Proud to support the PNP Maritime Command as Guest of Honor during their 33rd Anniversary (Camp Crame, April 39,2024).

It is an honor visit the last town of La Union, the Municipality of SanTol (near Ilocos Sur) 4 6 degrees heat index (April 26,2024).

Alicia, Bohol- It is an honor to have initiated the establishment of Colegio de Alicia, a community college in Bohol that will cater to the educational needs of the youth of Bohol Province!

Thank you to Navy ROTC cadets for your warm welcome in Estancia, Iloilo.(April 20,2024).

Just addresed the new college graduates from Cavite State University. Hail to the patriotic Filipino youth!

It is always nice to be in Legazpi City, Albay. Good
Morning to all!

“Nation and People, sail life’s
Sea in one Boat.”- Sen. Francis Tolentino (4/13/2024).

Nice reunion with former US Ambassadors Kenney and Kim
here in Washington DC (April
12,2024).

Having breakfast here at the
US Congress Capitol lounge with members of the US Congress in the
background as they prepare for
Committee hearings. My agenda for today is meetings with the US Department of Commerce with PBBM.

Glad to support our boxing champs Nestie Petecio and Eumir Marcial on the road to Paris Olympics - April 9,3024.

Joint maritime patrol in West Philippine Sea starts today (April 7,2024)- modesty aside,I remember proposing this last year to ensure regional stability.

Its an honor to grace the shoulder board donning ceremony of the Philippine Merchants Marine Academy - a 204 year-old institution serving the maritime industry , situated near the West Philippine Sea in San Narciso, Zambales. Congratulations!

Glad to support our Philippine Navy! (April 3,2024).

I proposed this morning to the DOH that while waiting for the arrival of the anti-Pertussis vaccine from
Vietnam, perhaps Lagundi, a herbal plant-based traditional medicine should be used to prevent infant death from the ‘whooping cough’. Thanks DOH for considering this.

Just congratulated General Rommel Marbil, our new Chief of Phil National Police here in Camp Crame following a turnover ceremony (April 1,2024).

We thank the Cities of Bacolod, Zamboanga and Tagaytay for supporting ROTC Games 2024 . Likewise thanks to the AFP, PSC and CHED.

We just met with SLEX, NLEX and Calax authorities and suggested other means on how they can help motorists especially during the Holy Week break. Drive safely!

Its about time we enter into non-defense agreements with other maritime countries such as Norway and the Netherlands for joint scientific and research activities within our Exclusive Economic Zone in the West Phil Sea to enhance our food security and energy needs.

I requested the Philippine Ports Authority GM Jay Santiago today to consider onsite checking of pets at ports by having Veterinarians assist pet owners/travelers to facilitate the voyage of our pets during the Lenten season. He agreed.Thanks.