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Synopsis:
Forecast:
Mindanao, Western Visayas and the Province of Palawan will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds coming from the southwest will prevail over Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Light to moderate winds coming from the southwest to south will prevail over Visayas and Mindanao with slight to moderate seas.
DZMM:
Aminado si NDRRMC Usec. Alexander Pama na may mga kailangang baguhin sa
RA 10121 o NDRRMC Law para mas maging epektibo ito sa kanilang trabaho.
Ayon kay Pama, may binuo na silang working group para pag-aralan kung
ano pa ang dapat idagdag o alisin sa probisyon nito. Nais nilang bigyang
diin sa batas na dapat panagutin ang mga opisyal ng pamahalaan,
partikular ang mga mula sa lokal na pamahalaan na mabibigo sa kanilang
tungkulin na paghandain ang kanilang mga kababayan sa mga kalamidad.
Weather Watch
June 17 , 2014 ( Tuesday ) as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Sunny
BATANGAS : Sunny
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Sunny
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
Almost 100 participants composed of patients, their relatives, hospital
workers and doctors of Korea Philippines Friendship Hospital in Trece
Martires City joined the recent launching of the Infection Prevention
and Control (IPC) program dubbed as Hi5 PHO, Hi5 Caviteno held at the
lobby of the hospital. The program aimed to acquaint, provide, invite
and reinforce awareness to hand hygiene in the workplace and at home.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Pinangunahan ni DepEd Sec. Armin Luistro ang pagbubukas ngayong araw ng
Tanauan City College na layong magtaguyod at magbigay ng pagkakataon sa
mga Tanaueno upang makapag-aral ng libre.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
The National Grid Corp. (NGCP) has announced a schedule of power
interruption in parts of the province from 8am-5pm on June 18, 2014 to
facilitate preventive maintenance of Gumaca-Hondagua-Tagkawayan 69kV
line. The scheduled power outage will affect some areas under the
jurisdiction of QUEZELCO 1.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
The TESDA-Quezon provincial office in partnership with Pacific Mall,
Lucena City conducted free manicure, hair cut and massage services to
more than 100 fathers in line with the Father's day celebration
yesterday.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Pinalalakas ng Provincial Veterinary Office sa lalawigan ng Batangas
ang organic pig farming upang mabigyan ng alternatibo ang mga tao sa
pag-aalaga ng baboy na hindi magastos at madaling paramihin nang
makadagdag sa kanilang pinagkakakitaan.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Nagsagawa ng bloodletting activity ang Provincial Blood Council sa
Batangas Police Provincial Office noong Hunyo 14 upang makakalap ng dugo
para sa mga nangangailangan may sakit.
DFA Asec. Charles Jose on DZMM:
Re: Update sa mga Pinoy sa Syria at Iraq
-Ni-raise po natin ang crisis alert level sa Iraq noong Sabado. Nasa Alert level 3 o may voluntary repatriation program na tayo doon.
-Tinatawagan po natin ang mga kababayan natin sa Iraq na voluntarily na pong lumikas sa Iraq at sagot natin ang pamasahe po.
-May total deployment ban din tayo.
-May estimated po tayong 900... See More
Re: Update sa mga Pinoy sa Syria at Iraq
-Ni-raise po natin ang crisis alert level sa Iraq noong Sabado. Nasa Alert level 3 o may voluntary repatriation program na tayo doon.
-Tinatawagan po natin ang mga kababayan natin sa Iraq na voluntarily na pong lumikas sa Iraq at sagot natin ang pamasahe po.
-May total deployment ban din tayo.
-May estimated po tayong 900... See More
DZMM:
Darating ngayong hapon sa bansa ang panibagong batch ng OFWs mula sa
Libya. Nasa 29 na Pinoy repatriates ang darating sa NAIA mamayang pasado
4PM.
ANC: DFA lowers alert level for Thailand from 2 to 1, citing "continuing normalization of the political situation"
DFA spokesman Charles Jose on GMA News TV:
Re: Pinoys in Iraq
-Nasa 900 ang Pinoy na nagtatrabaho sa Iraq.
-Wala pang natatanggap na report of violence (against Pinoys in Baghdad)
-Nasa voluntary repatriation na tayo sa Iraq.
-Magpapadala tayo ng rapid response team sa mga evacuation center kung saan naroon ang ating mga kababayan.
-Sa ating mga kababayan na nasa Iraq, huwag ng intayin na lumala pa ang sitwasyon doon at i-take na nila itong repatriation na ginagawa natin. Sasagutin naman po natin ang kanilang pamasahe.
