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Sec. Bong Go Visits Fire Victims in Pasig
Sec. Bong Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President paid a visit to the fire victims in Pasig City on May 6, 2018 after he was sent by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. He personally checked the condition of the victims from last Friday's fire and heard their concerns on recovery and rebuilding their homes. He then offered assistance and went on to donate his own clothes and shoes while also giving away gift certificates to the victims. Sec. Bong Go even swapped the shoes he was wearing for the slippers of one of the individuals affected by the fire incident. Sec. Bong Go reiterated that he has been accompanying the President in visiting and offering assistance to fire victims since it has been the practice of the President back when he was still mayor. Thus, they are planning to do likewise whenever there victims of fire incidents in Manila. After providing assistance to the victims, Sec. Go then visited the wake of John Paul Lao, the lone casualty in the fire incident. He then committed to cover the plane tickets of the victim's brother, who is based in Davao, so the latter could pay his last respects. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
On September 25, 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally received the credentials from H.E. Saija Nurminen, the Finnish Ambassador-designate to the Philippines. The meeting comes ahead of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Finland, which began on July 14, 1955.
PBBM receives the credentials of H.E. Emma Hickey, the Irish Ambassador-designate to the Philippines
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed H.E. Emma Hickey, the Irish Ambassador-designate to the Philippines, during her presentation of credentials today, September 25, 2024. During the meeting, PBBM noted the importance of fostering strong diplomatic ties despite geographic distances, while Ambassador Hickey emphasized the warmth and kindness of the Filipino people and their ability to adapt to various cultures. Both leaders expressed optimism for a fruitful relationship between the two countries, highlighting shared values and a commitment to enhancing cooperation in various areas.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is pushing for the reorganization of water management in the country through the creation of a Department of Water Resources.
Following their previous discussion in December 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with H.E. Saleh As’ad Saleh Mohammad, the departing Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Philippines, for a farewell call today. The President conveyed his appreciation for the Ambassador's efforts in strengthening ties between the two nations, while Ambassador Mohammad expressed gratitude for the cooperation extended by the Philippine government throughout his service.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vowed continued support to Filipino seafarers as he led the Ceremonial Signing of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers at Malacañan Palace on Monday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged media practitioners on Friday “to keep pushing the boundaries” of being a journalist, as well as innovate and adapt without compromising their principles.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly received H.E. Prabowo Subianto, President-elect of the Republic of Indonesia, for a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace today. The discussions centered on strengthening ties between the Philippines and Indonesia, with both leaders addressing key regional issues and exploring areas for enhanced cooperation.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday asked for the support of local government units (LGUs) in the successful implementation of the administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics” program for the benefit of their constituents.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed Electronic Titles (E-titles) and Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) to over a thousand Agrarian Reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Western Visayas on Thursday.
