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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

Stressing that the country builds bridges instead of walls, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to international diplomacy and development partnerships as the country marked its 127th Independence Day.

A day after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the people of Siquijor province of relief from rotational brownouts, a much-needed power generation set arrived on the island.

Tampok sa Parada ng Kalayaan sa Quirino Grandstand ngayong ika-127 na Araw ng Kalayaan ang float parade at festival performances na sumalamin sa ating kultura at kasaysayan.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged Filipinos to continue defending the country and to use the rights and freedoms they now enjoy to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday paid tribute to the country’s national heroes, honoring their sacrifices and legacy as the nation marked the 127th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

According to the DPWH, the load limit will gradually be increased from three to twelve tons before December to allow buses and mini-trucks to pass through again. A state of calamity was also declared in Eastern Visayas to expedite the release of funds and services for the affected areas.

Personal na sinuri ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang Amandayehan Port sa Samar upang matugunan ang abalang dulot ng limitadong daloy sa San Juanico Bridge.
Iniutos ng Pangulo ang pagpapatuloy ng clearing operations at pagtatapos ng karagdagang RoRo ramps upang mas madaming truck at sasakyan ang makasakay sa mga ferry. Kasama rin sa kanyang direktiba ang pagkabit ng aids to navigation ngayong Hunyo—mga ilaw, marker, at buoy na magsisilbing gabay sa mga sasakyang pandagat, upang masiguro ang ligtas na biyahe sa port area.

To alleviate people’s suffering and mitigate losses from economic disruptions particularly in the tourism sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered authorities to resolve the energy crisis in Siquijor within six months.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on newly elected officers of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) to champion small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the country advances towards achieving inclusive growth.