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Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary Robert Borje, oversaw the repatriation of hundreds of distressed Filipinos from Beirut, Lebanon back to the Philippines on September 25, 2020.
Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary Robert Borje, oversaw the repatriation of hundreds of distressed Filipinos from Beirut, Lebanon back to the Philippines on September 25, 2020. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte designated Undersecretary Borje as Special Envoy for the repatriation and goodwill mission aimed at assessing the condition of overseas Filipino workers in Beirut, Lebanon as nations continue to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. After the successful repatriation process, Usec. Borje, together with the Philippine delegation were led to the Philippine Embassy Chancery for the turnover of relief of goods to the Filipino community and medical supplies to Lebanese beneficiaries. Aside from the relief packs for the Filipino community, the Philippines also donated medical supplies to the Lebanese Red Cross, Rafiq General Hospital, and Beirut General Hospital. Andre Matar of the Lebanese Red Cross, Rawad Chehayyeb of Rafiq Hariri University Hospital, and Ghina El Andary of KAFA (Enough for Women) were among the representatives who received the donation. Accompanying Undersecretary Borje was Charge d' Affaires to Lebanon Ajeet-Victor Panemanglor. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. discussed strengthening trade ties with Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development, Mary Ng.
The Philippines is strengthening its trade partnerships with Canada and other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored 37 newly-promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday declared the safety of Filipinos is the government’s top priority. The President stressed the message during the 33rd Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) meeting and year end celebration in Malacañang.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed the Department of Health (DOH) to campaign for healthier food options to address malnutrition and stunting through the consolidated efforts of the government.
The government will continue supporting disaster-hit Filipinos even after Christmas, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. The President made the assurance during his visit to the Manila Boys Town Complex on Monday where he distributed gift packs.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday assured the government will exhaust all means possible to allow every Filipino to experience a “merry Christmas” this year amid the global challenges and adversities affecting the country. The President made this promise while leading a gift-giving event for residents of Marillac Hills and Haven for Women in Muntinlupa City.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the nation to remember the victims of recent typhoons and other disasters this Christmas, emphasizing that every Filipino deserves to celebrate the yuletide season despite the challenges they face.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed PhP21 million in financial assistance to fire victims in Tondo on Saturday.
