The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, healthcare, digital transformation, and ASEAN regional priorities following a bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Manila.
Both leaders affirmed strong diplomatic and people-to-people ties, with Marcos encouraging greater Singaporean investment in the Philippine renewable energy sector and implementing a carbon credit mechanism aligned with the Paris Agreement.
They also discussed a planned bilateral health agreement and support for Filipino healthcare workers in Singapore.
On ASEAN matters, the two committed to closer coordination ahead of the Philippines’ 2026 chairmanship, emphasizing unity, multilateralism, and regional economic integration.
Prime Minister Wong also expressed Singapore’s continued support for the Philippines’ digital governance and praised the contributions of Filipino workers.
Source: PhilNews24 | June 5, 2025