Re: Pinoys in Iraq
-Nasa 900 ang Pinoy na nagtatrabaho sa Iraq.
-Wala pang natatanggap na report of violence (against Pinoys in Baghdad)
-Nasa voluntary repatriation na tayo sa Iraq.
-Magpapadala tayo ng rapid response team sa mga evacuation center kung saan naroon ang ating mga kababayan.
-Sa ating mga kababayan na nasa Iraq, huwag ng intayin na lumala pa ang sitwasyon doon at i-take na nila itong repatriation na ginagawa natin. Sasagutin naman po natin ang kanilang pamasahe.
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| Personal remittances rise by 5.2 percent in April 2014; Reach US$8.2 billion in January-April |
| Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph |
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Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) increased by 5.2
percent year-on-year to US$2.1 billion in April 2014. On a
cumulative basis, personal remittances rose by 6.2 percent reach
US$8.2 billion in January – April 2014 relative to the same period
last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announced today.1 The
sustained growth in personal remittances during the first four
months of 2014 was due mainly to the steady increase in remittance
flows from both land-based workers with long-term contracts (5
percent) and sea-based and land-based workers with short-term
contracts (8.3 percent). Meanwhile, cash remittances from OFs coursed through banks grew by 5.2 percent year-on-year to US$1.9 billion in April 2014. This brought cash remittances for the first four months of the year to US$7.4 billion, higher by 5.8 percent than the level recorded in the comparable period in 2013. Cash remittances from both land-based (US$5.6 billion) and sea-based (US$1.8 billion) workers rose by 5 percent and 8.3 percent year-on-year, respectively, during the January-April 2014 period. The major sources of cash remittances were the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong.2 Remittance flows remained robust on the back of sustained demand for skilled Filipino workers. Preliminary data from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) showed that in January-April 2014, approved job orders totaled 319,888, of which 24.9 percent were processed job orders intended for service, production, and professional, technical and related workers in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Kuwait, and Qatar. The continued expansion of the network of banks and non-bank service providers and innovations in financial products in the remittance market have likewise provided for the wider capture of fund transfers through formal channels, facilitating the increased inflows of cash remittances. ---------------- 1 The BSP started to release data on personal remittances in June 2012. As defined in the Balance of Payments Manual, 6th Edition (BPM6), personal remittances represent the sum of net compensation of employees (i.e., gross earnings of overseas Filipino (OF) workers with work contracts of less than one year, including all sea-based workers, less taxes, social contributions, and transportation and travel expenditures in their host countries), personal transfers (i.e., all current transfers in cash or in kind by OF workers with work contracts of one year or more as well as other household-to-household transfers between Filipinos who have migrated abroad and their families in the Philippines), and capital transfers between households (i.e., the provision of resources for capital purposes, such as for construction of residential houses, between resident and non-resident households without anything of economic value being supplied in return). 2 There are some limitations on the remittance data by source. A common practice of remittance centers in various cities abroad is to course remittances through correspondent banks, most of which are located in the U.S. Meanwhile, remittances coursed through money couriers cannot be disaggregated by actual country source and are lodged under the country where the main offices are located, which, in many cases is in Canada. Therefore, the U.S. and Canada would show up to be the main sources of OF remittances because banks attribute the origin of funds to the most immediate source. |
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| OWWA Administrator hosts lunch for SY-2014 OWWA scholars- graduates in CAR |
| Source: http://www.owwa.gov.ph |
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OWWA Administrator Carmelita Dimzon hosted a lunch to the twelve
(12) EDSP and ODSP graduates of OWWA-CAR, who had a summa cum laude,
a magna cum laude and three cum laude in their batch, on April 25,
2014 at Fortune Restaurant in Baguio City. Tears of joy were shed as she said she is particularly happy that an ODSP scholar Ritchelle Lamayo tops the roster of honour graduates of OWWA-CAR. ODSP is a scholarship program wherein the scholar does not take any qualifying exams, the only qualification is that the OFW’s income should not be more than $400. Dimzon said that although ODSP scholars like Lamayo received less than what EDSP scholars do, she still managed to get the highest honours and disproved the common notion that ODSP scholars are secondary only with EDSP in terms of academic achievements because they did not take and pass the qualifying exams. “It proved that you are really driven to excel, you want to study and make use of the scholarship granted to you by OWWA.” Ritchelle Lamayo graduated summa cum laude with the degree of Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) from Saint Louis University (SLU). Being a consistent Dean’s Lister and summa cum laude, SLU recommended Lamayo to undergo a 3-year Career Advancement training with the Assumption College of Rayong, Thailand which will start immediately as she is set to fly to Thailand on May 7. She said when she comes back from the 3-year stint in Thailand, she plans to teach in public school, “I am a product of public schools from elementary to high school, thus, whatever skills and learnings I will gain from this, I want to share it with public school students as a way of