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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez gave a warm welcome to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet during a courtesy call at the Imelda Hall in Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Cambodian leader’s official visit to the Philippines, was more than just a diplomatic formality—it was a reunion of two leaders who have built a solid friendship over time.

Having crossed paths in various international gatherings, Romualdez and Hun Manet have developed a strong bond, most recently reconnecting in November last year during the Speaker’s official trip to Cambodia. That meeting laid the groundwork for deeper collaboration between the two nations, particularly in key areas like tourism, security, defense, and rice trade.

This latest encounter in Manila reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening Philippine-Cambodian relations. With both leaders eager to boost cooperation, Filipinos can expect closer ties between the two countries in the years to come.