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Bangon Marawi Press Briefing and Press Briefing with Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Office of Civil Defense Assistant Secretary Kristoffer Purisima, during the Bangon Marawi press briefing in Malacañang on April 20, 2018, announces that they have been conducting consultations with various stakeholders and the residents of Marawi City on the rehabilitation of the 24 severely damaged barangays. The discussion include, timeline for the return of internally displaced persons; competing land claims; locations of proposed public infrastructure and specifications. Also in the photo are Armed Forces of the Philipines Spokesperson Brigadier General Bienvenido Datuin and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-12 Director Bai Taha. YANCY LIM/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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.
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.
