Philippine president begins state visits to Indonesia and Singapore

In Jakarta, Marcos said he will discuss with Indonesian President Joko Widodo "the current state and the future as we see it of the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Indonesia, and the changing global geopolitical environment." - AP

MANILA, Sept. 4 (Xinhua): Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Indonesia on Sunday, his first overseas trip since he assumed office on June 30.

After a three-day state visit to Indonesia, Marcos will also visit Singapore from Sept. 6 to 7.