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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje meets Green Climate Fund (GCF) officials at the GCF headquarters in Incheon, South Korea on April 27, 2022.
Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje meets Green Climate Fund (GCF) officials at the GCF headquarters in Incheon, South Korea on April 27, 2022. The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the GCF agree to work more closely together to ensure facilitated access to climate finance for climate change adaptation and mitigation projects in the Philippines. During the meeting, GCF officials, led by Carolina Fuentes, the fund’s Director of the Division of Country Programming, vowed to remove identified gridlocks in the project approval process, extend assistance for capacity building, as well as provide technical assistance to the Philippines. Secretary Borje said it is important to support practical, pragmatic and easy to monitor projects that can be easily scaled up to ensure success and gain wide public support for green development projects. GCF is a global platform aimed at responding to climate change by investing in low-emission and climate-resilient development. It was established by 194 governments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in developing countries, and to help vulnerable societies adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega joined Secretary Borje during the meeting. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reported a productive three-day state visit to Czech Republic where he met all four top-ranking government officials and forged significant memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed for Manila, concluding his state visit to the Czech Republic. During his time in Prague, PBBM engaged in diplomatic discussions with Czech leaders, focusing on trade, investment, and the welfare of Filipino workers. He also addressed the Philippines-Czech Business Forum to promote Philippine tourism and encourage Czech businesses to invest in the country.
The Philippine government has intensified its collaboration with Czech Republic through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to protect rights and ensure the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the central European country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos said.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday witnessed the ceremonial signing of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Czech business leaders aimed at promoting trade and investment between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.
PBBM outlined the country's role as a host to Tier 1 and 2 aerospace parts suppliers, serving major manufacturers like Airbus. He also discussed the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program, aimed at enhancing defense capabilities and creating opportunities for defense equipment sales.
PBBM underscored the PH's strong track record in electronics manufacturing and emphasized the significant growth in the IT-BPM industry.
The President highlighted the strength of the Filipino workforce, stating it as one of the country's biggest assets.
Seeking to harness the expertise of the Czech Republic in minerals processing, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. invited Czech companies to invest in the processing of the country’s critical minerals to mitigate the risks of global supply chain disruptions.
In his toast remarks at the Prague Castle hosted by Prague President Petr Pavel and his wife First Lady Eva Pavlová Thursday night, President Marcos highlighted the strong relationship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held talks with Czech Prime Minister H.E. Petr Fiala to enhance security and economic ties between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. PBBM was joined by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, MNSA, and Philippine Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Eduardo Martin Meñez.