paying it forward.” Ms. Lamayo’s academic achievements started in elementary when she graduated valedictorian from Pinsao Elementary School in Baguio City and continued up to high school when she got the same honours from Pines City National High School Pinsao Annex, also in Baguio City. Thus, graduating summa cum laude in college is not really surprising for this 20-year old achiever. Her teachers in high school saw her potential when she wrote in her report card that Ritchelle has all the makings of good leader and studious achiever. If all plans pans out, she said she wants to take her master’s and doctorate degrees in Physics someday. Ritchelle said she was in Grade III when her father, Ricky Lamayo, went to work in Saudi Arabia as mason, “he comes home every two years for vacation but for the past five years, he was not able to come home, we communicate through Skype and we sent videos of important events in our lives, such as my graduation, as a way of catching up.” Her mother is the constant source of guidance, although, she credits her father for all her achievements, “I studied hard because I know my father sacrifices a lot for us and I do not want all those sacrifices go for naught.” She said she wanted to prove that children of OFWs can succeed even if one of the parents works abroad. It is probably serendipitous that Saint Louis University, where Ritchelle graduated, has a program for sons and daughters of migrants, thus, she was nominated by SLU to the BPI Search for Outstanding Expatriates Pinoy Students of the Philippines in 2012. Among the ten nationwide winners of the search, she is the lone winner from the many nominees from the Cordilleras, truly a fine testament of her journey as a daughter of an OFW. Other honour graduates and graduates from the different provinces in the Cordillera were likewise given certificates of recognition signed by the Administrator. Gerome Ace Dado, holds a double- he finished his Bachelor in Science on Management Accounting in 2013 and Bachelor in Science in Accountancy in 2014- on both instance, he graduated cum laude. Shyla Dumapi graduated cum laude with the degree on Bachelor in Science on Management Accounting. Magna cum laude Donna Selina Bravo was not able to make it as she is currently reviewing for the board exams for Pharmacy while Marc Klevin Pajela, also a cum laude and Mechatronics graduate was in Manila for a job interview. The luncheon reception ended with a token of appreciation and bouquet of flowers for Administrator Dimzon from the OWWA-CAR graduates. (Lourdes Estocapio.) |
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| DSWD leads signing of revised rules strengthening juvenile justice welfare system |
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph |
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) will sign today, Monday,
June 16, the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
Republic Act 9344 as amended by Republic Act 10630 also known as an
“Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines,
amending for the purpose Republic Act 9344, otherwise known as the
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006″. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that the signing of the implementing rules “is another milestone in our goal to establish a better restorative juvenile justice system in the country for the promotion and protection of the welfare of children at risk and children in conflict with the law (CICL).” Representatives from the JJWC member-agencies and partner-agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), local government units (LGUs), and other stakeholders who contributed in crafting the revised IRR will also witness the signing. One important amendment of the law is the provision of a comprehensive and effective juvenile intervention program that aims to reduce, if not address the involvement of children in crimes. “The establishment of an Intensive Juvenile Intervention and Support Center (IJISC) for children under the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Bahay Pag-Asa is one of the key enhancements in the law,” Sec. Soliman explained. Bahay Pag-Asa is a 24-hour residential facility that provides temporary care and serves as a rehabilitation center for CICL instead of jails, and with the goal of eventually reintegrating them with their families. To date, there are eight operational and 10 constructed Bahay Pag-Asa in various regions. The amended law also provides for the allocation of P400 million that will be coursed through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fund the construction of Bahay Pag-Asa in identified priority local government units by the JJWC. Sec. Soliman also emphasized the importance of retaining the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 15 years old as stipulated in RA 9344. The Secretary, however, stressed that under the revised law, the specific treatment, process and intervention program to be administered to children who committed a crime but cannot be criminally charged is made clear. This is to ensure that the children are made aware of their accountability and to dispel any misconception that erring children are not held liable for their actions. The ceremonial signing will also mark the transfer of JJWC supervision from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to the DSWD as an attached agency. “We at DSWD welcome the JJWC with open arms. For the last eight years, we have been working closely with the council and we deeply support its endeavors in ensuring the full implementation of the law. DSWD is hopeful that this will bring about an enhanced and strengthened JJWC and more importantly, make communities safer for children,” the Secretary concluded. |
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| 1st Cybercrime charges filed in Las Piñas RTC |
| Source: http://www.doj.gov.ph |
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DOJ Acting Secretary Agnes VST Devanadera recently launched a
new slogan aimed at challenging all department personnel to
initiate change for the organization.
DOJ Acting Secretary Agnes VST Devanadera recently launched a new
slogan aimed at challenging all department personnel to initiate
change for the organization.In a regular Monday flag-raising activity at the central office, she unveiled a marker with the phrase "Ako sa Pagbabago" anchored on the idea that change comes from within. "All changes and reforms must start from (within) ourselves", she emphasized. Later in the ceremony, button pins with the new slogan were distributed. Secretary Devanadera expressed her full trust in the abilities of the Department stating that "by harnessing our talents, we will perform and hit our targets". She shared the recent conviction by five female DOJ prosecutors of the operators of the biggest drug den known as shabu tiangge in Pasig City which earned the President's recognition. "They are symbols of the Department and the public will appreciate our efforts," she said. She made reference to the recent filing of charges in high-profile cases such as those of MV Princess of the Stars, Legacy Group of Companies owned by Celso delos Angeles and the La Union drug case. These cases were resolved shortly after the Acting Secretary assumed office. It can be recalled that in the turnover ceremony last June 15, 2009, the Acting Secretary vowed to work for a revitalized Department of Justice. She called on prosecutors to resolve preliminary investigations of cases within the 60-day prescribed period. She urged them to give special thrust to priority cases of the government dealing with media killings, human trafficking, illegal drugs, and business scams. "These are cases that are not only being monitored in our country today but by international bodies as well," she said. Currently, in her desire to fast-track the resolution of pending cases, Devanadera is making the rounds in various prosecution offices nationwide to inventory unresolved cases and those pending in court. After her surprise visits at two prosecution offices in Cebu and Zamboanga, other regional prosecution offices are also scheduled." This is part of housekeeping intended for every prosecution office," she said. - See more at: http://www.doj.gov.ph/news.html?title=1st%20Cybercrime%20charges%20filed%20in%20Las%20Pi%F1as%20RTC&newsid=28#sthash.H982tiNm.dpuf In a regular Monday flag-raising activity at the central office, she unveiled a marker with the phrase "Ako sa Pagbabago" anchored on the idea that change comes from within. "All changes and reforms must start from (within) ourselves", she emphasized. Later in the ceremony, button pins with the new slogan were distributed. Secretary Devanadera expressed her full trust in the abilities of the Department stating that "by harnessing our talents, we will perform and hit our targets". She shared the recent conviction by five female DOJ prosecutors of the operators of the biggest drug den known as shabu tiangge in Pasig City which earned the President's recognition. "They are symbols of the Department and the public will appreciate our efforts," she said. She made reference to the recent filing of charges in high-profile cases such as those of MV Princess of the Stars, Legacy Group of Companies owned by Celso delos Angeles and the La Union drug case. These cases were resolved shortly after the Acting Secretary assumed office. It can be recalled that in the turnover ceremony last June 15, 2009, the Acting Secretary vowed to work for a revitalized Department of Justice. She called on prosecutors to resolve preliminary investigations of cases within the 60-day prescribed period. She urged them to give special thrust to priority cases of the government dealing with media killings, human trafficking, illegal drugs, and business scams. "These are cases that are not only being monitored in our country today but by international bodies as well," she said. Currently, in her desire to fast-track the resolution of pending cases, Devanadera is making the rounds in various prosecution offices nationwide to inventory unresolved cases and those pending in court. After her surprise visits at two prosecution offices in Cebu and Zamboanga, other regional prosecution offices are also scheduled." This is part of housekeeping intended for every prosecution office," she said. |
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| PH votes 'Yes' to ILO protocol and recommendation on forced labour |
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
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Geneva--Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz
yesterday expressed strong support to the ILO's adoption of a
Protocol and Recommendation on Forced Labour. In a statement shortly after a plenary vote was taken on the Protocol and Recommendation--and where the Philippines cast an affirmative vote--Baldoz said: "The Philippine Government is deeply concerned with forced or compulsory labour, so that we have ratified relevant UN and ILO Conventions and adopted domestic measures aimed at effectively addressing the problem. We do not merely enact laws, but we have institutions and mechanisms to effectively implement them." Baldoz, who is in Geneva attending the 103rd International Labor Conference, said that in the last four years, the Philippines have registered a decline in the number of illegal recruitment cases and victims involved in these cases. "To date, we have obtained conviction for 129 cases, and have put behind bars 147 traffickers. Seventy-eight per cent, or a hundred, of these convictions was obtained under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino, III," she said. Baldoz said the Philippines's strong legal framework and action to combat forced or compulsory labour are, in her