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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu with the Rank of Kamagi on the military officers in a ceremony on the sidelines of the 121st Philippine Independence Day celebration at the 6th Infantry Battalion Grounds in Malabang, Lanao del Sur on June 12, 2019.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte confers the Order of Lapu-Lapu with the Rank of Kamagi on one of the officials who spearheaded the operation that neutralized ISIS-Maute leader Owayda Najid last March. The awarding ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 121st Philippine Independence Day celebration at the 6th Infantry Battalion Grounds in Malabang, Lanao del Sur on June 12, 2019. ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

PBBM assures US of PH’s continued support for ASEAN goals
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the United States of the Philippine’s continued support for all endeavors advancing the common interests in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
PBBM backs review of ASEAN-India trade pact
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed the Philippines’ support for reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to enhance its user-friendliness for businesses and MSMEs.
PBBM urges APT to boost food reserves amid threats from climate change
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to boost its staple food reserves to better prepare for crises threatening food security.
PBBM seeks Canada’s support for PH’s G7 position
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday sought the support and endorsement of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the Philippines’ position in the Group of Seven (G7).
PBBM reaffirms support for ASEAN-Japan partnership
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that the Philippines will continue to support an enduring ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.
PBBM welcomes launching of ASEAN-ROK Comprehensive Strategic Partner initiative
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Thursday the launching of the Comprehensive Strategic Partner initiative between the ASEAN and Republic of Korea (ROK), which he said would result in increased ASEAN-ROK collaboration on various areas.
PBBM calls for speedy ASEAN-China Code of Conduct negotiations to maintain peace, order in South China Sea
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the ASEAN member states to fast-track the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) to advance meaningful progress amid China’s continued aggression and harassment in Philippine waters.
PBBM bullish on SHERA’s plan to invest PhP2.9B in PH
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday welcomed the plan of SHERA Public Company Ltd. to invest PhP2.9 billion in the Philippines for the production of fiber cement building materials for local and export markets.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024, an annual gathering aimed at fostering deeper economic integration and collaboration within the ASEAN region. The Summit, hosted by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), brought together global leaders, CEOs, and key industry stakeholders to discuss the role of the private sector in driving policy reforms and boosting ASEAN's economic interconnectedness.
PBBM joins in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024, an annual gathering aimed at fostering deeper economic integration and collaboration within the ASEAN region. The Summit, hosted by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), brought together global leaders, CEOs, and key industry stakeholders to discuss the role of the private sector in driving policy reforms and boosting ASEAN's economic interconnectedness.