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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. 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.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. offered a memorial mass on Monday for those who lost their lives during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Barangay Sampaloc, Talisay Batangas.
Inspired by the works and wisdom of his father, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Friday to carry on his father’s legacy by working to drive the development of the country and improve the living condition of ordinary Filipinos.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to continue fulfilling its core mission of helping the vulnerable Filipinos. “I call upon everyone at PCSO to remember the heart of what you do. Continue upholding integrity, benevolence, and excellence,” the President said during the 90th anniversary celebration of the PCSO on Wednesday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday told local government units to make sure the ambulances given to them would last to serve more Filipinos
Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines Constance See paid a courtesy call on Acting Presidential Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez on Wednesday, October 30. During the meeting, Secretary Chavez touted efforts to integrate news operations of Philippine state media agencies and enhance collaboration in the service of the Presidency, the Government and the State. For her part, Ambassador See expressed her willingness to facilitate meetings between Philippine and Singaporean communication agencies to explore potential areas of cooperation.
