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Synopsis:
At 4:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA)
was estimated at 850 KM East of Virac, Catanduanes (13.5ºN, 133.0ºE).
It is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting
Visayas and Mindanao.
Forecast:
Moderate to strong winds coming from the southwest to south will prevail over Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Light to moderate winds blowing from the southwest to west will prevail over the rest of the country with slight to moderate seas.
PAGASA weather forecaster Samuel Duran on DZMM:
-Dalawang sama ng panahon ang namataan ng PAGASA.
-Ang isang low pressure area (LPA) ay nakapaloob sa intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) habang ang isa pa'y nasa labas pa ng Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
-Sa pagtaya, ang isang LPA ay naitala sa layong 850 kilometro silangan ng Virac, Catanduanes. Nasa loob na ng PAR.
-Habang ang isa nama'y silangan ng Mindanao, sa Pasipiko at masyado pang malayo. Posibleng sa Sabado o Linggo pa ito pumasok sa PAR.
-Ang LPA sa loob ng PAR ay mababa ang tsansa na maging bagyo, at posibleng malusaw pa. Ngunit dahil nasa karagatan pa, hindi pa rin inaalis ang posibilidad na lumakas pa rin ito.
-Magdudulot ang LPA sa ITCZ ng mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan sa Bicol Region, Visayas, Davao at Caraga regions.
-Nananatiling pulo-pulong pag-ulan pa rin ang aasahan sa Metro Manila at nalalabing bahagi ng bansa.
PIA-4A/RIZAL:
Information officers and local government representatives of Regions
4a, 4b and 5 are currently convening at the Hotel St. Ellis, Legazpi
City, Albay for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
Philippine Information Agency's Information Summit on Climate Change
and Formation of South Luzon Communicators Network from July 2-4. The
summit aims to promote change in order to adjust to the new
environmental situation.
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the
67th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force
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Clark Air Base, Pampanga
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01 July 2014
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| Secretary Voltaire Gazmin; Secretary Sonny Coloma; General Emmanuel
Bautista; Lieutenant General Jeffrey Delgado; Liutenenant General Greg
Catapang, Jr.; Vice Admiral Jess Millan; Police Director General Alan
Purisima; Vice Admiral Rudy Isorena; Most Reverend Leopoldo Tumulak;
Congressman Oca Rodriguez; Congressman Henry Conjuangco; Congressman Joel
Roy Duavit; Mayor Marino Morales; Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan; CAAP Director
General William Hotchkiss; Atty. Arthur Tugade; foreign defense attaches
present; awardees of the 67th Philippine Air Force anniversary; former AFP
Chiefs-of-Staff and Commanding Generals of the Philippines Air Force; men,
women, ladies of the Philippine Air Force; fellow workers in government;
honored guests; mga minamahal kong kababayan; Talagang magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. Makulay at talagang kahanga-hanga ang kasaysayan ng ating Hukbong Himpapawid. Baguhan man sa larangan ng aerial warfare noong unang bahagi ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig, at salat man sa eroplano at kagamitan para makipagsabayan sa mga hukbong himpapawid ng ibang bansa, hindi nga nagpadaig ang mga unang pilotong Pilipino. May isang kuwento tungkol sa inyong hukbo mula sa panahong iyon: Tinarget [target] ng kalabang puwersa ang kalakhang Maynila, at kasama sa mga lugar na layon nilang atakihin ay ang Zablan Field sa noo’y Camp Murphy, at iba pang airfield sa mga karatig-bayan. Gamit ang mga Boeing P-26A, tinaguriang “Peashooters,” na sa panahon nga pong iyon ay napag-iwanan na rin bilang eroplanong pandigma, at wala mang sapat na kasanayan bilang mga fighter pilot, buong-galing at tapang na nilabanan ng ating mga piloto ang ‘di hamak na mas moderno at mas lamang na hukbo ng bansang Hapon. Isa nga sa mga humarap sa kalaban noong ika-10 ng Disyembre 1941 ang squadron leader na si Captain Jess o Jesus Villamor. Nalagasan man ng eroplano’t tauhan, muling lumaban ang grupo ni Kapitan Villamor noong ika-12 ng Disyembre. Sa kabuuan, napabagsak nina Captain Villamor ang isang bomber at tatlong zero fighter na itinuturing na pinakamakabagong eroplano ng bansang Hapon noong mga panahong iyon. Malinaw sa ipinamalas nina Captain Villamor at ng kaniyang mga kasamahan ang mga prinsipyong kumakatawan sa ating buong Sandatahang Lakas: Bagaman may limitasyon sa kakayahan, dehado man sa bilang kung minsan, hindi kailanman umangal ang inyong hanay, at sinabing, “Pass muna kami diyan. Masyadong mahirap ang kalaban.” Mula sa pagkakatatag ninyo, hanggang sa mga panahong kinikilala kayo bilang isa sa pinakamalakas na puwersa sa rehiyon, kitang-kita ang natatangi ninyong ambag—hindi lang sa pagtatanggol sa karapatan ng ating mamamayan, kundi maging sa pagtataguyod ng estabilidad at kapayapaan, at sa paghahatid ng tulong sa ibang panig ng mundo. Mula sa pagpapakitang-gilas bilang foreign contingent sa mga digmaan sa Korea hanggang Vietnam, mula sa pagbibigay-suporta sa tanyag na Congo Mission at Bali Mission, ang ating Hukbong Himpapawid ang itinuring na pamantayan ng bilis, puwersa, at husay sa bahaging ito ng daigdig. ‘Di po ba’t nakilala rin ang ating Aerial Precision Team na tinawag na Blue Diamonds, na talaga naman pong hinangaan para sa kanilang husay sa acrobatic at tactical flying? Moderno, maaasahan, at maipagmamalaki: Ganito nga po mailalarawan ang ating Hukbong Himpapawid noong mga panahong iyon. Nakakalungkot nga pong isipin ang estado ng Air Force na ating dinatnan: Ang dating tinitingala bilang isa sa pinakamalakas na hukbong himpapawid sa Asya, tila hindi na nakaka-take-off dahil sa maraming dekada ng katiwalian, panlalamang, at kakulangan ng pansin. Tila ba sinalamin ng kalagayan ng Air Force ang malubhang estado ng ating lipunan dahil sa baluktot na pamamahala. Minsan nga po, nabanggit sa akin ng inyong dating commander na si Larry dela Cruz na maski pambili ng flying suit ng ating mga piloto hindi pa masuportahan ng Estado. Kaya naman napipilitang bumili ang mga kasapi ng Air Force sa mga lugar tulad ng Dau sa Pampanga o Quiapo sa Maynila, at ang nakukuha pa nila ay damit para sa crewman at hindi ang wastong kasuotan. Hindi na po natin hinayaang maulit pa ito. Ngayon, hindi na kailangang mangamba ng mga kasapi ng Air Force kung saan kukuha ng uniporme para sa serbisyo. Ginagawa na ng gobyerno ang tungkulin nito sa inyo. Malinaw po, sa tuwid na daan, ang hangad natin: Itama ang maling pamamalakad upang muli nating maabot ang matatayog na tagumpay na tatak ng ating Hukbong Himpapawid. Ito po ang nagtutulak sa atin upang isulong ang makabuluhang reporma sa ating Sandatahang Lakas. Sa apat na taong nakalipas, sinagad natin ang pagkakataon para lalong isulong ang modernisasyon sa inyong hanay. Para po sa Air Force, kabilang sa mga inisyatiba ang paglinang sa kasanayan ng mga piloto, pagpapalawak ng ating airlift capability, at pagdaragdag ng mga fixed-wing at rotary assets. Kung dati nga po, iisa lang ang ating C-130, ngayon, mayroon na