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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje meets Green Climate Fund (GCF) officials at the GCF headquarters in Incheon, South Korea on April 27, 2022.
Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje meets Green Climate Fund (GCF) officials at the GCF headquarters in Incheon, South Korea on April 27, 2022. The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the GCF agree to work more closely together to ensure facilitated access to climate finance for climate change adaptation and mitigation projects in the Philippines. During the meeting, GCF officials, led by Carolina Fuentes, the fund’s Director of the Division of Country Programming, vowed to remove identified gridlocks in the project approval process, extend assistance for capacity building, as well as provide technical assistance to the Philippines. Secretary Borje said it is important to support practical, pragmatic and easy to monitor projects that can be easily scaled up to ensure success and gain wide public support for green development projects. GCF is a global platform aimed at responding to climate change by investing in low-emission and climate-resilient development. It was established by 194 governments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in developing countries, and to help vulnerable societies adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega joined Secretary Borje during the meeting. KING RODRIGUEZ/ 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.