view, sufficient to comply with the requirements of both the proposed Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention and Recommendation. However, she said the government is also mindful of the large population of Filipino migrant workers in various parts of the world, especially those at higher risk of becoming victims, who need assurance of stronger protection against abuse and exploitation, such as forced or compulsory labour. In her statement, Baldoz also called on the tripartite representatives of the ILO's member-States, especially of the countries hosting migrant workers, to take a similar position of support and to create a work environment that provides premium to labor rights and one that is free from forced or compulsory labour. Forced Labour (Supplementing the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29), was the fourth item in the agenda of the 103rd ILC. It was taken up for a single-sitting discussion by the Committee on Forced Labour, which met on first sitting on 28 May, to address implementation gaps to advance prevention, protection, and compensation measures and, thereby, to affectively achieve the elimination of forced labour. |
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| Baldoz orders OWWA to assist family of OFW who dies of cardiac arrest at temporary shelter in Libya |
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
| Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday instructed OWWA officer-in-charge Josefino Torres to provide all necessary assistance to the family of Jason M. Balute, the OFW who had voluntarily asked to be repatriated from Libya, but who died of cardiac arrest at the shelter where he was temporarily staying in Tripoli. Baldoz issued the instruction after Melchor B. Dizon, Philippine labor attache to Libya, yesterday reported that Jason M. Balute, 25, from Bacacay, Albay, succumbed to heart failure and was declared dead on arrival at the Tripoli Medical Center on the morning of 14 June 2014. If verified to be an active OWWA member, Balute, who is still single, is entitled to a life insurance benefit of P100,000 and burial assistance of P20,000. Informed that the deceased OFW is supporting the studies of a younger brother, Jestoney, Baldoz directed Torres to see to it that the brother continue his schooling, particularly because the deceased before he died had requested the OWWA for scholarship assistance for Jestoney who is a first-year criminology student. Baldoz, likewise, instructed Labor Attache Dizon to conduct a medical check-up of all OFWs who had been admitted to the shelter in Tripoli. "Welfare Officer Lynol Fulgencio, Necy Macavinta, a Filipino nurse and the President of the Filipino Community Organization in Libya, Edwin S. Balute, a cousin of the deceased, and myself brought Jason Balute to the Tripoli Medical Center, but unfortunately, he was declared dead by the attending physician," Dizon said in his report to Secretary Baldoz. Dizon said they responded to the call about Balute who was then housed at the Philippine Cooperative Academy of Libya (PCAL), a temporary shelter for OFWs who had volunteered to be repatriated to the Philippines. According to Dizon, the deceased worked as a millwright at the Alkalid Power Plant operated by Korean conglomerate Hyundai Construction, in Sirte, Libya, about 1,000 kilometers from Tripoli. "He volunteered to be repatriated and went to the POLO on 11 June. Thereafter, we transferred him to the PCAL where other Filipino workers were waiting for their trip home to the Philippines," Dizon said. |
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| PSA launches the PhilFSIS website |
| Source: http://www.nscb.gov.ph |
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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), along with its
partner-agencies, converged at the Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City
on June 11, 2014 to launch the Philippine Food Security
Information System (PhilFSIS) website. No less than the newly
appointed National Statistician of the PSA, Dr. Lisa Grace
Bersales, graced the launching ceremony.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), along with its
partner-agencies, converged at the Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City on
June 11, 2014 to launch the Philippine Food Security Information
System (PhilFSIS) website. No less than the newly appointed National
Statistician of the PSA, Dr. Lisa Grace Bersales, graced the
launching ceremony.The PhilFSIS website (http://philfsis.psa.gov.ph), is an online, web-based dissemination tool containing data and information related to food security, availability, accessibility and utilization. The PhilFSIS is a product of a two-year project funded by the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nationas. It aims to enhance food security planning, implementation and evaluation through improved organization, analysis and dissemination of relevant information. - See more at: http://www.nscb.gov.ph/pressreleases/2014/PSA-NSCB_PR20140616_PhilFSIS.asp#sthash.F2kF4Mbq.dpuf The PhilFSIS website (http://philfsis.psa.gov.ph), is an online, web-based dissemination tool containing data and information related to food security, availability, accessibility and utilization. The PhilFSIS is a product of a two-year project funded by the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nationas. It aims to enhance food security planning, implementation and evaluation through improved organization, analysis and dissemination of relevant information. PSA Interim Deputy National Statistician for Sectoral Statistics, Mr. Romeo S. Recide, (Director of the former Bureau of Agricultural Statistics), explained