tayong tatlo na handang tumugon sa iba’t ibang sitwasyon at pagsubok. Bukod dito, lumapag na rin sa atin ang 18 basic trainer aircraft, walong Sokol combat utility helicopters, 20 upgraded na MD-520 MG helicopters, at ang apat sa binili nating 21 na UH-1 helicopters para sa inyong hanay. Inaasahan din nating dumating ang natitirang 17 units ng UH-1 helicopter ngayong taon. Dagdag pa rito, target nating bumili ng walong combat utility helicopters, dalawang long-range patrol aircraft, anim na close-air support aircraft, mga radar system, at iba pang kagamitang magpapaunlad sa inyong kakayahan. Sa susunod na taon naman, inaasahan nating mapasakamay na ang dalawa sa 12 FA-50 lead-in fighter trainer mula sa South Korea. Target pong makumpleto ang delivery ng mga ito pagdating ng 2017. Mantakin po ninyo: Simula nang iretiro ang huli nating F-5 freedom fighter aircraft noong 2005 ay wala na tayong fighter jet na kayang tumanod para sa ating bansa. Kaya naman, sa paglapag ng sarili nating FA-50 sa ating bakuran, muli nating magagawang ipagtanggol ang ating teritoryo sa mas epektibong paraan. Kaakibat ng lahat ng ito ang pagsigurong hindi kailanman mawawala ang kakayahan nating magpalipad ng mga fighter jet, at magpatupad ng nararapat na command and control structure para sa mga operasyon nito. Totoo po: Ang lahat ng tagumpay na ito ng ating AFP, at ang tayog ng narating ng modernisasyon ng Air Force, ay hindi magiging posible kung wala ang suporta ninyo at ng inyong mga pinuno. Noon pa man, talagang kilala na natin si Kalihim Volts Gazmin bilang marangal at maaasahang repormista. Masuwerte rin tayo na nakatrabaho natin sina Heneral Oscar Rabena at Larry dela Cruz na naging kaagapay natin sa pagpupunla ng reporma sa inyong hanay. Ngayon naman, nasasabik tayong magtulak pa ng pagbabago sa Air Force dahil alam nating maaasahan din natin si Lieutenant General Jeff Delgado. Bilang inyong pinuno, hindi ko talaga maiwasang humanga sa paninindigan at abilidad ng inyong hanay. Saksi ako mismo sa inyong dedikasyon at kahandaang paglingkuran ang ating mamamayan. Noong Zamboanga crisis halimbawa, kinailangang ihatid ng ating tatlong C-130 ang mga personnel, kagamitan, at supply mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa patungong Zamboanga City. Siyempre, sa harap ng kaguluhan, lalong tumaas ang inyong operational tempo, at ni minsan ‘di ko narinig na under-repair o unavailable o out ang ating mga C-130. Paano ba naman: Gabi-gabi, maingat na kinukumpuni ang ating mga eroplano ng mga serviceman na talagang subok ang husay. Ginabayan naman sila ng isang liderato na ‘di kailanman nagreklamo, at bagkus ay laging nagpakita ng kahandaan na tumugon nang mabilisan sa mga pagsubok. Sa ginawa ninyo—hindi lang sa Zamboanga, kundi maging sa harap ng patong-patong na problema—talagang napangalagaan ninyo ang kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan. Ito mismo ang responsibilidad na nakaatang sa ating mga balikat. At tiwala nga ako: Balang-araw, ‘pag nagbalik-tanaw ang ating mga kababayan sa sandaling ito ng ating kasaysayan, kipkip ang mga oportunidad na bunga ng ating pag-aambagan, sasabihin nila: Salamat sa pagkakataong ibinigay ninyo para makapamuhay kami nang malaya at may dignidad sa isang maunlad na bansa. Walang duda: Ang positibong transpormasyong tinatamasa ng ating Sandatahang Lakas, at maging ng kalakhang lipunan, ay bunga ng matibay na paninindigan ng ating mga sundalong gawin ang tama, at protektahan ang interes ng ating mga Boss—ang taumbayan. Sa harap ng anumang hamon at peligro, hindi kayo kailanman umatras at natinag; bagkus, pinili ninyong gawin ang lahat ng inyong makakaya. Ito po mismo ang ipinagdiriwang natin ngayong anibersaryo ng Philippine Air Force: ang propesyunalismo, katapangan, at katatagang nagsilbi ninyong sandigan upang itaguyod ang ating pambansang dangal. Ito ang mga prinsipyong kinikilala natin sa bawat unit, piloto, at kawani na ating pinarangalan ngayong umaga, at sa iba pang lingkod-bayang katuwang sa ating agenda ng reporma. Sampu ng sambayanan, narito ako upang ipaabot ang pasasalamat sa inyong di-matatawarang serbisyo sa Pilipino. Sinasabi ko po sa inyong lahat: Keep it up, PAF. Tunay po: Dahil sa inyong pakikiambag, posible na tayong humakbang tungo sa mas matatayog na pangarap. Hindi na imposibleng magkaroon tayo ng makabagong fighter jets at mga kagamitan, at tingalain muli bilang modernong Sandatahan. Hindi na imposibleng magkaroon ng pamahalaan na totoong nagpapahalaga sa mga nagmamalasakit sa bayan. Nakakamit natin ang bawat tagumpay dahil pinili nating tahakin ang tuwid na daan tungo sa kapayapaan at higit na kaunlaran. Kaya naman, bilang Pangulo at Commander-in-Chief, talaga pong ikinararangal kong maging pinuno ng isang bansa na gumagawa ng tama at nagpapakita sa mundo na walang hamong kayang dumaig sa diwa ng nagkakaisang lahing Pilipino. Maraming salamat po, at maligayang anibersaryo sa lahat. |
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| Ombudsman dismisses DPWH-CAR Official | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| A ranking official of the Department of Public Works and
Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) was dismissed
from the service for acts of corruption and extortion. In an 11-page Decision signed by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, DPWH-CAR Assistant Regional Director Daniel Domingo was found guilty of Grave Misconduct and violation of Section 7 (d) of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) for demanding and receiving money from Camia Construction in connection with the projects awarded by the DPWH. In an affidavit executed by Jocelyn Fawas, cashier and cost engineer of Camia Construction, she stated that she came to know of Domingo’s extortion when, in six (6) transactions from January 2005 to July 2005, her employer, Engineer Vito Loyon ordered her to deposit various amounts totaling P211,000.00 to the bank accounts of Domingo. Fawas presented photocopies of deposit slips, a check deposited in the bank account of Domingo and disbursement vouchers of Camia Construction. Domingo also acted as Chairman of the DPWH-CAR Bids and Awards Committee which awarded government projects to Camia Construction. The Decision stated that “respondent is a public officer whose primordial duty is to serve the public with utmost sincerity, justness and honesty. Thus any act of corruption and extortion … does not only taint the name of the respondent, but public service as well.” Section 7 of RA 6713 prohibits public officials and employees from soliciting or accepting “directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being regulated by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.” In addition to dismissal from the service, Domingo was meted the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification to hold public office and forfeiture of all his retirement benefits. |
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| Ombudsman prosecutors ask Sandiganbayan to suspend Revilla, Estrada | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The Ombudsman prosecution panel this afternoon filed separate
Motions to suspend from office Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Sen.
Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and Richard Cambe in the plunder cases
pending with the Sandiganbayan. Under the plunder law (Republic Act No. 7080, as amended), any public officer against whom a criminal prosecution under a valid information for plunder is pending in court shall be suspended from office. Jurisprudence sets the period of suspension pendente lite at 90 days. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, meanwhile, defended the prosecution panel’s earlier move to amend the Informations for plunder, stating that the amendments were a matter of form and did not change the theory of the case. “The prosecutors were just being thorough,” Ombudsman Morales explained, citing the rule that an information may be amended as a matter of right before arraignment. “The statements of the defense are mere speculations that are favorable to their client,” she replied when asked to comment on the opinions that the Informations appear to be weak or were hurriedly prepared. “Given the meticulous effort that entailed the preparation of the more than 100-page Resolutions, the same effort went into the drafting of the two-page Informations,” she added. As the country embarks on this unprecedented corruption trial against so many high-ranking public officials in conspiracy with private individuals, the Ombudsman urged the public to remain vigilant in thwarting efforts to mislead the public and continue in helping build a corruption-intolerant society. |
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| DTI releases statements on prices of basic necessities, prime commodities | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The Department of Trade and Industry-Consumer Protection Group
(DTI-CPG) has issued statements on the prices of some basic
necessities and prime commodities, including processed milk, bread,
and agricultural products. CPG has also tackled other requests for SRP adjustments as well as the Malacañang Meeting with the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and Office of Food Security and Agricultural Modernization. A. Processed Milk The suggested retail price (SRP) adjustment for processed milk of several brands (and sizes/ volumes) – evaporated, condensed and powdered – takes effect today (Annex A). The increases have a price range of P0.40-P4.30 or a percentage range of 0.55%-7.99%. The manufacturers of the certain brands requested for SRP adjustments because of the increasing world prices of skimmed milk and whole milk powder, which are main ingredients for evaporated, condensed and powdered milk. The request of SRP adjustments from manufacturers ranged from 9% to 12%. But DTI only allowed increases within 0.55%-7.99% based on its review and evaluation of data gathered. DTI issues a new set of SRPs for basic necessities as of 01 July 2014 (Annex B). B. Bread Flour prices are stable. Flour millers have assured DTI that there’s no increase on the prices of their flour bags. There were news reports during the weekend that with price increases on egg and sugar, bread prices will increase. DTI emphasizes that these ingredients (egg, sugar and milk) on bread have minimal effect on bread prices. Milk and sugar only comprise 10-12% production cost of bread. The Department expects no increase on Pinoy pandesal and Pinoy tasty since milk and egg are not their ingredients for the production of said breads. Pinoy pandesal stays at P22.50 per pack and Pinoy Tasty is still at P37. DTI received messages from the community bakers this morning and they said that there are no price increases for their breads. Bakers stressed that there are no decreases on the sizes of Pinoy pandesal and Pinoy tasty, which are 200 grams and 450 grams, respectively. C. Other requests for SRP adjustments DTI declined the request for increase of SRP for canned meat because prices of raw materials of these products are decreasing. DTI also declined the request for increase of SRP for bottled water because the reasons are not justified. But there is another request from a manufacturer for an increase on SRP since the prices of the bottle cap and resin have increased. DTI is evaluating this request. DTI further declines the request for increase of SRP for toilet soap because it needs more justification. For the meantime, the SRPs for Palmolive and Tender Care remain. D. Agricultural products DTI mentioned the prevailing prices of some agricultural products based on the price report of Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Statistical Authority (DA-PSA) as of 28 June 2014 (Annex C). DTI read: a. Egg is still at P4.50. b. Sugar’s SRP is still P50. Its prevailing price is also at P50 with a low of P47 and a high of P53. c. Whole chicken is at P140. d. Liempo is at P220 per kilo. e. NFA regular rice is P27 per kilo and at NFA well-milled is at P32 per kilo Cooking oil’s prevailing price in lapad is at P26. E. Malacañang Meeting with DA, DTI, PNP, NBI, and Office of Food Security and Agricultural Modernization In a meeting last 26 June 2014, Thursday, President Aquino ordered the DA, DTI, and other departments responsible in monitoring the price and supply of products under the basic necessities and prime commodities to strictly implement the provisions of the Price Act. He instructed PNP and NBI to assist the Departments in fully implementing the Price Act. Particularly, he ordered against profiteering, an illegal act of price manipulation based on the Price Act. PNoy reminded that the monitoring teams can charge traders/ retailers criminally when found violating the Price Act. PNoy requested DTI to assist DA in proposing an SRP for garlic. PNoy also requested DTI to assist DA in monitoring the market in the provinces on the prices of garlic, rice and other agricultural products. |
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| Domestic liquidity growth eases further in May | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Domestic liquidity (M3) grew by 28.4 percent year-on-year at end-May
2014 to reach P6.9 trillion. This increase was slower than the
32.1-percent expansion recorded in April. On a month-on-month basis,
seasonally-adjusted M3 was broadly steady, following the revised
0.3-percent rise in the previous month. Money supply continued to expand due to the sustained demand for credit in the domestic economy. Domestic claims rose by 11.8 percent in May as bank lending growth accelerated further. The bulk of bank loans during the month was channeled to utilities, real estate, renting, and business services, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, as well as financial services sectors. Meanwhile, public sector credit contracted by 0.2 percent as the deposits with the BSP of the National Government (NG) increased. The rise in NG deposits with the BSP in May reflected in part the proceeds from the auction of government securities as well as revenue collections from various agencies. Net foreign assets (NFA) in peso terms increased by 5.0 percent partly on account of higher valuation of foreign assets. The value of foreign assets fetched higher during the month due to the depreciation of the peso relative to year-ago levels. In addition, the BSP’s NFA position rose slightly on the back of sustained foreign exchange inflows coming mostly from overseas Filipinos’ remittances, business process outsourcing receipts, and portfolio investments. At the same time, the NFA of banks increased as banks’ foreign assets expanded at a faster pace relative to that of their foreign liabilities. Banks’ foreign assets expanded due mainly to the growth in foreign loans and receivables. Meanwhile, banks’ foreign liabilities rose on account of higher deposits of foreign residents. As in previous months, the strong—though decelerating—M3 growth reading in May continued to reflect the decline in the Special Deposit Account (SDA) placements of trust entities compared to their levels a year ago, in line with the BSP’s operational adjustments in the SDA facility. The recent increase in the interest rate on the SDA facility as well as the earlier adjustments in the reserve requirement of banks are seen to help mitigate potential risks to price and financial stability that could emanate from strong liquidity growth. Going forward, the BSP stands ready to undertake further measures as necessary to ensure that liquidity dynamics stay in line with the BSP’s price and financial stability objectives. |
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| Bank lending continues to grow in May | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Outstanding loans of commercial banks, net of reverse repurchase
(RRP) placements with the BSP, grew by 21.1 percent in May from the
previous month’s increase of 20.8 percent. Similarly, bank lending
inclusive of RRPs rose at a faster pace of 19.6 percent from 19.4
percent in the previous month. On a month-on-month
