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Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary Robert Borje, oversaw the repatriation of hundreds of distressed Filipinos from Beirut, Lebanon back to the Philippines on September 25, 2020.
Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary Robert Borje, oversaw the repatriation of hundreds of distressed Filipinos from Beirut, Lebanon back to the Philippines on September 25, 2020. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte designated Undersecretary Borje as Special Envoy for the repatriation and goodwill mission aimed at assessing the condition of overseas Filipino workers in Beirut, Lebanon as nations continue to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. After the successful repatriation process, Usec. Borje, together with the Philippine delegation were led to the Philippine Embassy Chancery for the turnover of relief of goods to the Filipino community and medical supplies to Lebanese beneficiaries. Aside from the relief packs for the Filipino community, the Philippines also donated medical supplies to the Lebanese Red Cross, Rafiq General Hospital, and Beirut General Hospital. Andre Matar of the Lebanese Red Cross, Rawad Chehayyeb of Rafiq Hariri University Hospital, and Ghina El Andary of KAFA (Enough for Women) were among the representatives who received the donation. Accompanying Undersecretary Borje was Charge d' Affaires to Lebanon Ajeet-Victor Panemanglor. 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.
