President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañang during a courtesy call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The President, together with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, also witnessed the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) by Defense Minister Collins and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The SOVFA will enable joint military exercises and security cooperation. PHOTOS BY NOEL B. PABALATE/ PPA POOL