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By order and authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of the President Robert E.A. Borje confers the Order of Sikatuna on former Bahrain Labour Market Regulatory Authority Chief Executive Officer Ausamah Al-Absi on June 22, 2021
HONOURING A TRUE FRIEND. By order and authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of the President Robert E.A. Borje confers the Order of Sikatuna on former Bahrain Labour Market Regulatory Authority Chief Executive Officer Ausamah Al-Absi for his tremendous contributions to strengthening Philippines- Bahrain bilateral relations, promoting the welfare of OFWs and advancing the rights of migrant workers in Bahrain and across the globe and the arrest, detention, prosecution and conviction of traffickers who victimized Filipino nationals. The Order of Sikatuna is the highest order of diplomatic merit conferred upon foreign nationals for exceptional and meritorious service to the Filipino nation. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOS

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.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday turned over 3,517 housing units in Yolanda-hit areas in Eastern Visayas, as part of the administration’s recovery program for calamity victims.