Welcome to President Marcos
President Marcos, on behalf of the Australian Government and the Australian people, it is my very great pleasure to welcome you and the First Lady to our Parliament.
This is an historic occasion for both our democracies.
It is also the natural next step in our nations’ growing partnership.
The bilateral relationship between Australia and the Philippines is now 78 years old.
Our ties of trade and culture, friendship and family are centuries older.



