President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. talks with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed over the phone in this photo on social media posted on Tuesday (Oct. 15, 2024). FACEBOOK/BONGBONG MARCOS

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his gratitude to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for pardoning 143 Filipinos facing criminal charges in the UAE. In a social media post on Tuesday (October 15), Marcos shared that he spoke with the UAE President over the phone. They talked about the growing relationship between the two countries and the UAE's help to the Philippines after recent typhoons. “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 in the post. “It is always inspiring to hear how our Filipino workers continue to excel and make a positive contribution in the UAE. 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 added. “Our nations share strong bonds, rooted in the values and aspirations of our peoples, and I look forward to strengthening this partnership in the years ahead,” the President said. In 2023, the UAE pardoned three Filipinos, including two who were on death row. FLE/Expat Media
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