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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje delivers the Philippine statement during the high-level segment of the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit at the Kumamoto-Jo Hall in Kumamoto City, Japan on April 24, 2022.
Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje delivers the Philippine statement during the high-level segment of the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit at the Kumamoto-Jo Hall in Kumamoto City, Japan on April 24, 2022. Secretary Borje’s speech elucidated President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s position on climate change. Last week, President Duterte during his regular Talk to the People program stressed that wealthy countries must be held accountable for erratic severe weather events caused by climate change drivers that devastate developing nations like the Philippines. Secretary Borje, also urged developed nations and international organizations to unlock climate financing to developing, vulnerable nations. Secretary Borje was appointed by President Duterte as his Special Envoy and representative to the said summit. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Ms. Honey Castro from the Philippine Commission on Women discussing the data on women’s representation in media
Nanumpa sa panunungkulan si Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Bantug Benitez bilang Director-General ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority ngayong ika-30 ng Agosto 2024.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the historical significance of the relationship between the Philippines and Viet Nam as he warmly welcomed Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang at Malacañan Palace on Friday.
The private sector has lauded the government’s efforts in improving the water distribution system in Metro Manila, noting that it has successfully enhanced and sustained the region’s water distribution system.
The country will continue to adhere to international law, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asserted on Thursday. The Chief Executive made the remark as he cited the importance of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which he said is a vital part of Philippine foreign policy considering all the present challenges it faces.
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Wednesday the Civil Service Modernization Project, modifications in cost and extensions of the implementation period and loan validity for bridges in Metro Manila, and the inclusion of the Secretaries of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) in the NEDA Board.
Stephen C. Cruz was sworn in as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Postal Corporation in a ceremony officiated by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin.
Meynardo A. Sabili was officially sworn in as Chairperson of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, with Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin administering the oath.
Despite the inclement weather, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday personally handed over a total of PhP363,050,000 in financial assistance and standby funds to over 33,000 fisherfolk and their families affected by the Bataan oil spill in Cavite.
