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Issued at 5:00 a.m., 16 June 2014Valid beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
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Southwest Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon. Intertropical Convergence Zone
affecting Southern Mindanao.
Forecast:
Batanes, Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands will experience occasional
rains. Mindanao will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and
thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy
to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds coming from the southwest will prevail over Luzon
and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Light to moderate winds
coming from the southwest to south will prevail over the rest of the country
with slight to moderate seas.
PAGASA weather forecaster Glaiza on DZMM
-Habagat pa rin po ang nakakaapekto sa northern Luzon at ITCZ naman ang makakaapekto sa southern Mindanao.
-Asahan sa Batanes, Calayan at Babuyan Group of Islands ang paminsan-minsang pag-ulan.
-Sa Mindanao, asahan ang mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan.
-Sa Metro Manila at ibang nalalabing bahagi ng bansa maganda po ang
panahon ngunit asahan ang mga localize thunderstorm lalo na sa hapon at
gabi.
-May nakataas tayong gale warning sa Batanes, Calayan,
Babuyan, northern coast ng Cagayan at Ilocos Norte kaya bawal pong
pumalaot muna ang mga mangingisda.
-Habagat pa rin po ang nakakaapekto sa northern Luzon at ITCZ naman ang makakaapekto sa southern Mindanao.
-Asahan sa Batanes, Calayan at Babuyan Group of Islands ang paminsan-minsang pag-ulan.
-Sa Mindanao, asahan ang mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan.
-Sa Metro Manila at ibang nalalabing bahagi ng bansa maganda po ang
panahon ngunit asahan ang mga localize thunderstorm lalo na sa hapon at
gabi.
-May nakataas tayong gale warning sa Batanes, Calayan,
Babuyan, northern coast ng Cagayan at Ilocos Norte kaya bawal pong
pumalaot muna ang mga mangingisda.
PAGASA:
Patuloy na umiiral ang Habagat o Southwest Monsoon sa Luzon. Dahill
dito, makakaranas ang Batanes, Calayan at Babuyan Group of islands,
Zambales, Bataan at mga rehiyon ng Ilocos at Cordillera ng minsang
pag-ulan. Habang ang nalalabing bahagi ng bansa, sakop ang Metro Manila
ay makakaasa ng pulo-pulong pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog. Nakataas pa
rin ang gale warning ngayon sa northern at western seaboards ng Northern
Luzon. Inaabisuhan ang mga maliliit na sasakyang pandagat na huwag nang
pumalaot habang inaalerto naman ang mga malalaking barko na maging
handa sa malalaking alon.
Patuloy na umiiral ang Habagat o Southwest Monsoon sa Luzon. Dahill
dito, makakaranas ang Batanes, Calayan at Babuyan Group of islands,
Zambales, Bataan at mga rehiyon ng Ilocos at Cordillera ng minsang
pag-ulan. Habang ang nalalabing bahagi ng bansa, sakop ang Metro Manila
ay makakaasa ng pulo-pulong pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog. Nakataas pa
rin ang gale warning ngayon sa northern at western seaboards ng Northern
Luzon. Inaabisuhan ang mga maliliit na sasakyang pandagat na huwag nang
pumalaot habang inaalerto naman ang mga malalaking barko na maging
handa sa malalaking alon.
Weather Watch
June 16 , 2014 ( Monday ) as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Sunny
BATANGAS : Sunny
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Sunny
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Isang training workshop ang isinagawa sa Bahay Kaalaman sa lungsod ng
Batangas ukol sa operationalization nito at kasama ding tinalakay ang
climate change at clean energy knowledge hub na layong magbigay ng
kaalaman ukol sa Bahay Kaalaman,climate change at renewable energy.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
The Cavite provincial board unanimously approved last month an
ordinance declaring the last week of January and every year as Bible
Week in the province. Prov'l Ordinance No. 066 signed by Gov. Jonvic
Remulla underlines the importance of reading and studying the Bible in
molding the spiritual, moral and social fiber of the people.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
Napagkasunduan ng regional nutrition evalution team sa pulong na
ginanap ngayong umaga sa tanggapan ng National Nutrition Council (NNC)
Region 4A sa Quezon City, na dapat magkaroon ng values formation lecture
tungkol sa nutrisyon sa island-municipality ng Jomalig upang lalong
maliwananagan ang mga residente sa mga dapat gawin nang magkaroon ng
magandang nutrisyon at maka-alis sa listahan ng mga may pinakamataas na
bilang ng batang may malnutrisyon.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Isang clean up drive ang isinasagawa ng mga kawani ng pamahalaang
panlalawigan ng Batangas kung saan sama samang naglinis ang mga opisyal
at kawani ng lokal na pamahalaan sa loob at labas ng provincial capitol
compound.
DZMM:
Inaasikaso na ng Phl Embassy sa Libya ang mga dokumento ng 198 OFWs
para makauwi sa Pilipinas sa lalong madaling panahon. Sinabi ni DFA
spokesman Charles Jose na inaayos na ang exit visa upang makalabas ng
Libya ang pangalawang batch ng OFWs na gustong umuwi ng Pilipinas.
QUEZON
1. Tagalog
news: Paggamit ng plastic container bilang tangke ng gasolina sa pampasaherong
jeep, bawal na sa Lucena City
news: Paggamit ng plastic container bilang tangke ng gasolina sa pampasaherong
jeep, bawal na sa Lucena City
Wednesday 11th of June
2014
2014
LUNGSOD NG LUCENA, Quezon, Hunyo 11 (PIA) --Ganap ng
naipasa sa Sangguniang Panglunsod ng Lucena ang ordinansa sa pagbabawal
sa paggamit ng anumang uri ng plastic containers para gawing fuel tanks ng mga
pampasaherong jeepney sa lungsod ng Lucena.
naipasa sa Sangguniang Panglunsod ng Lucena ang ordinansa sa pagbabawal
sa paggamit ng anumang uri ng plastic containers para gawing fuel tanks ng mga
pampasaherong jeepney sa lungsod ng Lucena.
Base sa City Ordinance No. 2518, “An ordinance prohibiting the
use of empty mineral water bottles and other plastic containers as fuel tanks
of passenger jeepney within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Lucena”
, ang sinumang lalabag sa kautusang ito ay maaaring magmulta ng kaukulang
halaga.
use of empty mineral water bottles and other plastic containers as fuel tanks
of passenger jeepney within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Lucena”
, ang sinumang lalabag sa kautusang ito ay maaaring magmulta ng kaukulang
halaga.
Sa unang paglabag, pagmumultahin ng halagang P1,000,
P2,000 sa pangalawa, at P3,00 sa pangatlo at sa mga susunod pang
paglabag ay maaaring magmulta ng halagang P5,000 at pagkakulong depende sa
magiging desisyon ng korte.
P2,000 sa pangalawa, at P3,00 sa pangatlo at sa mga susunod pang
paglabag ay maaaring magmulta ng halagang P5,000 at pagkakulong depende sa
magiging desisyon ng korte.
Ang mga miyembro ng Lucena City PNP, Traffic Enforcer’s o ang
sinumang deputized officer na duly authorized ng City Mayor ang
manghuhuli sa mga lalabag sa ordinansang kung saan bukod sa pagbabayad ng
multa ay maaari ring kumpiskahin ang kanilang lisensiya at iisyuhan
ng Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR).
sinumang deputized officer na duly authorized ng City Mayor ang
manghuhuli sa mga lalabag sa ordinansang kung saan bukod sa pagbabayad ng
multa ay maaari ring kumpiskahin ang kanilang lisensiya at iisyuhan
ng Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR).
Kaugnay nito, bibigyan naman ng isang buwang “moratorium” ang
mga “jeepney operators at drivers” na gumagamit ng mga plastic na lalagyan
ng gasolina hanggang sa tuluyan na nila itong mapalitan ng gawa sa yero.
mga “jeepney operators at drivers” na gumagamit ng mga plastic na lalagyan
ng gasolina hanggang sa tuluyan na nila itong mapalitan ng gawa sa yero.
Kaagad na ipatutupad ang nasabing ordinansa sa sandaling
mailathala ito sa mga pahayagan na may local circulations sa loob ng
tatlong magkakasunod na linggo.
mailathala ito sa mga pahayagan na may local circulations sa loob ng
tatlong magkakasunod na linggo.
