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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert Borje Meets Asian Forest Cooperation Organization Executive Director Ricardo Calderon, April 26, 2022
Highlighting the importance of forests in green development and the global climate fight, Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje meets Asian Forest Cooperation Organization Executive Director Ricardo Calderon at the organization’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2022. Secretary Borje reiterated the importance of partnerships to unlock resources for vulnerable developing nations like the Philippines. Secretary Borje cited the value of further strengthening cooperation with international organisations such as AFoCo to build not only capacities but create lasting impacts on climate change mitigation and protecting biodiversity through forest management. During the meeting, AFoCO through the Executive Director committed to work closely with the CCC on advancing forest management and capacity building projects in the Philippines. AFoCO is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation towards achieving the shared Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and regional and global forestry objectives. Secretary Borje was joined in the meeting by Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the grand opening of the Maersk Optimus Distribution Center on Wednesday, aiming to boost the country’s import and export activities, particularly in Southern Luzon.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is doing better in addressing food poverty as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) bared on Tuesday the significant drop in the number of food poor families.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the 2024 Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) Outstanding Filipinos awardees to continue being catalysts of change and to inspire the public to follow their example amid emerging global challenges.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated the administration’s strong commitment to invest in the development of Northern Mindanao with the signing of the Laguindingan International Airport Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Concession Agreement at the Malacañan Palace on Monday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to revisit the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) as a critical flood control measure for the Bicol Region, following severe flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday visited the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Bula, Camarines Sur, to personally check on their condition and provide cash assistance to the needy.
PBBM arrived in Camarines Sur to support those affected by Typhoon Kristine
Upang masuri ang lawak ng pinsala mula sa patuloy na pananalasa ng Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, nagsagawa si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ng aerial inspection sa mga apektadong lugar sa Batangas, Cavite, at Laguna. Saklaw ng inspeksyon ang Pasig sa National Capital Region, Laurel, Lipa, Lemery, Nasugbu sa Batangas, at Noveleta sa Cavite.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday reminded all government officials to consider the struggles of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine’s victims whenever they feel like giving up on the challenges brought by the disaster.
