Marcos to visit Singapore from July 14-16, 2026

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will spearhead a working visit to Singapore from July 14 to 16, Malacañang announced Monday.

"Bahagi ito sa pagsulong ng pamahalaan sa mas matatag na bilateral relations ng Pilipinas at Singapore na magsisilbing susunod na chair ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations sa susunod na taon," Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said.

(This forms part of the government’s efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Singapore, which will serve as the next Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year.)

During the visit, Castro said Marcos will pay a courtesy call on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

They are expected expected to discuss expanding cooperation in trade and investment, environment and health, and regional and global developments while reaffirming their commitment to ASEAN centrality and regional stability.

Castro said Marcos will also participate in the Milken Institute Private Roundtable Discussion, where he will engage with business leaders and investors.

Meanwhile, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will deliver a message at the Global Economic Cooperation East Summit. — BM, GMA News