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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian pose for prosperity following the ceremonial turnover of 150 units of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy equipment with 300 sets of accessories at the Kalayaan in Malacañan Palace on October 21, 2020.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian pose for prosperity following the ceremonial turnover of 150 units of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy equipment with 300 sets of accessories at the Kalayaan in Malacañan Palace on October 21, 2020. Joining them are Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje and representatives from the Department on Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Health. The humidifiers donated by Chinese Embassy in the Philippines will help ramp up the capacities of Philippine public hospitals and facilities in providing treatment to COVID-19 patients. The assistance forms part of the Philippines-China partnership in addressing the global challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. ALFRED FRIAS/ 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.