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Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go Meets with Sister of late OFW
Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence Go took time to listen to the plea for justice from Analyn Jumamoy Legarda, sister of Ronald Jumamoy, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died in Saudi Arabia last 2016. The meeting was held at the Matina Enclaves in Davao City on April 14, 2018.
During the meeting, the Special Assistant to the President assured Legarda that the case of her brother will be reviewed and that an investigation will be conducted on why there has been alleged failure in assisting their family.
Joining Go in the meeting are Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Labor Attaché Nasser Mustafa, and ACTS OFW Partylist Representative John Bertiz. PHOTOS BY TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. accepted the credentials of H.E. Mariomassimo Santoro, the European Union Ambassador-designate to the Philippines, on September 25, 2024. The leaders highlighted areas for deeper collaboration, including strengthening trade relations and promoting cooperation in climate action and green energy. They also discussed infrastructure development, digital transformation, and expanding educational and cultural exchanges.
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.
