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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. lauded South Korea for its unwavering support to the Philippines and the recent ratification of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The FTA, ratified on Nov. 14 this year, will open new opportunities for Philippine tropical fruits such as bananas and pineapples in the Korean market.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the inauguration of Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) 10-hectare flour milling plant in Sariaya, Quezon, recognizing the facility as a milestone that will shape the future of the Philippine food industry.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday ushered in new opportunities for Quezon farmers by leading the distribution of E-Titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROMs) in Lucena City.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez on Monday underscored the enduring importance of print media in the era of mass digitalization and artificial intelligence. In a speech delivered by PCO Senior Undersecretary Emerald Anne Ridao during the UPMGPhils Tinta Print Media Conference 2024, Chavez emphasized the relevance of print media in the years and decades to come.

Dubai Ruler and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum commended the Filipino community for their invaluable contributions to Emirati society. He described Filipinos as possessing “civil and gentle” qualities deeply appreciated during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s working visit to UAE on Tuesday.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan committed on Tuesday to deepening cooperation in various areas, including economy, trade and sustainability

Seven Filipino choirs were honored on Sunday for bringing pride to the Philippines through their achievements in various international competitions.

To further equip national government communicators against emerging threats, crises, and complex communication challenges, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) held a follow-up session on the “Introduction to the Grid System” on 19 November 2024, continuing a series of workshops aimed at enhancing government communication capabilities. This workshop focused on the UK Government Communication Service International (UK GCSI) Grid System, a framework designed to improve the planning and coordination of government announcements.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. handed over PhP50 million in financial assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and their families in Pangasinan following the devastation brought by the series of typhoons to the province. Of the figure, President Marcos extended PhP10,000 each to 5,000 needy farmers and fisherfolk.