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Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary Robert Borje, oversaw the repatriation of hundreds of distressed Filipinos from Beirut, Lebanon back to the Philippines on September 25, 2020.
Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary Robert Borje, oversaw the repatriation of hundreds of distressed Filipinos from Beirut, Lebanon back to the Philippines on September 25, 2020. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte designated Undersecretary Borje as Special Envoy for the repatriation and goodwill mission aimed at assessing the condition of overseas Filipino workers in Beirut, Lebanon as nations continue to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. After the successful repatriation process, Usec. Borje, together with the Philippine delegation were led to the Philippine Embassy Chancery for the turnover of relief of goods to the Filipino community and medical supplies to Lebanese beneficiaries. Aside from the relief packs for the Filipino community, the Philippines also donated medical supplies to the Lebanese Red Cross, Rafiq General Hospital, and Beirut General Hospital. Andre Matar of the Lebanese Red Cross, Rawad Chehayyeb of Rafiq Hariri University Hospital, and Ghina El Andary of KAFA (Enough for Women) were among the representatives who received the donation. Accompanying Undersecretary Borje was Charge d' Affaires to Lebanon Ajeet-Victor Panemanglor. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, where he will join regional leaders to discuss key developments and shared goals for the region.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departs for Malaysia on Sunday to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit, reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to regional cooperation and the well-being of Filipinos and the Southeast Asian community.

Despite obstacles, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged the country’s young athletes to persevere and pursue excellence as he formally opened the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Saturday.

With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive that no one would be left behind, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reached out to the homeless, or families and individuals in street situations (FISS).

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Department of Health (DOH) to make the government’s cancer assistance fund more accessible to patients, emphasizing the need to ensure that those battling the disease receive timely and adequate support.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said that tourists will soon have another reason to visit the province of Pangasinan, as he led the groundbreaking ceremony for Alaminos City’s Sky Garden Project, envisioned as an elevated park and viewing deck.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is taking actions to address the day-to-day problems of Filipinos as he led the groundbreaking of the Lower Agno River Irrigation System facilities, also called Paitan Dam, a major irrigation project in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the newly established Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) will not only formulate plans but also ensure the completion of key infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, school buildings, and health centers.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing production of the Hollywood romantic comedy "The Last Resort," which “hit all the high spots” for showing the natural beauty and culture of the Philippines.