According to the Official Gazette, international trips made by the President of the Philippines are an opportunity to "foster and maintain" relations with other governments and to meet other heads of state and/or government. The Department of Foreign Affairs classifies these trips as either a state visit, an official visit, or a working visit. Bongbong Marcos, the 17th and current president, has made five international trips to five countries during his presidency so far, which began on June 30, 2022. More trips have been planned.