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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte waves at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games medalists during the recognition ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on December 18, 2019
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte waves at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games medalists during the recognition
ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on December 18, 2019. VALERIE ESCALERA/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally accepted the credentials presented by His Excellency António Serifo Embaló, the non-resident Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to the Philippines. The Philippines and Guinea-Bissau have maintained a strong and friendly relationship over the course of 46 years of diplomatic ties.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured the country that there is enough rice stock to last even after the El Nino phenomenon next year.

The Philippines and the United States can collaborate for the production of electronic vehicle batteries to meet the huge demand of the American market, US Senator Tammy Duckworth said on Tuesday.

Around 75,000 jobs will be generated in the energy sector following the investment commitments of several countries as a result of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s trips abroad, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said on Tuesday.

Iprinisenta kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) 2023-2028 ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ngayong araw, ika-8 ng Agosto. Alinsunod sa 8-point socioeconomic agenda at Philippine Development Plan, layunin ng LEP na solusyunan ang unemployment at ang underemployment sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng kalidad na trabaho. Nabigyang-diin sa miting ang malaking oportunidad para sa labor sector sa imprastraktura na itatayo sa ilalim ng Build Better More ng Department of Public Works and Highways. Bukod dito, magbubukas din ang trabaho sa mga industriya ng turismo, kultura, at Business process outsourcing (BPO) sa bansa.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued the first marching order to new Army chief, Lt. General Roy M. Galido, to work on building an agile, adaptable, competitive and world-class Army.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. oversaw the distribution of government assistance to residents of Bulacan who were affected by recent calamities, assuring them of continuous support. The DSWD distributed food packs and financial aid, while the DOLE extended support through the AICS and TUPAD programs. Additionally, the DA provided seeds and livelihood assistance.

Citing the massive damage of the recent calamities to the country’s agriculture, infrastructure, and its people, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. disclosed on Monday that the government is already working on some climate change mitigation strategies to address the decades-long problem on flooding.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. oversaw on Monday the distribution of various government assistance to Pampanga residents affected by the recent calamity, assuring them of continuous government support.