Manila, Nov. 14 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday expressed their commitment to strengthening the political, economic and people-to-people relations between the Philippines and Brazil.



During a bilateral meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Marcos welcomed Lula's historic state visit, describing it as an opportunity to deepen the longstanding friendship between the two nations and advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest as they mark the 80th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.



"Our bilateral relationship has evolved into a dynamic, multifaceted partnership anchored in our shared Iberian heritage and mutual respect," Marc...