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and aspirations of the BCDA for this next frontier of development,” Yap said.

BCDA engages in public-private partnerships to push forward vital public infrastructure such as tollways, airports, seaports, and also major real estate developments. to handle future emergencies effectively. rilla Fronts and six “Pulang Bagani” Commands; recovered 2,687 firearms; and cleared 390 barangays, which resulted in an insurgency-free Davao Region.

G o also stressed that founding a devoted department for disaster resilience would not only heighten collaboration but would also offer a formalized mechanism for responding to crises, equipped with a more defined mandate, authority, expertise, and resources. The Office of Civil Defense has recently voiced its support for the establishment of the DDR, emphasizing the importance of such institution in improving operations in managing and responding to future crises.

Meanwhile, 10th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Jose Eriel M. Niembre, hailed the unit for its many victories against the NPA and its allies. In a short period, despite being one of the youngest major units of the Philippine Army, 10ID has attained a significant number of these. Credit goes to our brigade and battalion commanders, who have played a key role in the success of our vision. It is now our task to build upon these achievements and sustain our gains,” he added. Rex Anthony Naval

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T he Presidential Communication Office (PCO) announced on Wednesday the new appointment of Locsin, who is currently serving as the Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

“He [Locsin] is in a concurrent capacity,” PCO Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil told reporters in a Viber message, referring to Locsin’s dual roles as the President’s envoy to China for “special concerns” and his post in London.

During Locsin’s term as DFA chief of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the country terminated its joint oil and gas exploration talks with China due to constitutional issues of such collaboration.

While he led DFA, Locsin stressed the country did not surrender a single inch of its territory to China since every intrusion by Chinese forces within Philippine territory was met with protest.

H owever, Locsin was known to have earned a healthy respect from his counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides praising each other amid tough discussions.

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