seasonally-adjusted basis, commercial bank lending increased by 1.3
percent for loans net of RRPs and by 0.7 percent for loans inclusive
of RRPs. Loans for production activities—which comprised about four-fifths of banks’ aggregate loan portfolio—expanded further by 19.1 percent in May from 18.9 percent in April. The expansion in production loans was driven primarily by increased lending to the following sectors: electricity, gas and water (which grew by 36.5 percent); real estate, renting, and business services (18.0 percent); wholesale and retail trade (23.1 percent); manufacturing (15.8 percent); and financial intermediation (20.2 percent). Bank lending to other sectors also rose during the month, except for mining and quarrying and public administration and defense which declined by 20.2 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively. Similarly, loans for household consumption grew at a faster pace of 11.2 percent from 10.7 percent in the previous month, reflecting the expansion in credit card loans and auto loans. The continued broad-based growth in bank lending suggests solid growth prospects for the domestic economy. Going forward, the BSP will take appropriate actions necessary to ensure that credit and liquidity conditions remain consistent with its price and financial stability objectives. |
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| Preservation of historic sites and structures considered - DPWH | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has directed
the strict adherence to DPWH policy in preserving historic sites and
structures in all its projects nationwide. Secretary Singson said that these historic sites and structures are of historical value, therefore, they must be preserved. “We have to preserve these historic sites and structures for the young generation to learn from our past,” said Secretary Singson. “In order to avoid unnecessary delays, revisions, and alterations during the construction period, the preservation of these historical sites and structures should have been considered during the conduct of feasibility study or planning phase of the project development,” added Singson. Pursuant to DPWH Department Order no. 243 dated 26 November 1991 signed by then Secretary Jose P. de Jesus, he reminded all DPWH Regional Directors, Project Directors, District Engineers and planning engineers to coordinate closely with the National Historical Institute, the National Museum and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts in the identification and preservation of these historical sites and monuments or any structure of historical value to avoid unwarranted demolitions or destructions. Secretary Singson’s directive was prompted by the issue raised by concerned citizens who expressed opposition to a proposed road widening project in the town proper of Sariaya, Quezon where there are existing heritage ancestral houses. DPWH Region IV-A Director Huillio Belleza, however, said that there is no proposed road widening within the town proper of Sariaya, particularly, along General Luna Street. The on-going road widening activities are, however, located before and after the Sariaya town proper at Barangay Sampaloc II and Barangay Balubal, reported Belleza. |
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| Call for Entries: Lilas Binisaya Film Festival | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.ncca.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Ready camera! LILAS BINISAYA is a three day film festival supported by The National Commission for Culture and the Arts' Subcommision, the National Commission on Cinema . It is a competitive short film festival that also showcases Cebuano full length films, exhibits short films from all over the country and films made by foreign based Cebuano film makers. Competition is open to all Cebuano film makers. Short films in competition should have a duration of a minimum of 7 minutes, and a maximum of 15 minutes and it should be in Cebuano language. Cebuano film maker means either the producer or the director is a bonafide resident of Cebu in the last 6 months. Deadline of submission of entries is September 15, 2014. There will be two major prizes- Best Short film Award (Prize: 15,000) and the Audience Choice Award (Prize: 5,000). The best short film will be included in the screening at the Cinema Rehiyon 7 Visayas Films selection. The director of the winning short film will also be one of the official delegates from the Visayas, to the Cinema Rehiyon 7 Film Festival, to be held in Cebu City in February 2015. The festival also hosts workshops on film making. It will be held on November 28, 29 and 30. Venue to be announced later. Contact Lilas Binisaya: (032) 231 5180 |
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| Sec Roxas officially commence PCR Month | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://pnp.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The 19th Police Community Relations Month formally kicked-off today
in simple ceremonies at Camp Crame, Quezon City led by the Secretary
of Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas II as the Guest of Honor
and Speaker. Together with the Chief PNP, Police Director General Alan La Madrid Purisima, Secretary Roxas presented awards and recognition to deserving PNP offices, units, personnel and private individuals who have initiated “Best Practices” that promoted and strengthened police-community partnership and greatly contributed to the over-all peace and development initiatives to their respective areas of responsibility. This year’s Unit awardees are: • La Union Police Provincial Office – Outstanding Police Provincial Office of the Year • Sta. Rosa Police Station – Outstanding City Police Station of the Year • Jasaan Municipal Police Station – Outstanding Municipal Police Station of the Year The individual awardees are: • Police Inspector Rolando A. Libed – Chief Administrative and Police Community Relations, San Pablo City Police Station, Laguna • PO3 Maria Caridad D.J. Godoy – Chief, Police Community Relations Section, San Fernando City Police Office, La Union • Police Chief Inspector Roberto V. Aldea, Police Commissioned Officer of the Year – Section Chief, Plans and Programs Division, DPCR • SPO1 Michael E. Mendones, Police Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year – Action PNCO of the Family, Juvenile, Gender and Development (FJGAD) Division, DPCR • NUP Perlita P. Herminado, Outstanding Non-Uniformed Officer of the Year – Public Information Officer III, DPCR • NUP Irma L. Villa, Outstanding Non-Uniformed Officer of the Year (Non-Supervisory Level) – Community Affairs Officer II, DPCR • NUP Isagani B. Herrera, Loyalty Award – Administrative Aide V, DPCR As well, Special Award was given to Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas of Sta. Rosa City, Laguna in grateful appreciation of her invaluable and immeasurable support to the PNP particularly in providing assistance which enhanced the capacity and capability of Sta. Rosa City Police Station and its personnel in maintaining peace and order in the City. This year’s observance of 19th PCR Month is being celebrated with the theme: “Pinaigting na Samahan ng Mamamayan at Pulisya Para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran ng Sambayanan”. “Ang pinakamabisang panlaban natin ay ang mas mahusay at mabuting pakikipag-ugnayan sa komunidad. Ang bilang ng kapulisan ngayon ay humigit kumulang 146,000, kung makuha natin ang kumpiyansa at loob ng ating mga kababayan, ang bawat isa sa kanila, ang kanilang mata at tenga, ay magiging kasama natin at kaakibat sa ating laban para magbigay ng impormasyon kung ano talaga ang nagyayari sa ating komunidad”. Secretary Roxas II assumed during his speech. “Hinihikayat ko po ang ating kapulisan at Non-Uniformed Personnel na una, gawin natin ang ating trabaho sa mas makatotohanang paraan, at ikalawa, makipag-partner tayo sa ating mga kababayan dahil sila ang ating lakas, sila ang ating boss at nasa kanila din nakasalalay ang mahusay na pagsasagawa ng ating trabaho bilang ating partner.” SILG added. Aside from highlighting the importance of the social media that plays significant role in enticing citizens to participate and be active in anti-criminality campaigns and be more aware of the plans and programs of the PNP, Police Chief Superintendent Danilo S. Constatino, the PNP Acting Director for Police Community Relations, explained the month of July has been declared as Police Community Relations Month in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 764. (PNP-PIO) |
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| PHL Ambassador to Italy receives 2014 UP Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| 01 July 2014 - The University of the Philippines Alumni Association
(UPAA) conferred on Philippine Ambassador to Italy Virgilio A.
