Manila, June 4 -- The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy, healthcare, digital transformation, and regional integration, after a bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Malacanang on Wednesday.

Wong is in Manila for a two-day state visit - his first to the Philippines since assuming office - as both countries mark 56 years of diplomatic relations this year.

"This visit of Prime Minister Wong demonstrates what we already have known for a long time to be true - the robust ties between the Philippines and Singapore and the steadfast camaraderie between Filipinos and Singaporeans are strong and remain strong," Marcos said in a...