Marcos, Trump to hold bilateral meeting during 2026 ASEAN Summit

GMA Network - Nov 13, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with United States President Donald Trump during the 49th ASEAN Summit, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.

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