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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with local officials of Negros Occidental, uniformed personnel, and officials from the national and local based government agencies to assess the extent of Typhoon Odette’s damage as well as discuss the response and relief efforts of concerned government agencies at the Kabankalan City Hall in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental on December 20, 2021. After the meeting, Pres. Duterte witnessed the ceremonial turnover of relief goods which were distributed by Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista to the typhoon victims
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with local officials of Negros Occidental, uniformed personnel, and officials from the national and local based government agencies to assess the extent of Typhoon Odette's damage as well as discuss the response and relief efforts of concerned government agencies at the Kabankalan City Hall in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental on December 20, 2021. After the meeting, Pres. Duterte witnessed the ceremonial turnover of relief goods which were distributed by Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista to the typhoon victims. ALBERTO ALCAIN/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized on Thursday the enactment of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act will help align the current workforce with today’s rapidly evolving, technology-driven job market.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday distributed more than PhP50 million in financial assistance and government services to farmers and fisherfolk affected by calamities in Albay. In his speech at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR) in Legazpi City, President Marcos said the Office of the President (OP)allocated PhP50 million in financial aid for three cities and 15 municipalities of Albay.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday extended over PhP50 million in financial assistance and services to farmers, fisherfolk and families affected by recent calamities in Camarines Sur.

In line with the government’s flood-mitigation initiatives, the board of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Tuesday the extension of the construction period and other adjustments to the Cavite Industrial Area-Flood Risk Management Project and the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project-Phase IV.

In a phone call today, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep gratitude to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for Malaysia’s critical support in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon. President Marcos highlighted Malaysia’s deployment of the Eurocopter EC-725, which played a vital role in delivering urgently needed relief to flood-ravaged and isolated communities. Prime Minister Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to assisting the Philippines during times of crisis, underscoring the strength of the ASEAN partnership in responding to regional challenges.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday distributed P60 million in assistance to six municipalities in Batangas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. In his speech, President Marcos mourned over the tragedy and hoped the government aid would help communities recover from the calamities.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. offered a memorial mass on Monday for those who lost their lives during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Barangay Sampaloc, Talisay Batangas.

Inspired by the works and wisdom of his father, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Friday to carry on his father’s legacy by working to drive the development of the country and improve the living condition of ordinary Filipinos.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to continue fulfilling its core mission of helping the vulnerable Filipinos. “I call upon everyone at PCSO to remember the heart of what you do. Continue upholding integrity, benevolence, and excellence,” the President said during the 90th anniversary celebration of the PCSO on Wednesday.