BBM’s Singapore trip ‘fruitful’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said he had "promising" meetings with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong over the weekend.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Marcos said they discussed ways to enhance collaboration between the Philippines and Singapore.

He said they expressed their commitment to work together to address common global challenges.

"Our countries can expect enhanced collaboration on multiple fronts to address common global challenges," Marcos said.

Last Sunday, the President and the First Lady, Liza Araneta-Marcos, watched the Ferrari team clinch the F1 Grand Prix trophy. Mrs. Marcos shared some photos at the race on her social media pages.

"Formula 1 is a global sport that provides opportunities for networking with a diverse range of people — including political figures, celebrities, and business leaders. Bravo Ferrari," she said.

The President arrived in Singapore on 13 September to participate in the 10th Asian Conference and to watch the F1 finals. According to the Presidential Communications Office, he  returned to Manila after midnight on 18 September.

While his presence at the same race in 2022 drew criticism, Marcos defended it, saying it was an effective way to boost business.