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Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje pays a courtesy call on the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) President and Chair Ban Ki-Moon at the GGGI headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2022.
Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E. A. Borje pays a courtesy call on the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) President and Chair Ban Ki-Moon at the GGGI headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, April 26, 2022. Secretary Borje expressed President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s view on climate issues, highlighting climate justice for vulnerable developing nations and the responsibility of developed nations to provide assistance. During the meeting, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations recognized the Philippines for its commitment to fighting climate change based on the Paris climate accord and for its principled positions on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Both officials recognized the importance of Philippines-GGGI partnership through financing of practical and pragmatic climate action projects and green development initiatives in the Philippines. Among the areas being considered is the development of solar energy projects in so-called last mile communities with the help of private investors and corporations. GGGI is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. Secretary Borje was joined in the meeting by Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on Philippine security forces to develop the skills and knowledge required to fight new forms of warfare, particularly in the digital space.
Continuing his massive aid program for El Niño-hit Filipinos particularly farmers and fishermen in Mindanao, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally delivered over PhP100 million in financial assistance to the city government of Cagayan de Oro and the provincial governments of Camiguin, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.
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The investment plans of Cerberus and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in the Philippines are seen to restore the heydays of shipbuilding in Subic and spur growth in the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday.