Marcos Jr. likely to meet Trump during ASEAN Summit in Manila
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez indicated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former US President Donald Trump are likely to meet during the ASEAN Summit in November. Discussions are expected to cover issues such as the West Philippine Sea.
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