The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday signed two agreements on the rehabilitation of the Pasig River and the improvement of the institutional capacities of both governments. The two memoranda of understanding (MOU)—including the UAE’s donation of $20 million for the Pasig River rehabilitation effort—were inked on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the Philippine delegation to the summit and spoke about the country’s experience in collaborating with the private sector in protecting the environment and improving Filipinos’ access to health care.

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