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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte raises the Philippine Flag as he leads the 124th Philippine Independence Day celebration themed “Kalayaan 2022: Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas” in Rizal Park, Manila on June 12, 2022.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte raises the Philippine Flag as he leads the 124th Philippine Independence Day celebration themed "Kalayaan 2022: Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas" in Rizal Park, Manila on June 12, 2022. The President is joined by Manila Mayor-Elect Honey Lacuna, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Andres Centino, and NHCP Chairperson Rene Escalante. ROBINSON NIÑAL/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. believes that the semiconductor industry in the country will grow as more skilled Filipinos become capable of working as chip manufacturers and integrated circuit (IC) designers.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with the MMDA and other agencies at Malacañan Palace to talk about improving the fiber optic cable network in Metro Manila.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday the ongoing visit of Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen will further strengthen the defense cooperation between Manila and Tokyo in the face of regional changes.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday that the Philippines and Palau have entered a “new phase” in their bilateral relations. “Our bilateral relations have much potential to grow, as evident in the discussions and the agreements we have forged this morning. These agreements form the building blocks of this new phase in our relations,” President Marcos.
The Philippines and Palau signed on Monday agreements on foreign affairs policy consultations, agriculture, and fisheries. Among those signed were the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Policy Consultations between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of State of the Republic of Palau; and the Diplomatic Notes for the Study Visit of Palau Officials and Stakeholders to Agriculture and Fisheries Facilities in the Philippines.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. with Arrival Honors, reaffirming the Philippines' strong diplomatic ties with Palau. Following the ceremonial signing of the Guest Book, the two leaders held a tête-à-tête to discuss key areas of cooperation and regional collaboration.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sworn in on Monday veteran broadcast journalist Jaybee “Jay” Ruiz as Secretary of Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
The Philippines has always chosen peace despite the tension in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made the assertion during the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Liberation of Manila on Saturday.
The President sees the need to form a national task force composed of vital government agencies, along with local government units, to formulate a long-term redevelopment plan for communities affected by the eruption of Kanlaon volcano.