Reyes, Jr. the 2014 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award for Public
Service for demonstrating exceptional achievements and outstanding
contributions in his chosen field of endeavor. Co-awarded by the UPAA with the Ambassador in the field of public service are Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Teresita J. Herbosa and Hong Kong-based publisher and activist Atty. Daisy Mandap. The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred on alumni who have demonstrated in their chosen field of endeavor exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumnus/alumna is or has been active, whether this is at the local, national or international level. The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are meant to be a cut above those given to alumni who have achieved successful professional careers. To deserve the award, all nominees, over and above the highly successful careers they may have attained, must still meet the criteria of Service Orientation, Leadership, Impact and Integrity. Ambassador Reyes is the incumbent Philippine Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Italian Republic with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Albania, Republic of San Marino and Malta. He is also the Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); World Food Programme (WFP); and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). He was likewise elected member of International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), whose tenure runs from 2013 to 2017. The Ambassador has served the Philippine Government in various capacities in several countries. He was the Philippine Ambassador to South Africa with jurisdiction over eight other countries, 2003-2009; Minister and Consul General at the Philippine Embassy, Santiago, Chile, 1998-2000; Minister Counselor and Consul General at the Philippine Embassy in Mexico, 1997-1998; Minister Counselor and Consul General at the Philippine Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar 1994-1997; Third Secretary, then Second Secretary, later First Secretary, at the Philippine Mission to the United Nations, New York, 1983-1991. Ambassador Reyes was chosen by the UPAA for having fully satisfied the criteria for the Distinguished Alumni Award: Service Orientation – his work has clearly benefited other people, groups and society at large, and not merely private or personal interests; Leadership – he has demonstrated effective and inspiring personal leadership in accomplishing the work for which he is being awarded; Impact – his work has had a substantial impact on the public, both qualitatively and quantitatively; Integrity – there is no serious concern about, or challenge to, his personal integrity. Ambassador Reyes holds a Master of Arts degree in Communications from the University of the Philippines in 1978. Ambassador Reyes, Chair Herbosa and Atty. Mandap were awarded by UP President Alfredo Pascual together with the UPAA officers headed by Ponciano Rivera, Jr. The awarding ceremony was held during the U.P. General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming and Reunion on Saturday, June 21, at the Luciano E. Salazar Hall, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman Campus. E |
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| PHL Embassy in Muscat holds Women’s Health lecture | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| 01 July 2014 - The Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman conducted a
lecture on women’s health on June 26 as part of its Gender and
Development (GAD) activities. There were 28 female participants in the very informative lecture. Dr. Noreen Gay Mendoza-Oliveros, Medical Officer at the Sumail Central Prison Hospital, was the resource speaker for the seminar. Special topics discussed included cervical and breast cancer awareness, osteoporosis, pregnancy and menopause, and sexually-transmitted diseases affecting women. A question and answer portion and an interactive discussion followed the two-hour lecture. The participants were appreciative of the opportunity to attend the lecture and looked forward to similar GAD activities in the future. |
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| Work on Agrarian Reform cannot be Stopped - DAR | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) denounced the attempt of the
Kilusan ng Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and its allies to disrupt
the work of the department. The farmer’s organization padlocked both gates of DAR. It also locked the gates in emergency accesses at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), preventing many DAR employees from reporting to work. “The KMP can lock us out of our office, but I assure you, we will continue to do our job”, DAR Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Anthony Parungao said. Parungao added that the Department's main delivery units are its field offices who continue to work diligently to implement the agrarian reform program. Some 500 rallyists from the KMP staged a rally early yesterday in front of the DAR office to express their displeasure over agrarian reform and mark the end of CARPER. They then proceeded to Mendiola where they hold a rally and vigil. |
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| Sugar prices are going down | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.da.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), through Sugar Orders no.
10 and 11 has ordered the reclassification of 90,000 MT of “D” sugar
(for export to the World Market) to “B” sugar (for Domestic
consumption) last May to bring down sugar prices that started to
rise due to an increase in local demand. As of June 25, conversion of “D” to “B” sugar has already reached 55,166.64 MT or 61.30 % of the 90,000 MT authorized by SRA for conversion. The effect of the conversion program which is meant to augment the domestic supply can be observed By the decrease of sugar prices both in the mill gate and retail market. As of June 15, millgate price of domestic B sugar is down to P1,635.33 from P1,746.63 high in May---before conversion; while as of June 24, prevailing retail price of refined sugar in groceries is down to P49 per 1Kilo from P50.00 per 1 Kilo on June 13, according to monitoring reports. The suggested retail price (SRP) of refined sugar is P50.00 per Kilo. The right to convert “D” sugar to “B” must be exercised no later than July 1, 2014. All “D” sugar with Conversion Rights not converted to “B” sugar on the said deadline shall remain as “D” and will be exported to the World Market. (DA-SRA) |
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| Schedule of initial registration for new Pharmacists | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
Manila, July 1, 2014 --- The Professional Regulation Commission
hereby informs all those who passed the June 2014 Pharmacists
Licensure Exam of the schedule of their initial registration at the
PRC-Registration Division (PRC Main Building, Manila):
The certificates of registration and professional identification cards will be distributed during the oath-taking ceremonies. |
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| June 2014 Dentist Licensure Examination results released in three (3) working days | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 238 out
of 583 passed the May 2014 Dentist Licensure Examination (Written
Phase) and 245 out of 249 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination
(Practical Phase) given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila last
June 2014. The members of the Board of Dentistry who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Rannier F. Reyes, Chairman; Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag, Dr. Steve Mark G. Gan, Dr. Melinda L. Garcia and Dr. Dominador H. Santos Jr., Members. The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examinations. Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on July 9 & 10, 2014. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2014-2017. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals. The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER. |
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| PhilHealth Joins Inter-Agency Mission for Filipinos in Cambodia | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.philhealth.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| PHNOM PENH, Cambodia---Filipinos here recently had their member data
records with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
updated, their identification cards printed and their questions on
membership and benefits availment answered. Through the 2nd Inter-Agency Mission for Filipino Nationals organized by the Philippine Embassy and the Samahan ng mga Pilipino sa Cambodia (SAMAPI), hundreds of Filipinos working here were able to avail themselves of various frontline services from government agencies at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Aside from PhilHealth, other government agencies that joined the Mission were Social Security System, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, and the Department of Labor and Employment. The Philippine Embassy also processed Embassy IDs, while registration of overseas Filipinos for the 2016 presidential elections was also facilitated. Among the services availed of by PhilHealth members during the two-day activity were verification and on-the-spot updating of their MDRs, and printing of their PhilHealth ID cards. Others sought clarification on their PhilHealth concerns such as availment of benefits if admitted overseas, declaration of live-in partner as legal dependent, posting of premium contributions, payment of premium contributions and entitlement to benefits of their legal dependents in the Philippines. Information materials addressing these concerns were also distributed. Most of the members who visited the PhilHealth section during the Mission were either teachers or garment factory supervisors who have been working here for at least three years. Others were closed circuit television and construction supervisors, writers for a local paper, and missionaries of an international religious organization. Ambassador Noe A. Wong, who earlier had his MDR updated and his ID printed, thanked the composite team from Manila and Singapore for providing the frontline services to the Filipino community. He mulled on the possibility of making the activity an annual undertaking to better serve the needs of the FilCom, not only here in Phnom Penh, but also from other parts of Cambodia. Vice Consul Monika Kamille Limpo also acknowledged the support of participating government agencies since the Mission was first organized in 2013. The PhilHealth Team was composed of Emelyn Saavedra of the Overseas Filipinos Program Office, Carina Corral of Tuguegarao Local Health Insurance Office and the author. (Maria Sophia B. Varlez) |
