, said the deaths include three females and a male. However, local media GMA Network put the death toll at 11, citing a local hospital source. Police said the blast may have been caused by an improvised explosive device. Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos denounced the fata

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20th World Congress of Chinese Medicine opens in Manila

STORY: 20th World Congress of Chinese Medicine opens in Manila SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:47 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 3. various of exhibition booths 4. various of Chairman of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies Ma Jianzhong's speech 5. various of exhibition booths 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG XILIAN, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines STORYLINE: The 20th World Congress of Chinese Medicine kicked off on Tuesday in the Philippine capital city Manila, under the theme of "Health for all: integration of traditional medicine into universal health care." The circle of friends of traditional Chinese medicine has been growing, said Ma Jianzhong, chairman of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, noting that the traditional Chinese medicine, as an important international business card and health envoy, has become an

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CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME

CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME. Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a joint session of Congress at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Saturday (Nov. 4, 2023), as Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (top left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (top right) listen. Kishida is in the Philippines from Nov. 3 to 4, with a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. being the highlight of his visit. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

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Marcos cites successes of 1st-year presidency, vowing to improve Filipinos' life

STORY: Marcos cites successes of 1st-year presidency, vowing to improve Filipinos' life DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the House of the Representatives 3. the arrival of BBM 4. SOUNDBITE (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 5. various of the streets in Manila STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the Philippine House of Representatives. Here, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) one year into his administration, reviewing the government's work in the past year while outlining the country's priorities in the near future." Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. He stressed the Southeast Asian country recorded

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (front) listens during his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (C) talks with Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (L) and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez after delivering his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos speaks during his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos waves before his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHINA-FERTILIZER DONATION

(230616) -- MANILA, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (5th R) shakes hands with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (4th R) during a turnover ceremony in Valenzuela City of Metro Manila, the Philippines, on June 16, 2023. Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Friday said thousands of Filipino farmers will reap the benefit of urea fertilizers donated by China, adding that the arrival of the fertilizers is timely as the Philippines boosts agricultural productivity to attain food security. (Str/Xinhua)

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THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHINA-FERTILIZER DONATION

(230616) -- MANILA, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos speaks during a turnover ceremony in Valenzuela City of Metro Manila, the Philippines, on June 16, 2023. Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Friday said thousands of Filipino farmers will reap the benefit of urea fertilizers donated by China, adding that the arrival of the fertilizers is timely as the Philippines boosts agricultural productivity to attain food security. (Str/Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-PRESIDENT-CHINA-TIES

(230609) -- MANILA, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos speaks during a ceremony awarding six individuals for their contribution to promoting ties between the Philippines and China, in Manila June 8, 2023. Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday said the relationship between the Philippines and China "has not changed in any fundamental sense," vowing to exert more efforts to strengthen the ties between the two countries. TO GO WITH "Marcos vows to strengthen Philippines-China ties" (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-PRESIDENT-CHINA-TIES

(230609) -- MANILA, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian speaks during a ceremony awarding six individuals for their contribution to promoting ties between the Philippines and China, in Manila June 8, 2023. Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday said the relationship between the Philippines and China "has not changed in any fundamental sense," vowing to exert more efforts to strengthen the ties between the two countries. TO GO WITH "Marcos vows to strengthen Philippines-China ties" (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-PRESIDENT-CHINA-QIN GANG-MEETING

(230423) -- MANILA, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (L) meets with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Manila, the Philippines on April 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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RCEP opens new opportunities for win-win cooperation, says Philippine envoy

STORY: RCEP opens new opportunities for win-win cooperation, says Philippine envoy DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Benito Techico speaking 2. various of the views in the Philippines 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BENITO TECHICO, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos' special envoy to China for trade, investments, and tourism 4. various of the views in the Philippines 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENITO TECHICO, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos' special envoy to China for trade, investments, and tourism 6. various of the views in the Philippines 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENITO TECHICO, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos' special envoy to China for trade, investments, and tourism STORYLINE: A Philippine envoy to China has said the Philippines will embrace new opportunities to foster economic growth from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pa

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Philippine officials send best wishes for Chinese New Year

STORY: Philippine officials send best wishes for Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lunar New Year docorations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO, Philippine Vice President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUIS ENRIQUE MANALO, Philippine Foreign Secretary 5. various of the new year gala STORYLINE: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Monday expressed his wish that his country and China will strengthen ties in the new year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President "Allow me to extend my warmest greetings as we welcome the Chinese New Year, it is my pleasure to join you in ushering in a new dawn filled with wishes of health and prosperity for ourselves and our communities that this occasion (should) be an opportunity to look into our cultural and historical richness as a people, and to strengthen the tie

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Philippine president expects "greater, deeper and stronger partnership" with China

STORY: Philippine president expects "greater, deeper and stronger partnership" with China DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conferences by Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR., Philippine President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR., Philippine President STORYLINE: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that the "strengthening relationship" between the Philippines and China "can only smooth the way to a greater, deeper and stronger partnership." Marcos made the remarks after returning to Manila after a three-day "fruitful" state visit to China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR., Philippine President "And with that, the strengthening relationship with China and the Philippines, we can only help smooth the way to a greater and deeper and stronger partnership between our two countries." Describi

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. Xi held talks with Marcos at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. Prior to the talks, President Xi held a welcoming ceremony for Marcos in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PENG LIYUAN-PHILIPPINE FIRST LADY-VISIT-MUSEUM (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visits the National Museum of China in Beijing with Louise Araneta-Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., who accompanies Marcos on his state visit to China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PENG LIYUAN-PHILIPPINE FIRST LADY-VISIT-MUSEUM (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visits the National Museum of China in Beijing with Louise Araneta-Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., who accompanies Marcos on his state visit to China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with visiting President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with visiting President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with visiting President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with visiting President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230104) -- BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ASEAN-SUMMIT

(221214) -- BRUSSELS, Dec. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- European Council President Charles Michel (L), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (C), and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a photo at the welcome ceremony of the EU-ASEAN commemorative summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Violence-torn region in southern Philippines hungers for peace, development

STORY: Violence-torn region in southern Philippines hungers for peace, development DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: COTABATO CITY, the Philippines CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cotabato City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHOD EBRAHIM, BARMM Chief Minister 3. various of Cotabato City 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHOD EBRAHIM, BARMM Chief Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AHOD EBRAHIM, BARMM Chief Minister STORYLINE: Scarred by almost five decades of armed conflict, a violence-torn region in the southern Philippines is on its way to a lasting peace, attracting more investors to rebuild the languishing economy and lift its people out of poverty. Cotabato City is the biggest city of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), southern Philippines. In 2014, the Philippine government and Bangsamoro's combatants signed a peace agreement, ending the decades-long insurgency. In 2018

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-XI JINPING-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-MEETING

(221117) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-XI JINPING-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-MEETING

(221117) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-PM-PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT-MEETING

(221111) -- PHNOM PENH, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (R) meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Nov. 10, 2022. Cambodia and the Philippines vowed to further boost bilateral cooperation for mutual benefits, the Cambodian foreign ministry said in a press statement. (Photo by Ly Lay/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-ASEAN-SUMMITS-OPENING

(221111) -- PHNOM PENH, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- (From L to R) Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, and Azhar Azizan Harun, speaker of the lower house of Malaysia's parliament, pose for group photos at the opening ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 11, 2022. The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits kicked off in the capital of Cambodia on Friday, with the main focus on continuing community-building process, post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, and regional and global security challenges, among others. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-ASEAN-SUMMITS-OPENING

(221111) -- PHNOM PENH, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- (From L to R) Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, and Azhar Azizan Harun, speaker of the lower house of Malaysia's parliament, pose for group photos at the opening ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 11, 2022. The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits kicked off in the capital of Cambodia on Friday, with the main focus on continuing community-building process, post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, and regional and global security challenges, among others. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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Philippine ambassador to U.S.

