1.Weather Watch
24-Hour Public Weather Forecast
Issued at 5:00 am., 01 July 2014Valid beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis for 8 a.m., 01 July 2014 |
Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis for 8 a.m., 01 July 2014 |
Synopsis:
Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Visayas and Mindanao.
Forecast:
Moderate to occasionally strong winds coming from the southwest to south will prevail over Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to occasionally rough. Light to moderate winds blowing from the southwest to west will prevail over the rest of the country with slight to moderate seas
-Patuloy na iiral ang ITCZ sa Kabisayaan at Mindanao. Dahil dito, asahan ang mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog sa Bicol region, Visayas at Mindanao.
-Pulo-pulong pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog naman ang aasahan sa nalalabing bahagi ng bansa, kasama ang Metro Manila, dahil naman sa Habagat o southwest monsoon.
-Kaninang 4:22 ng umaga naglabas ng thunderstorm advisory sa Metro Manila, partikular sa Taguig, Parañaque, Makati at Pasay pero panandalian lamang ito at hindi na masusundan pa.
-Wala pa namang namamataang low pressure area (LPA) sa bansa ngunit posibleng sa weekend, isang sama ng panahon ang mamuo sa Pasipiko at pumasok sa PH Area of Responsibility (PAR).
July 1 , 2014 ( Tuesday ) as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Sunny
BATANGAS : Sunny
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Sunny
DFA spokesman Asec Charles Jose on GMA News TV:
-Nasa 9 na OFWs mula sa Libya ang nakabalik na sa bansa. Ang ilan sa kanila ay nakaranas ng karahasan.
-Ipinatutupad pa rin ang deployment ban sa Libya dahil sa kaguluhan doon.
-Samantala, 3 Pilipino pa lamang ang boluntaryong umuuwi mula sa Iraq sa kabila ng kaguluhan doon at magpapatawag natin ng mandatory repatriation.
-Nasa 9 na OFWs mula sa Libya ang nakabalik na sa bansa. Ang ilan sa kanila ay nakaranas ng karahasan.
-Ipinatutupad pa rin ang deployment ban sa Libya dahil sa kaguluhan doon.
-Samantala, 3 Pilipino pa lamang ang boluntaryong umuuwi mula sa Iraq sa kabila ng kaguluhan doon at magpapatawag natin ng mandatory repatriation.
DZBB:
Abala sa paghahanda ang OWWA at POEA sa inaasahang pagdagsa ng mga
aplikante para sa alok na 600 trabaho sa Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Kabilang sa mga alok na trabaho ang respiratory therapist, ICU staff
nurses at staff nurses in all area. Tinatayang 3,570 Saudi Riyal o
P41,600 ang basic salary bukod pa ang ibang mga benepisyo. Maaaring
magrehistro online ang mga intesadong aplikante sa www.poea.gov.ph o www.eregister.poea.gov.ph.
|
|||
|
|||
President Aquino to grace 67th anniversary of Philippine Air Force | |||
Aquino to submit proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress after SONA, says Palace |
|
|
|||
|
|||
President Aquino graces 123rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association | |||
President Aquino inaugurates various infrastructure projects in Iloilo City | |||
President Aquino tasks police to look into possible cartel activities | |||
President Aquino to study draft of Bangsamoro Basic Law |
|
|
President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the
Inauguration of the Iloilo River Plains (IRP)
|
Subdivision Phase 1, Bgr. Lanit, Jaro District, Iloilo
City
|
27 June 2014
|
Senate President Frank Drilon; Secretary Mar Roxas; Secretary Babes Singson;
NHA General Manager Chito Cruz; Alam niyo si Chito kaklase ko ‘yan eh. Kung minsan ho tinatanong kung propesor ko—hindi ho. Kaklase ko ho siya. [Laughter] Tinanong natin kanina—ano ‘yong pinangako natin dito: daycare, basketball court, lahat ng community facilities, eskuwelahan. Simbahan, hindi tayo kasali doon dahil bawal ho galing sa gobyerno–kay Mrs. Drilon daw ho galing ang simbahan. [Applause] Ngayon, siyempre ho, humahaba ang pinagdaan namin ni Chito, hindi ho siya sanay na nasisira ang salita niya. Kaya tinanong ko, “Kailan ba matatapos ‘to?” Sabi niya, next year. Ibig sabihin ho no’n siguro mas maaga dahil alam ko si Chito idol niya si Babes Singson—’pag nangako ng six months, mga four months lang ibig-sabihin n’on. [Applause] Nandiyan pa naman si Jed Mabilog na butihing mayor nating magpapaalala. Siguro ho mayroon ka nang allowance doon sa next year. [Laughter and applause] Ating butihing governor, Art Defensor, magpapaalala rin ‘yan [applause] na hindi sasama ang loob ng mga taga-Iloilo kung agahan niya, imbes na next year, gawin this year, puwede rin sa amin ‘yon. Tutulungan pa ni Boboy, ang ating butihing vice governor—Boboy Tupas. [Applause] At ‘pag wala naman ho dito sa Iloilo si Chito, bahala na po ang ating butihing mga congressman: si Richard Garin, si Manong Cadio Goricetta, si Toto Defensor, at siyempre si Jun Tupas. Batiin ko rin po si Mr. Luis Oquiñena ng Gawad Kalinga, other local government officials present, fellow workers in government, honored guests, mga pinalangga kong kasimanwa: Maayong hapon sa tanan. [Applause] Masarap po ‘yong pinakain ni Senate President Franklin Drilon sa akin. Sabi ko, “‘Wag masyadong masarap dahil bumabagal ako ‘pag masarap eh.” [Laughter] Alam niyo dapat batiin ko rin naman po si Mrs. Mila Drilon. Kung wala ho si Tita Mila, palagay ko hindi kasingliksi ang ating butihing Senate President. [Laughter and applause] Alam niyo po, nang maimbitahan ako ni Senator Frank Drilon na bumisita sa inyo dito sa Iloilo, hindi na po ako nahirapang sumagot ng “oo.” Kilala naman po kasi natin si Senator Frank; may dahilan po kung bakit “Big Man sa Senado”. Heto nga po, at sa paglibot natin sa Iloilo, puro big time ding proyekto ang nabisita at nasaksihan natin [applause], na siguradong may big time ding benepisyo para sa probinsya, at sa mga kababayan natin dito sa Iloilo. [Applause] Itinour [tour] ho namin ‘yung kalsadang pagkahaba-habang nagkokonekta doon sa apat na bridge. Kaya pala ganoon kamahal. [Laughter] Sa amin ho kasi sa Luzon parang expressway na ang tawag doon eh. Ngayon pinoproblema ko, next week ho, baka makauwi ako sa amin sa Tarlac at nakatingin po ‘yung mga kababayan ko, sasabihin “Kailan tayo magkakaroon ng kalahati nung nasa Iloilo?” Baka matagalan na naman ako makauwi sa amin. [Laughter and applause] Kaya naman po, tulad niyo po, excited na rin ako sa malalaki pang tagumpay na paparating sa Iloilo at sa mga darating pang taon. Talaga naman pong siksik at sulit ang araw na ito, at lalo lang po itong nakukumpleto ngayong kaharap ko kayong mga minamahal nating Ilonggo. [Applause] Hindi pa rin po nagbabago: Wala sang pareho ang inyo kalulo, kapagsik kag kapisan nga mga Ilonggo. Madamu nga salamat sa inyo padayun nga pagsuporta sa matarung nga dalan padayun sa pag-uswag sang aton banwa.[Applause] Humahaba na ho, ano? [Laughter] Kaya pag-uwi ko sa Maynila sasabihin, “Sino kayang Ilongga ang nililigawan niya’t magaling na mag-Ilonggo?” [Laughter] Pero hindi po iyon ang pakay natin dito. Unahin muna ho ang bayan. Sa simula pa lang po ng termino natin, nanawagan na tayo sa mga Pilipino: Sama-sama tayong humakbang sa tuwid na daan; ang landas na magdadala sa atin tungo sa katuparan ng kolektibo nating mithiin. Patunay po ang tagumpay natin sa araw na ito: may kaakibat na positibong bunga ang pagtutulungan at pag-aambagan; tunay na may pinatutunguhan ang pagmamalasakit sa kapwa at bayan. Ngayong hapon, nagtitipon po tayo para pasinayaan itong mahigit limang ektaryang Iloilo River Plains Subdivision Phase 1. Dalawa po ang pinagmulan ng mahigit 169 milyong pisong pondo ng proyekto. Ang isandaang milyong piso po, nagmula sa ating 2011 Disbursement Acceleration Program, o DAP. Ang nalalabi namang mahigit 69 milyong piso, mula sa 2011 General Appropriations Act o GAA. Kongkretong patunay po ito sa pagiging epektibo ng ating sistema sa pagpopondo. Kitang-kita nga po: Kapag sa tapat ginamit ang pondong mula sa buwis na pinaghirapan ng taumbayan, may kaukulan itong benepisyo sa Pilipino, at hindi napupunta lang sa bulsa ng iilang mapanlamang. [Applause] Uulitin ko lang po: Palagay ko, hindi makakalimutan ni Chito. Bata pa ho siya eh. [Laughter] Pero, Chito, bahay pa lang ‘yong nandito, ‘yong ating community activity centers, ‘yong mga basketball court, eskwelahan, day care, health center—pati ba barangay outposts sagot natin ‘yon? Okay. Kumbaga ho, na-deliver na ‘yong kalahati. May kalahati pa hong darating. At ‘pag pinakiusapan nating masinsinan, at samahan pa natin ng dasal, palagay ko itong aking kaklase magpo-produce sooner rather than later ng lahat ng ito. [Applause] Ngayon, alam ko na kung bakit ‘di mo ako ginawang kumpare. Nahihirapan ka ‘pag nag-uusap tayo. Dumarami ang dalahin mo. Handog po ng housing project na ito ang isanlibong bagong kabahayan na magsisilbing kanlungan para sa isanlibong maralitang pamilya dito sa Barangay Camalig at Barangay Lanit sa distrito ng Jaro. Anong pagbabago po ba ang hatid ng housing units na ito sa mga kababayan nating Ilonggo? Kapanatagan po ang kaakibat ng mga bagong bahay na ito. Noon po, nakatira ang mga pamilya sa paligid ng Iloilo River. Dahil sa alanganin at delikadong lokasyong ito, para bang laging nasa bingit ng peligro at kawalang-katiyakan ang mga naninirahan dito. Kaunting ulan at kulog lang, kakabog ang dibdib mo dahil sa posibilidad ng malakas na ulan o bagyo, ng