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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the MOA Signing Between GSIS and DepEd
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing between Education Secretary Leonor Briones and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Jesus Aranas at the Malacañan Palace on April 16, 2018. The MOA is on the implementation of the GSIS Financial Assistance Loan (GFAL) Program for DepEd personnel which seeks to refinance the outstanding loans and improve the financial capability of DepEd personnel. Under the MOA, Deped shall prioritize the payment of GSIS loans over and above the payment of loans taken by Deped personnel from lending institutions as well as the deduction from its payroll. The GSIS, meanwhile, shall within 30 days upon execution of the agreement, complete the policy documentation. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Marcos reaffirmed to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru the Philippine commitment to deepen ties in diplomatic, political, security, and defense cooperation as both nations approach 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism for enhanced regional collaboration and the continued strengthening of diplomatic ties in the Indo-Pacific to promote peace, prosperity, and long-term stability in the region.