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez gives an online interview to Kyodo News on Nov. 3, 2022, as seen in this screenshot image.

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Marcos lauds China-funded bridge for helping boost growth in southern Philippines

STORY: Marcos lauds China-funded bridge for helping boost growth in southern Philippines DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: DAVAO, the Philippines CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the groundbreaking ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 3. model of the bridge 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President STORYLINE: Construction has started on a bridge that connects the Philippines' third largest city Davao and its tourist island Samal. At the project's groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos said that the China-funded bridge will help boost tourism and economic progress in the southern region. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President "Once completed, this bridge will help us develop the economic potential of Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal, as well as enhance its residents' access to employment, education, and other

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PHILIPPINES-DAVAO-CHINA-FUNDED BRIDGE-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(221027) -- DAVAO CITY, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A scale model of the China-funded Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge is seen during its groundbreaking ceremony in Davao City, the Philippines, Oct. 27, 2022. A China-funded bridge that connects the Philippines' third largest city Davao and a tourist island will help boost tourism and economic growth in the country's southern region, said President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday at the project's groundbreaking ceremony. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-DAVAO-CHINA-FUNDED BRIDGE-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(221027) -- DAVAO CITY, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the China-funded Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge in Davao City, the Philippines, Oct. 27, 2022. A China-funded bridge that connects the Philippines' third largest city Davao and a tourist island will help boost tourism and economic growth in the country's southern region, said President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday at the project's groundbreaking ceremony. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-DAVAO-CHINA-FUNDED BRIDGE-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(221027) -- DAVAO CITY, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (C), Philippine Vice President and former Davao mayor Sara Duterte (2nd L), and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (1st L) attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the China-funded Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge in Davao City, the Philippines, Oct. 27, 2022. A China-funded bridge that connects the Philippines' third largest city Davao and a tourist island will help boost tourism and economic growth in the country's southern region, said President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday at the project's groundbreaking ceremony. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-DAVAO-CHINA-FUNDED BRIDGE-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(221027) -- DAVAO CITY, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (1st R) , Philippine Vice President and former Davao mayor Sara Duterte (2nd R) and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (2nd L) attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the China-funded Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge in Davao City, the Philippines, Oct. 27, 2022. A China-funded bridge that connects the Philippines' third largest city Davao and a tourist island will help boost tourism and economic growth in the country's southern region, said President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday at the project's groundbreaking ceremony. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-DAVAO-CHINA-FUNDED BRIDGE-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(221027) -- DAVAO CITY, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (L) leads the lowering of a time capsule during the groundbreaking ceremony of the China-funded Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge, in Davao City, the Philippines, Oct. 27, 2022. A China-funded bridge that connects the Philippines' third largest city Davao and a tourist island will help boost tourism and economic growth in the country's southern region, said President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday at the project's groundbreaking ceremony. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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Indonesia, Philippines agree to deepen economic cooperation

STORY: Indonesia, Philippines agree to deepen economic cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony (Courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of meeting (Courtesy of BPMI) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President (Courtesy of BPMI) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President (Courtesy of BPMI) STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. reached an agreement to deepen economic cooperation during the visit of the Philippine president to Indonesia on Monday. Joko Widodo said Indonesia is expecting to strengthen trade ties with the Philippines. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "We encourage a significant increase in trading volume. Indonesia-Philippine trade has increased by almost 50 percent from last year. Indonesia particularly encourages the increase in exports of pharmaceut

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INDONESIA-BOGOR-PHILIPPINES-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(220906) -- BOGOR, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo (L) and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos inspect the guard of honor at the Presidential Palace in Bogor, Indonesia, Sept. 5, 2022. Indonesia and the Philippines on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding on intensifying maritime security cooperation in the waters of their border areas. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)