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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

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday committed to improve the lives of farmers and fisherfolk in Bohol. In his speech during the distribution of Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFF) in the province, President Marcos vowed to continue programs designed to boost the livelihood of Boholanos.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Friday to boost the country’s education sector and promote sustainable development. Doing so would further strengthen the administration’s drive to bolster the country’s tourism industry, the President said.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the people of Negros Oriental of the government’s continuing thrust to build key infrastructure projects in the province.The government is committed to construct a new airport, rehabilitate a seaport, and establish a health facility in the province, according to the President.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the government’s campaign to help families affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. A total of 9,046 families or 27,596 individuals hit by the disaster were assisted by the government, according to President Marcos.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the distribution of financial assistance, machineries, and equipment to farmers and fisherfolk in El Niño-hit Western Visayas. “Batid namin na kailangan ninyo ng sandigan at kaagapay upang mapagtagumpayan ang mga pagsubok na kaakibat ng El Niño,” President Marcos said in his speech at the Binirayan Sports Complex in San Jose De Buenavista, Antique.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the labor sector to vigorously implement the plan for the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB). According to President Marcos, the TPB Plan will be one of the driving forces to help create at least three million new jobs by the time he steps down from office.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized on Wednesday Local Government Units (LGUs) with exceptional anti-hunger initiatives.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the proposed US$288-million Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP) of the government. Approved on Tuesday during the 18th board meeting of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Malacañang, the flagship project aims to boost broadband connectivity nationwide particularly in remote areas and strengthen cybersecurity in the country.

The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) on Tuesday bared the list of top priority bills that both houses of Congress committed to pass before the current session ends.