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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte strikes his signature pose with Israeli medical experts during the courtesy call on the President at the Malacañang Palace on June 24, 2021.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte strikes his signature pose with Israeli medical experts during the courtesy call on the President at the Malacañang Palace on June 24, 2021. The medical experts are Ichilov Medical Center Deputy Director General Dr. Avraham Ben Zaken, Salomon Levid and Elstein Ltd Logistics and Operations Manager Dr. Adam Nicholas Segal, and Healthcare Policy and Innovation Consultant Dr. Dafna Segol. Accompanying them is Israeli Deputy Chief of Mission to the Philippines Mr. Nir Balzam while the President is joined by Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (PAPRU) and National Task Force against Coronavirus Disease-2019 (NTF COVID-19) chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr., Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, and Presidential Spokesperson Herminio "Harry" Roque Jr. TOTO LOZANO/ 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.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Negrenses on Thursday that his administration will continue to help people in need by providing employment, state support, and livelihood through a whole-of-government effort.

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.