Philippines, Malaysia to boost defense, security ties amid sea row

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to further enhance the defense and security ties between their countries as they tackled the rising tensions in the South China Sea. Marcos and Anwar reaffirmed their commitment to boost the collaboration between the Philippines and Malaysia during their bilateral meeting in Malacañang Wednesday, March 1.

In a joint statement after their meeting, Anwar assured Marcos that the new

Lieutenant Governor and manages the tourism, transportation, economic development, workforce development, and outdoor recreation portfolios and the Office of Small Business Advocacy, according to his bio.

Prior to taking the position at the lieutenant governor’s office Pamintuan was the managing director of Sherman Worldwide providing clients with advisory and professional services in the areas of international affairs, emerging technology, trade, real estate and security. He served as an appointee for President George W. Bush as the chairman of the President’s Advisory Council on AAPIs. He also was served on then President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team. Pamintuan is a resident of Henderson, Nevada and engages in several philanthropic efforts in the areas of civil rights, global health, education, women and children. n