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Covers the President and Malacañang for @pnagovph

Joined December 2009
In a statement on Sunday (Nov. 15, 2026), Palace Press Officer Claire Castro says President Marcos has not yet formally accepted the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to visit Brazil next year. @pnagovph
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Castro: President Lula extended the invitation and encouraged the President to bring a business delegation from various industries, underscoring the importance of business-to-business exchanges in deepening partnerships and driving tangible economic growth.
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LOOK: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers remarks at the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly at the Philippine International Convention Center on Sunday (Nov. 15, 2026).
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Marcos underscored the crucial role of parliaments in translating ASEAN’s regional commitments into concrete national action. He emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between government and legislatures to address emerging challenges. @pnagovph
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LOOK: First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos welcomes Madame Alouny Kommasith, wife of the Prime Minister of Lao PDR, during the ASEAN Spousal Program held at the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls, International Trade Center Complex in Pasay City on Sunday (Nov. 15, 2026).
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Thananon Charnvirakul, spouse of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, receives a warm welcome from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during the ASEAN Spousal Program in Pasay City on November 15, 2026. @pnagovph
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos warmly welcomes Brazil’s First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, during the ASEAN Spousal Program in Pasay City on November 15, 2026. Videos from MPC Pool @pnagovph
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and fellow ASEAN leaders ride an electric tricycle on their way to the plenary hall for the formal opening of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Sunday (Nov. 15, 2026).
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The ride highlights the Philippines’ showcase of sustainable and innovative transportation as it hosts the regional gathering. @pnagovph
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ASEAN SOLIDARITY. ASEAN leaders and representatives take the traditional handshake pose for an official family photograph during the opening of the regional summit at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Sunday (Nov. 15, 2026). @pnagovph
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LOOK: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally opens the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. In his opening remarks, Marcos called for a united and decisive ASEAN response to mounting geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, technological advances, and climate change.
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LOOK: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presents the updated ASEAN flag and certificate to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. @pnagovph
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. accords arrival honors to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Saturday (Nov. 14, 2026), followed by signing of the guestbook and a tête-à-tête between the two leaders.
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Photos from the Presidential Communications Office @pnagovph
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NOW: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Saturday (Nov. 14, 2026).
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LOOK: The Philippines and Brazil have signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in agriculture and livestock production and promoting the effective enforcement of competition laws in both countries.
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The agreements were presented during the meeting between Marcos and Lula at the PICC on Saturday (Nov. 14, 2026). | Videos and photos from MPC Pool @pnagovph
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