pagtaas ng tubig sa ilog at pag-apaw nito sa komunidad. Ngayon, mas ligtas na ang inyong lokasyon at mas matibay na ang inyong mga tahanan. Hindi na po kailangang mangamba. Umulan man o umaraw, mas panatag na ang buong pamilya. At ang totoo po: hindi lang mga residente ang makikinabang dito. Dahil malayo na rin sa kabahayan ang Iloilo River, mailalayo na rin ang ilog sa panganib na dulot ng basura at polusyon na siyang pumapatay sa ilog. Samakatuwid, bahagi lang po ang proyektong ito sa isang malawakang plano para makamit ang buong potensyal ng Iloilo. Kasabay ng sunod-sunod na pagpapatayo ng mga imprastrukturang magpapaginhawa sa daloy ng transportasyon sa probinsya, nariyan din ang mga gusaling tiyak na magpapayabong sa inyong lokal na turismo’t ekonomiya. Kaninang umaga nga lang po, nanggaling tayo sa Barangay Ungka sa distrito ng Jaro, para sa inagurasyon ng apat na tulay sa kahabaan ng Iloilo Circumferential Road o C-1. Pagkatapos, dumiretso tayo sa Iloilo Business Park sa distrito ng Mandurriao para sa inspeksyon at briefing ng inyong Iloilo Convention Center na ngayon pa lang pong tinatayo ay minumungkahi na ni Senate President doon na natin gawin ang APEC sa susunod na taon. Sabi ko, “Nauuna na ang imprastaktura sa inyo, wala pa akong naihahatid sa Tarlac eh.” [Laughter] Sa pareho pong distrito, sumunod naman nating pinasinayaan ang pinalawak na dalawang kilometrong bahagi ng Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue. Ang sabi ko nga po, mabuti at pinalalawak na natin agad ang mga kalsadang ito. Dahil po sa pag-asenso ng Iloilo at ng buong Panay Island, tiyak na yayabong ang komersyo—mapupuno ang daan ng mga sasakyan at ng mga tao. At siyempre, habang umaasenso kayo, ‘yung pressure o demand sa imprastruktura natin, lumalaki din. Ganyan nga po kabilis at kasigasig si Secretary Babes Singson: Bago pa may humirit na siksikan na sa kalsada at ma-traffic, heto’t nailatag na ng DPWH ang solusyon. All-set na po ang buong probinsya para higit pang umarangkada. Doon po sa Bangsamoro, kasi alam naman niyo, baka narinig na niyo, sabi ko, ngayon ang pinoproblema natin ang hidwaan, patayan, at kaguluhan. Sana mapabilis na talaga ang pagkakaroon ng katahimikan at pagdating ng panahon ho–palagay ko naman, habang buhay ang tao hindi mawawalan ng problema. Sana ho, baka as early as five years from now, ‘pag napunta tayo sa Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, sasabihin sa atin ng mga tao doon, sa bagay ako po’y retired na [sa panahon na iyon], pero sasabihin sa atin eh “Grabe naman itong asensong ito–matrapik, mapolusyon, ang kriminal dito white collar na!” Pero mas maganda na ho siguro iyon kaysa ‘yong puro barilan, kidnapan [kidnap], pambobomba. Pambihira po talaga ang nakikita nating transpormasyon ng Iloilo. At malinaw na hindi ito nangyari sa isang iglap lang. Mula ito sa masusing pagpaplano, sa kolektibong pagsusumikap, sa masinop na paggugol ng kaban ng bayan, at sa paninindigang ito ay maisasakatuparan. Ang susi po nito: Mulat kayo sa inyong mga kalakasan. Batid ninyo ang biyayang kaakibat ng estratehikong lokasyon ng inyong probinsya, ng inyong likas na yaman, at ng kilalang sipag at talento ng mga Ilonggo—at kitang-kita naman po na sinasagad ninyo ang potensyal ng mga positibong katangiang ito. Ang tagumpay naman pong ito, nagmumula sa pagbabayanihan ng lokal at pambansang pamahalaan—sa pangunguna nga po at sa gabay ng ating butihing Senate President Frank Drilon, kasama na po ang pribadong sektor at mga katuwang na organisasyon tulad ng Gawad Kalinga. Pero higit sa lahat, mula ito sa mga kababayan nating Ilonggo, na bukod sa tiwala at matibay na suporta, ay nakikiambag din sa katuparan ng ating mga inisyatiba. Kamo gihapon ang nagatinguha kag padayun nga patinguha sa pag bag o. Ara sa inyo ang buwas-damlag sang Iloilo. Siguro may 75 percent na ho ako doon. [Laughter] Mula sa pagbabalik ng integridad sa ating mga institusyon, hanggang sa pag-aangat ng pambansang dangal sa paningin ng daigdig; mula sa mas malawak na saklaw ng serbisyong pangkalusugan, hanggang sa mas panatag na kinabukasan dahil sa mas maayos na sistemang pang-edukasyon—maliban po sa mga galamay ng dating administrasyon at sa ilang mga mapagsamantala, mayroon pa kayang tututol sa mga positibong pagbabagong tinatamasa na ng bansa? ‘Di hamak na mas marami na po ang mga Pilipinong tumataya at nakikihakbang sa tuwid na daan. Mas marami na tayong nasa panig ng katwiran at pananagutan. Walang duda: Kayo pa rin ang gumawa, at patuloy na gumagawa ng pagbabago. At kayo rin ang magpapatuloy ng mga nasimulan na natin. Ang hamon na lang po sa ating mga Boss sa mga darating na panahon: gamiting muli ang pagkakataong pumili ng mga tapat at karapat-dapat na mga pinuno. Ito ang magdidikta kung uurong ba tayo pabalik sa dating sistema, o susulong sa bansang mas maunlad at maginhawa. Habang umaarangkada nga po ang kalakhang Iloilo sa kaunlaran, tinitiyak natin na sa ating mga Boss na Ilonggo ay walang maiiwan. Simula pa lang po ang mga tahanang ito sa panibagong bukas na haharapin ng mga pamilyang makikinabang sa proyektong ito. Ang hangad natin: mabigyang-lakas ang mas nangangailangan nating mga kababayan. Ang makapaghatid ng sapat na pagkakataon upang magamit ang kanilang kakayahan at husay, upang mapaunlad ang sarili, ang pamilya, at maging ang buong bansa. Sa katapusan po, isa kita gihapon kapamilya, sa idalum sang isa ka panimalay, bilang mga Pilipino.Sa pagbabayanihan, tayo na po’t isulong ang Pilipinas tungo sa permanente at malawakang kaunlaran. Bago po ako magpaalam, matindi pong pakiusap ‘yon. Noong una tayong nagkakilala, eh long hair pa ho tayo. [Laughter] Baka naman pag-alis ko ng 2016, bumalik tayo sa dati. Magre-repeat tayo ng lagim para bumalik sa liwanag. Huwag na ho. Dire-diretso na tayo sa liwanag, ‘di po ba? Magandang araw po. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. |
President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the
inauguration of the 2-km portion of Sen. Aquino Avenue road widening project
|
Iloilo City
|
27 June 2014
|
Senate President Frank Drilon; Secretary Mar Roxas; Secretary Babes Singson:
NHA General Manager Chito Cruz; of course, our idol, Iloilo City Mayor Jed
Patrick Mabilog and “original idol” Manong Art Defensor, Governor of the
Province of Iloilo; Congressman Richard Garin, Congressman Arcadio Gorriceta,
ang nagpasa ho sa akin kay Boboy Syjuco; Congressman Arthur Defensor;
Congressman Jun Biron; and of course Congressman Jun Tupas; Congresswoman
Sharon Garin; local government officials of Iloilo; fellow workers of the
government; honored guests; mga pinalangga kong kasimanwa: Kailangan ko na hong mag-practice ng Ilonggo, dahil baka pag-uwi ko ho ng Tarlac masabi nila, “Sa Iloilo ho pala, may ten-lane road. Sa Tarlac, ni panaginip ho ng ten-lane, wala pa.” [Laughter] Baka sabihin pa nila, “Baka may nililigawan ka nang Ilongga.” [Laughter] Noong araw ho, muntik. [Laughter] Ako, nag-iimbita na ako sa silver anniversary ko, kaya lang hindi ko maibigay ‘yung petsa dahil hindi pa nag-uumpisa ‘yung countdown. Naaalala ko po, noong pumunta ako sa Iloilo noong 2011, nag-iwan ako sa inyo ng imbitasyon: Aton padayunon ang paglakat sa tadlong nga dalan pakadto sa katumanan sang aton mga handum. [Applause] Makakarating kay Jerry Treñas na tama ang turo niya sa akin. [Laughter] At mula nga po noon, sa tuwing bumabalik ako dito sa Iloilo, at sa tuwing makikita ko ang transpormasyong nangyayari rito, ang gusto kong sabihin sa inyo: Madamo guid na salamat. [Applause] Simula’t sapul ay buo na ang inyong tiwala’t suporta: noon nga pong eleksyon ng 2010, number 1 kami pareho ni Secretary Mar Roxas dito. [Applause] Kitang-kita na alam ng mga taga-Iloilo kung sino ang tunay na magsusulong ng makabuluhan at pangmatagalang pagbabago. Muli, maraming-maraming salamat po.[Applause] [...] Anyway, ngayon nga po, dahil sa inyong pakikiambag, batay sa ebalwasyon ng DILG, ang Lungsod ng Iloilo ang ikatlong best-performing at ang ikalawang most competitive na lungsod, gayundin, ang pinakaepisyenteng lokal na pamahalaan sa Pilipinas. Congratulations po. Ang balita ko nga rin po mula kay Secretary Babes, malaki ang naitulong ng inyong LGU [local government unit] sa implementasyon ng mga proyektong pinasisinayaan natin ngayon. Malinaw na malinaw: Talaga ngang kabalikat ang mga Ilonggo at Ilongga sa ating pagtahak sa tuwid na daan tungo sa kaunlaran. Muli na naman natin itong pinatutunayan ngayong araw. Binubuksan natin ngayon sa publiko itong dalawang kilometrong bahagi ng tatawaging Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue. Ang dating six-lane na kalsada sa bahaging ito, eight-lane na ngayon, mayroon pa ho yatang dalawang service lane. Bukod pa rito ang mga idinagdag na walk lanes, service road, sidewalk at drainage system. Ito rin ang kauna-unahang pangunahing kalsada na may lane na sinadya para sa mga nagbibisikleta. Sa madaling salita: Hindi lang po natin pinalawak ang kalsada para sa 30,000 motorista na dumadaan dito araw-araw, ginawa pa natin itong mas ligtas para sa mamamayan at mas matibay laban sa baha. [Applause] Kapag natapos na ang mga proyekto natin sa SBA Avenue, ang biyahe mula Iloilo Esplanade hanggang International Airport, na inaabot dati ng 45 minuto, ay magagawa na lamang sa 25 minuto. Napakalaking karangalan nga po na