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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E.A. Borje and The Netherlands Special Envoy on International Water Affairs Henk Ovink engage in a discussion following the parallel session on Water and Climate Change at the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Kumamoto City, Japan, April 23, 2022.
Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E.A. Borje and The Netherlands Special Envoy on International Water Affairs Henk Ovink engage in a discussion following the parallel session on Water and Climate Change at the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Kumamoto City, Japan, April 23, 2022.
SE Ovink praised Secretary Borje after the Filipino official delivered his speech during the summit’s parallel session. The Dutch Special Envoy said the Philippines and The Netherlands share a common position on both water-related and climate change issues.
Secretary Borje stressed the importance of making climate funding more accessible to the developing countries to further capacitate themselves against disasters and pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation projects. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed two laws to establish the Negros Island Region and improve tax collection in the country.

The 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippines Independence is not merely commemorating the country’s history, but also a challenge to continue fighting for liberty, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.

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.