Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s recent state visit to Cambodia (Sept 7–9) has brought renewed focus on Southeast Asia’s growing transnational scam hubs. A newly signed memorandum of understanding between the Philippine and Cambodian police expands cooperation against cybercrime, human trafficking, and arms trafficking, marking a rare alignment in security priorities. Analysts see the deal as a critical step toward curbing online fraud syndicates while strengthening bilateral ties ahead of the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship in 2026.

Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said that they are continuously strengthening global alliances to fast-track the Philippines' digital transformation.

The Philippines called for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) during the United Nations Arria-Formula meeting, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to international law, particularly in military applications.