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PBBM administers the oath of office of Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil as Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office
Nanumpa na si Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil ngayong araw, Enero 10, kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bilang bagong kalihim ng Presidential Communications Office matapos maging tagapangasiwa ng ahensya sa loob ng halos apat na buwan. Bago maging kalihim ng PCO, namuno si Secretary Garafil bilang unang hepe ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - LTFRB sa ilalim ng PBBM administration at dating state solicitor ng Office of the Solicitor General. Unang nagsilbi ang PCO Secretary bilang Media Director at Public Relations Officer ng dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Siya rin ay isang mamamahayag sa loob ng halos sampung taon sa iba't ibang pahayagan at news wires tulad ng Malaya, The Philippine Daily Globe, Central News Agency, at Associated Press.
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.
