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Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, H.E. Kazuya Endo congratulates the newly appointed Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez during a courtesy call
The Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, H.E. Kazuya Endo, extended his congratulations to the newly appointed Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez during a courtesy call on September 19. Their discussions focused on leveraging strategic communications to strengthen bilateral relations. They also highlighted the proposed Japan International Cooperation Agency official development assistance loan project for developing the Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Network for the People’s Television Network, Inc., as well as other significant government infrastructure legacy projects.
Ambassador Endo expressed his gratitude to Acting Secretary Chavez for his encouraging message, emphasizing that coordination will serve as the cornerstone for cooperation, further reinforcing the foundation of friendship between the Philippines and Japan.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the 83rd anniversary rites of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), hoping the painful lessons of World War II should be learned to attain and maintain peace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) that effective leadership in law enforcement requires commitment to the Constitution and the highest standards of integrity and justice.

PINALAKAS NA AKSYON KONTRA-SMUGGLING
Sa inspeksyon ng nasabat na smuggled electronic vapes sa Maynila, binigyang-pugay ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga ahensya para sa tuloy-tuloy na pagkumpiska ng smuggled goods sa bansa.
Ayon kay PBBM, higit sa epekto ng smuggling sa kita ng gobyerno, ang pinakamahalagang isyu ay ang panganib na maaaring idulot ng mga ilegal na produkto sa kalusugan ng mga mamamayan, lalo na ng mga kabataan.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with H.E. Ahmed Saad Nasser Abdullah Al-Homidi, Ambassador of Qatar to the Philippines, to discuss the status of 17 Filipinos previously detained in Qatar for illegal assembly. Following the meeting, PBBM welcomed the good news that Qatar will not pursue charges against the individuals, will not impose any penalties, and will allow them to return to work.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the launching of a job fair in Antipolo City on Friday for beneficiaries of government aid programs.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged local and foreign tourists to enjoy “experiential tourism” by sampling diverse delicacies as they explored various country regions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that at least 328 low-income barangays will receive funding to establish their respective Child Development Centers (CDCs) this year.

On a slow Thursday morning, Malacañang became filled with children's laughter and excitement as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joyfully read them a short story titled "Ang Limang Tuta."

On Friday, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed his country's commitment to its alliance with the Philippines and the economic partnership between the two countries.