Manila, June 6 -- Strengthening relations with foreign partners, advancing education initiatives, and monitoring the progress of key infrastructure projects topped President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s agenda this week.

In line with Marcos' foreign policy anchored on promoting peace and protecting national interests, the Philippines formally elevated its ties with Vietnam with an Enhanced Strategic Partnership during the state visit of Vietnamese President To Lam to the Philippines.

The elevation of ties coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries this July and a decade since they established a Strategic Partnership in 2015.

The move was announced after Marcos held a bilateral meeting with To La...