iminungkahi ng inyong butihing Kinatawang Arcadio Gorriceta na ipangalan sa aking ama ang kalsadang ito; kung nabubuhay po siya ngayon, malamang nga po ay sasagi sa kanyang isip na “Ganito, ganito ang pinangarap ko sa ating bansa.” At kung makita rin nga po niya ang nangyaring pagsasaayos ng Iloilo Bridge 1, lalo pa siyang matutuwa. Bukod sa dinoble natin ang bilang ng lane doon ay higit pa natin itong pinatitibay upang masigurong mapapakinabangan ito, dumaan man ang bagyo at lindol. Ang mga proyektong ito ang magpapabilis at magpapadali sa biyahe hindi lamang ng mga Ilonggo at Ilongga, kundi pati na rin ng mga turistang bumibisita at mga negosyanteng namumuhunan sa Iloilo. May mas malawak na daan na ngayon papunta sa Iloilo International Airport, at mas madali nang puntahan ang pinapaunlad na Business Park at Convention Center doon. Mas konektado na rin ang lungsod ng Iloilo sa iba pang bayan dito sa inyong lalawigan. Buo ang kumpiyansa ko na ang mga pagbabagong ito ay maghahatid ng makabuluhang pagkakataon, at magbibigay ng higit na kakayahang magpanday ng maunlad na bukas hindi lang sa mga mamamayan ng Iloilo, kundi pati sa iba pang probinsya sa Panay. Kailangan ko rin pong bigyan ng diin: lahat ng ito ay naging posible dahil sa inyong patuloy na pagtitiwala at pakikipagtulungan sa ating lokal at pambansang pamahalaan. Kayo ang nagdala ng pag-unlad sa Iloilo. Ang sinisiguro ko naman po sa inyo: patuloy ang pagpapatupad natin ng mga reporma upang maging mas pangmatagalan ang mga tinatamasa nating kaunlaran. Maigting nating ipinatutupad ang tapat at mabuting pamamahala sa ating mga institusyon; upang hindi ito maging kasangkapan ng mga tiwali para sa pansariling interes. Isang matingkad na halimbawa nga po rito ang DPWH sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Secretary Singson. Isipin po ninyo: Nasa 26.38 bilyong piso na ang natitipid ng DPWH mula Hulyo 2010 hanggang Marso 2014 dahil sa pagpapatalas sa proseso ng bidding. Patuloy rin po ang pagdaragdag natin sa halagang nakalaan para sa pagpapaunlad ng imprastruktura. Kung noong 2011 ay naglaan tayo ng 200.3 bilyong piso, ngayong taon naman ay P404.3 billion ang gagastusin natin [Applause] sa pagpapatayo po ng mga kalsada, tulay, gusali at iba pang proyektong nagsusulong sa kakayahan at kapakanan ng mga Pilipino. Malinaw po: na tapos na ang panahong iilan lang ang nakikinabang sa kaban ng bayan; hindi na nagpapatupad ang pamahalaan ng mga proyektong pampapogi lang. Nakikipagtulungan din po ang DPWH sa Department of Tourism sa pagpapabuti ng mga daan, tulay at iba pang imprastrukturang magpapasigla sa ating turismo. Sa ilalim ng Tourism Convergence Program, nagpapagawa, nagsasaayos at nagpapaunlad ang DPWH ng 202 kalsada patungo sa priority tourist destinations sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa. Dito nga po sa Iloilo, nakumpleto na ang pagsasaayos ng Iloilo City-Jaro Road, at ang pagpapalawak sa Iloilo City-Tacas Road at Iloilo Coastal Road papuntang Dumangas Port, habang tinatapos naman ang dalawa pang tourism road projects. Tunay nga po: sa pamamagitan ng mas mahusay na koordinasyon ng mga ahensya ay natutukoy ang mga proyektong nararapat na bigyang prayoridad upang higit na mapaglingkuran ang ating pong mga mamamayan. Sa Agosto rin po ng taong ito ay mabubuo na ang detailed engineering and design para sa Stage 2 ng Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project. [Applause] Isa po ito sa mga pangunahing proyektong irigasyon ng ating pamahalaan, at kapag nakumpleto ay magiging kauna-unahang large-scale reservoir dam sa labas ng Luzon. Lahat po ng ito ay bahagi ng malawakan nating estratehiya upang siguruhing makasabay ang bawat Pilipino, lalo na sa mga kanayunan, sa tinatamasa nating pagbabago. Ang mga natamo nating kongkretong transpormasyon ay manganganak ng pagkakataon para sa ating mamamayan. Dadami ang negosyong magbubunsod ng trabaho; bibilis ang pagdating ng mga turista mula sa loob at labas ng bansa; matitiyak nating hindi kukulangin sa patubig ang pananim ng ating mga magsasaka; dadali ang pagdadala ng ani mula bukirin tungo sa mga merkado hanggang sa hapag-kainan ng bawat Pilipino. Kung tutuusin nga po, matagal na dapat naisagawa ang mga ito kung hindi lang tayo nagkamali sa pagpili ng mga mamumuno. Ngayon po, matapos lamang ang apat na taon, tingnan ninyo ang ipinagbago ng Iloilo kundi bagkus ng buong bansa. [Applause] Nangyari po ang lahat ng ito dahil pinili ninyo ang matuwid na daan. Dalawang taon na lamang po ang bibilangin at kakailanganin na naman nating pumili ng magpapatuloy sa ating mga nasimulan. Huwag na po sana tayong lumihis. Kung magkakawatak-watak tayo ay hindi natin tuluyang makakamit ang ating kolektibong mga hangarin. Malinaw po ang ating paninindigan: sa ating paglalakbay, walang Pilipinong maiiwan. Ang bawat isa ay may maiaambag; ang bawat isa ay makikinabang. Kayong mga taga-Iloilo ang isa sa mga pinakamatingkad na patunay nito. Ang bawat tulay, kalsada, daungan, paliparan, dam, at gusali dito sa inyong lalawigan ang magpapakita sa mga susunod na henerasyon kung ano ang kayang abutin ng mamamayang buo ang pagtitiwala sa reporma, walang pagdadalawang-isip na makipagkapit-bisig, at handang tuparin ang kanilang mga pangarap. [Applause] Pasensya na po kayo kung sirang plaka tayo, ulit-ulitin ko lang ho: ‘Pag ako po’y parating nakakatangap ng puri, parati ko hong sinasabing hindi ko ginawa mag-isa ‘to. Binigyan ako ng pagkakataon ng sambayanan, at tingnan ho n’yo ang resulta. ‘Yun lang ho naman ang formula: piliin natin ang tama, tutungo tayo sa dapat kalagyan. Piliin natin ‘yung talagang maglilingkod sa atin at hindi maghahari-hari sa’tin. Magandang araw po. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
End-April infra spending surges to 24.5% Y-0-Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.dbm.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government spending for infrastructure and capital outlay (CO) rose
to P93.7 billion as of April—a 24.5-percent growth from last year’s
P75.2-billion level—as the Aquino Administration extends its
cumulative double-digit expansion for infrastructure disbursements
year-on-year. Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad reported that notable infrastructure disbursements in April were channeled mostly to ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in communities devastated by super typhoon Yolanda. “Our infrastructure spending is still going at a faster clip year-on-year. Although post-Yolanda reconstruction activities have played a major role in our infrastructure disbursements, the upsurge is also on account of the Aquino administration’s stronger focus on strengthening the economy through infrastructure and capital outlay investments,” Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said. “Our campaign to ‘build back better’ for Yolanda-hit areas requires the introduction of better standards in the recovery and reconstruction process. We aren’t merely preoccupied with restoring damaged structures. We’re also determined to rebuild public infrastructure—such as schools and hospitals—so they’re more disaster-resistant,” he added. The reported infrastructure spending performance propelled overall government disbursements to P626.1 billion—an increase of P42.1 billion or 7.2 percent from 2013’s P584 billion—as of end-April this year. Abad also noted the government’s higher disbursements to support local government units (LGUs), where total capital transfers topped at P113.9 billion as of April, up by 12.3 percent from the P101.4 billion recorded in the same period last year. Meanwhile, interest payments from January to April—which amounted to P116.5 billion—have slowed down by P5.5 billion or 4.5 percent compared to figures posted as of end-April in 2013. “We’re directing more funds to our local governments to help them with their capacity-building initiatives. As our LGUs become more and efficient, their constituents can likewise look forward to the improved delivery of public services. This is one of the many ways through which better government spending can create a direct and substantial impact on the lives of citizens,” Abad said. “It’s also worth mentioning that our disbursements for interest payments have gone down for the first four months of the year. This essentially means that debt payments are taking up less space in government spending, so that we can devote more funds towards the Administration’s priority programs and projects,” he added. Abad also expressed optimism on the government’s disbursement performance over the coming months, as the Administration continues to pursue budget reforms that will help speed up expenditures and boost the economy. “While there is a cumulative increase in total government spending, we expect disbursements on other major expenditure items to pick up in the coming months. With the help of the agencies’ respective account management teams (AMTs), we’ve been able to identify bottlenecks that hold back spending. We have already spotted issues on planning and procurement, and we’re addressing these as quickly as possible,” Abad added. “We will of course maintain our spending momentum for infrastructure projects, as well as for other socio-economic programs at the heart of our bid for inclusive growth,” he emphasized.
Personnel Services grew by 5.0 percent year-on-year or P8.8 billion, amounting to P186.5 billion as of April this year. The increase was due to the payment of salaries for new teaching positions in the Department of Education (DepEd), new police recruits in the Department of Interior and Local Government-Philippine National Police (DILG-PNP), and the grant of incentives to the beneficiaries of the rationalization program. Interest Payments decreased by P5.5 billion or 4.5 percent from last year. However, interest payments still comprised a major chunk of allotment releases, amounting to P352.7 billion and making up 18.6 percent of total disbursements as of April. Maintenance and Other Operating Expenditures (MOOE) went down by 0.3 percent from last year. However, the decrease was mitigated by releases to public works for roadside maintenance, assistance to informal settler families (ISF) in dangerous areas, and assistance to farmers in Yolanda-stricken areas. Net Lending managed to grow by 174.9 percent or P13.1 billion, without any increase in repayments by Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) for the month of April. The P5.6-billion level as of end-April is a significant improvement from the negative P7.5 billion recorded in the same period last year |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Region XII’s extraordinary merrymaking of Migrant Workers’ Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.owwa.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Koronadal City – A unique celebration of the 19th Migrant Workers’
Day spearheaded by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
Regional Welfare Office XII (OWWA RWO XII) featuring the different
culture and festivities of the SOCCSKSARGEN Region offered genuine
gaiety, fun, and excitement on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the
Municipal Gymnasium of Tantangan in South Cotabato. Anchoring the local theme “Showcasing the diverse culture and traditions of Region 12 in the spirit of solidarity and oneness”, OWWA RWO XII organized a regional convention of active OFW Family Circles (OFCs). The activity was participated by 10 OFCs from the Province of South Cotabato, 14 from Sultan Kudarat, 14 from North Cotabato, and 8 from Sarangani and General Santos City. One of the highlight includes the Regional Cultural Fair and Presentation Contest designed by the OIC, Regional Director herself Marilou M. Sumalinog, exhibited an admiring cooperation among members of each participating group. Further, their workmanship and artistic prowess made their piece entirely impressive and astonishing, making it hard for the critics to decide which one deserves to be called as winner. A proud performance of graceful and radiant dancers in their colourful ethnic costumes also added delight and enjoyment to the celebration. Judging the contest were Benhur Z. Abulencia, Artistic Director of the Hinugyaw Cultural Dance Troupe, Billy E. Sotillo, Dance Training Program Director of GroundZero, and Michael Floyd C. Tilendo, former President of Me’dal Kolon Datal Dance and Theatre Ensemble. Philhealth XII, BPI, and Goldenstate College Inc., OWWA RWO XII’s social partners expressed their support through the facilitation of learning session focusing on health, business, and education. A plaque of appreciation was also awarded by the Goldenstate College Inc. through its President Josie Y. Tirador to OWWA RWO XII which was received by OIC, Regional Director Sumalinog. Other activities include free giveaways, a mouth-watering food treat, and raffle draw. With this year’s Migrant Workers’ Day theme,” Magkasangga para sa Kapakanan, Kabuhayan, at Kalusugan ng mga OFWs”, OWWA continues to uphold its mission in protecting the interest and promoting the welfare of its member-Overseas Filipino Workers. “The Migrant Workers’ Day is now on its 19th year of giving due recognition to the valuable contributions of our modern heroes, the OFWs, not only in helping boost our economy but in being models of the Filipino world-class professionalism around the world as well,” Sumalinog said. The annual celebration commemorates the signing into law of the Republic Act 8042 also known as “The Migrant Workers Act of 1995.” |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FCDU loans up by 8.9 percent in Q1 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSP Officer-In-Charge Diwa C. Guinigundo announced that as of the
end of first quarter of 2014, outstanding FCDU loans stood at
US$11.4 billion, up by US$927 million (or 8.9 percent) from the
end-December 2013 level of US$10.5 billion. Loan disbursements grew
by 16.0 percent (or US$1.8 billion) and outpaced the 12.2 percent
(US$1.3 billion) increase in repayments, resulting in net loan
disbursements of US$984 million. The rising trend in outstanding
FCDU loans observed in 2013 may be attributed to the low interest
rate environment, broadly stable exchange rate, high liquidity
position of banks and positive business sentiment arising from
strong macroeconomic fundamentals. The maturity profile of outstanding FCDU loans was as follows: medium- to long-term loans [or those payable over a term of more than one (1) year] represented 58.5 percent of total, which funded various projects. Short-term accounts [or those with original maturities of up to one (1) year] comprised the 41.5 percent balance of the loan portfolio. Outstanding loans to resident borrowers represented 73.5 percent (US$8.4 billion) of total, with the following sectors/industries as major beneficiaries: public utility firms (20.8 percent), producers/manufacturers, including oil companies (17.7 percent) and merchandise and service exporters (10.6 percent). The 24.3 percent balance went to other residents, including government agencies/enterprises. Gross disbursements during the first quarter of the year reached US$12.9 billion from the previous quarter’s US$11.2 billion. The bulk (US$12.5 billion or 96.7 percent) of loan releases had short-term maturities, and were largely for working capital requirements (US$10.0 billion). Deposit liabilities rose to US$27.4 billion by 1st Quarter of 2014, or by 5.9 percent (US$1.5 billion) from US$25.9 billion in December 2013. Resident accounts continued to comprise the bulk of deposits at 97.1 percent. The loans-to-deposit ratio increased from 40.3 percent to 41.5 percent in the first quarter of 2014 as a consequence of the expansion in both loans and deposits. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DSWD engages ‘Yolanda’ survivors to rehabilitate mangroves in E. Visayas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tacloban City, Leyte – The Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)
launched early this month the Cash-for-Assets Rebuilding “Mangroves
and Beach Forest” Project that would provide employment to
beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program at the same
time rehabilitate the mangroves in identified areas in Eastern
Visayas. Some 280 Pantawid Pamilya cash grantees who are also Typhoon Yolanda survivors living along seawalls and coastal areas in this city initially participated in the project. They completed the rehabilitation of 60 hectares of mangrove plantation in the city. Each beneficiary received P260 per day for a maximum of 15 days. SLP Director Georgina Ann Hernandez said that the project is part of DSWD’s rehabilitation measures for ‘Yolanda’-hit areas. “It is both protecting the environment and providing livelihood,” Dir. Hernandez said. She emphasized that it is important to rebuild livelihood assets such as mangroves which will pave the way for the provision of a more sustainable livelihood for the beneficiaries such as cultivating fish, crabs, and shrimps that thrive in mangroves. The Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation gave boots, t-shirts, and hats for the beneficiaries while the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) demonstrated the techniques of rehabilitating the mangroves. The local government unit provided the propagules. The DSWD has allotted P3 million for the rehabilitation of mangroves in the city, Guiuan and Hernani in Eastern Samar, Carigara in Leyte, Basey in Samar, and Lapinig and Palapag in Northern Samar. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DOF gives one-month extension for customs brokers, importers to file for accreditation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIR, BOC call on brokers, importers to participate in good
governance by supporting accreditation reform In response to numerous requests from affected groups and entities for extension of the period to comply with accreditation requirements, the DOF further extends the 30 June 2014 application deadline for importers and brokers to 31 July 2014. According to Department Order No. (DO) 46-2014, failure to file the proper application with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) by 31 July 2014, and in the manner prescribed by the pertinent rules, shall result in the automatic cancellation of the existing accreditation, if any, effective 1 August 2014 or the date of expiration as indicated in the original BOC accreditation, whichever is earlier. “We call on brokers and importers to be part of the solution by supporting accreditation reform. As this is our second deadline extension, we believe we are giving importers and brokers enough opportunities to participate in this good governance initiative. Those who have nothing to hide have no reason to fear these reforms,” DOF Revenue Cluster Chairperson and Commissioner of Internal Revenue Kim S. Jacinto-Henares said. Department Order No. (DO) 12-2014 dated 6 February 2014, and DO 18-2014 dated 26 February 2014, required importers and brokers to obtain an importer clearance certificate (ICC) and broker clearance certificate (BCC) with the BIR, prior to being accredited by the BOC. The original deadline was ninety (90) days after the effectivity date of the DOs. DO 33-2014 dated 21 May 2014 extended the original 90 day-deadline to 30 June 2014, with the BIR and the BOC releasing guidelines to expedite the application process. “Despite the last-minute applications importers and brokers are filing with the Bureau of Customs, we are giving our clients a reasonable amount of time to comply by giving another thirty-day extension. We expect better cooperation and compliance from importers and brokers who want to do business with Customs,” Customs Commissioner John P. Sevilla said. As of 26 June 2014, the BOC Accounts Management Office (BOC-AMO) has received a total of 2,575 applications for accreditation from importers and brokers alike, as compared to the almost 13,000 importers and 2,000 brokers who are currently registered at the BOC. There has been a surge of applications over the past few days, with the AMO receiving an average of 500 applications per day. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baldoz directs stricter protective measures for Filipino domestic workers in Singapore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On report about “special discounts” on HSWs Baldoz directs stricter protective measures for Filipino domestic workers in Singapore Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday directed the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Singapore headed by Labor Attache Vicente Cabe to verify a report that foreign domestic workers, including Filipino household service workers, are being put in display and made available for “purchase” at “discounted prices” in some shopping malls in Singapore, and directed the labor official to coordinate with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), headed by Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, in laying down stricter measures to protect Filipino domestic workers from such practice that degrades human dignity. “Verify this report if true and submit a definitive assessment. Coordinate with POEA and lay down stricter measures in the deployment of HSWs to Singapore to ensure they are protected from even the slightest moral and psychological abuse, such as being made to display themselves in malls as if they are commodities,” instructed Baldoz after she was alerted to a news report on the matter. The news report identifies the Bukit Timah Shopping Center in Central Singapore as one of the malls where there are so-called ‘galleries’ inside which foreign women workers are allegedly being offered and advertised for hiring as domestic workers at “super promo” rates. Baldoz said that if true, this kind of practice is an affront to the dignity of the workers. She ordered Administrator Cacdac to “inventory” all POEA-licensed recruitment agencies deploying HSWs to Singapore and to find out if any one of these is privy to, or involved in any way, in the practice. “If it is foreign placement agencies (FPAs) that are involved, slap them with applicable sanction, such as blacklisting them from hiring OFWs, or canceling their accreditation with the POLO,” said Baldoz. The labor and employment chief’s directive to Labor Attache Cabe included the expansion of the available space at the Filipino Workers Resource Center, or Bahay Kalinga, to accommodate more productive activities and events for OFWs, and to fast-track the repatriation of distressed domestic workers so that the FWRC can be transformed into a “center of care and excellence” pursuant to President Benigno S. Aquino III’s thrust under his 22-point labor and employment agenda. Enhancing the protection of migrant workers is a key DOLE strategy to strengthen social protection for vulnerable workers. "The protection of OFWs is a major mandate of the DOLE. It protects and promotes the rights and welfare of OFWs and their families through the provision of social, economic, and legal programs and services in pursuit of President Aquino III's economic vision of 'a government that creates jobs at home, so that working abroad will be a choice rather than a necessity; and when its citizens do choose to become OFWs, their welfare and protection will still be the government's priority."' She said the POLO, OWWA, and the POEA must work closely together to ensure that HSWs and other OFWs have a decent place with adequate space to stay or visit in the Center where they could engage in productive and wholesome activities. "This way, they will not spend their rest days in places where they could become vulnerable to unhealthy and unproductive pastimes," she said. "The FWRC must intensify training, seminars, and the like to improve OFW skills and capabilities," she added. She bared that towards this end, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority will already implement at the FWRC with the Consulate and the POLO in Singapore and other HSW destination its skills training assessment and certification program. “I reiterate that we must work towards training and guiding our HSWs towards occupations that require higher skills and, therefore, pay much higher, such as home-based domestic work to establishment-based occupations,” she explained. To Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Rebecca Calzado, Baldoz issued the instruction to make the OWWA's 24/7 hotline services accessible at the Center to HSWs in Singapore, particularly those who would like to lodge complaints about their working conditions. “The OWWA must also pursue the training module on transforming our OFWs, not just, HSWs, into becoming ambassadors of goodwill. This will contribute to their empowerment," Baldoz said. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Richard King murder solved | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://pnp.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Upon instructions of DILG Secretary Mar Roxas, the Major Crimes Unit
formed by the PNP recorded a significant breakthrough in the
investigation of the June 12 murder of Cebu-based hotelier Richard
King in Davao City with the identification and filing of charges
against four suspects including the gunman and alleged handler. The DILG Secretary Mar Roxas extended the commendation of the national leadership to the PNP Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) “King” and all its component units for achieving this “textbook example of a systematic and methodical investigation aided by forensic science, proper police investigative procedure and criminal intelligence”, and fully supported by intelligence funding from the DILG. The PNP has created a Major Crimes Unit under the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group as an anti-crime initiative of the DILG-PNP leadership in response to the instructions of President Benigno S. Aquino III to stem the perceived tide of criminality, particularly high-profile crime. A report to PNP National Headquarters from the Regional Director of Police Regional Office 11, Chief Supt Wendy Rosario, detailed the well coordinated investigation and police action that led to the early solution of the high-profile murder case. Now in custody of the SITG “King” in Davao City are: 1. Paul Dave Molina LABANG aka BULILIT, 24, of Toril, Davao City, the alleged gunman who shot the victim; 2. Rommel Escote DELA CERNA, 39, confessed lookout; 3. Rodel Escote DELA CERNA, 35, alleged driver of the getaway motorcycle; and 4. P/Supt. Leonardo A FELONIA, Chief of the Regional Intelligence Unit 11,Intelligence Group whom the brothers Dela Cerna tagged as the person who hired them for the job. Labang was arrested by local police in Ma-a, Davao City last June 22 for possession of a cal.45 handgun. He was positively identified from a police line-up by witnesses as the gunman who shot and killed King. A day later, the brothers Dela Cerna surrendered to authorities and assured their full cooperation in the investigation. Based on the facts of the case, and other information uncovered from testimonies of witnesses and statements of the accused, SITG “King” was able to establish the following elements of crime, to wit: Motive- business and hatred; Instrumentation: Motorcycle-riding gunman, and Opportunity- vulnerability of victim while attending a scheduled business function. Case build-up operations started with a background investigation of the business interests of the victim as owner and proprietor of Vital C and Crown Regency Hotel, including his alleged personal relationship with a business partner in a construction venture in Boracay Island. Investigators took note of internal conflicts within the victim’s business ventures, particularly over the alleged mismanagement of one of his co-owned companies that has resulted in losses estimated at P150-million. A Case for Murder was submitted for docketing before the City Prosecutor’s Office of Davao City on June 23, 2014. Felonia has since been relieved from post in Davao City and recalled to his mother unit at the Intelligence Group Headquarters in Camp Crame to assure his availability to face investigation..(PNP-PIO) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DFA NCR-Northeast to start providing authentication service on July 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 June 2014 - The Department of Foreign Affairs’ satellite consular
office in Ali Mall (DFA NCR-Northeast) is ready to provide
authentication services to the public starting July 01, 2014. DFA NCR-Northeast can authenticate the following documents issued within Metro Manila: 1. NBI Clearance; 2. Police Clearance; 3. Barangay Certification with Mayor’s Certification; 4. NSO-issued documents in security paper including CENOMAR; 5. Affidavits of Employment, Trainings/Seminars, and Baptism/Confirmation with Regional Trial Court (RTC) Certification; 6. Other Notarized Documents (SPA, Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, Consent, etc.) with RTC Certification; 7. Medical Certifications authenticated by DOH; 8. PRC Documents; 9. LTO License Certification (issued by LTO main office only); 10. Foreign Documents authenticated by the Philippine/Consulate or documents authenticated by Foreign Embassies/Consulates based in the Philippines; 11. School Records (TOR, Diploma, Form 137, etc) with CHED, TESDA, or DEP-Ed Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV); and 12. School Records with CAV issued by State Colleges and Universities. The satellite office will also cater to the authentication needs of applicants with claim stubs issued by the Commission on Higher Education – National Capital Region (CHED NCR). DFA NCR-Northeast will serve as pick-up point for documents conveyed by CHED NCR for authentication. Unclaimed and unprocessed CHED NCR-conveyed documents with release dates from April to June 2014 will also be released at the said satellite office. The decentralization of Authentication Services is in line with the DFA’s goal of making consular services closer to, and more convenient and comfortable for the public. DFA NCR-Northeast is located at Level 2 of Ali Mall Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. It is open to the public from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m, from Monday to Saturday. The start of authentication service at DFA NCR-Northeast will compliment the three DFA satellite offices in Metro Manila offering authentication services, namely: DFA NCR-East (SM Megamall), DFA NCR-West (SM Manila) and DFA NCR-South (Metro Gaisano Alabang). |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario visits Israel, boosts Philippines-Israel relations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 June 2014 - Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman during his official visit to the State of Israel from June 26 to 28 to boost Philippine-Israel relations. It is the first visit of a Philippine Foreign Secretary to Israel in 20 years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DENR chief warns about dangers of mercury and lead, urges schools to prioritize chemical safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.denr.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday urged all primary schools in the
country to make chemical safety a top priority as he sounded the
alarm about the potential health risks of mercury and lead to
schoolchildren. “Chemical safety and security must be a priority of the schools. Administrators, supervisors, teachers and students must work together to ensure that chemicals are handled with precaution and care,” Paje said during the launch of the “Lead and Mercury Safe Schools for Bright and Healthy Children” campaign by the DENR and the European Union (EU) held at Commonwealth Elementary School in Quezon City. Paje, along with EU Ambassador Guy Ledoux and Dr. Jocelyn Marcial of DepEd-National Capital Region and DepEd-NCR chief for elementary schools division Dr. Genia Santos, and representatives of environmental advocacy groups signed a “Solidarity Statement” enjoining stakeholders to work together toward the elimination of lead and mercury exposures in primary schools nationwide. He said that with the help of the EU’s SWITCH-Asia Programme, the Ecowaste Coalition and the International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN), the government would be able strengthen the capacities of schools in the management of lead, mercury and other hazardous chemicals. POPs stands for persistent organic pollutants. The Solidarity Statement, he added, will help “promote greater inter-agency and multi-stakeholder support towards lead and mercury-safe school environments for Filipino children.” Paje noted that the investments being put in the effort are an expression of the Aquino Administration’s fervor to channel the gains in the country’s economy towards building generations of Filipinos “that are both physically healthy and intellectually vibrant.” “The true wealth of a nation can only be truly realized through a healthy and educated generation and citizenry,” said Paje. The environment chief expressed hope the undertaking would “inspire more schools to commit towards a safe and healthy environment for healthy and bright kids.” Commonwealth Elementary School was chosen as the venue for the campaign launch having been the regional champion in the primary school category of the DENR’s National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools in 2011 and 2013, and national champion in the same category for the Meralco Energy Leadership Awards. Lead and mercury are toxic heavy metals being regulated by the DENR. Exposure to these chemicals has been found to cause irreversible