Tag: Widodo in Philippines

PBBM highlights contribution of Indonesia to Mindanao peace, dev’t

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday, Jan. 10, highlighted the contribution of Indonesia to the peace and development of Mindanao. The President also expressed hope hope that Indonesia “will continue to extend its helping hand to building the institutions of local governance, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.” He said Jakarta continues to be one of the Philippines’ closest friends. Their “many commonalities” in geography, history, and culture, he said, “have fostered deeper and more […]

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PHL, Indonesia agree to work together to tackle regional challenges

(Eagle News)–The Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to work together to tackle regional challenges, the Presidential Communications Office said. According to the PCO, in particular, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of energy, with another MOU on science and technology nearing completion. Indonesia President Joko Widodo, who is on a three-day official visit to the Philippines, also committed to working hand in hand with the Philippines on defense […]

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