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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is shown on-screen with his fellow leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries and APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) members during the virtual dialogue at the Malacañang Palace on November 11, 2021.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is shown on-screen with his fellow leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries and APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) members during the virtual dialogue at the Malacañang Palace on November 11, 2021. The President, who belongs to Group 4 along with fellow APEC leaders from Russia, Korea, and Peru, discussed: “COVID-19 has had an acute, negative impact on the most vulnerable in our communities, including women, small businesses and indigenous people. ABAC believes that to safeguard the future, we must regain the ground that has been lost and unlock the full potential of these disadvantaged groups. At the same time, we face increasingly dangerous climate change and the need to embrace the transition to low-carbon economy. What tools should we be using to address these inclusion and sustainability challenges?”. KARL ALONZO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed the Department of Health (DOH) to campaign for healthier food options to address malnutrition and stunting through the consolidated efforts of the government.

The government will continue supporting disaster-hit Filipinos even after Christmas, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. The President made the assurance during his visit to the Manila Boys Town Complex on Monday where he distributed gift packs.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday assured the government will exhaust all means possible to allow every Filipino to experience a “merry Christmas” this year amid the global challenges and adversities affecting the country. The President made this promise while leading a gift-giving event for residents of Marillac Hills and Haven for Women in Muntinlupa City.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the nation to remember the victims of recent typhoons and other disasters this Christmas, emphasizing that every Filipino deserves to celebrate the yuletide season despite the challenges they face.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed PhP21 million in financial assistance to fire victims in Tondo on Saturday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded South Korea for its unwavering support to the Philippines and the recent ratification of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The FTA, ratified on Nov. 14 this year, will open new opportunities for Philippine tropical fruits such as bananas and pineapples in the Korean market.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the inauguration of Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) 10-hectare flour milling plant in Sariaya, Quezon, recognizing the facility as a milestone that will shape the future of the Philippine food industry.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday ushered in new opportunities for Quezon farmers by leading the distribution of E-Titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROMs) in Lucena City.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez on Monday underscored the enduring importance of print media in the era of mass digitalization and artificial intelligence. In a speech delivered by PCO Senior Undersecretary Emerald Anne Ridao during the UPMGPhils Tinta Print Media Conference 2024, Chavez emphasized the relevance of print media in the years and decades to come.