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Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje led discussions at Roundtable Theme 2: Skilling Migrants for Employment on Day 4 of the 13th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit hosted by UAE on January 21, 2021
The Philippines led discussions at Roundtable Theme 2: Skilling Migrants for Employment on Day 4 of the 13th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit hosted by UAE. Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje co-chaired the meeting with UK’s Victoria Hermon. As co-chair, the Philippines emphasised the need to contextualise skilling as uplifting human dignity and human rights, citing that for the Duterte Administration, skilling is more than increasing productivity or responding to labor needs. The Philippines’ participation at #GFMD13 is anchored on President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s commitment to protect and promote the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers. 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.