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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Visits Wake of the Late 10th Military Intelligence Battalion Commander
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte commiserated with the bereaved family of the late Commander of the 10th Military Intelligence Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Ricky Navarro as he visited the wake at the Libingan ng mga Bayani Mortuary in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on June 7, 2018.
The President extended his condolences to the late Army official's wife Rose and their children Mark, Jenny and Joy.
Navarro succumbed to a heart attack last June 4.
Before he gave his final salute, the president extended financial assistance to the family and assured them that they could call him if ever they need additional assistance.
Joining the President are Sec. Bong Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez Jr. PHOTOS BY RICHARD MADELO and ARCEL VALDERRAMA/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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.
Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang panunumpa ni Vivencio B. Dizon bilang bagong Kalihim ng DOTr ngayong Pebrero 21, 2025.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he expects the Philippines and the Czech Republic to explore more areas of cooperation to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
