PH, Canada Elevate Bilateral Ties to Strategic Partnership
The Philippines and Canada have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a "strategic partnership." Agreements were signed to strengthen cooperation in energy, natural resources, tourism, and labor, with a commitment to deepen security ties.
This article requires PRO
This article is outside the free access window or is a special report. PRO unlocks it and the full archive.
Related articles
- Marcos bags $2 billion in Canadian investment pledges
Philippine President Marcos concluded his official visit to Canada, securing nearly $2 billion in investment commitments from Canadian firms, including significant expansion plans in mining and IT-BPM sectors.
- Palace press officer calls for respect amid political differences after heckling incident in Canada
A Philippine presidential press officer accompanying President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Canada was heckled by Filipino protesters, prompting a call for respect amidst political differences. She emphasized that while freedom of expression is valued, rudeness is uncharacteristic of Filipinos.
- Marcos thanks Canada for 'vocal, consistent support' in South China Sea
President Marcos expressed gratitude for Canada's "vocal and consistent support" for a "rules-based order" and the 2016 Arbitral Award in the South China Sea. Both leaders reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific grounded in international law.
- Marcos, Carney Visit Jollibee Branch in Vancouver, Symbolizing PH-Canada Economic Ties
Philippine President Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Carney visited a Jollibee branch in Vancouver, symbolizing the deepening economic ties between the two nations and the contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community. Jollibee plans to expand its operations in Canada, expecting to create jobs and boost exports of Philippine products.