that the launching activity represents the culmination of the project and is symbolic of the collective effort done by everyone since this was started. Likewise, for the National Consultant of the project, Mr. Generoso G. de Guzman, PhilFSIS is the first of its kind. Having a composite index for each food security dimension sets PhilFSIS apart from other food security websites. The PSA is truly proud of the website and is grateful for the inputs of its partner-agencies. Among its partners are the Department of Agriculture; National Nutrition Council; Food and Nutrition Research Institute; Bureau of Soils and Water Management; National Food Authority; Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration; and Department of Social Welfare and Development. With the PhilFSIS website fully operational, the PSA hopes to provide up-to-date information on the food security concerns in the Philippines. |
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| DAR insurance pays for farmer’s leg amputation |
| Source: http://dar.gov.ph |
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The DAR-Quirino recently awarded P300,000 to a farmer in Maddela,
Qurino, as compensation for the loss of his leg in a motorcycle
accident. Eduardo Rivera, an agrarian reform beneficiary (ARB), enrolled himself in the Agrarian Reform Beneficiary-Agrarian Insurance Program (ARB-AIP) last December 2013. Under the terms and conditions of the ARB-AIP, his motorcycle accident qualifies him for a 50% indemnification from the principal sum of his insurance. “The ARP-AIP insurance program [of DAR] does not only help protect our farmers from crop losses caused by calamities but also from accidents like this,” said Regional Director Marjorie Ayson. The DAR-AIP subsidized 100% of the ARB’s premium for rice, corn, high value crops and livestock insurance, which has a built-in insurance for accident and death for ARBs and members of their houseld. The DAR-AIP was launched in 2013 by the DAR and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to provide crop insurance protection against crop losses caused by natural disasters, pest infestation and plant diseases for the ARBs. |
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| Land distribution to continue even after June 30, 2014 |
| Source: http://dar.gov.ph |
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DAR’s management reiterated that it will be business as usual for
the agrarian reform agency come July 1, 2014. The agency’s officials
clarified that DAR can still distribute land even after June 30,
2014 because of Section 30 of RA 9700 or CARPER. “Section 30 permits DAR to complete the acquisition and distribution of landholdings for which there are pending cases or proceedings. And since a Notice of Coverage initiates land distribution proceedings for lands subject to compulsory acquisition, then all landholdings with NOCs can still be distributed after June 2014”, said DAR Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Anthony Parungao. Parungao added that the Department of Justice, through DOJ Opinions No. 59 and 60, Series of 2013 concurs with this position. Furthermore, Special Provision No. 2 of the 2014 General Appropriations Act (GAA) explicitly states that “all lands which have been issued notices of coverage and with pending cases and/or proceedings as of June 30, 2014 shall continue to be processed until issuance of the duly registered certificate of land ownership award to the individual agrarian reform beneficiaries in accordance with Section 30 of R.A. No. 9700 and Item IV (A.1) of DAR A.O. No. 2, Series of 2009, as amended.” Parungao also clarified that the proposed bills pending at the House of Representatives and at the Senate are for the extension of the power of DAR to issue Notices of Coverage and to accept Voluntary Offers to Sell, not for the extension to distribute land since DAR can still distribute land after June 2014 which does not need any amendatory law. “The DAR wishes to reassure the farmers that there is no need to panic. Even if the NOC [Notice of Coverage] Extension Bill was not passed last Wednesday, DAR can still distribute land. What DAR cannot do after June 2014 is to issue Notices of Coverage and accept Voluntary Offers to Sell unless its power to do so is extended”, Parungao said. In a related matter, DAR Undersecretary for Field Operations, Jose Z. Grageda, denied that as many as 200,000 hectares will not be issued NOCs and thus will be left undistributed after June 2014 as claimed by Representative Teddy Baguilat in a news reports. “As of May 20, 2014, only 14,085 landholdings covering 88,962 hectares are left for NOC issuance and service or publication. And DAR has continually been issuing NOCs since then. The balance of Notices of Coverage to be served today is definitely a lot lower than that as of May 20. We are consolidating these figures as we speak”, Grageda said. Grageda also said that from 2012 to 2013, the DAR was able to issue 67,577 NOCs for 628,745 hectares of land subject to compulsory acquisition adding that from January to May 20, 2014, NOCs for 11,178 landholdings covering 108,216 hectares were issued and served/published. |
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| DA tightens accreditation system for NGOs |
| Source: http://www.da.gov.ph |
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Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala
today said the exposé on the corruption of the congressional
Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF) has provided an
opportunity for the Department of Agriculture to strengthen its
checks and balances system in the approval and implementation of its
projects.
The agriculture secretary announced
that they were finally able to implement strict spending controls
and to purge the list of non-government organizations’ (NGOs)
transacting business with the Department.
According to Alcala, he did not
allow the PDAF to be coursed through the DA because he found the
need to firm up the guidelines from July 10 to august 2012.
But the Department later resumed the
practice after he was advised that government ”cannot simply refuse
to be a project conduit since agriculture, livelihood and
infrastructure projects are part of the Department of Budget and
Management’s menu.”
“Even witness [Benhur Luy], in one
of his congressional appearances, mentioned that they had a hard
time getting projects from DA because of our stringent measures,”
Secretary Alcala said.
While the controversy affected the
reputation of real NGOs, Alcala said that it will not stop the DA
from supporting rural-based organizations, in line with the
prescribed process following President Aquino’s abolition of the
PDAF.
“We cannot leave behind authentic
NGOs such as cooperatives and farmers’ and fisherfolk’ groups,” he
said. “Ano pa ang saysay ng ating
mga programa sa Kagawaran (ng Pagsasaka) kung hindi natin sila
matutulungan (What is the use of our Programs in the Department of
Agriculture if we cannot help them?)”
Alcala said that the DA tried to ensure that they work out
mechanisms to make the system – from accreditation, up to project
implementation and completion – “scam-proof.”
Last January, Alcala signed Administrative Order 01, which spelled
out the revised guidelines for the accreditation of NGOs and the
implementation and monitoring of its DA-supported projects.
Accreditation was the first step to take for NGOs or rural-based
groups before they could pre-qualify to carry out any DA project. At
this stage, the updated AO now requires six additional documentary
requirements from project proponents, on top of the original seven,
including the submission by NGO officers of current clearances from
the National Bureau of Investigation and their respective barangays.
NGOs were also required to submit a certificate of registration with
the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System o PhilGEPS.
PhilGEPS refers to the central portal that hosts information on the
procurement of goods and general support services, civil works or
infrastructure projects and consulting services undertaken by
procuring entities of the government.
During the pre-implementation stage, public bidding is now required
in the procurement of materials or services to be used in the
project, in keeping with Republic Act 9184 or the government
procurement law. The old guidelines did not require for such
provision.
Old safeguards remain, including the release funds in tranches, of
up to four installments, based on liquidation and progress
implementation of projects.
In
support of the new AO, DA will also publish in national dailies and
its website the full list of its accredited NGOs, highlighting the
newly-accredited ones, Alcala said.
At
the time the pork barrel scandal surfaced, DA had 26 accredited
NGOs, including the Kaupdanan Para sa Mangunguma Foundation Inc.
(KPMFI). KPMFI would later be identified as a bogus NGOs with links
to alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles.
Alcala’s housecleaning efforts led him to formally ask the Office of
the Solicitor General (letter to SolGen. Francis Jardaleza dated 6
September 2013) and the Department of Justice (letter to Secretary
Leila De Lima dated 17 October 2013, through Prosecutor Claro
Arellano of the National Prosecution Service) to file appropriate
cases against KPMFI.
Alcala reiterated that his office only acted in good faith when it
accredited KPMFI to pre-qualify and eventually qualify for several
livelihood projects. After all, he said, KPMFI submitted complete
and orderly documentary requirements, including a certificate of
good standing from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Alcala said DA will exert all means to hold KMFI officers
accountable, as well as DA officials and employees that will be
proven to have connived with the NGO.
He
said DA will continue to foster greater transparency and
accountability in all its actions and plans, in tandem with
agro-fishery stakeholders and development partners.
“We welcome suggestions from all concerned sectors on how guarantee
that our processes and transactions at DA are conducted in the most
transparent and efficient manner,” he said. (Mac Garcia, DA OSEC)
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, troops the line during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the flag raising ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the wreath laying ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo is National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga city, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo is Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno, Naga City Mayor John Bongat, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III acknowledges the crowd upon arrival at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur for the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, troops the line during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga city, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim and Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the flag raising ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Naga City Mayor John Bongat, Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the
commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine
Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City,
Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa
Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng
Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the
Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the wreath laying
ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City,
Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa
Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng
Pagbabago.” Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the
Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno and AFP Chief of Staff Gen.
Emmanuel Bautista. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau /
PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno and Naga City Mayor John Bongat. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno, Naga City Mayor John Bongat, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III during the Vin d’ Honneur in Commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto (Photo By Benhur Arcayan/Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the Vin d’ Honneur in Commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto. (Photo By Benhur Arcayan / Robert Viñas / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Rey Baniquet / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III listens as the Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto delivers his message at the Vin d’ Honneur in Commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario (Photo By Benhur Arcayan / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto, offer the traditional toast to the guests during the Vin d’ Honneur in commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto. (Photo By Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, offers the traditional toast to the guests during the Vin d’ Honneur in commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also In Photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay (extreme left). (Photo By Robert Viñas / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III during the Vin d’ Honneur in
commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine
Independence at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence Day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. Also on stage are officers of FFCCCII, MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence Day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10, 2014). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. Also on stage are officers of FFCCCII, MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. With the President are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Chiunese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. After the president's speech he shakes hands with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III poses with Ambassadors Hannes Heimisson of Iceland, Michal Slivovic of Slovak Republic, Clifford Borg-Marks of Malta, Senkoun Sylla of Guinea, Raisa Vardanyan of Armenia, Thomas Kijiner of Marshall Islands, Betty Grace Akech-Okullo of Uganda, Pantelakis Eliades of Cyprus, Andres Unga of Estonia and Clement Philip Ricardo Allicock of Jamaica, for a group photo souvenir during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). Also in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Rey Baniquet - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the presentation of credentials of non-resident ambassadors at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Jamaica Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Clement Philip Ricardo Allicock, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Iceland Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Hannes Heimisson, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palaceon Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Armenia Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, Her Excellency Raisa Vardanyan, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Slovak Republic Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Michal Slivovic, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan ¬- Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to the Philippines, His Excellency Andres Unga, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Malta Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Clifford Borg-Marks, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Berhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cyprus to the Philippines, His Excellency Pantelakis Eliades, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Guinea Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Senkoun Sylla, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Uganda Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, Her Excellency Betty Grace Akech-Okullo, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the Philippines, His Excellency Thomas Kijiner, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad and National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Governance Commission for GOCCs Chairman Cesar Villanueva, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation president Valentin Araneta the dividend check amounting to P1.05-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Ports Authority general manager Juan Sta. Ana the dividend check amounting to P1.42-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives from Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) president Pedro Aquino, Jr. the dividend check amounting to P1.5-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Franklin Drilon and PNOC-EC director Luis Ma. Uranza. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Manila International Airport Authority general manager M/Gen. Jose Angel Honrado (ret.) the dividend check amounting to P1.58-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Bases Conversion Development Authority president & chief executive officer Arnel Paciano Casanova and chairman Rolando Gosiengfiao the dividend check amounting to P2.108-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday(June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. the dividend check amounting to P2.5-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday(June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Development Bank of the Philippines executive vice president for Branch Banking Sector Anthony Robles the dividend check amounting to P3.62-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is DBP director Alberto Lim. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Development Bank of the Philippines executive vice president for Branch Banking Sector Anthony Robles the dividend check amounting to P3.62-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09).A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senate President Franklin Drilon. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation chairman & chief executive officer Cristino Naguiat, Jr., and president & chief operating officer Jorge Sarmiento the dividend check amounting to P9.79-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation chairman & chief executive officer Cristino Naguiat, Jr., and president & chief operating officer Jorge Sarmiento the dividend check amounting to P9.79-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is PAGCOR director Jose Tanjuatco. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Land Bank of the Philippines president & chief executive officer Gilda Pico the dividend check amounting to P6.3-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senate President Franklin Drilon. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers keynote address during the annual Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day held at Rizal Hall of Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 9). Some 50 GOCCs turned over P32.31 billion worth of dividends to be used for the betterment of the nation. (Photo by MARCELINO G. PASCUA/Malacanang Photo) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III addresses the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on disaster management with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for DRRM. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on DRRM with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for disaster management. Also in photo are European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Kristalina Georgieva, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for European Affairs and Conference chairperson Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Kristalina Georgieva arrives for the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on disaster management with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for DRRM. Also in photo is Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on DRRM with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for disaster management. Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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