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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E.A. Borje and The Netherlands Special Envoy on International Water Affairs Henk Ovink engage in a discussion following the parallel session on Water and Climate Change at the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Kumamoto City, Japan, April 23, 2022.
Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E.A. Borje and The Netherlands Special Envoy on International Water Affairs Henk Ovink engage in a discussion following the parallel session on Water and Climate Change at the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Kumamoto City, Japan, April 23, 2022.
SE Ovink praised Secretary Borje after the Filipino official delivered his speech during the summit’s parallel session. The Dutch Special Envoy said the Philippines and The Netherlands share a common position on both water-related and climate change issues.
Secretary Borje stressed the importance of making climate funding more accessible to the developing countries to further capacitate themselves against disasters and pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation projects. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOS
The Department of Budget Management (DBM) has tapped the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and key local media organizations to enhance communication efforts and promote the principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants government agencies to reexamine the administration’s programs contained in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) but were defunded by Congress.
After thorough review and scrutiny, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the 2025 national budget on Monday. The 2025 national budget, initially amounting to PhP6.352 trillion was reduced to PhP6.326 trillion following the veto of PhP194 billion worth of line items deemed inconsistent with the administration’s priority programs.
President Marcos Leads the 128th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Heroism at Rizal Park
President Marcos Leads the 128th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Heroism at Rizal Park
President Marcos Jr. confers with the Executive Secretary, the Economic Cluster (DOF, DBM, and NEDA) and the Secretary of Public Works and Highways while reviewing the proposed national budget for next year. The printed copy of the spending measure was received late Friday afternoon. President Marcos Jr. hopes to act on the measure before the year ends.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain steadfast in upholding its core values. The President made the call as he led the celebration of the 89th anniversary of the AFP in Quezon City on Friday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism on the strengthening partnership between the Philippines and Japan on defense, security and economic concerns. “I’m very optimistic of the continuing strengthening of our partnership not only in terms of defense and security but even in the economic [area],” President Marcos said in a courtesy call of Japan’s National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo at the Malacañan Palace.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the historic unveiling of the first Philippine polymer banknote series on Thursday. The President described the introduction of the polymer banknotes as a groundbreaking step embodying the nation’s strength, ingenuity, and forward momentum.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday recognized outgoing Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General Lieutenant General Stephen P. Parreño. In his speech, President Marcos highlighted Parreño’s commitment to “Accelerate PAF with Excellence” imbued by the institution’s values of competence, professionalism, and responsiveness.