neurological damage among children, leading to a decrease in intelligence and an increase in violent behavior. The DENR had earlier issued chemical control orders (CCOs) for mercury and lead to limit, regulate, restrict and even prohibit their importation, distribution, use, manufacture and disposal. For his part EU Ambassador Ledoux complemented the government’s aggressiveness on the problem and described the recent CCO issuances to limit the use of the chemicals on consumers product as “a breakthrough” and “effective intervention.” He said that the “dangers of lead exposure in the Philippines are real,” citing an EU-sponsored study in 2013 which revealed that more than 60 percent of paint samples collected in various parts of the country were with “worryingly high concentrations.” “The situation is well-known and I would like to congratulate Secretary Paje for his rapid and effective intervention to address the issue. The recent chemical control order (issued) by the DENR to limit the use of lead in consumer products is a breakthrough,” said Ledoux. Despite its many uses as in mining, pulp and paper, dental amalgam, among others, mercury is extremely poisonous to humans. The human body quickly absorbs mercury through skin contact, ingestion or inhalation of mercury vapor. To help address mercury in lamp wastes, the DENR has developed guidelines in handling these wastes that are regulated hazardous waste under Republic Act (RA) No. 6969 or the Toxic Substances, and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act, and considered “special wastes” under RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Wastes from fluorescent lamps as well as other types of energy-efficient lighting contain mercury. Fluorescent lamps are among the most widely used electric light sources found not just in homes and workplaces but also in schools. Fluorescent lighting is energy efficient, using about one-fourth the energy required compared to incandescent bulbs. When disposed of improperly, fluorescent bulbs may release mercury into the air, water and land, posing significant threat to public health and the environment. In October last year, Paje represented the Philippine government in signing the Minamata Convention during the United Nations Conference on Mercury in Japan. The international treaty calls on all member states to regulate mercury and develop action plans to reduce and eventually phase out its use. As regards lead, the DENR has banned the use of lead and lead compounds in the manufacture of packaging for food and drink, toys, schools supplies, cosmetics, water pipes and other consumer products, and its use as fuel additive. Standards were set for the content of lead at 90 parts per million for locally produced paint, and the timeframe for the strict implementation of the standard from 2016 to 2019. By 2016, paints intended for architectural, decorative, household applications must comply with this lead content while paints for industrial applications must conform to the content standard by 2019. The DENR has also been pushing for a shift to lead-free production in the paint industry. Since lead is a toxic substance, the regulation covers not only the production process, but starts at the importation of the chemical to transport, recycling and even up to disposal of lead-containing wastes. When lead gets inside the body, the body confuses it with other essential nutrients and this gradual confusion can cause permanent damage to the health of both children and adults. Children six years and below can have learning disabilities while adults can have nerve disorders, high blood pressure and increased chance of illness for pregnant women affecting unborn babies, among others. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DBP grants additional P690-million loan to CamSur LGU | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: https://www.devbnkphl.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) extended recently an
additional loan of P690-million to the local government of Camarines
Sur as part of its commitment to support the various development
programs of the province. The DBP loan will be used to finance infrastructure projects worth P300-million, and a food terminal project amounting to P200-million. Proceeds of the loan will also be used to finance Internet-based curriculum and connectivity of public schools amounting to P100-million, tourism development initiatives worth P50-million, and completion of other various priority projects pegged at P41.9-million. DBP previously financed various infrastructure, school buildings and facilities, mini-hospital/ health centers, IT park and tourism projects of the LGU including the world-renowned Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex and Gota Beach Resort in Caramoan Island. The bank's assistance to the Camarines Sur LGU earned the Most Outstanding Local Economic Development Project award for DBP from the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific in 2011. It also helped Camarines Sur become the country's top tourist destination from 2009-2010. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Early planting, tissue culture eyed to boost annual garlic production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.da.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for a two-crop cycle
for garlic to boost the country’s production of the commodity and
ease its dependence on imported supply. Current crop cycle could
only support single planting in a year. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said he has ordered DA’s regional office in Ilocos Region to work alongside farmer-groups in Baccara and Pasuquin to test if dual cropping is possible by planting a month earlier than usual and by using early-maturing varieties. Alcala was in Ilocos Norte on June 24-25, 2014, to lead a gathering of DA national officials in Laoag and to launch several projects, including two onion and garlic storage facilities in Pasuquin and inside the Mariano Marcos State University campus in Batac, each costing P1.3 million. Garlic, with a crop cycle taking about five months from planting to harvest, grows well during dry months. Local farmers typically plant on October or November and harvest by February or March. Alcala proposed that farmers plant as early as September so they could harvest by December and plant again within the month which they will reap by March. “Planting twice a year means double income for farmers,” he said. DA will also test the viability of growing the crops in a nursery for a month before transplanting them to the open field saving one month in the crop cycle. DA Regional Field Unit 1, headed by Director Valentino Perdido, is expected to complete fleshing out the details of the proposed activities before the end of the month. He said DA will conduct a parallel research in its research station in Batac to ensure the integrity of the results. Tissue culture Earlier, Alcala asked the officials of the Mariano Marcos State University, led by President Miriam Pascua, to fasttrack its research and development initiatives aimed at developing quality planting stocks through tissue culture. Alcala said DA will provide additional funds to fast-track the improvement of high quality planting stocks. Lack of quality planting stock has been identified as a major factor of low production during the last five years. MMSU experts said the development of tissue-cultured planting stocks for garlic may take about four years if done through the normal process. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Probe on missing Vietnamese national on-going, BI says “Manhunt against missing Vietnamese on—Mison” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.immigration.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Immigration authorities are currently investigating how a Vietnamese
national managed to evade arrest shortly after being put under
custody early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, Immigration chief Siegfred Mison vows to use the full powers of the agency to locate and bring back the recalcitrant Vietnamese national who managed to escape Immigration custody shortly after being deemed excluded from entry into the Philippines. Atty. Elaine Tan, Bureau of Immigration spokesperson says the bureau is exhausting its efforts to find out how Phan Tan Loc, an excluded passenger of Cebu Pacific flight number 5J572, managed to escape authorities right before he was about to be boarded on the plane back to where he came from. Tan says Phan was prevented entry into the Philippines after authorities found him to be a likely public charge, which is supported by Section 29(a)5 of the Philippine Immigration Act. When he was being asked about details of his travel, the foreign national was unable to provide any detail on where he intends to stay. Phan was likewise found to have misrepresented the fact of having a Filipina girlfriend when the claim was discovered to be false upon verification. Initial investigation showed that Phan managed to go pass stringent security checks unnoticed by authorities. Tan says that the minute their findings point to a lapse in security, the bureau will not hesitate to mete the proper administrative charge against those who are responsible for Phan’s disappearance. “Exclusion orders under Section 29(a)(5) may be reversed upon showing that subjects are capable of supporting their stay in the Philippines such as having a guarantor or any document to prove that he is a legitimate tourist.” “We are currently checking the background of Phan to determine the reason behind his refusal to go back to his home country,” Tan added. Subjects who evade exclusion proceedings are subject to summary deportation. Charges against Phan are now being prepared parallel to administrative investigations against BI personnel for misconduct. The BI is currently coordinating with airline authorities and the Vietnamese Embassy to trace the whereabouts of Phan. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Visayas gets over P40M scholarship from TESDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.tesda.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secretary Joel Villanueva, Director General of the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) embarked on a
three-province swing in three days in the Central Visayas region -
signing partnership deals, playing in basketball exhibition games,
and handing out scholarship vouchers to allow the youth to avail of
free training. The bulk of the scholarship worth P40.5 million were given to 16 municipalities in northern Cebu, which were affected by typhoon Yolanda last year. The mayors and their constituents accepted the scholarship grants. "We know the typhoon survivors badly need jobs and money. The free training could provide the key to unlocking opportunities that could go a long way," Villanueva said. He urged the residents to use the training to learn skills that they could use in rebuilding their communities and starting their own small business. "From carpentry to welding, to commercial cooking and massage therapy, there are a variety of courses that could help the survivors start anew," he added. Providing entertainment to the people, Villanueva joined the basketball exhibition game organized by TESDA Region VII as part of their social marketing and advocacy program. "Shoot for you Dream Cebu" pitted Team Specialistas, composed of TESDA graduates and local political personalities, and Team Trabaho, composed of former players of the Philippine Basketball Association like Alvin Patrimonio, Marlou Aquino, Bal David, Jerry Codinera, Rodney Santos, Bobby Jose and Kenneth Duremdes. Team Specialistas was backed by ex-PBA stalwarts Ramon Fernandez and Bonel Balingi; Cebu’s political Leaders Congressmen Samsam Gullas and Bebot Abellanosa and Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama; and businessman Glenn Soco. While in Cebu, Villanueva also gave an inspirational message to the graduates of the Department of Manpower Development and Placement, the training arm of the Cebu City government. He also signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Cebu Contractors Association for training, assessment and certification programs. In Siquijor province, Villanueva led the distribution of Certificates of Training to TESDA graduates, and visited the Lazi Technical Institute, a school supervised by the agency. He also met with the local government officials of the province. In Dumaguete City, Negros Oreintal, he awarded P1 million worth of scholarship to the provincial government represented by Governor Roel Degamo. He also inducted the newly-elected officers of the Negros Oriental Association of Training Institutions. Scholarship coupons were also handed to the Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster sa Pilipinas in Negros Oriental. The TESDA chief signed a Deed of Usufruct to a 500-square meter lot donated by the Dumaguete City government to the agency as a site for TESDA's provincial office. Villanueva's Central Visayas tour took place from June 24 to 26. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VP warns of high-tech poll fraud in 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://ovp.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vice President Jejomar C. Binay has issued a warning on possible