Ang ordinansa ukol dito na
isinulong ni Konsehal William Noche ay unanimously approved sa Sangguniang
Panglunsod noong Mayo 19, 2014 at pormal na inaprubahan ni Mayor Dondon Alcala
noong Hunyo 4, 2014. (PIOLucena)
BATANGAS
1. Tagalog news: Konsultasyon kontra
cocolisap, isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Batangas
cocolisap, isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Batangas
Friday 13th of June
2014
2014
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Hunyo 13 (PIA) --Isang konsultasyon kontra
cocolisap ang isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Batangas noong Hunyo 11, 2014 sa
Bulwagang Batangan provincial capitol sa lungsod na ito.
cocolisap ang isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Batangas noong Hunyo 11, 2014 sa
Bulwagang Batangan provincial capitol sa lungsod na ito.
Ang naturang pagtitipon ay dinaluhan ng iba’t-ibang mga opisyal
ng pamahalaang panlalawigan, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), mga
punongbayan, municipal agriculture officer, pulis at mga tanggapan ng
pamahalaang nasyunal.
ng pamahalaang panlalawigan, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), mga
punongbayan, municipal agriculture officer, pulis at mga tanggapan ng
pamahalaang nasyunal.
Sinabi ni Presidential Staff on Food Security and Agricultural
Modernization Sec. Francis Pangilinan, na inaasahan na sa suporta ng pamahalaan
sa pagsugpo ng “aspidiotus rigidus” o mas kilala sa tawag na cocolisap ay
mabibigyang tuldok na ang matagal ng problema ng mga magniniyog.
Modernization Sec. Francis Pangilinan, na inaasahan na sa suporta ng pamahalaan
sa pagsugpo ng “aspidiotus rigidus” o mas kilala sa tawag na cocolisap ay
mabibigyang tuldok na ang matagal ng problema ng mga magniniyog.
"Noong una, nasa P65M lamang ang halaga ng pondong nakalaan
dito ngunit sa ngayon, may P752M pondo ang inilaan ng pamahalaan upang tuluyan
na itong masugpo at masolusyunan ang problema," wika ni Sec. Pangilinan.
dito ngunit sa ngayon, may P752M pondo ang inilaan ng pamahalaan upang tuluyan
na itong masugpo at masolusyunan ang problema," wika ni Sec. Pangilinan.
Gagamitan ng limang stages ang pagsugpo sa cocolisap, kabilang
ang pruning, injection, spraying, paggamit ng bio control agents at
fertilization.
ang pruning, injection, spraying, paggamit ng bio control agents at
fertilization.
Base sa tala, may 17 na bayan sa 34 na lungsod at munisipalidad
ng lalawigan ang apektado ng cocolisap at may 1,278,950 puno ng niyog ang
kabuuang apektado ng naturang insekto.
ng lalawigan ang apektado ng cocolisap at may 1,278,950 puno ng niyog ang
kabuuang apektado ng naturang insekto.
“Madami pang dapat tapusin at kailangang ibigay ang buong
panahon upang matutukan ito at maisalba ang mga maaaring masagip sapagkat
napakabilis ng pagdami ng mga cocolisap kaya’t walang dapat sayanging panahon”,
sabi pa ni Pangilinan.
panahon upang matutukan ito at maisalba ang mga maaaring masagip sapagkat
napakabilis ng pagdami ng mga cocolisap kaya’t walang dapat sayanging panahon”,
sabi pa ni Pangilinan.
Ang mga apektadong magsasaka ang siya ding kukunin upang
magsagawa ng limang stages na una ng nabanggit upang magkaroon ang mga ito ng
pagkakakitaan. (MPDC-PIA Batangas)
magsagawa ng limang stages na una ng nabanggit upang magkaroon ang mga ito ng
pagkakakitaan. (MPDC-PIA Batangas)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=681402643478#sthash.Eiq3UdFh.dpuf
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=681402643478#sthash.Eiq3UdFh.dpuf
2. Tagalog news: Mahigit 3,000 kabataan nakinabang
sa Oplan Kamalayan project
sa Oplan Kamalayan project
Friday 13th of June
2014
2014
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Hunyo 13 (PIA) --Umabot sa 3,808
libreng birth certificates ang ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaang
lungsod ng Batangas sa mga Grade 1 enrollees sa mga public elementary
schools ngayong taong sa ilalim ng proyektong Oplan Kamalayan.
libreng birth certificates ang ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaang
lungsod ng Batangas sa mga Grade 1 enrollees sa mga public elementary
schools ngayong taong sa ilalim ng proyektong Oplan Kamalayan.
Ang mga birth certificates na nagkakahalaga ng P190,400
ay ipinamahagi ni Mayor Eduardo Dimacuha sa mga district
supervisors ng Department of Education (DepEd) mula sa iba't ibang
distrito ng mga eskuwelahan ng lungsod noong Hunyo 9 sa Amphitheater
ng Plaza Mabini.
ay ipinamahagi ni Mayor Eduardo Dimacuha sa mga district
supervisors ng Department of Education (DepEd) mula sa iba't ibang
distrito ng mga eskuwelahan ng lungsod noong Hunyo 9 sa Amphitheater
ng Plaza Mabini.
Ang Oplan Kamalayan na proyekto ng City Civil
Registrar’s Office (CRO) ay may 14 na taon nang ipinatutupad sa
layuning mapalawak ang kamalayan ng publiko sa kahalagahan ng
pagrerehistro ng kapanganakan bilang isa sa mga mahahalagang impormasyon
tungkol sa isang indibidwal. Ang birth certificate din ay isa sa
mga kailangang dokumento sa pag-aaral at iba pang transaksyon ng isang
tao.
Registrar’s Office (CRO) ay may 14 na taon nang ipinatutupad sa
layuning mapalawak ang kamalayan ng publiko sa kahalagahan ng
pagrerehistro ng kapanganakan bilang isa sa mga mahahalagang impormasyon
tungkol sa isang indibidwal. Ang birth certificate din ay isa sa
mga kailangang dokumento sa pag-aaral at iba pang transaksyon ng isang
tao.
Sa pamamagitan ng proyekto, hindi na kailangang
gumastos pa upang magtungo sa tanggapan ng CRO ang mga magulang upang
kumuha nito.
gumastos pa upang magtungo sa tanggapan ng CRO ang mga magulang upang
kumuha nito.
Sinabi ni City Civil Registrar Josephine Maranan, na ang Oplan
Kamalayan ay pinuri ni dating Civil Registrar General Carmencita Ericta
dahilan sa ang proyektong ito ay dito lamang sa Batangas City ipinatutupad.
Kamalayan ay pinuri ni dating Civil Registrar General Carmencita Ericta
dahilan sa ang proyektong ito ay dito lamang sa Batangas City ipinatutupad.
Samantala, sa Hunyo 27-28 ay nakatakdang
sumailalim sa pagsasanay ang mga school principals sa lungsod sa Teachers
Conference Center hinggil sa tamang paraan ng pag-fill up sa birth
certificate at maipabatid ang mga bagong batas sa pagpapatala na ipinatutupad
ng CRO.
sumailalim sa pagsasanay ang mga school principals sa lungsod sa Teachers
Conference Center hinggil sa tamang paraan ng pag-fill up sa birth
certificate at maipabatid ang mga bagong batas sa pagpapatala na ipinatutupad
ng CRO.
Inaasahan ang pagdalo ng mga kinatawan mula sa Philippine
Statistics Authority na dating National Statistics Office.
Statistics Authority na dating National Statistics Office.
