Philippines, Indonesia Move to Deepen Energy, Security Ties

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Joko Widodo, left, with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the Malacanan Palace grounds in Manila on Jan. 10. — Joko Widodo, left, with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the Malacanan Palace grounds in Manila on Jan. 10.
Photographer: Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg

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By Cliff Harvey Venzon and Andreo Calonzo

January 10, 2024 at 4:04 AM UTC

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The Philippines and Indonesia moved to bolster cooperation in energy and security during Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s visit to Manila.

Widodo and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to deepen bilateral relations on energy, according to live-streamed proceedings.