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| PhilHealth, DOH and DSWD converge to deliver social protection for the poor | ||||||||||||
| Source: https://www.devbnkphl.com | ||||||||||||
| The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), together
with the Departments of Health, and Social Welfare and Development
formally sealed a partnership with the local government of Oriental
Mindoro through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement that aims
to expand the Social Protection Support Initiatives (SPSI) in the
said province. SPSI is an umbrella project of the three social government agencies aimed at improving the level of well being and economic status of targeted poor families and individuals through better and coordinated delivery of social protection services using advanced information and communication systems technology. PhilHealth President and CEO Alexander Padilla expressed his gratitude to other partner agencies including the Department of Science and Technology for their assistance through the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and the local government of Oriental Mindoro for its unwavering support to make the project possible. "Ipamalita natin ang proyektong ito. Ako ay umaasa na ito ay maisasakatuparan din sa iba’t-ibang lugar sa bansa para sa kapakanan ng mahihirap nating mga kababayan, partikular na ang mga ina at sanggol," Padilla said. Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona said that the MOA signing is a perfect example of government agency collaboration. "Only by working together we can collectively ensure that the Aquino Health Agenda is implemented meaningfully. We are not anymore interested in rhetoric without results. We are committed to taking concrete steps to further build sensible partnerships that goes beyond what we call 'one size fits all'", Ona added. The SPSI project is composed of three programs, namely Sigurado at Garantisadong Insurance Pangkalusugan (SAGIP) of PhilHealth, Watching Over Mothers and Babies (WOMB) of the DOH, and Sustaining Interventions in Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG) of the DSWD. SAGIP aims to register all Filipinos with PhilHealth and remind its paying members to regularly pay their premium contribution to continuously avail themselves of health care benefits. It is also a mechanism to refer inactive members to appropriate sponsorships. WOMB on the other hand, facilitates the access to and utilization of the DOH’s maternal, neonatal and child health services at the local levels, while SIPAG enhances the capacity of local social welfare and development offices to manage cases through electronic social cage management system to assess the overall well-being of the target beneficiaries. "This is a cross-agency collaboration and electronic data sharing to hasten the referral process between and among agencies, strengthen working relationship between the national and local agencies in helping the poor specifically the Pantawid Pamilya Program beneficiaries, and to lower maternal and neonatal mortality" said DSWD Secretary Corazon Soliman. SPSI was initially piloted in the municipalities of Bansud, Bungabong, Bulalacao, Mansalay, Naujan and Pola in Oriental Mindoro. Under the new agreement, the project will now cover the municipalities of Calapan, Baco, Gloria, Puerto Galera, Pinamalayan, San Teodoro, Roxas, Socorro and Victoria. |
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A ranking official of the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) was dismissed from the service for acts of corruption and extortion. In an 11-page Decision signed by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, DPWH-CAR Assistant Regional Director Daniel Domingo was found guilty of Grave Misconduct and violation of Section 7 (d) of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) for demanding and receiving money from Camia Construction in connection with the projects awarded by the DPWH. In an affidavit executed by Jocelyn Fawas, cashier and cost engineer of Camia Construction, she stated that she came to know of Domingo’s extortion when, in six (6) transactions from January 2005 to July 2005, her employer, Engineer Vito Loyon ordered her to deposit various amounts totaling P211,000.00 to the bank accounts of Domingo. Fawas presented photocopies of deposit slips, a check deposited in the bank account of Domingo and disbursement vouchers of Camia Construction. Domingo also acted as Chairman of the DPWH-CAR Bids and Awards Committee which awarded government projects to Camia Construction. The Decision stated that “respondent is a public officer whose primordial duty is to serve the public with utmost sincerity, justness and honesty. Thus any act of corruption and extortion … does not only taint the name of the respondent, but public service as well.” Section 7 of RA 6713 prohibits public officials and employees from soliciting or accepting “directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being regulated by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.” In addition to dismissal from the service, Domingo was meted the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification to hold public office and forfeiture of all his retirement benefits. |
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Ombudsman prosecutors ask Sandiganbayan to suspend Revilla, Estrada |
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The Ombudsman prosecution panel this afternoon filed separate Motions to suspend from office Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and Richard Cambe in the plunder cases pending with the Sandiganbayan. Under the plunder law (Republic Act No. 7080, as amended), any public officer against whom a criminal prosecution under a valid information for plunder is pending in court shall be suspended from office. Jurisprudence sets the period of suspension pendente lite at 90 days. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, meanwhile, defended the prosecution panel’s earlier move to amend the Informations for plunder, stating that the amendments were a matter of form and did not change the theory of the case. “The prosecutors were just being thorough,” Ombudsman Morales explained, citing the rule that an information may be amended as a matter of right before arraignment. “The statements of the defense are mere speculations that are favorable to their client,” she replied when asked to comment on the opinions that the Informations appear to be weak or were hurriedly prepared. “Given the meticulous effort that entailed the preparation of the more than 100-page Resolutions, the same effort went into the drafting of the two-page Informations,” she added. As the country embarks on this unprecedented corruption trial against so many high-ranking public officials in conspiracy with private individuals, the Ombudsman urged the public to remain vigilant in thwarting efforts to mislead the public and continue in helping build a corruption-intolerant society. |
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The Department of Trade and Industry-Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) has issued statements on the prices of some basic necessities and prime commodities, including processed milk, bread, and agricultural products. CPG has also tackled other requests for SRP adjustments as well as the Malacañang Meeting with the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and Office of Food Security and Agricultural Modernization. A. Processed Milk The suggested retail price (SRP) adjustment for processed milk of several brands (and sizes/ volumes) – evaporated, condensed and powdered – takes effect today (Annex A). The increases have a price range of P0.40-P4.30 or a percentage range of 0.55%-7.99%. The manufacturers of the certain brands requested for SRP adjustments because of the increasing world prices of skimmed milk and whole milk powder, which are main ingredients for evaporated, condensed and powdered milk. The request of SRP adjustments from manufacturers ranged from 9% to 12%. But DTI only allowed increases within 0.55%-7.99% based on its review and evaluation of data gathered. DTI issues a new set of SRPs for basic necessities as of 01 July 2014 (Annex B). B. Bread Flour prices are stable. Flour millers have assured DTI that there’s no increase on the prices of their flour bags. There were news reports during the weekend that with price increases on egg and sugar, bread prices will increase. DTI emphasizes that these ingredients (egg, sugar and milk) on bread have minimal effect on bread prices. Milk and sugar only comprise 10-12% production cost of bread. The Department expects no increase on Pinoy pandesal and Pinoy tasty since milk and egg are not their ingredients for the production of said breads. Pinoy pandesal stays at P22.50 per pack and Pinoy Tasty is still at P37. DTI received messages from the community bakers this morning and they said that there are no price increases for their breads. Bakers stressed that there are no decreases on the sizes of Pinoy pandesal and Pinoy tasty, which are 200 grams and 450 grams, respectively. C. Other requests for SRP adjustments DTI declined the