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Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met with Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. during a 40-minute visit at Malacañang Palace in the capital city of Manila on Monday, Aug. 19, reported the Church’s Philippines Newsroom and ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
“It was an honor to meet with President Marcos and learn more about his developing vision for the new Philippines,” Elder Kearon said. “The president was gracious regarding the work the Church is doing to build individuals and communities and to assist in disaster response, particularly in relation to typhoons.”
Elder Kearon, who was accompanied at the presidential palace by Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr., General Authority Seventy and the Church’s Philippines Area president, and Haidi Fajardo, the area communications director.
During the meeting, they discussed the Church’s recent humanitarian efforts, including those aimed at uplifting families. During the past five years, the Church has provided about $30 million (PHP 1.7 million) throughout the Philippine islands through initiatives focused on feeding the hungry, education, healthcare, disability support, clean water and sanitation, emergency relief and more.
“Thank you, Elder Patrick Kearon and the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are truly grateful for the incredible humanitarian work you have done in the Philippines,” President Marcos said in a Facebook post.
President Marcos, who is the 17th president of the Philippines, added: “Your Church has transformed lives through education, disaster relief and healthcare. Your dedication to serving communities perfectly aligns with our whole-of-nation approach to building a stronger and more resilient Bagong Pilipinas [New Philippines].”
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