Nauna rito ay nakapagsanay na ang mga barangay secretaries at
sunod namang sasailalim sa training ang mga barangay health workers. (Ronna Endaya
Contreras, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)
sunod namang sasailalim sa training ang mga barangay health workers. (Ronna Endaya
Contreras, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)
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Government addressing educators' concerns on implementation of K to 12 Program | ||
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| PHL reaffirms support for global fight against terrorism |
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14 June 2014 – The Philippines highlights its achievements in
furtherance of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
(UNGCTS). In a statement delivered on June 12 before the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Rafael E. Seguis declared that, “The Philippines has been facing constant threats of terrorism during the past decade… (but) our resolve remains clearer than ever…rather than submit to fear and paralysis, all the more we have become undaunted and determined.” Undersecretary Seguis was in New York to deliver the Philippine Statement during the Fourth Biennial Review of the United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy. He reported on the Philippines’ various accomplishments in combating terrorism since its last report during the Third Review back in 2012. He reported on the various rescue efforts by the pertinent authorities of the Philippine Government involving persons abducted and/or held hostage by terrorists in the Philippines, including the capture two days ago of Khair Mundos a.k.a. Abu Ayman, who is wanted in the United States and has acknowledged to have received funds from Al Qaeda to finance bombings in the Philippines. He also called attention to ongoing efforts to further strengthen the Philippines’ anti-terrorism lae, as well as the active pursuit in the Philippine Congress of three draft bills on (a) strategic trade management involving dual use of goods, (b) Chemical Weapons Convention, and (3) Biological Weapons Convention. According to Undersecretary Seguis, the Philippines has had successes in fulfilling the objectives of the Four Pillars of the UNGCTS, with due emphasis given to the recent signing of the Philippines-Indonesia Memorandum of Understanding on Combating International Terrorism, and the partnership with the International Center for Counter Terrorism (ICCT), which developed a National Operation Framework on Counter Radicalization and De-Radicalization (CR/DR). He added that the Philippines is already the site of the Regional headquarters of the Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear Center of Excellence (CBRN CoE) in Southeast Asia, which is a joint undertaking with the European Union and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). “In fact, sports has also been a tool, like the annual Football for Peace, which brings children from selected conflict areas to Manila, not only for sports clinics, but also to transform their outlooks in life from a ‘culture of violence’ to that of a ‘a culture of peace,’” the Undersecretary said. It was also mentioned that a Manual for Collaborative Intelligence, Investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism-Related Cases has been developed with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which clearly shows the seriousness of the Philippines in combating one of the greatest threats to international peace and stability. Undersecretary Seguis, in mentioning the ASEAN Convention on Counter-Terrorism, stressed that, even as the Philippines “builds an effective criminal justice system by providing more legal tools for law enforcement and judicial authorities to fight terrorism… (it) also respects, protects and uphold the rule of law, particularly civil liberties and human rights, with the latter being the cornerstone of Pillar IV of the UNGCTS. He concluded by stressing that “We must remain even more vigilant. The fight against terrorism should only unite us in the spirit of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.” |
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| Exports grow by 0.8 percent in April ‘14 |
| Source: http://www.neda.gov.ph |
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Higher export earnings from total agro-based products, petroleum,
minerals, and forest products kept exports in a positive territory
for April 2014, according to the National Economic and Development
Authority. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that the value of merchandise exports grew to US$4.54 billion, up by 0.8 percent from US$4.51 billion in the same period last year. Exports grew by 12.4 percent in March 2014. “This slower export growth is not expected to persist in the long-term. Overall, the gradual recovery of the global economy continues to firm up as demand from the Philippines’ other major export markets picked up strongly in April 2014 particularly for Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Germany, Taiwan, and the Netherlands,” said Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. “It is also of note that the Semiconductors and Electronics Industries of the Philippines (SEIPI) remains optimistic that the country’s semiconductor exports will bounce back, keeping the 5.0 percent growth target in electronics exports for 2014,” he added. Meanwhile, the first four months of 2014 registered an increase in Philippine merchandise exports, amounting to US$18.9 billion, up by 5.4 percent from US$17.9 billion in the same period last year. With respect to commodities outside manufactures, revenue from total agro-based products sustained a strong performance in April 2014, with 18.1 percent growth, amounting to US$372.1 million. “This is attributed to higher revenues from fruits and vegetables, coconut products, sugar products, as well as other agro-based products,” said Balisacan. “The strong outturn in outward sales of fruits and vegetables was mostly due to increased receipts from bananas and pineapple juice. Supporting the overall growth of banana exports was the strong demand from the country’s main export markets such as Japan, the People’s Republic of China (PR China), and the Republic of Korea, alongside the improvements in supply following the rehabilitation of banana plantations that were damaged due to Typhoon Pablo in December 2012,” he added. On a similar note, the export of petroleum products substantially expanded by 38.5 percent, amounting to US$41.7 million, from US$30.1 million in April 2013. “This likely reflected the ramped up domestic oil production in the first quarter of 2014 from the Galoc oil field, in addition to the elevated international price of crude oil and a 13.5 percent year-on-year growth in the volume of petroleum shipments” said Balisacan, who is also NEDA Director-General. Similarly, exports revenue from forest products increased from US$7.4 million in the same period last year to US$10.2 million, up by 37.6 percent. “This is largely due to higher export receipts from lumber, logs, plywood and other forest products,” said Balisacan. Mineral products also posted a marginal growth of 0.2 percent, with receipts amounting to US$316.0 million in April 2014 from US$315.5 million the previous year. “Outward shipments from this group are driven by iron ore agglomerates which showed a 235.6 percent upsurge in export quantity, followed by other mineral products,” said Balisacan. “The strong performance of these four commodity groups buffered the lower overseas sales of manufactures, particularly in the electronics segment,” he added. Mitigating the decline in manufactured exports are the increased receipts from processed foods and beverages, machinery and transport equipment, electronic equipment and parts, travel goods and handbags, textile yarns/fabrics, non-metallic manufactures, furniture and fixtures, garments, and footwear. Japan remains as the country’s top exports destination, with a total value of US$939.2 million, accounting for 20.7 percent of our total revenues from merchandise exports. This is followed by the United States of America (USA) with a 16.2 percent share and the PR China with 12.6 percent. |
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| FIT allocations progress |
| Source: http://www.doe.gov.ph |
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(Taguig City) The Department of Energy (DOE) clarifies that the race
for feed-in tariff (FIT) allocation entitlement is on-going. The
installation targets of run of river hydro (250 MW), biomass (250
MW), wind (200 MW) and ocean (10 MW) remain available. Earlier this
month, the San Carlos Solar 13 MW Solar Project in Negros has been
issued with a Certificate of Endorsement (COE) for the FIT Solar
eligibility to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). For transparency, the DOE has setup a monitoring board on its website to show status of FIT Eligibility implementation and other important updates concerning the matter. Under the DOE Circular DC2013-05-0009, only RE Developers with valid and subsisting Renewable Energy Service/Operating Contracts (RESC) can apply for Eligibility and inclusion of their RE projects under the FIT System by submitting a document declaring the commercial feasibility of a project and Work Plan. Thereafter, RE projects with Compliant Declaration of Commerciality shall be issued with Confirmation of Commerciality which shall serve as a Notice to Proceed to the Construction Phase. The DOE will monitor the status of the Construction Phase of the project and shall conduct site validation for the approved Work Plan. The COE for FIT Eligibility to ERC shall be issued by the DOE on a first-come-first-served basis only upon confirmation of the Successful Commissioning of the project. The DOE encourages RE developers to continue submitting applications for FIT eligibility to support the government’s commitment to accelerate the exploration, development, and optimal use of the country’s RE sources. |
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| PDIC to continue processing claims of Cavite Rural Banking Corporation depositors |
| Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph |
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The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) announced that
it will continue to receive and process deposit insurance claims
from depositors of the closed Cavite Rural Banking Corporation at
the PDIC Claims Counter, 4th Floor, SSS Bldg., 6782 Ayala Avenue
corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati City. Claims may also be filed
through mail. PDIC conducted the onsite claims settlement operations (CSO) for the closed Cavite Rural Banking Corporation at the bank’s Head Office and branches, and completed the CSO on May 22, 2014. PDIC sent notices of payment amounting to P9.62 million involving 1,020 accounts. Filing of claims for these accounts with balances of P50,000 and below is waived by PDIC. Meanwhile, PDIC paid 476 claims during the onsite CSO involving 334 accounts for a total amount of P54.56 million deposits. As of May 22, 2014, PDIC has yet to receive deposit insurance claims for 77 accounts that require the filing of claims. The total amount of deposits covered by these outstanding accounts is P5.80 million. When filing deposit insurance claims, depositors are advised to personally present their duly accomplished Claim Form, original evidence of deposit, and two (2) valid photo-bearing IDs with signature of the depositor. Depositors may also file their claims through mail and enclose the same set of document requirements. Depositors who are below 18 years old should submit either a photocopy of their Birth Certificate issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or a duly certified copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar as an additional requirement, with the Claim Form signed by the parent. Claimants who are not the signatories in the bank records are required to submit an original copy of a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA). In the case of a minor depositor, the SPA must be executed by the parent. The procedures and requirements for filing deposit insurance claims are posted in the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph. The Claim Form and format of the Special Power of Attorney may also be downloaded from the PDIC website. In accordance with the provisions of the PDIC Charter, the last day for filing deposit insurance claims in the closed Cavite Rural Banking Corporation is on May 9, 2016. After said date, PDIC, as Deposit Insurer, shall no longer accept any deposit insurance claim. For more information, depositors may contact the Public Assistance Department at telephone numbers (02) 841-4630 to 31, or e-mail at pad@pdic.gov.ph. Depositors outside Metro Manila may call the PDIC Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-1-888-PDIC (7342). |