high-tech cheating in the 2016 presidential elections. “Disturbing reports have reached us about the possible high-tech tampering to favor certain candidates, especially for high offices in 2016,” Binay said during the Joint Convention of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Western and Eastern Visayas in Iloilo. “If this is true, such an act will be an assault on the people’s sovereign power to confer their mandate on the leaders of their choosing,” he added. The Vice President repeated the warning before Rotary Governors in Manila. He urged the IBP and the Rotary Club to take active roles in ensuring clean and honest elections and fighting electronic fraud in the 2016 polls. “As early as now, the seeds of advocacy for fair and honest elections in 2016 must be sown and nurtured in order to defend our people’s sovereign will. I hope the IBP will pick up the gauntlet and be among the vigilant guardians of a clean electoral process less than two years hence,” he added. Binay also lauded the IBP for their efforts in “taking to task those who flout the Constitution” in the handling of government funds. “With your filing of a petition before the Supreme Court assailing the constitutionality of the so-called ‘Disbursement Acceleration Program’, or DAP, the IBP has registered its strong position to be on the side of impartial accountability and genuine reform in governance,” he said. “Hopefully, our Supreme Court will soon rule on your petition and find merit in the same for the sake of a truly holistic resolution of the ‘pork barrel scam’,” he added. The Vice President, who is also a lawyer, also urged the IBP to lead in the restoration of order and national discipline in the country. He said prominent citizens and community leaders, as well as civic and sectoral organizations have joined to form a movement for national discipline called Kilos Kaayusan, which is set to launch in August. “As professional advocates sworn to defend the Constitution and uphold the laws of the land at all times, we lawyers are in the commanding position to spearhead a dynamic movement to restore kaayusan in our country and persuade our people to observe discipline in their daily lives. For the sake of the nation, this I urge you to consider,” he said. The lack of order and discipline, the Vice President said, is the root cause of corruption. “Official corruption finds its roots in the weakness of patriotic commitment and lack of discipline in our bureaucracy. Think about it: will this ‘pork barrel scam’ materialize if there was strict, proper, and professional handling of public funds by the Budget Department and the implementing agencies,” Binay said. “The system is so weak, disorderly, and prone to manipulation that a scheming street-smart person from Basilan has been able to conspire with the bureaucracy and fleece the people of their money,” he added. Meanwhile, during the Joint Induction Ceremonies of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors and the Philippine Rotary Magazine Foundation, Inc., Binay urged Rotarians to act and do their parts in renewing "our sense of national discipline." "As quick as we are to decry the void in law and order, we must be even quicker to fill that gap with solutions. As one organization, Rotary is capable of unleashing fresh winds of hope across the land and inspiring people to remain engaged in nation building. I am counting on the new officers of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors as well as each and every Rotarian to rise to this ambitious challenge and lead the way," Binay said. "This road will not be easy but it will not be lonely. In certain parts of the country, community-based activities have been organized to respond to the challenge of restoring order to society and government," he added. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AEC opportunities must be seized, not feared | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: http://www.pids.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The ASEAN Economic Integration (AEC) offers immense business
opportunities that both the government and the private sector must
exploit to fully benefit from its advantages. This was underscored in a regional forum on the ASEAN Economic Community organized by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office 9 with the participation of state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional office in Zamboanga City. PIDS Senior Research Fellow Erlinda Medalla stressed the need to do more to take advantage of the opportunities from AEC. The AEC does not only reduce tariffs but also promote trade facilitation. It commits the country to implement reforms on customs modernizations and establishment of a national single window and an ASEAN Single Window, she said. "National single window is a single submission and accelerated processing of applications of licenses, permits, and other authorizations required prior to undertaking a trade transaction, while the ASEAN Single Window is a regional initiative that integrates the national single windows of ASEAN countries," Medalla said. Medalla has been pushing for the implementation of a national single window to speed up data processing and cargo clearance procedures. "This would have positive impact on the cost of doing business, not just for large industries, but more importantly for micro, small, and medium enterprises." She added that the country needs to step up in educating and informing the public about the benefits of the coming integration. "There is a need for greater information and education campaign to help small and medium enterprises get linked to the supply chain and receive support from all sectors. An agro-industry roadmap would also be a great help," she said. DTI Assistant Secretary for Industry Development and Trade Policy Perry Rodolfo said that in 2010, duties for 98.63 percent of Philippine products are already at zero percent. As of 2010, all duties have been eliminated for agricultural and industrial products except for live swine, live chicken, meat of swine, meat of chicken, cassava, sweet potatoes, maize, rice, and sugar, he said. Senen Perlada, Director of Export Marketing Bureau of DTI, said vast trading opportunities will come with the integration. "We should not limit our markets only to 100 million Filipinos considering that ASEAN has a combined GDP of USD 2.4 trillion as of 2013. About 67 million households in the ASEAN are now part of the consuming class," he said. Perlada cited as an example a firm in General Santos City that shifted from exporting tuna to frozen smoked salmon. The firm imports zero-tariff salmon from New Zealand and then processes it for export to free trade agreement (FTA) partners. Another example is Universal Robina's C2 Green Tea. C2 is now one of the largest in the Vietnamese bottled green tea market, Perlada said. "We should also take advantage of the Halal market," he added. There is an advantage in food, logistics, and banking, he said. "The Philippines has to engage in free trade agreements to maintain its competitiveness and promote cross-border complementation." Perlada emphasized that it is necessary to maximize the benefits made available by FTAs to our exporters. Improving the quality of infrastructure in the Philippines was also a key topic in the forum. According to PIDS Senior Research Fellow Adoracion Navarro, the Philippines is the third lowest in overall quality of infrastructure in the ASEAN region based on the Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014. Critical investments in airport infrastructure facilities and air navigation system are needed to address congestion in airport terminals, Navarro said. "NAIA 1 served 7.5 million passengers in 2012, but its capacity is only 5.5 million passengers." She emphasized that it is necessary to boost infrastructure spending to five percent of GDP by 2016. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last
Updated:
28 JUNE 2014
|
|
Google+ Photo Releases of PNoy | |
Please click on thumbnails to magnify |
President Benigno Aquino III delivers his message during inauguration of the Iloilo River Plains Subdivision Phase 1 in Brgy. Lanit, Jaro District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III inspects the rowhouse and a model housing unit, assisted by Senate President Franklin Drilon (L) and NHA General Manager Chito Cruz (R) during the inauguration of the Iloilo River Plains Subdivision Phase 1 in Brgy. Lanit, Jaro District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III leads the unveiling of the marker for the low-cost housing project, assisted by National Housing Authority General Manager Chito Cruz during inauguration of the Iloilo River Plains Subdivision Phase 1 in Brgy. Lanit, Jaro District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III leads the unveiling of the marker for low-cost housing project, assisted by Senate President Franklin Drilon, during inauguration of the Iloilo River Plains Subdivision Phase 1 in Brgy. Lanit, Jaro District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III expresses his condolences to the family of Marines 1st Lieutenant Roger Flores at Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Park in Iloilo City. Lt. Flores is one of the victim of ambush in Patikul, Sulu. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III visits the wake of Marines 1st Lieutenant Roger Flores at Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Park in Iloilo City. Lt. Flores is one of the victims of the ambush in Patikul, Sulu. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III delivers his speech during the unveiling of the marker of four bridges along the Iloilo circumferential road C1 at Brgy. Unka Pavia in Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). Also in photo are Senate President Franklin Drillon, DILG Sec. Manuel Roxas, DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson, , Usec. Engr. Romeo Momo, Iloilo Governor Arthur Denfensor Jr., Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Pavia Mayor Michael Gorriceta, and Iloilo Rep. Arcadio Gorriceta. (Photo by Ryan Lim - Lauro Montellano / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III with Senate President Franklin Drillon and DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson conduct a drive through and inspection of the bike lane in the 2KM section of the proposed Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. road widening project at Brgy. San Rafael in Madurriao District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). Photo by Ryan Lim - Lauro Montellano / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III with a group of bikers from Iloilo and Senate President Franklin Drillon during the inauguration of the 2KM section of the proposed Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. road widening project at brgy san Rafael Madurriao Distric, Iloilo City on friday (June 27). (Photo by Ryan Lim - Lauro Montellano / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III, with Senate President Franklin Drillon, checks out the bike lane in the 2KM section of the proposed Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. road widening project at Brgy. San Rafael in Madurriao District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III inspects the proposed Iloilo Convention Center at Iloilo Business Park, Brgy. Old Airport, Mandurriao District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). Also in photo are Senate Pres. Franklin Drillon and DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singso, and DILG Sec. Manuel Roxas among others. