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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tends to the families affected by Tropical Storm Agaton as he visits them at the evacuation center in Baybay City, Leyte on April 15, 2022.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte interacts with a young survivor of landslides caused by Tropical Storm Agaton during a visit at the Western Leyte Provincial Hospital in Baybay City on April 15, 2022. According to the Office of Civil Defense, the aftermath of Tropical Storm Agaton has affected almost a million people and left 253 unofficial number of casualties -- dead, missing, and injured -- in six regions. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday bringing back the Pasig River to its old pristine glory is "simple yet difficult."

The Philippines wants to enhance bilateral relations with Sweden and Egypt, as the newly appointed ambassadors of both countries present their credentials to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday he hopes to forge a stronger relationship with Slovenia and Palestine to further promote peace and a rules-based international order.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised the ongoing support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Philippines which has significantly contributed to the country’s economic development.

Senior citizens deserve all the love, care, and protection that is why the government has been working hard to provide for their needs and benefits, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered government agencies to refine the language of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Bill during a sectoral meeting on Tuesday, where the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) urged him to certify it as urgent.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. believes that the semiconductor industry in the country will grow as more skilled Filipinos become capable of working as chip manufacturers and integrated circuit (IC) designers.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with the MMDA and other agencies at Malacañan Palace to talk about improving the fiber optic cable network in Metro Manila.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday the ongoing visit of Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen will further strengthen the defense cooperation between Manila and Tokyo in the face of regional changes.