MANILA, June 1 -- The Philippines and Vietnam are stepping up cooperation against cyber-enabled crimes, internet fraud, human trafficking, and illegal online operations as both countries deepen their partnership in the digital age.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he and visiting Vietnamese President To Lm "recognized the urgent need for a unified front against severe cross-border threats such as internet fraud, human trafficking, illegal gambling, and people smuggling. "

Marcos and Lm met in Malacanang on Monday during the Vietnamese leader's historic two-day state visit to Manila, held ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Vietnam, which will be commemorated in July.

"We have agreed ...