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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 on Monday drew inspiration from the heroism of the Filipinos’ forefathers to highlight the celebration of Philippine independence.
The true spirit of freedom can be seen in every Filipino who fights squarely every day.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, expressing hope that the two nations could further discuss geopolitical issues, as well as boost cooperation in various areas such as agriculture, and trade and investment.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended good wishes to Italian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Marco Clemente during his farewell call at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered wider coverage for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by including pregnant and lactating women to ensure the health of children in their first 1,000 days.
Nearly PhP200 million in financial assistance to Region 2 farmers, fisherfolk and their families was distributed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday in Ilagan City, Isabela as part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on affected individuals.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asked the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Monday to collaborate further with the government to secure the country’s energy infrastructure. At the same time, President Marcos urged the NGCP to help meet the country’s growing demand for electricity.
The Philippines must be prepared because of more pronounced external threats as a result of the heightened geopolitical tension in the Indo-Pacific, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated on Monday the Cabaruan Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP), one of the country’s first and biggest solar-powered pump irrigation project to address rising challenges of energy costs in diverting water supply to farmlands.
