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Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje led discussions at Roundtable Theme 2: Skilling Migrants for Employment on Day 4 of the 13th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit hosted by UAE on January 21, 2021
The Philippines led discussions at Roundtable Theme 2: Skilling Migrants for Employment on Day 4 of the 13th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit hosted by UAE. Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje co-chaired the meeting with UK’s Victoria Hermon. As co-chair, the Philippines emphasised the need to contextualise skilling as uplifting human dignity and human rights, citing that for the Duterte Administration, skilling is more than increasing productivity or responding to labor needs. The Philippines’ participation at #GFMD13 is anchored on President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s commitment to protect and promote the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his excitement over the upcoming implementation of facial recognition technology at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), a move aimed at significantly improving the travel experience, especially for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with labor leaders over breakfast in Malacañang on Tuesday to reaffirm the government’s strong commitment to upholding workers’ rights and promoting their welfare.
During a courtesy call in Malacañang on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveyed his sincere appreciation to High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas for the European Union’s continued and steadfast support for the Philippines.v
In an effort to improve irrigation systems and increase farm productivity, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the turnover of more than 200 units of machinery for irrigation operations and maintenance nationwide on Monday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday directed newly appointed Philippine National Police Chief, P/Gen. Nicolas Torre III, to enhance the PNP’s service by cleansing its ranks, intensifying the anti-drug campaign, and strengthening police presence in communities to help prevent crime.
Giving importance to spending quality time with loved ones, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday spearheaded the launching of Pamilya Pass 1+3 Promo in the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3 and Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1 and LRT-2, where one ticket is good for four passengers.
Following a comprehensive performance assessment, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to welcome two new Cabinet members, underscoring his administration’s commitment to responsive and effective governance.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he wants the National Food Authority (NFA) to return to its original mandate of stabilizing rice prices by buying palay during harvest, maintaining buffer stocks, and selling rice during lean months to reduce imports.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF) on Wednesday, the Philippines’ largest greenhouse facility in San Rafael, Bulacan, which aims to share modern farming practices with Filipino farmers to boost food sustainability.
