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Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje led discussions at Roundtable Theme 2: Skilling Migrants for Employment on Day 4 of the 13th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit hosted by UAE on January 21, 2021
The Philippines led discussions at Roundtable Theme 2: Skilling Migrants for Employment on Day 4 of the 13th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit hosted by UAE. Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje co-chaired the meeting with UK’s Victoria Hermon. As co-chair, the Philippines emphasised the need to contextualise skilling as uplifting human dignity and human rights, citing that for the Duterte Administration, skilling is more than increasing productivity or responding to labor needs. The Philippines’ participation at #GFMD13 is anchored on President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s commitment to protect and promote the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the mandate of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) as he graced its 74th anniversary celebration on Thursday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged on Thursday to making the country’s roads safer for all Filipinos, announcing that the Philippines will participate in the upcoming Ministerial Conference for Road Safety in Morocco.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed the government’s gratitude to Singapore on Thursday for helping the Philippines during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized on Thursday the enactment of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act will help align the current workforce with today’s rapidly evolving, technology-driven job market.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday distributed more than PhP50 million in financial assistance and government services to farmers and fisherfolk affected by calamities in Albay. In his speech at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR) in Legazpi City, President Marcos said the Office of the President (OP)allocated PhP50 million in financial aid for three cities and 15 municipalities of Albay.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday extended over PhP50 million in financial assistance and services to farmers, fisherfolk and families affected by recent calamities in Camarines Sur.
In line with the government’s flood-mitigation initiatives, the board of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Tuesday the extension of the construction period and other adjustments to the Cavite Industrial Area-Flood Risk Management Project and the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project-Phase IV.
In a phone call today, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep gratitude to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for Malaysia’s critical support in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon. President Marcos highlighted Malaysia’s deployment of the Eurocopter EC-725, which played a vital role in delivering urgently needed relief to flood-ravaged and isolated communities. Prime Minister Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to assisting the Philippines during times of crisis, underscoring the strength of the ASEAN partnership in responding to regional challenges.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday distributed P60 million in assistance to six municipalities in Batangas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. In his speech, President Marcos mourned over the tragedy and hoped the government aid would help communities recover from the calamities.
