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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during his visit to Camp Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu on January 28, 2019.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte confers the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kampilan on one of the wounded soldiers he visited at Camp Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu on January 28, 2019. The President personally checked the condition of the soldiers who were wounded during the twin bombings at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu last January 27. Accompanying the President is his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. ALBERT ALCAIN/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.
