Marcos to back talks with US on tariff policy

President Marcos is expected to emphasize the Philippines' sovereignty and support the holding of talks with the US on its controversial tariff policy during his participation in the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Malaysia next week.

- ALEXIS ROMERO

Marcos is scheduled to attend a total of nine leaders-level engagements and at least three bilateral meetings from May 26 to 27, according to Foreign Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Dominic Xavier Imperial.

"In all these engagements, the President will continue to uphold and promote Philippine interests in ASEAN such as deepening security and stability in the region, economic cooperation and broadening engagement with dialogue partners," Imperial said at a press briefing.

It will be Marcos' 33rd foreign trip since assuming office in 2022.

Marcos will join the summit plenary session and retreat session as well as three interface meetings with parliamentarians, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and representatives from ASEAN youth on May 26. He will also attend the signing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045 on the same day.