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III during the briefing on the proposed Iloilo Convention Center at the Iloilo Business Park, Brgy. Old Airport, Mandurriao District, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). Also in photo are Senate Pres. Franklin Drillon and DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson. (Photo by Ryan Lim - Lauro Montellano / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III leads the inaugural drive-through of the Jaro Bridge II in Brgy. Ungka Pavia, Iloilo City, with Senate President Franklin Drillon and DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson at the inauguration rites held in Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). (Photo by Ryan Lim - Lauro Montellano / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III leads the unveiling of marker of the four bridges along Iloilo circumferential road at Brgy. Unka Pavia, Iloilo City on Friday (June 27). In photo are DILG Sec. Manuel Roxas , DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson, Senate President Franklin Drillon, Usec. Engr. Romeo Momo, Iloilo Governor Arthur Denfensor Jr., Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Pavia Mayor Michael Gorriceta, and Iloilo Rep. Arcadio Gorriceta. (Photo by Ryan Lim - Lauro Montellano / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III joins for a group photo op during Philippine Bar Association 123rd Foundation Anniversary with held at Manila Polo Club on Thursday (June 24). Also are photo is PBA president Atty. Beda Fajardo and DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III is welcomed by the Philippine Bar Association officials 123rd Foundation Anniversary of the organization held at Manila Polo Club on Thursday (June 26). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III delivers his speech at the 123rd Foundation Anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association held at Manila Polo Club on Thursday (June 26). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III converses with Philippine Bar Association President Atty. Beda Fajardo during the organization's 123rd Foundation Anniversary held at Manila Polo Club on Thursday (June 26). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III converses with DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima during Philippine Bar Association 123rd Foundation Anniversary held at Manila Polo Club on Thursday (June 26). Photo by: (Ryan Lim/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno Aquino III and Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. pose with the newly Elected officers of the National Press Club, (1st row From left) Treasurer Mina Navarro, Vice-President Benny Antiporda, President Joel Sy Egco, Secretary Ma. Kristina Maralit, Auditor Rolly Gonzalo.(2nd row from left) Board of Directors Arlie Calalo, Paul Gutierrez, Alvin Murcia, Leonel Abasola, Nats Taboy, William Depasupil, Jean Fernando, Ronniel de Guzman, Jun Mendoza, Bobby Ricohermoso during the Induction Ceremony of the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) and Board of Directors held at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 24). Photo by Ryan Lim/ Malacanang Photo Bureau. | |||
President Benigno Aquino III congratulates the newly elected officers National Press Club headed by President Joel Sy Egco (3rd from right), Vice President Benny Antiporda (4th from right)Treasurer Mina Navarro (5th from right). The induction ceremony of the National Press Club of the Philippines held at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace Thursday (June 24). Photo by Ryan Lim/ Malacanang Photo Bureau. | |||
President Benigno Aquino III administered the oath of the newly elected officers of the National Press Club headed by President Joel Sy Egco (3rd from right), Vice President Benny Antiporda (4th from right), Secretary Ma. Kristina Maralit (2nd from right), Auditor Rolly Gonzalo (right), and Treasurer Mina Navarro(5th from right). The induction ceremony of the National Press Club of the Philippines held at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 24). Photo by Ryan Lim/ Malacanang Photo Bureau. | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech at Megaworld’s 25th anniversary, Silver Tie Gala at Marriott Hotel Manila in Newport City Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, Wednesday (June 25). ( Photo by: Benhur Arcayan/Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a coffee table book, Chronicles of Visions, from Chairman and CEO Andrew Tan of Megaworld Corporation, during the Silver Tie Gala of Megaworld’s 25th anniversary at Marriott Hotel Manila in Newport City Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, Wednesday (June 25). ( Photo by:Benhur Arcayan/ Rodolfo Manabat/PCOO/NIB ) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Silver Tie Gala of Megaworld’s 25th anniversary at Marriott Hotel Manila in Newport City Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, Wednesday (June 25). Also in photo, Chairman and CEO Andrew Tan of Megaworld Corporation. ( Photo by: Benhur Arcayan/Malacañang Photo Bureau ) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his arrival speech at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal II on Tuesday night (June 24) following his one-day visit to Japan. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III escorted by AFP Vice Chief of staff Lieutenant General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal II on Tuesday night (June 24) following his one-day working visit to Japan. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
HIROSHIMA, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III tours the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park during his one-day working visit to Japan on Tuesday (June 24). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
HIROSHIMA, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III along with Philippine goverment officials tour the facilities of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park during his one-day working visit to Japan on Tuesday (June 24). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
HIROSHIMA, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III offers a bouquet of flowers at a cenotaph in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park as part of his one-day working visit to Japan on Tuesday (June 24). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
HIROSHIMA, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with Japan International Cooperation Agency officials for a group photo souvenir following the Consolidation for Peace for Mindanao Conference organized by the group, along with the Research and Education for Peace of the Universiti Sains Malaysia at the Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel on Tuesday (June 24). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
HIROSHIMA, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III addresses the Consolidation for Peace for Mindanao Conference organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Research and Education for Peace of the Universiti Sains Malaysia at the Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel on Tuesday (June 24). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
HIROSHIMA, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III is welcomed by JICA president Akihiko Tanaka upon arrival at the Hiroshima International Airport to participate in the Consolidation for Peace for Mindanao Conference organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Research and Education for Peace of the Universiti Sains Malaysia on Tuesday (June 24). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III answer questions from members of the media while on board the plane to Hiroshima International Airport to participate in the Consolidation for Peace for Mindanao Conference organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Research and Education for Peace of the Universiti Sains Malaysia on Tuesday (June 24). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III poses with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the joint press conference after the summit meeting and working lunch at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III poses with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the joint press conference after the summit meeting and working lunch at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
TOKYO, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III listens as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers his remarks during the joint press conference after the summit meeting and working lunch at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
TOKYO, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his remarks during the joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after the summit meeting and working lunch at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
TOKYO, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III upon arrival for the Summit Meeting & Working Lunch with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
TOKYO, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III listens to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the Summit meeting at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III poses with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during press conference after the summit meeting and working lunch at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
TOKYO, Japan – President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the Summit Meeting & Working Lunch at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 24). The meeting is an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on recent regional developments and discuss areas of cooperation to enhance the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
TOKYO, Japan - President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at the Tokyo Haneda International Airport on Tuesday (June 24) for a one-day working visit here. The President will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo and speak at the Consolidation for Peace for Mindanao Conference in Hiroshima organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Research and Education for Peace of the Universiti Sains Malaysia. Also in photo are Consul General Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio, head of Mission Gilberto G. B. Asuque and Philippine Navy Captain Samuel Z. Felix. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines Vice Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., reviews the honor guards during the send-off ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal II on Tuesday (June 24). The President left for a one-day working visit to Japan where he will meet with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo and speak at the Consolidation for Peace for Mindanao Conference in Hiroshima organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Research and Education for Peace of the Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his departure statement during the send-off ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal II on Tuesday (June 24). The President left for a one-day working visit to Japan where he will meet with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo and speak at the Consolidation for Peace for Mindanao Conference in Hiroshima organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Research and Education for Peace of the Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||
No comments:
Post a Comment