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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Presentation of Credentials of the Ambassadors-Designate of the State of Palestine, New Zealand, Canada, Islamic Republic of Iran and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang on June 19, 2020.
Ambassador-designate of the State of Palestine to the Philippines Saleh Asad Saleh Fhied Mohammad presents his credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during a virtual ceremony at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang on June 19, 2020. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Marcos praises PCG’s “crucial” role in WPS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday commended the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for steadfastly protecting the country’s territory and sovereign rights, emphasizing that its presence is most crucial and symbolic in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
PBBM: Sustain reforms after PH ‘grey list’ exit
President Marcos on Monday urged government agencies to implement stronger law enforcement and a resilient financial system to ensure the Philippines never returns to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
PBBM honors cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Merit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday posthumously honored four extraordinary Filipinos—undeniably icons in their respective fields—whose lasting contributions have significantly shaped Philippine culture, particularly in cinema, the arts, music, and the culinary landscape.
PBBM renews commitment to supporting workers’ growth, prosperity
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the growth and prosperity of Filipino laborers — not only as a duty, but as a gesture of respect and gratitude.
PH, New Zealand ink military pact to boost defense ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday witnessed the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand, a legal framework enabling the countries’ militaries to conduct joint activities and exercises.
PBBM thanks Japan for PH dev’t commitments
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday conveyed his sincere appreciation to Japan for its “enduring commitment” to supporting his administration’s development priorities. President Marcos affirmed the Philippines’ “sustained commitment” to further strengthening the enduring and strategic partnership with Japan, the Philippines’ second-largest economic partner and a major source of trade, investment, and development assistance.
PBBM vows to strengthen strategic ties with Japan
President Marcos reaffirmed to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru the Philippine commitment to deepen ties in diplomatic, political, security, and defense cooperation as both nations approach 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
PBBM optimistic on strategic diplomacy with Japan, peace in Indo-Pacific
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism for enhanced regional collaboration and the continued strengthening of diplomatic ties in the Indo-Pacific to promote peace, prosperity, and long-term stability in the region.
PBBM to PNPA grads: ‘Let our people feel your presence’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) “Sinaglawin” Class of 2025 to be the guiding light the country needs to meet its citizens’ daily needs.