PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos, Jr. will fly to Singapore on Sept. 13 for the 10th Milken Institute Asia Conference, headlining the discussion focused on peace and stability, inequality, cultural differences, and irreparable environmental damage.
Titled “A Conversation with the President of the Republic of the Philippines,” Mr. Marcos’ 30-minute talk will highlight “Philippine government efforts in improving the lives of Filipinos amid challenges from significant global events,” a Palace statement read.
While in Singapore, Mr. Marcos will meet with business leaders to “strengthen economic ties and further forge possible partnerships between the two economies in select industries,” it added.
The Philippine leader, who turns 66 on that day, will also attend the finals of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2023.
Critics of his administration, among them political expert Cleve Argulles, told a television interview that Marcos’ trip just days after coming back from the ASEAN Summit is “really bad optics,” noting that the Philippines is facing serious domestic economic issues.— Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza
