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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. shakes hands with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and holds bilateral talks, during a state visit to the Philippines on Nov. 14, 2026. Lula made history as the first sitting Brazilian president to visit the country. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by his wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, is welcomed by Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla upon arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
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Representatives from the Philippines and the European Union during the sixth Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Development Cooperation in Manila. PHOTO FROM EUROPEAN UNION   
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GOBI EXECUTIVES Gobi Partners Fred Li (left), managing director and head of university ventures, and Chibo Tang, managing partner, discuss investment opportunities in the Philippines at the Cyberport Venture & Capital Forum 2026 in Hong Kong Nov. 4 and 5. PHOTO BY THE MANILA TIMES
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