IN PHOTOS: President Marcos embarks on his first official visit to Australia

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) walks out with Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after his address to the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia’s parliament on February 29 that his country was on the “frontline” of a battle against powers undermining regional peace, but would not capitulate in maritime disputes with the likes of China. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) walks out with Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after his address to the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia’s parliament on February 29 that his country was on the “frontline” of a battle against powers undermining regional peace, but would not capitulate in maritime disputes with the likes of China. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
Australiaís Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) receives Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prior to their meeting at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
Australiaís Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) receives Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prior to their meeting at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
Australiaís Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) and Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. proceed for a meeting at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre L) walks out with Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after an address to the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia’s parliament on February 29 that his country was on the “frontline” of a battle against powers undermining regional peace, but would not capitulate in maritime disputes with the likes of China. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addresses the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. is visiting Australia for his first official visit to hold talks on bilateral and international issues. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Speaker of the House Milton Dick greets Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) as he arrives to address the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addresses the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. is visiting Australia for his first official visit to hold talks on bilateral and international issues. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) addresses the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. is visiting Australia for his first official visit to hold talks on bilateral and international issues. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Philippines First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos (2R) and Jodie Haydon (C), partner of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, arrive ahead of President of Philippines Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. address to the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. is visiting Australia on his first official visit to hold talks on bilateral and international issues. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Philippines’ First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos (R) and Jodie Haydon, partner of Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, walk out after Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered an address to the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia’s parliament on February 29 that his country was on the “frontline” of a battle against powers undermining regional peace, but would not capitulate in maritime disputes with the likes of China. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)