00:00 The strengthening of the economy and the strengthening of the unity of each country
00:04 became the theme of the ambassador's visit from Japan, Peru, and Ethiopia
00:09 to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. today.
00:12 Alan Francisco has more.
00:13 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was shocked by the condition of the Filipinos
00:19 in the ongoing wildfire in Hawaii.
00:22 In his official ex-account,
00:24 the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers
00:28 are among the Filipinos who could be affected by the wildfire there.
00:32 The Philippine consulate in Honolulu is ready to help the Filipinos.
00:36 The Philippines can contact the government's emergency hotline and official email address.
00:42 President Marcos welcomed the appointment of Kumeyaay International Affairs Bureau Chief
00:47 Representative Yamaguchi Natsuo to his office today.
00:51 President Marcos hopes that the relationship between the two countries will be strengthened.
00:56 President Marcos believes that the Philippines and Ethiopia can work together
01:00 in the fields of technology and other fields.
01:02 Ethiopian Ambassador described the Filipinos as hardworking and disciplined workers.
01:08 He urged Filipino businessmen to focus on their industrial areas.
01:13 In 1977, the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Ethiopia were established.
01:18 The Philippines and Peru agreed to strengthen the relationship in various aspects.
01:24 President Marcos said that the two countries should help each other
01:27 in the face of the challenges brought by the pandemic.
01:31 According to the Peruvian Ambassador, the Philippines is an important trade partner
01:35 and Peru wants to bring their products to the Philippines.
01:39 As former Spanish colonies, the Philippines and Peru have similarities in religion and culture.
01:45 President Marcos approved the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028
01:51 which will allow more quality jobs for Filipinos.
01:55 According to Labor Secretary Benvenido La Guzma, it is possible to implement it next month.
02:01 Alan Francisco for the nation.
