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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert Borje Meets Asian Forest Cooperation Organization Executive Director Ricardo Calderon, April 26, 2022
Highlighting the importance of forests in green development and the global climate fight, Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje meets Asian Forest Cooperation Organization Executive Director Ricardo Calderon at the organization’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2022. Secretary Borje reiterated the importance of partnerships to unlock resources for vulnerable developing nations like the Philippines. Secretary Borje cited the value of further strengthening cooperation with international organisations such as AFoCo to build not only capacities but create lasting impacts on climate change mitigation and protecting biodiversity through forest management. During the meeting, AFoCO through the Executive Director committed to work closely with the CCC on advancing forest management and capacity building projects in the Philippines. AFoCO is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation towards achieving the shared Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and regional and global forestry objectives. Secretary Borje was joined in the meeting by Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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).

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.