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Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Robert E. A. Borje meets with Human Rights Commission Chairman Dr. Awwad Bin Saleh Al Awwad in Riyadh, KSA on June 22, 2021.
Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Robert E. A. Borje meets with Human Rights Commission Chairman Dr. Awwad Bin Saleh Al Awwad to discuss scaled up cooperation in upholding migrant workers rights and combatting human trafficking, improving coordination and assistance mechanisms, and mutual support in bilateral and multilateral fora during a meeting in Riyadh, KSA on June 22, 2021. PAFA Borje is accompanied by Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Sarah Arriola, Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Adnan Alonto, and Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Enrico Fos while Dr. Al Awwad is joined by HRC Vice Chairman Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Khayyal and HRC Vice Chair for International Cooperation and Vice Chair of Saudi Arabia’s National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking Ms. Sarah Al-Tamimi. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOS
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.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. affirmed the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening relations with Cambodia during a meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea.
Following his visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) headquarters in Hawaii in November 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. cordially received its new commander, Admiral Samuel Paparo, at Malacañang Palace on Tuesday.
