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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
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthen relations between the Philippines and the United States for mutual prosperity at the PH-U.S. Business Forum.
The President outlined initiatives aimed at enhancing economic cooperation, and underscored the importance of sustained partnerships in sectors such as infrastructure, semiconductor industry, clean energy, and agriculture. He also expressed eagerness for the upcoming Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Manila.
In his opening remarks during his meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III at the Pentagon, President Marcos extended his gratitude to the US government for its unwavering commitment and support to maintain peace and order in the South China Sea.
PBBM was greeted by U.S. Defense Secretary Austin at the U.S. Department of Defense in an honors ceremony
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. discussed collaboration with Google in the expansion of digital skills training for Filipinos, cybersecurity programs, and initiatives for a safer digital space, during a meeting in Washington D.C., USA.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted on Thursday the importance of the historic trilateral cooperation between the Philippines, the US and Japan amid challenges to international rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. advanced economic collaboration with the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), led by JCCI Chairman Ken Kobayashi, in a meeting today.
PBBM sought the JCCI’s continued support and shared the government's efforts to enhance the ease of doing business in the country, focusing on reforms aimed at attracting investments.
After their initial meeting in 2023 and during the U.S. Presidential Trade and Investment Mission last March, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held further discussions on cooperation with Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) in the Philippines’ energy sector today.
PBBM welcomed USNC’s commitment to invest in micro modular reactors and power generation projects, in line with his administration’s goal of providing clean energy in the country.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Washington, DC Wednesday night (US time) along with members of the Philippine delegation for the trilateral meeting with the United States and Japan.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. left for the United States today, April 10, to attend the historic trilateral meeting with the US and Japan where he is expected to highlight the economic and defense and maritime cooperation with the two countries, among other concerns.
