Marcos to always work to boost PH-China ties

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, June 16 said the Philippine government will always work to strengthen its relations with China, after Beijing displayed what he called a "solid gesture of friendship" and donated over 20,000 metric tons (MT) of fertilizer to the country.

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian turned over 20,000 MT or 400,000 bags of urea fertilizer during a ceremony at the National Food Authority warehouse in Valenzuela City on Friday.

In his speech, the president thanked China for the donation, which he said, is "a solid gesture of friendship and goodwill that is in keeping with our long and storied history of trade and cultural exchange."

"I assure the Chinese Government that the Philippines will always work for the strengthening of our ties and the advancement of our mutual interests, and there are many," Marcos said.