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| Paje gets confirmed by Commission on Appointments |
| Source: http://www.denr.gov.ph |
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Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje finally
got confirmed by the Commission of Appointments on Wednesday, along
with two other Cabinet secretaries of the Aquino administration. Paje’s confirmation came four years after his appointment as DENR secretary by President Aquino and eight hearings by the environment committee where he was subjected to intense questioning by various oppositors led by former DENR secretary Antonio Cerilles and Congressman Angelo Palmones, as well as by Senator Serge Osmena. “This is democracy at work. I am glad that the questions dealt more on our tasks and policies, which I believe Congress should do because they should help us in crafting policies,” Paje said when asked by media upon emerging from the committee hearing on June 10. Negros Oriental Rep. George Arnaiz, who presided the 8th committee hearing on behalf of Senator Loren Legarda, endorsed Paje’s nomination before the plenary of the bicameral body. Paje thanked DENR employees for standing behind him during the last four years and for supporting his reform agenda. |
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| Ministerial Intervention by Sec. Teresita Quintos Deles at the Global Summit to end sexual violence in conflict |
| Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph |
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GLOBAL SUMMIT TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT Ministerial Session G: Delivering Progress Through Women’s Participation Ministerial Intervention by Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process – Philippines 12 June 2014 (London) From the “comfort women” of Asia in World War II to today’s missing schoolchildren, kidnapped in Nigeria, conflict has taken on new forms and meanings, sometimes with motives that are beyond comprehension. History has not been remiss in reminding us about the scars and wounds of war and conflict deeply etched in humanity’s soul. And while much of the conflicts are caused by guns fired by men, the trail of blood always leads to a grieving woman’s doorstep and a weeping child’s nightmare. It has always been up to the women to dress the wounds of war. Indeed, the time has come for all governments to make sure that women are given a greater role in preventing armed conflict or, once it has broken out, in resolving it. In the Philippines, we are now doing our best to accomplish both under the remarkable leadership of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, son of democracy’s icon, former president Corazon C. Aquino. And we have made great strides. Filipino women have been breaking ground, taking on active roles and succeeding as negotiators, mediators, peacekeepers, peace builders, relief workers, trauma healers – the list goes on. Last March 27, the Philippine government signed a comprehensive peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front or the MILF, thus ending a conflict that has spanned more than four decades and claimed and displaced more than a hundred thousand lives in southern Philippines. The signed “Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro,” expressly upholds the right of women to “meaningful political participation and protection from all forms of violence.” It also upholds the “right to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in social and economic activity and public service” regardless of gender. Would such provisions - and there are others, particularly on wealth-sharing and normalizatiin - have been included had women not been a part of the negotiations? A male negotiator admitted that, without women on both sides of the peace table, these provisions would not have been discussed at all. Honorable colleagues, the recently signed, historic Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro is the first of its kind in the world to bear the signature of a total of three women, which accounts for one-half of the 6-person negotiating team of the Government, and about one-fourth of the total number of signatories. It is the first such agreement to bear the signature of a woman as Chief Negotiator, my fellow delegate, Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer. Another woman member, Bai Yasmin Busran-Lao, now Secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos. As well, women of competence and integrity chaired three out of four of the government’s technical working groups as well as continue to lead its Secretariat and the legal team, respectively. Clearly, we have not been timid about assigning Filipino women leadership roles on, around, and beyond the peace tables. This boldness has not come about by accident. A well-organized and dynamic women’s sector has kept government on its toes, and women like us in government rely on them for continuing moral and even technical support. It is the women who never gave and will never give up. In 2010, the Philippine government adopted its National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security, making the Philippines the first country in Asia to adopt a policy that makes operational its commitment to the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, 1820, and 1888. The Philipoine NAP is anchored on and provided legal basis in Philippine law and its inter-agency and multi-level governance implementation is being pursued under the careful watch of a Cabinet-level steering committee. To my fellow ministers and peace-builders, I say, if the Philippines can harness the power of women to advance the cause of peace, then so can so many more of our governments. We must, by design and not by default, build national, regional, and global peace leadership and architecture that count women in and make women count. Thank you and good day. |
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| BSP revises reports on microfinance and related accounts in FRP |
| Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph |
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The Bangko Sentral has revised its key reports required from banks
on microfinance (MF) and related accounts to generate a
comprehensive and more accurate picture of the scale and scope of
banking services delivered to the micro, small and medium
enterprises (MSME) in the country. The Monetary Board, in its Res.
No. 893 dated 5 June 2014, approved the revisions of the present
reportorial requirements of banks offering microfinance loans and
loans to microenterprises as well as the changes in the definitions
of related accounts in the Financial Reporting Package (FRP). This
enhanced data collection will enable to BSP to more accurately
assess the situation and thereby craft evidence based policies that
are responsive to the needs of the market. The monthly report, “Report on Microfinance Loans Outstanding”, is renamed “Report on Microfinance Products” in recognition of the expanding menu of financial services which now include micro-deposits and wholesale MF loans. Micro-deposits are savings accounts, with average daily balance of not more than P40,000, that cater to the needs of low-income clients. Wholesale MF loans, on the other hand, refer to loans granted by wholesaler banks to conduit financial entities (the “retailers”), such as banks and non-banks, for on-lending to qualified end-users. Also, the quarterly report, “Income Statement on Microfinance Operations”, is renamed “Income Statement on Retail Microfinance Operations” to clarify that this report pertains only to a bank’s “retail” MF operations, e.g. borrowers are the end-users; and does not include its regular lending and wholesale MF lending operations, if any. All banks, whether engaged in MF operations or not, are required to submit both the monthly and quarterly reports. Those banks with no MF operations, however, are expected to fill up only the item, “Other Microenterprises Loans” while those banks engaged only in wholesale MF lending are required to fill up only the item, “Wholesale Microfinance Operations” and its related sub-accounts under the monthly report, “Report on Microfinance Products”. All banks, however, are required to submit the quarterly report, “Income Statement on Retail Microfinance Operations”, indicating that the required data are not applicable. Moreover, the account “Microfinance Loans” in the FRP is renamed “Microenterprise Loans” to align with the other related account, “Small and Medium Enterprises Loans” which is based on the type of borrower(s) under the present “Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”. Further, all references to “microenterprises” are removed from the definition of the account, “Small and Medium Enterprises Loans” to avoid any inconsistency in the definitions. These revisions are expected to improve the quality of data being submitted by banks which serve as inputs in formulating policies to further enhance the present regulatory environment in support of MSME lending. |
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| DSWD releases P71.7 M aid for ‘Yolanda’ victims in Northern Cebu town |
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph |
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Cebu City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
in Central Visayas released P71.7 million for the implementation of
Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work (CFW) program
in Madridejos, a town in Northern Cebu which was affected by Typhoon
Yolanda. DSWD –Field Office VII Director Mercedita Jabagat turned over the check to Madridejos Mayor Salvador dela Fuente early this month. Of the amount, some P66.4 million will be used for ESA while the rest is for the CFW program that will provide temporary employment to 1,250 individuals. Dir. Jabagat said that under the ESA, typhoon victims shall receive financial assistance or shelter materials for the repair of their houses amounting to P10,000 for totally damaged and P5,000 for partially destroyed. Madridejos town has 5,930 houses identified as totally damaged while 1,425 were partially destroyed. CFW on the other hand, shall provide cash to affected families in exchange for their services and participation in the rehabilitation efforts. Under the program, the beneficiaries can work for 15 days and will get the minimum wage by clearing roads of debris, doing repair works, planting trees and mangroves, and restoring community facilities, among others. |
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| Customs seizes smuggled garlic |
| Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph |
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized garlic smuggled into the country
through the Port of Batangas on Wednesday, as the agency continues
to step-up its drive against the illegal entry of agricultural
