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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian pose for prosperity following the ceremonial turnover of 150 units of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy equipment with 300 sets of accessories at the Kalayaan in Malacañan Palace on October 21, 2020.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian pose for prosperity following the ceremonial turnover of 150 units of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy equipment with 300 sets of accessories at the Kalayaan in Malacañan Palace on October 21, 2020. Joining them are Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Chief of Presidential Protocol Robert E.A. Borje and representatives from the Department on Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Health. The humidifiers donated by Chinese Embassy in the Philippines will help ramp up the capacities of Philippine public hospitals and facilities in providing treatment to COVID-19 patients. The assistance forms part of the Philippines-China partnership in addressing the global challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. ALFRED FRIAS/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Czech Republic President Petr Pavel on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral cooperation and multilateral partnership between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received arrival honors at Prague Castle during his state visit, followed by a gift exchange and guest book signing.
The ceremony marked the start of diplomatic discussions between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.
After a three-day productive and successful working visit in Germany, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived on Wednesday afternoon (local time) at the Vaclav Havel International Airport for a four-day state visit in the Czech Republic.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. concluded on Wednesday his three-day working visit to Germany where he secured USD 4 billion worth of business deals, and met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
Concluding his working visit to Germany, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored the legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal by paying homage at the Rizal Marker in Jaegerstrasse.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with executives from Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) and Bosch on the last day of his working visit to Germany. Talks with LTP centered on the company's expansion plans in the Philippines. The discussion with Bosch covered its partnership with Ayala Group's AC Industrial and explored opportunities for Bosch to increase its presence in the Philippines, particularly in manufacturing services.
Giant German-owned company Siemens has expressed its support to the Philippines’ bid for digital transformation, and is open to providing training for Filipino workers and businesses adapting to modern technologies.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his gratitude to the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Germany for their unwavering support as they contributed to the government’s efforts to secure foreign investments through their invaluable work.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held one-on-one meetings with representatives from Siemens AG, Wind Power Development (WPD), and Airbus, discussing opportunities for collaboration and investment in various sectors. The discussions focused on fostering partnerships that promote economic growth and job creation in the Philippines.