request for increase of SRP for canned meat because prices of raw materials of these products are decreasing. DTI also declined the request for increase of SRP for bottled water because the reasons are not justified. But there is another request from a manufacturer for an increase on SRP since the prices of the bottle cap and resin have increased. DTI is evaluating this request. DTI further declines the request for increase of SRP for toilet soap because it needs more justification. For the meantime, the SRPs for Palmolive and Tender Care remain. D. Agricultural products DTI mentioned the prevailing prices of some agricultural products based on the price report of Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Statistical Authority (DA-PSA) as of 28 June 2014 (Annex C). DTI read: a. Egg is still at P4.50. b. Sugar’s SRP is still P50. Its prevailing price is also at P50 with a low of P47 and a high of P53. c. Whole chicken is at P140. d. Liempo is at P220 per kilo. e. NFA regular rice is P27 per kilo and at NFA well-milled is at P32 per kilo Cooking oil’s prevailing price in lapad is at P26. E. Malacañang Meeting with DA, DTI, PNP, NBI, and Office of Food Security and Agricultural Modernization In a meeting last 26 June 2014, Thursday, President Aquino ordered the DA, DTI, and other departments responsible in monitoring the price and supply of products under the basic necessities and prime commodities to strictly implement the provisions of the Price Act. He instructed PNP and NBI to assist the Departments in fully implementing the Price Act. Particularly, he ordered against profiteering, an illegal act of price manipulation based on the Price Act. PNoy reminded that the monitoring teams can charge traders/ retailers criminally when found violating the Price Act. PNoy requested DTI to assist DA in proposing an SRP for garlic. PNoy also requested DTI to assist DA in monitoring the market in the provinces on the prices of garlic, rice and other agricultural products. |
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Domestic liquidity growth eases further in May |
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Domestic liquidity (M3) grew by 28.4 percent year-on-year at end-May 2014 to reach P6.9 trillion. This increase was slower than the 32.1-percent expansion recorded in April. On a month-on-month basis, seasonally-adjusted M3 was broadly steady, following the revised 0.3-percent rise in the previous month. Money supply continued to expand due to the sustained demand for credit in the domestic economy. Domestic claims rose by 11.8 percent in May as bank lending growth accelerated further. The bulk of bank loans during the month was channeled to utilities, real estate, renting, and business services, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, as well as financial services sectors. Meanwhile, public sector credit contracted by 0.2 percent as the deposits with the BSP of the National Government (NG) increased. The rise in NG deposits with the BSP in May reflected in part the proceeds from the auction of government securities as well as revenue collections from various agencies. Net foreign assets (NFA) in peso terms increased by 5.0 percent partly on account of higher valuation of foreign assets. The value of foreign assets fetched higher during the month due to the depreciation of the peso relative to year-ago levels. In addition, the BSP’s NFA position rose slightly on the back of sustained foreign exchange inflows coming mostly from overseas Filipinos’ remittances, business process outsourcing receipts, and portfolio investments. At the same time, the NFA of banks increased as banks’ foreign assets expanded at a faster pace relative to that of their foreign liabilities. Banks’ foreign assets expanded due mainly to the growth in foreign loans and receivables. Meanwhile, banks’ foreign liabilities rose on account of higher deposits of foreign residents. As in previous months, the strong—though decelerating—M3 growth reading in May continued to reflect the decline in the Special Deposit Account (SDA) placements of trust entities compared to their levels a year ago, in line with the BSP’s operational adjustments in the SDA facility. The recent increase in the interest rate on the SDA facility as well as the earlier adjustments in the reserve requirement of banks are seen to help mitigate potential risks to price and financial stability that could emanate from strong liquidity growth. Going forward, the BSP stands ready to undertake further measures as necessary to ensure that liquidity dynamics stay in line with the BSP’s price and financial stability objectives. |
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Outstanding loans of commercial banks, net of reverse repurchase (RRP) placements with the BSP, grew by 21.1 percent in May from the previous month’s increase of 20.8 percent. Similarly, bank lending inclusive of RRPs rose at a faster pace of 19.6 percent from 19.4 percent in the previous month. On a month-on-month seasonally-adjusted basis, commercial bank lending increased by 1.3 percent for loans net of RRPs and by 0.7 percent for loans inclusive of RRPs. Loans for production activities—which comprised about four-fifths of banks’ aggregate loan portfolio—expanded further by 19.1 percent in May from 18.9 percent in April. The expansion in production loans was driven primarily by increased lending to the following sectors: electricity, gas and water (which grew by 36.5 percent); real estate, renting, and business services (18.0 percent); wholesale and retail trade (23.1 percent); manufacturing (15.8 percent); and financial intermediation (20.2 percent). Bank lending to other sectors also rose during the month, except for mining and quarrying and public administration and defense which declined by 20.2 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively. Similarly, loans for household consumption grew at a faster pace of 11.2 percent from 10.7 percent in the previous month, reflecting the expansion in credit card loans and auto loans. The continued broad-based growth in bank lending suggests solid growth prospects for the domestic economy. Going forward, the BSP will take appropriate actions necessary to ensure that credit and liquidity conditions remain consistent with its price and financial stability objectives. |
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Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has directed the strict adherence to DPWH policy in preserving historic sites and structures in all its projects nationwide. Secretary Singson said that these historic sites and structures are of historical value, therefore, they must be preserved. “We have to preserve these historic sites and structures for the young generation to learn from our past,” said Secretary Singson. “In order to avoid unnecessary delays, revisions, and alterations during the construction period, the preservation of these historical sites and structures should have been considered during the conduct of feasibility study or planning phase of the project development,” added Singson. Pursuant to DPWH Department Order no. 243 dated 26 November 1991 signed by then Secretary Jose P. de Jesus, he reminded all DPWH Regional Directors, Project Directors, District Engineers and planning engineers to coordinate closely with the National Historical Institute, the National Museum and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts in the identification and preservation of these historical sites and monuments or any structure of historical value to avoid unwarranted demolitions or destructions. Secretary Singson’s directive was prompted by the issue raised by concerned citizens who expressed opposition to a proposed road widening project in the town proper of Sariaya, Quezon where there are existing heritage ancestral houses. DPWH Region IV-A Director Huillio Belleza, however, said that there is no proposed road widening within the town proper of Sariaya, particularly, along General Luna Street. The on-going road widening activities are, however, located before and after the Sariaya town proper at Barangay Sampaloc II and Barangay Balubal, reported Belleza. |
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Call for Entries: Lilas Binisaya Film Festival |
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Ready camera! LILAS BINISAYA is a three day film festival supported by The National Commission for Culture and the Arts' Subcommision, the National Commission on Cinema . It is a competitive short film festival that also showcases Cebuano full length films, exhibits short films from all over the country and films made by foreign based Cebuano film makers. Competition is open to all Cebuano film makers. Short films in competition should have a duration of a minimum of 7 minutes, and a maximum of 15 minutes and it should be in Cebuano language. Cebuano film maker means either the producer or the director is a bonafide resident of Cebu in the last 6 months. Deadline of submission of entries is September 15, 2014. There will be two major prizes- Best Short film Award (Prize: 15,000) and the Audience Choice Award (Prize: 5,000). The best short film will be included in the screening at the Cinema Rehiyon 7 Visayas Films selection. The director of the winning short film will also be one of the official delegates from the Visayas, to the Cinema Rehiyon 7 Film Festival, to be held in Cebu City in February 2015. The festival also hosts workshops on film making. It will be held on November 28, 29 and 30. Venue to be announced later. Contact Lilas Binisaya: (032) 231 5180 |
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Sec Roxas officially commence PCR Month |
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Source: http://pnp.gov.ph |
