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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

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).

PCO Acting Secretary Cesar B. Chavez welcomed UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils to strengthen cooperation on strategic communications and combating misinformation. During the meeting, Acting Secretary Chavez highlighted the Philippines’ efforts to enhance public communication and expressed interest in the UK’s best practices, including the Grid Framework. He also welcomed the UK’s support for the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), particularly through the WPS Campaign Branding initiative, which aims to reinforce public awareness on maritime security and resource protection.

The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is eyeing to reach its economic target amidst all challenges by staying on track to fulfill the needs and aspirations of Filipinos, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Friday.

ES Bersamin to Public Servants: Remain unmoved from noise, focus on uplifting the lives of Filipinos
Public servants should ignore the noise and remain focused on improving and uplifting the living conditions of Filipinos, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Friday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. acknowledged the significant contributions of the Asian Development Bank (ABD) to the country’s development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The President welcomed outgoing ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa who paid a farewell call at the Malacañan Palace on Thursday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma at the Malacañan Palace on Monday afternoon to discuss the agency's budget execution plan for 2025.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday lauded Tesla for investing in the Philippines and trusting on the government’s forward-thinking policies and innovation drive.