Manila, Oct. 30 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. left Manila on Thursday for South Korea to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, where he is expected to push for stronger regional trade and investment ties.

The President and his delegation departed from Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at 12:45 p.m. and are set to arrive in this coastal city later in the day. Upon arrival, he will meet with members of the Filipino community before joining APEC-related activities.

At the APEC CEO Summit, Marcos will deliver a keynote address before top business executives and policymakers, pitching the Philippines as a "reliable, forward-looking partner" in the Asia-Pacific.

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