PH, Singapore eye expanded enduring ties

President Marcos and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to deepen cooperation on digital leadership, defense, and sustainable development, calling the 56-year-old bilateral partnership enduring and dynamic.'

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

During their bilateral meeting in Malacañan on Wednesday, June 4, both leaders reaffirmed commitments to boosting people-to-people and business ties, especially in high-impact sectors such as renewable energy, humanitarian response, green economy, sustainability, health, and climate resilience.

President Marcos said he was looking forward to discussing strategic priorities for the years ahead and charting a path of enduring collaboration with meaningful benefits to the citizens of both countries.

He likewise cited the recently launched Digital Leadership Program-jointly implemented with Singapore-which he said aims to equip thousands of Filipino civil servants with digital skills.

"We are grateful to partner with Singapore in building a future-ready, inclusive, and innovation-driven service," the President said, describing Singapore as a "reliable partner." Wong, for his part, said he was looking forward to building a better relationship with the Philippines.