New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. headed to India's southern city of Bengaluru on Thursday morning, marking the second part of his five-day state visit to India following a productive three-day leg here in the Indian capital.

The plane carrying Marcos and his delegation left Palam Air Force Station past 8:30 a.m. local time (11 a.m. Manila time).

Marcos so far described his inaugural visit to India as "remarkably productive", citing "very openness and the willingness from both sides" to develop and deepen collaboration.

While in New Delhi, Marcos met with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with both countries agreeing to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership.

The President also ...