products in the Philippines. The garlic, packed in ten-kilogram bags purportedly from Taiwan, was stored in two 40-foot container vans that arrived from Hong Kong last June 1. Estimated total weight of the seized garlic is between 50,000 to 60,000 kilograms. The shipment was consigned to a certain Good Earth Merchandising, based in Cagayan de Oro City; and was brokered by an Antonio Enriquez, with address at Tuktukan, Guiguinto, Bulacan. In import documents filed with the BOC, the shipment was declared as “cocoa beans to be used as raw material for chocolate.” An Alert Order was hoisted on the shipment based on derogatory information received by the agency’s Intelligence Group. “We cannot allow smuggling of agricultural products to go unchecked. These unscrupulous importers disrupt our local economy and cause loss of jobs and livelihood for our farmers,” said Ernesto Benitez, Jr., District Collector of the BOC’s Port of Batangas. The seizure of the smuggled garlic occurred amidst an unusual spike in the price of the commodity in the retail market. From the usual P60 to P90 per kilo, the price of garlic has risen to as high as P360 to P400 in wet markets and groceries nationwide. |
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| PH's inclusive growth agenda puts decent work at front and center--Baldoz |
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
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Geneva--Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz
had said the creation of decent work opportunities is key to the
attainment of inclusive growth in the Philippines. Speaking at the World of Work Summit at the Palais des Nations, Baldoz said efforts of the Aquino government are geared towards putting decent work and productive employment at the front and center of the country's growth and development strategies. “We strive to achieve this through our strategic investment in human capital; by improving working conditions through regulatory and developmental incentive-based labor inspection system, expanding access to social protection mechanisms, and promoting social dialogue,” she said. During the interactive dialogue with Summit participants, Baldoz bared that the Philippines, since 2010, has increased its investment in education and manpower development in keeping with the Constitutional provision on budget priorities. "This is also very explicit in President Benigno S. Aquino III's Platform and Policy Pronouncements on Labor and Employment, whose over-arching goal is "to invest in our country’s top resource, our human resource, to make us more competitive and employable while promoting industrial peace based on social justice"', Baldoz said. "In 2010, our budget for education and manpower development was set at P235.2 billion (approx. US$5.4 billion). This year, this had increased to P389.6 billion (US$9 billion), a 65.6 percent increase in a span of four years," she stated. In health, Baldoz said the Philippines had likewise invested huge financial resources to ensure universal access to health. "Our health budget in 2010 was P24.6 billion (US$572 million). In four years, this had increased by 243 percent to grew to P84.2 billion (US$1.95 billion)." To ensure social protection for the poor and the vulnerable, Baldoz said the government's conditional cash transfer program, started in 2010 with a budget of P10.93 billion (US$254 million), has grown in the last four years by 473 percent to reach P62.61 billion (US$1.456 billion) in 2014 covering six million households. Baldoz said that as a result, the Philippines has started to reap the fruits of its strategic investment in human resource development in terms of availability of workers with skills sets that meet industry needs and readily absorbed by the market, thereby addressing the skills and jobs mismatch and long period of job search, as well as sustained economic growth. Citing UN population projections, she said that by 2015, the Philippines will be hitting the so-called "demographic sweet spot" that will last approximately for 35 years. According to the UN, countries in this condition will experience average annual growth rates of 7.3 percent over the next 10 years. The World of Work Summit is a special plenary event of the ongoing 103rd International Labor Conference in Geneva. It was held on the theme, Developing with Jobs, and was keynoted by keynoted by Prof. Deepak Nayyar, professor of Economics at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. ILO Director General Guy Ryder opened and closed the Summit, while BBC journalist Andrew Walker moderated it. Baldoz was one of the Summit's six high-level tripartite panelists who included Mexico’s Labor Minister Alfonso Navarret Prida; Tunisia’s Social Affairs Minister Ahmed Ammar Youmbai; Luxembourg’s Labor Minister Nicolas Schmit; Turkey’s Santa Farma Pharmaceutical chief executive officer Erol Kiresepi; and International Trade Union Confederation Secretary General Sharan Burrow. In the Summit, Baldoz also highlighted the Philippine government’s efforts at promoting good labor governance. “Our system of labor administration is one that promotes transparency, accountability and participation through a robust and inclusive tripartism and social dialogue”, she said. |
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| Roxas asks Quezon Officials to unite in fight vs. cocolisap |
| Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph |
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LUCENA CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas has
rallied Governor David Suarez and the 21 town and city mayors of
Quezon to unite and get their act together in the fight against “Cocolisap,”
a new wind-borne insect that has infested and killed thousands of
coconut trees in the province and nearby areas. “It requires a collective effort on the part of all local chief executives, including your constituents in the barangay level and other stakeholders to join hands in the fight against Cocolisap,” the DILG chief said in a speech delivered Tuesday before local and national government officials at the Bulwagan Kalilayan located in the city. “We should all heed the advice of all concerned agencies in eliminating the Cocolisap. Kailangan na sabay-sabay nating harapin ang problema na ito para hindi na lumala. We should all play our part,” he added. According to Roxas, any sign of lack of unison in the campaign against Cocolisap would mean economic problems for the people whose livelihood depends on coconut plantation and harvesting. “This (problem) is an economic threat that would result in further problems such as loss of jobs and income, rise in criminality, among others, kung hindi natin ito maaagapan” he explained. Roxas and former Sen. Francis Pangilinan, the recently-designated Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization, met with local officials led by Quezon Gov. David Suarez, regional officials of the Philippine Coconut Authority, the Philippine National Police, among other agencies, to discuss the Cocolisap problem and other local concerns. The DILG chief and Pangilinan spoke before the “Konsultasyon Kontra Cocolisap” held at the Bulwagan Kalilayan where both gave assurance of the national government’s all-out support to the people of Quezon and other affected areas of Southern Tagalog on the Cocolisap infestation. “Kani-kanina lang po ay tumawag sa akin si Pangulong Aquino upang alamin ang tunay na kalagayan dito. Tintiyak ko po ni hindi namin kayo pababayaan. Sama-sama po nating haharapin ang problema na ito,” Roxas said. For his part, Gov. Suarez thanked Roxas and Pangilinan for their visit to his province, saying this indicated that the government is really concerned and would extend its all out help to address the Cocolisap problem in the Calabarzon region. Cocolisap (scientific name: aspidiotus rigidus) is also called Coconut Scale Insect (CSI), a leaf sucking pest which is considered an invasive species with a life cycle of around 28-32 days. The presence of Cocolisap was first discovered in March 2010 in two barangays of Tanauan, Batangas. It describes that the attack showed yellowing and drying of leaves of coconut palms until the trees die. In the Southern Tagalog area alone, the Cocolisap has affected the towns of Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon, affecting 55 municipalities; 425 barangays; and 6,697 farmers. To date, Cocolisap has already infested more than one million coconut trees. Although coconut is the preferred host, cocolisap has also recently infested fruit tress such as avocado, breadfruit, mango, guava, papaya, coca, cassava, cotton, oil palm, rubber, sugarcane, mangosteen and tea. |
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| Filipinos in US can now listen to Philippine radio stations via mobile phone |
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
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13 June 2014 - Filipinos in the United States (US) can now listen to
radio broadcasts from the Philippines on their mobile phones with
the launching of the second phase of a public diplomacy initiative
aimed at connecting them with the motherland. The availability in the US of broadcasts from six leading Philippine radio stations, including the Catholic-run Radio Veritas, was announced by the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. and AudioNow, the world’s leading call-to-listen platform, on the occasion of the 116th anniversary of Philippine independence. “Today, we bring our kababayans here in the US closer to home with the launching of AudioNow’s call-to-listen service that would allow them to hear radio broadcasts from the Philippines with their mobile phones,” Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. said. With the service, Filipinos may now access the following radio stations by calling their assigned telephone numbers: Radio Veritas (Manila): 231.460.1846; People’s Television Network (Manila):231.460.1000; Catholic Media Network (Manila): 712.432.7150; Spirit FM (Antique): 712.432.7197; Radio Maria (Tarlac): 231.460.1020; and D’Ultimate (Clark Free Port): 712.432.6999. The calls have no surcharge and use only mobile minutes. “With this next phase, it is our goal to continue serving the Filipino community in the US with as many resources as possible from home,” said Ambassador Cuisia, adding that the six stations broadcast in both English and Filipino. “AudioNow extends the reach of our broadcasters into the United States and we applaud Radio Veritas, PTV, Radio Maria, the Catholic Media Network, Spirit FM and D’Ultimate for recognizing this and invite other leading Filipino broadcasters to join this effort,” the Ambassador added. Since the end of last year, the Embassy has been working with AudioNow and utilizing its call-to-listen-platform as a new avenue to reach out to members of the Philippine diaspora in the US. With the launching of Radyo Tambuli, which was developed with the assistance of AudioNow, the Embassy earned for itself the distinction of being the first foreign mission to utilize the call-to-listen platform for public diplomacy purposes. Radyo Tambuli can be accessed by calling 415.628.5777. “After Radyo Tambuli, adding radio stations from the Philippines was the natural next step,” according to Elan Blutinger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AudioNow, adding that more Philippine radio stations are expected to take part in the initiative in the next several weeks. “We are honored to provide a bridge home to the Philippines during this important time," said Blutinger. “With the support of the Philippine Embassy here in Washington, we look forward to working closely with Radio Veritas, PTV, Radio Maria and other Filipino broadcasters.” Radio Veritas, ranked as the No. 1 faith-based station in the Philippines, brings news advocacy and social concerns, religious programming and public service for the poor with inspirational music in Tagalog to its audience. Featured programs include Veritas Pilipinas, which provides in-depth coverage of advocacy news in Mega Manila and around the world, as well as Barangay Simbayanan, which features the Catholic Church responding to the needs of the community. Veritas846 kapanalig also brings nationally renowned healer Fr. Fernando Suarez on the air every Sunday, 6pm to 8pm, Sundays (phil time). Listeners may access Radio Veritas by calling 231.460.1846. The government-run PTV, which was established by an act of Congress in 1992, showcases educational programs on science and technology, the arts, culture and sports, in English and Tagalog. PTV can be accessed by calling231.460.1000. As the largest radio station network in the Philippines, the Catholic Media Network’s mission is to “bring the message of hope through media.” Listeners can now access their Manila-based flagship station, CMN, by calling 712.432.7150. CMN’s top program CMN Pilipinas covers news and public affairs issues of national importance while CMN Sagipbuhay aims educate listeners on public health issues. Spirit FM network — another Catholic Media Network brand — broadcasts in English and Tagalog from San Jose, Antique. To listen to programs such as CMN News, Mega Morning, and Kulitan Calls, listeners should call 712.432.7197. D’Ultimate 105.5 FM broadcasts live from the Clark Free Port in Pampanga and offers the latest music hits from around the world in both English and Tagalog. It can be accessed via 712.432.6999. Radio Maria, which was established in 2002, broadcasts daily from Tarlac City and features informative and encouraging programming such as Alay Buhay that gives on-going reconstruction efforts updates in the affected areas of Typhoon Hayian. Listeners may call 231.460.1020 to access Radio Maria. |
