President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins fellow Economic Leaders for a dialogue with members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) at Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO) in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea on October 31, 2025. The ABAC is regarded as the private sector arm of APEC, serving as an advisory body to Economic Leaders and other officials on business-related matters. They meet annually to exchange views on various business and economic is

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrives at the Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO) in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea for the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) on October 31, 2025. The President’s attendance in this year’s AELM not only reaffirms the nation’s strengthening ties with global partners, but also its commitment to APEC’s vision of a more open, prosperous and dynamic Asia-Pacific. Taking place in the City of Gyeongju, this year’s A

Following his successful participation in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers an arrival video statement on November 2, 2025. The President shares that key global concerns discussed during the AELM revolved around the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), far-reaching demographic changes, and the flourishing of cultural and creative industries. In light of th