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PBBM meets with Glencore officials
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) organized sessions, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual met with Mr. Gary Nagle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Glencore, on Tuesday to discuss the company’s interest to expand mining and processing operations in the Philippines. Glencore, a Swiss multinational company, is one of the largest and globally diversified natural resource companies in the world. They see the Philippines as a potential partner to process nickel and copper resources responsibly and sustainably for use in electric vehicle batteries and energy storage units, among others.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged government senior and mid-level executives to promote transparency and good governance.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude to Gustavo González, the outgoing United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator to the Philippines, for his contributions to strengthening relations between the Philippines and the UN.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated the new P2.55 billion runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the first and only parallel runway in the Philippines.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to work closely with local government units (LGUs) in implementing vital transportation and connectivity projects.
Leaders from the Visayas region have reaffirmed their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his vision for national progress.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the country’s lawyers to act as “agents of justice” by committing to truth and fairness, upholding the highest professional standards, and embracing ideals of integrity and service.
The government has strengthened its programs to reskill and upskill Filipino workers, making them more competitive and enhancing their chances of securing quality jobs, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.
PBBM met with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Monday to discuss the results of their budget review. Present during the meeting were Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, and Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez. Also present were Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go and other government officials.
Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP) has accepted a binding offer from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration through the state-run Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) for a 20 percent stake to secure a foothold in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
