Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Friday, May 13, 2022. READ: Marcos, Biden vow stronger tiesPRESUMPTIVE president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and United States President Joe Biden have agreed to further strengthen the ties between their countries following Marcos' landslide victory in Monday's election.Biden and Marcos spoke by phone around 9 a.m. (Manila time), discussing the strengthening of ties in trade and diplomacy, as well as their common interest in democracy, self-determination and economic recovery. Marcos assured Biden that "the Philippines has always held the United States in high regard as a friend, an ally and a partner." Xi said that he is ready to build a "good working relationship" with the Marcos administration. READ: Ways to parent Gen XYZsThe Manila Times Lifestyle held a forum titled "Achievement Unlocked: Parenting for XYZ" on Thursday.

Source: Manila Times May 13, 2022 03:43 UTC