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4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade brings joy and awareness to Pohnpei Pohnpei Public Information November 22, 2024 Pohnpei—The spirit of unity and holiday cheer filled the air during Pohnpei State’s 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade, held at the culmination of Public Safety Week. This year’s week-long celebration, organized by the Department of Public Safety, highlighted community engagement and appreciation for the work of the department while promoting public awareness on critical issues, such as cyberbullying. Public Safety Week began with a solemn Church Service, followed by a barbecue, a spirited softball tournament, and awareness campaigns conducted in public schools around the dangers of cyberbullying. These events underscored the Department of Public Safety's commitment to fostering a safer and more connected community.
The grand finale—a parade and tree-lighting ceremony—brought residents and dignitaries together in a festive celebration. The parade, led by the Junior Police, commenced at the historic Spanish Wall and featured vibrant participation from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community groups. The evening ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including: H.E. Wu Wei, Chinese Ambassador to the Federated
States of Micronesia H.E. Jennifer Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia T.H. Jaap Van Hierden, United Nations Resident Coordinator Click here for continuation on page 4
FSM officials strengthen cooperation with the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers on Labor Deployment FSM Information Services November 28, 2024 Manila, Philippines—Earlier this month, FSM Ambassador John S. Fritz
and Secretary of Justice Leonito M. Bacalando Jr. met with Philippine Secretary Hans Leo S. Cacdac of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Manila on November 6, 2024 to advance cooperation on labor deployment matters. This meeting marked an important step forward following the agreement reached by President Wesley W. Simina and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last year to resume labor deployment from the Philippines to the FSM. During the engagement with the newly established DMW, Ambassador Fritz and Secretary Bacalando Jr. reaffirmed the FSM’s commitment to fostering collaboration on labor issues of mutual interest. Both sides agreed in
principle to make every effort to facilitate smoother labor deployment processes, ensuring that this bilateral arrangement benefits both nations. Building on this momentum, it was agreed for a technical team from the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers to be deployed to the FSM, completing working visits to Pohnpei and Chuuk earlier this month. The team engaged with FSM government officials, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders to provide a comprehensive understanding of the existing practices related to hiring Filipino workers in the FSM. These consultations aimed to identify ways to streamline the recruitment process and enhance mutual understanding. The FSM and the Philippines are now poised to finalize and formally conclude a Labor Agreement based on the insights and progress achieved during these discussions. This agreement will further strengthen ties between the two countries and pave the way for improved labor mobility.