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Phl, Palau eye stronger ties  

President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of Palau met with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (then vice president) in 2022
President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of Palau met with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (then vice president) in 2022Office of the President, Republic of China, via Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0
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Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. is in Manila for an official visit to the Philippines from 23 to 24 February.

Malacañang confirmed that Whipps’ visit includes a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos.

Marcos and Whipps are expected to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation in fisheries, trade, investment, connectivity, and people-to-people ties.

They will also explore new areas of collaboration, including health and labor.

The two leaders will likewise discuss South-South cooperation, regional concerns, and shared advocacies in the multilateral arena.

Nearly 3,000 Filipinos, or about 17 percent of Palau’s population, live and work in the country.

The Philippines and Palau will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2027.

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