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| Phl Consulate General promotes overseas voters registration at Carson City’s Phl Independence Day celebration |
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
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13 June 2014 – Officials of the Philippine Consulate General in Los
Angeles, led by Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim, promoted the
ongoing overseas voters registration by handing out flyers during
the Philippine Independence Day Celebration held on June 7 at
Veterans Park, City of Carson. The celebration was organized by the City of Carson and the Philippine Independence Day Foundation, Inc. (PIDF). Carson City’s local government officials, including Mayor Jim Dear, Mayor Pro-Tempore Elito Santarina and City Council members, showed their support for the event and for the Filipino-Americans in Carson. The Consul General extended his greetings to the attendees as they celebrated the 116th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence. |
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| DBM to pay GSIS P1-B in DepEd-ARMM arrears |
| Source: http://www.gsis.gov.ph |
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GSIS, DepEd-ARMM and DBM ink MOA. Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) President and General Manager Robert Vergara (seated,
second from L), Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary
Florencio Abad (seated, third from L), and Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Mujiv Hataman (seated, fourth from L
) signed and sealed the agreement to settle the premiums-in-arrears
of almost 26,000 Department of Education employees in ARMM. The
signing was witnessed by ARMM Secretary Jamar Kulayan (seated, first
from left), GSIS Chairman Daniel Lacson, Jr. (seated, second from
right) and DBM Asec. Tina Rose Marie Canda (seated, first from
right). Joining them are DepEd Undersecretary for Finance and
Administration Francisco Varela (standing, fourth from left) and
members of the GSIS Board of Trustees (standing from left) Gregorio
Yu, Elisea Gozun, Atty. Geraldine Marie Berberabe-Martinez, Roman
Felipe Reyes, Mario Aguja, Karina Constantino-David, and Romeo Alip. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will pay state pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) almost one billion pesos in unpaid premiums of employees of the Department of Education-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) in keeping with the tripartite agreement that the three agencies forged today, effectively adjusting the GSIS benefits of almost 26,000 teaching and nonteaching personnel in ARMM. DBM will pay GSIS about P900 million in cash, 30 days after the signing of the supplemental memorandum of agreement (MOA), with the remaining P100 million to be paid over a period of one year. The MOA supplements the earlier agreement signed in March 2004 by GSIS, DBM, and DepEd-ARMM to settle the unpaid premiums of 15,715 DepEd-ARMM employees. Further, in March 2012, GSIS embarked on a project with the DepEd-ARMM to update its employees' service records. Changes in employee information, such as position, salary, assignment, and period of service were recorded in the GSIS database. This enabled the System to determine the correct premiums that the education department must remit to the GSIS, which now forms part of the latest supplemental MOA. "As the computation of retirement benefits and loans is based on the length of service, it is imperative to update and reconcile the records of our DepEd-ARMM members to ensure they will receive the correct level of benefits upon their retirement or when they apply for a loan," GSIS President and General Manager (PGM) Robert G. Vergara said. With the payment, around 26,000 DepEd-ARMM employees stand to receive higher loanable amounts and retirement benefits. The MOA signing rites were held at the GSIS Central Office in Pasay City, with PGM Vergara, DBM Secretary Florencio B. Abad, and ARMM Governor Mujiv S. Hataman as principal signatories. GSIS Board Chairman Daniel L. Lacson Jr., DepEd-ARMM Secretary Atty. Jamar Kulayan and DBM Assistant Secretary Tina Rose Marie Canda served as witnesses. |
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| Lakbay-aral for farmers |
| Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph |
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Twenty (20) local rice farmers from three farmers’ organizations in
Isabela widened their agricultural horizons through a Lakbay-Aral
project of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). “The two-day learning expedition aims to expose agrarian reform beneficiaries on modern farm practices and to show them the latest innovations on farming,” said Regional Director Marjorie Ayson. The farmers visited the Philippine Council of Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources and Research Development (PCAARRD) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna where they witnessed the processes of integrated rice farming, tilapia production and processing, mango production and cacao production technology. 06132014 dar web news pix 2“This visit to PCAARRD piqued our farmers’ interest to venture in tilapia production for additional income. Those who own mango plantations gained knowledge on mango diseases and pest control,” said Ayson. At the IRRI, the farmers observed field demonstrations and farm simulations of the uses of modern farm machinery and listened to lecture and discussions on rice varieties and how it is suited to different climatic and soil conditions. On the 2nd day, the farmers explored the “Palayabangan” project of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija were video presentations on pest management were presented to them in a drama form. At the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), the farmers were shown prototypes and actual farm implements and corn farming. The two-day Lakbay-Aral was implemented under the Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services Project (ARCCESS). |
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| Former Palawan mayor convicted for ghost procurement |
| Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph |
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The Office of the Ombudsman secured the conviction of a former mayor
for unlawfully paying 1,500 bags of cement worth P247,500.00. In an 18-page Decision penned by Justice Alexander Gesmundo, the Sandiganbayan found Alejandro Villapando, former mayor of San Vicente, Palawan, guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violation of Section 3(e) of The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (R.A. No. 3019 ) and sentenced him to suffer an indeterminate penalty of six (6) years and one (1) month as minimum to 10 years as maximum imprisonment, with the accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office. The anti-graft court also ordered Villapando to pay the amount of P247,500.00 to the municipality of San Vicente, Palawan as civil liability. The case as against his co-accused, Rodrigo Cipriano Sr., municipal treasurer, was provisionally dismissed pending submission of his Death Certificate issued by the National Statistics Office. The anti-graft court found that in January 2000 Villapando and Cipriano Sr. approved and released check no. 4973927 amounting P247,500.00 to Apollo Trading for the purchase of 1,500 bags of Portland cement to be used for concreting works of the project “Toursite Panindigan Road” located at Sitio Panindigan, San Vicente, Palawan. The records showed that the undated Certificate of Purchase and Certificate of Acceptance for the 1,500 bags of cement were both signed by Villapando and Cipriano Sr. In the Special Audit conducted by the Commission on Audit (COA), however, it was found that there was no such delivery of cements and the toursite road for which they were intended neither existed nor accomplished. The Decision noted that even the record of the Municipality’s General Service Division was bereft of the supplies and certifications made by accountable municipal employees, and concerned barangay officials revealed that the road for which the cements were intended remained unpaved The Decision concluded that “the foregoing pieces of evidence indubitably show that the roads in Sitio Panindigan remained unpaved which would lead to the logical conclusion that the project for the concreting of Toursite Paninidigan Road was not executed and that the payment of P247,500.00 made by the municipality ostensibly for the delivery of 1,500 bags of cement to be used for such project was unjustified.” Section 3(e) of R.A. No. 3019 punishes a public officer who, in the discharge of his official functions, acted with manifest partiality, evident bad faith, or inexcusable negligence causing undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party unwarranted benefits, advantage, or preference. |
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| PDIC to bid out commercial, residential lots on July 1 |
| Source: http://www.pdic.gov.ph |
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The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to sell
via public bidding on an “as-is, where-is” basis a total of 186
commercial and residential lots owned by various closed banks and
the PDIC with an aggregate minimum disposal value of about P319.35
million on July 1, 2014. The public bidding, the second for the
year, will be held at the PDIC Training Room, 9th Floor, SSS Bldg.,
6782 Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City, starting at
