Marcos expresses his commitment to strengthening the Philippines-UAE partnership in the future.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced on Tuesday that over a hundred Filipinos have been pardoned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
Marcos expressed his gratitude for the pardon, stating that it has brought relief to numerous families. “I expressed my gratitude for the kindness extended to them, particularly their generous pardon of 143 Filipinos, which has brought relief to many families,” he said.
The President revealed that he had a phone call with Sheikh Mohamed on Monday, during which he also thanked the UAE leader for the assistance provided to the Philippines following recent cyclones.
“I extended to him my heartfelt thanks for the UAE’s humanitarian aid in the wake of the recent typhoons and floods that struck the Philippines,” Marcos said.
Highlighting the strong bond between the two nations, Marcos emphasized the positive contributions of Filipino workers in the UAE. “It is always inspiring to hear how our Filipino workers continue to excel and make a positive contribution in the UAE,” he added.
Marcos expressed his commitment to strengthening the Philippines-UAE partnership in the future. “I look forward to strengthening this partnership in the years ahead,” he concluded.
