Shortly after his arrival, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. proceeds to the Istana Nurul Iman (Palace of the Light of Faith), the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and seat of government of Brunei Darussalam, for an official welcome ceremony on May 28, 2024. The two leaders step on the special dais where they receive the salute of honor and for the playing of the two national anthems during which a 21-gun salute was fired, signifying the highest honor and respect ac

Capping off the first day of his State Visit to Brunei Darussalam, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces a state banquet hosted by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at the Istana Nurul Iman on May 28, 2024. In his remarks, the President conveys his deep gratitude to His Majesty for the invitation extended to him to embark on a state visit and the kind hospitality accorded by the Royal Family and the people of Brunei to him, the First Lady and the entire Philippine delegation. “This ref