9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The list of property descriptions is available through the PDIC’s Property Finder at its website, www.pdic.gov.ph. The properties up for bidding are located in the cities of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Pasay, Parañaque and Baguio; and in the provinces of Aklan, Albay, Batangas, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Cebu, Ilocos Norte, Iloilo, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Romblon, Samar, Sorsogon and Tarlac. Before submitting their bids, prospective buyers are advised to physically inspect the properties they are interested to buy. Bidders are enjoined to present a valid identification (ID) card with photo to be allowed entry into the bidding area. Sealed bids will be accepted from direct buyers only. The deadline for submission of bids is at 2:00 p.m. and participating bidders are advised to come at least one hour earlier to register. Each bid must be accompanied by a bond or deposit equivalent to at least 10% of the submitted bid. This should be in the form of cash or Manager’s or Cashier’s Check (or a combination thereof) issued by a universal or a reputable commercial bank. The winning bidder is required to pay the balance of the bid price not later than July 10, 2014. Checks should be cleared, otherwise the awarding of the property Is automatically cancelled. Bidding documents, Conditions of Bid, and acceptable formats for the Special Power of Attorney and Secretary’s Certificate may be downloaded for free from the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph. Public biddings aim to expeditiously dispose of non-financial assets, one of the strategic directions outlined in the PDIC’s Roadmap to 2016. As Liquidator of closed banks, the PDIC bids out assets acquired from closed banks and the proceeds from the sale are used to enhance the recovery of uninsured depositors and creditors. Meanwhile, proceeds from the sale of PDIC’s corporate assets are added into the Deposit Insurance Fund, the Corporation’s main fund source for payout of deposit insurance claims. For more information, interested bidders may call Atty. Josette Sonia H. Marcilla or Mr. Polo L. Pantaleon, Jr. at telephone numbers (02) 841-4750, 841-4754, 841-4665 or 841-4671, or email at ropa@pdic.gov.ph. |
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| PhilHealth Regional Office I - Dagupan City receives CSC Seal of Excellence |
| Source: http://www.philhealth.gov.ph |
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) conferred on PhilHealth Regional
Office-I (PRO-I), Dagupan City the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center
Seal of Excellence for its exceptional performance in public service
on May 23, 2014 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol of La
Union. PhilHealth Regional Office I - Dagupan City Receives CSC Seal of Excellence CSC Chairman Dr. Francisco T. Duque III and Regional Office-I Acting Director Nelson G. Sarmiento awarded the Seal of Excellence and a check amounting to Php100,000.00 to PRO I through its Regional Vice President Elvira C. Ver. PhilHealth Regional Office I - Dagupan City Receives CSC Seal of Excellence The special event was witnessed by Melinda C. Mercado, PhilHealth’s Chief Management Executive. The award was based on the CSC Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) Report Card Survey for the year 2013, wherein PRO-I obtained a final rating of 91.50%, equivalent to the descriptive rating of EXCELLENT. The agency garnered perfect scores of 100% on its compliance with ARTA provisions such as wearing of ID/Nameplates, No Hidden Costs and No Lunch Break Rule. It also got a commendable score of 97.71 for its adherence to the Anti-Fixer Campaign. In the same Report Card Survey, PRO-I attained a numerical rating of 93.23 in overall client satisfaction and garnered high scores in all the following areas: Physical Setup/Layout, 97.13, Basic Facilities, 96.71, Service Quality, 94.07, Client Satisfaction, 91.70 and Frontline Service Provider, 90.63. The Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence award given to the PRO-I is a mark of the immediate response of PhilHealth to the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 (RA 9485) and the fulfillment to its responsibility and commitment in ensuring continuous and sustainable excellent public service to its members and their dependents. The PRO I hopes to maintain its excellent standing by committing to intensify its campaign towards increasing clients’ awareness on the presence and use of the agency’s Citizen’s Charter. |
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| Competition policy needed for PHL rice and transport sectors |
| Source: http://www.pids.gov.ph |
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A competition policy for the rice and passenger transport sector is
needed to encourage innovation and prevent cartels. This was stressed in a national reference group meeting organized by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) with the Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International based in Jaipur, India, and the Action for Economic Reforms (AER) and attended by various sector leaders. PIDS Senior Research Fellow and Competition Reforms in Key Markets for Enhancing Social and Economic Welfare in Developing Countries (CREW) Project Director Dr. Roehlano Briones stressed that a more flexible policy toward rice imports should be adopted. There is a competitive market structure for domestic rice production and marketing, but rice import quota which is decided solely by the National Food Authority through the National Food Authority Council could facilitate a cartel-like behavior, Briones said. "NFA manages to stabilize retail prices, but keeps domestic prices high by means of an import monopoly." Briones cited a study by Beulah de la Pena that a few big players in the rice industry are allowed to import a minimum of 2,000 metric tons and a maximum of 5,000 metric tons of rice under the current importation quota distribution. The study suggests that small players should be allowed to import 10- or 20-ton container load of rice to prevent rice supply monopoly by a few big players. Quantitative restrictions on imports to support the country's rice self-sufficiency objective must be repealed, Briones said. "If quantitative restrictions were eliminated and rice imports were allowed to freely come in the country, total rice imports would have reached 3.68 million metric tons," Briones said. "Such high level of imports would have brought down the retail price of rice to PHP21.43 per kilogram and PHP19.39 per kilogram at the wholesale level." Last year, the retail price of rice shot up to PHP36.28 in December from PHP32.37 in June, he said. "It is equivalent to a 12-percent increase in just six months." Meanwhile, PIDS Research Consultant Debbie Gundaya revealed the market inefficiency in the bus transport sector. "Market inefficiency manifests in too many operators and buses resulting in traffic congestion," she said. There are 1,122 bus operators and 12,595 buses in Manila routes, she said. Moreover, Gundaya described that the bus transport sector market operates under a highly complicated regime where regulation and enforcement is shared by several agencies resulting in implementation failures and regulatory capture. There is an operation of illegal or 'colorum' buses in Manila routes, Gundaya said. "Proliferation of 'kabit' system where a bus operator enters the market through an arrangement with an operator with an established franchise is also present." In reaction to the consultant's recommendation to consolidate bus operations in Metro Manila, PIDS Senior Research Fellow Dr. Adoracion Navarro recommended that competitively tendered service contracts or concessions for defined routes be explored. Moreover, International transport expert Rene Santiago suggested that contracted trips made on predefined routes and headways should be the basis to pool the revenues and pay bus operators. The meeting is part of the activities of the three-year project of PIDS, CUTS, and AER on Competition Reforms in Key Markets for Enhancing Social and Economic Welfare in Developing Countries or CREW. The project aims to assess the level of competition in the rice and passenger transport sectors to generate broad-based support, especially from policymakers, for competition reforms. |
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| Less queuing time at NAIA: Terminal fees to be integrated with airline tickets |
| Source: http://www.dotc.gov.ph |
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In a move to reduce queuing time at the Ninoy Aquino International
Airport (NAIA), the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)
has recently concluded talks with international air carrier
representatives to incorporate the international passenger service
charge (IPSC), commonly referred to as terminal fees, in the price
of airline tickets beginning in October 2014. “We congratulate MIAA on this new policy. It improves traveling convenience and efficiency at NAIA by removing a whole process which unnecessarily adds to the passengers’ processing time, requiring them to line up when payment can be done ahead of time,” said Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Jun Abaya. According to MIAA, the integration of the IPSC into airline tickets will help address the congestion problem for departing passengers at NAIA, and will free up a sizeable area since the existing terminal fee counters will be removed. Moreover, this policy is at par with international standards and practices, since among ASEAN Region countries, it is only the Philippines which collects terminal fees on a face-to-face basis at the airport. According to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which MIAA will sign with the air carriers later this month, the IPSC will be integrated by default in the tickets, whether purchased online or through ticketing offices or travel agents. The integration program will begin in October 2014, with a one-year transition period ending in September 2015. Full implementation of the policy will be in October 2015. The P 550.00 IPSC collected by MIAA is essential to the continued operations of the airport. Out of this amount, P 390.00 is MIAA’s share for maintenance and upkeep, P 100.00 goes to the National Government, and P 60.00 is for aviation security. The DOTC is presently undertaking major upgrading projects for NAIA, particularly Terminals 1 and 3. The Terminal 1 Rehabilitation project, which entails structural retrofitting, architectural works, and improvement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection facilities, is scheduled for completion in January 2015. Meanwhile, completion works for Terminal 3 is set to be finished next month, to pave the way for the transfer of five (5) airlines from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 by August 2014, namely: Singapore Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and KLM Airlines. This will also help decongest Terminal 1 and allow more flexibility in the on-going rehabilitation efforts. |
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| Gov't inks deal on DEPED-ARMM GSIS arrears |
| Source: http://www.dbm.gov.ph |
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) today signed a
Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Department of Education in
the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM), in a landmark
move to settle the education department’s unpaid GSIS
premiums—amounting to P991.4 million—for its ARMM personnel. The supplemental MOA is in line with a previous tripartite agreement inked between the three agencies in March 2004, where the DepEd-ARMM agreed to pay its obligations to GSIS within fifteen years of the signing date. “For a good while, DepEd personnel in the ARMM were unable to enjoy the full range of GSIS benefits that they were entitled to, including their salary loans and Retirement Gratuity. This was an unacceptable situation, and we have since worked with the GSIS and DepEd-ARMM to settle the GSIS premium arrears of all affected employees,” DBM Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said. “Public school teachers actually comprise a remarkable 80 percent of the civil service pool in the ARMM, and many of them have faithfully served their communities for most of their professional lives. Restoring their benefits is only just and fitting,” he added. To cover all unpaid GSIS premiums for DepEd-ARMM personnel, the DBM has agreed to pay P891.4 million to GSIS within 30 days of the signing of the agreement. The Budget department will also release P100 million to the GSIS—without interest—within one year of the MOA signing. The payments will cover all arrears for 29,019 DepEd-ARMM personnel, and will be sourced from savings under 2014 General Appropriations Act (GAA). “The Bangsamoro peace pact signed earlier this year signals a period of greater socio-economic development in the ARMM. The Aquino administration is keen on bringing more education, healthcare, and infrastructure services to this region, besides providing basic public services that Bangsamoro communities previously had little to no access to. The fact that we can now take better care of our DepEd personnel in the ARMM fits very nicely with that,” Abad said. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, troops the line during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the flag raising ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the wreath laying ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo is National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga city, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo is Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno, Naga City Mayor John Bongat, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III acknowledges the crowd upon arrival at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur for the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, troops the line during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga city, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim and Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the flag raising ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Naga City Mayor John Bongat, Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the
commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine
Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City,
Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa
Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng
Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the 116th Anniversary of the
Proclamation of Philippine Independence during the wreath laying
ceremony at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City,
Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa
Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng
Pagbabago.” Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the
Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno and AFP Chief of Staff Gen.
Emmanuel Bautista. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau /
PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno and Naga City Mayor John Bongat. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Plaza Quince Martires in E. Angeles Street, Naga City, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Ma. Leonor Robredo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno, Naga City Mayor John Bongat, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III during the Vin d’ Honneur in Commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto (Photo By Benhur Arcayan/Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the Vin d’ Honneur in Commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto. (Photo By Benhur Arcayan / Robert Viñas / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Rey Baniquet / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III listens as the Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto delivers his message at the Vin d’ Honneur in Commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario (Photo By Benhur Arcayan / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto, offer the traditional toast to the guests during the Vin d’ Honneur in commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto. (Photo By Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, offers the traditional toast to the guests during the Vin d’ Honneur in commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June 12). Also In Photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay (extreme left). (Photo By Robert Viñas / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III during the Vin d’ Honneur in
commemoration of the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine
Independence at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (June
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence Day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. Also on stage are officers of FFCCCII, MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence Day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10, 2014). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. Also on stage are officers of FFCCCII, MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. With the President are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Chiunese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) joint celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day & 13th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (June 10). Every year, FFCCCII and the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate Philippine Independence day in solidarity with the entire nation in remembering the struggles and victories of our forefathers that culminated in the historic establishment of First Republic in Asia. The celebration seeks to promote the spirit of nationalism and encourage citizens to contribute to nation-building. After the president's speech he shakes hands with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III poses with Ambassadors Hannes Heimisson of Iceland, Michal Slivovic of Slovak Republic, Clifford Borg-Marks of Malta, Senkoun Sylla of Guinea, Raisa Vardanyan of Armenia, Thomas Kijiner of Marshall Islands, Betty Grace Akech-Okullo of Uganda, Pantelakis Eliades of Cyprus, Andres Unga of Estonia and Clement Philip Ricardo Allicock of Jamaica, for a group photo souvenir during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). Also in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Rey Baniquet - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the presentation of credentials of non-resident ambassadors at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Jamaica Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Clement Philip Ricardo Allicock, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Iceland Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Hannes Heimisson, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palaceon Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Armenia Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, Her Excellency Raisa Vardanyan, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Slovak Republic Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Michal Slivovic, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan ¬- Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to the Philippines, His Excellency Andres Unga, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Malta Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Clifford Borg-Marks, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Berhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cyprus to the Philippines, His Excellency Pantelakis Eliades, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Guinea Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, His Excellency Senkoun Sylla, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Uganda Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines, Her Excellency Betty Grace Akech-Okullo, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the Philippines, His Excellency Thomas Kijiner, during the presentation of credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 10). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan - Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad and National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Governance Commission for GOCCs Chairman Cesar Villanueva, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation president Valentin Araneta the dividend check amounting to P1.05-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Ports Authority general manager Juan Sta. Ana the dividend check amounting to P1.42-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives from Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) president Pedro Aquino, Jr. the dividend check amounting to P1.5-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Franklin Drilon and PNOC-EC director Luis Ma. Uranza. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Manila International Airport Authority general manager M/Gen. Jose Angel Honrado (ret.) the dividend check amounting to P1.58-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Bases Conversion Development Authority president & chief executive officer Arnel Paciano Casanova and chairman Rolando Gosiengfiao the dividend check amounting to P2.108-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday(June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. the dividend check amounting to P2.5-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday(June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Development Bank of the Philippines executive vice president for Branch Banking Sector Anthony Robles the dividend check amounting to P3.62-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is DBP director Alberto Lim. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Development Bank of the Philippines executive vice president for Branch Banking Sector Anthony Robles the dividend check amounting to P3.62-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09).A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club," for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senate President Franklin Drilon. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation chairman & chief executive officer Cristino Naguiat, Jr., and president & chief operating officer Jorge Sarmiento the dividend check amounting to P9.79-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation chairman & chief executive officer Cristino Naguiat, Jr., and president & chief operating officer Jorge Sarmiento the dividend check amounting to P9.79-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo is PAGCOR director Jose Tanjuatco. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino receives from Land Bank of the Philippines president & chief executive officer Gilda Pico the dividend check amounting to P6.3-billion to be remitted to the National Treasury during the 2014 Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 09). A total of 49 agencies remitted P32.31-billion to the National Treasury, surpassing the collections made last year, with nine GOCCs belonging to the elite circle, the so-called “Billionaire’s Club”, for having remitted at least P1-billion to the government. Also in photo are Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senate President Franklin Drilon. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers keynote address during the annual Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Dividends Day held at Rizal Hall of Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 9). Some 50 GOCCs turned over P32.31 billion worth of dividends to be used for the betterment of the nation. (Photo by MARCELINO G. PASCUA/Malacanang Photo) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III addresses the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on disaster management with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for DRRM. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on DRRM with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for disaster management. Also in photo are European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Kristalina Georgieva, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for European Affairs and Conference chairperson Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Kristalina Georgieva arrives for the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on disaster management with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for DRRM. Also in photo is Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) at the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City on Thursday (June 05) with the theme: “A Stronger Asia-Europe Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Mega Disasters.” The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on DRRM with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for disaster management. Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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