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The 19th Police Community Relations Month formally kicked-off today in simple ceremonies at Camp Crame, Quezon City led by the Secretary of Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas II as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. Together with the Chief PNP, Police Director General Alan La Madrid Purisima, Secretary Roxas presented awards and recognition to deserving PNP offices, units, personnel and private individuals who have initiated “Best Practices” that promoted and strengthened police-community partnership and greatly contributed to the over-all peace and development initiatives to their respective areas of responsibility. This year’s Unit awardees are: • La Union Police Provincial Office – Outstanding Police Provincial Office of the Year • Sta. Rosa Police Station – Outstanding City Police Station of the Year • Jasaan Municipal Police Station – Outstanding Municipal Police Station of the Year The individual awardees are: • Police Inspector Rolando A. Libed – Chief Administrative and Police Community Relations, San Pablo City Police Station, Laguna • PO3 Maria Caridad D.J. Godoy – Chief, Police Community Relations Section, San Fernando City Police Office, La Union • Police Chief Inspector Roberto V. Aldea, Police Commissioned Officer of the Year – Section Chief, Plans and Programs Division, DPCR • SPO1 Michael E. Mendones, Police Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year – Action PNCO of the Family, Juvenile, Gender and Development (FJGAD) Division, DPCR • NUP Perlita P. Herminado, Outstanding Non-Uniformed Officer of the Year – Public Information Officer III, DPCR • NUP Irma L. Villa, Outstanding Non-Uniformed Officer of the Year (Non-Supervisory Level) – Community Affairs Officer II, DPCR • NUP Isagani B. Herrera, Loyalty Award – Administrative Aide V, DPCR As well, Special Award was given to Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas of Sta. Rosa City, Laguna in grateful appreciation of her invaluable and immeasurable support to the PNP particularly in providing assistance which enhanced the capacity and capability of Sta. Rosa City Police Station and its personnel in maintaining peace and order in the City. This year’s observance of 19th PCR Month is being celebrated with the theme: “Pinaigting na Samahan ng Mamamayan at Pulisya Para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran ng Sambayanan”. “Ang pinakamabisang panlaban natin ay ang mas mahusay at mabuting pakikipag-ugnayan sa komunidad. Ang bilang ng kapulisan ngayon ay humigit kumulang 146,000, kung makuha natin ang kumpiyansa at loob ng ating mga kababayan, ang bawat isa sa kanila, ang kanilang mata at tenga, ay magiging kasama natin at kaakibat sa ating laban para magbigay ng impormasyon kung ano talaga ang nagyayari sa ating komunidad”. Secretary Roxas II assumed during his speech. “Hinihikayat ko po ang ating kapulisan at Non-Uniformed Personnel na una, gawin natin ang ating trabaho sa mas makatotohanang paraan, at ikalawa, makipag-partner tayo sa ating mga kababayan dahil sila ang ating lakas, sila ang ating boss at nasa kanila din nakasalalay ang mahusay na pagsasagawa ng ating trabaho bilang ating partner.” SILG added. Aside from highlighting the importance of the social media that plays significant role in enticing citizens to participate and be active in anti-criminality campaigns and be more aware of the plans and programs of the PNP, Police Chief Superintendent Danilo S. Constatino, the PNP Acting Director for Police Community Relations, explained the month of July has been declared as Police Community Relations Month in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 764. (PNP-PIO) |
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PHL Ambassador to Italy receives 2014 UP Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service |
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Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
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01 July 2014 - The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) conferred on Philippine Ambassador to Italy Virgilio A. Reyes, Jr. the 2014 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service for demonstrating exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions in his chosen field of endeavor. Co-awarded by the UPAA with the Ambassador in the field of public service are Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Teresita J. Herbosa and Hong Kong-based publisher and activist Atty. Daisy Mandap. The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred on alumni who have demonstrated in their chosen field of endeavor exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumnus/alumna is or has been active, whether this is at the local, national or international level. The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are meant to be a cut above those given to alumni who have achieved successful professional careers. To deserve the award, all nominees, over and above the highly successful careers they may have attained, must still meet the criteria of Service Orientation, Leadership, Impact and Integrity. Ambassador Reyes is the incumbent Philippine Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Italian Republic with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Albania, Republic of San Marino and Malta. He is also the Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); World Food Programme (WFP); and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). He was likewise elected member of International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), whose tenure runs from 2013 to 2017. The Ambassador has served the Philippine Government in various capacities in several countries. He was the Philippine Ambassador to South Africa with jurisdiction over eight other countries, 2003-2009; Minister and Consul General at the Philippine Embassy, Santiago, Chile, 1998-2000; Minister Counselor and Consul General at the Philippine Embassy in Mexico, 1997-1998; Minister Counselor and Consul General at the Philippine Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar 1994-1997; Third Secretary, then Second Secretary, later First Secretary, at the Philippine Mission to the United Nations, New York, 1983-1991. Ambassador Reyes was chosen by the UPAA for having fully satisfied the criteria for the Distinguished Alumni Award: Service Orientation – his work has clearly benefited other people, groups and society at large, and not merely private or personal interests; Leadership – he has demonstrated effective and inspiring personal leadership in accomplishing the work for which he is being awarded; Impact – his work has had a substantial impact on the public, both qualitatively and quantitatively; Integrity – there is no serious concern about, or challenge to, his personal integrity. Ambassador Reyes holds a Master of Arts degree in Communications from the University of the Philippines in 1978. Ambassador Reyes, Chair Herbosa and Atty. Mandap were awarded by UP President Alfredo Pascual together with the UPAA officers headed by Ponciano Rivera, Jr. The awarding ceremony was held during the U.P. General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming and Reunion on Saturday, June 21, at the Luciano E. Salazar Hall, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman Campus. E |
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PHL Embassy in Muscat holds Women’s Health lecture |
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01 July 2014 - The Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman conducted a lecture on women’s health on June 26 as part of its Gender and Development (GAD) activities. There were 28 female participants in the very informative lecture. Dr. Noreen Gay Mendoza-Oliveros, Medical Officer at the Sumail Central Prison Hospital, was the resource speaker for the seminar. Special topics discussed included cervical and breast cancer awareness, osteoporosis, pregnancy and menopause, and sexually-transmitted diseases affecting women. A question and answer portion and an interactive discussion followed the two-hour lecture. The participants were appreciative of the opportunity to attend the lecture and looked forward to similar GAD activities in the future. |
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Work on Agrarian Reform cannot be Stopped - DAR |
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) denounced the attempt of the Kilusan ng Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and its allies to disrupt the work of the department. The farmer’s organization padlocked both gates of DAR. It also locked the gates in emergency accesses at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), preventing many DAR employees from reporting to work. “The KMP can lock us out of our office, but I assure you, we will continue to do our job”, DAR Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Anthony Parungao said. Parungao added that the Department's main delivery units are its field offices who continue to work diligently to implement the agrarian reform program. Some 500 rallyists from the KMP staged a rally early yesterday in front of the DAR office to express their displeasure over agrarian reform and mark the end of CARPER. They then proceeded to Mendiola where they hold a rally and vigil. |
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Sugar prices are going down |
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Source: http://www.da.gov.ph |
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The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), through Sugar Orders no. 10 and 11 has ordered the reclassification of 90,000 MT of “D” sugar (for export to the World Market) to “B” sugar (for Domestic consumption) last May to bring down sugar prices that started to rise due to an increase in local demand. As of June 25, conversion of “D” to “B” sugar has already reached 55,166.64 MT or 61.30 % of the 90,000 MT authorized by SRA for conversion. The effect of the conversion program which is meant to augment the domestic supply can be observed By the decrease of sugar prices both in the mill gate and retail market. As of June 15, millgate price of domestic B sugar is down to P1,635.33 from P1,746.63 high in May---before conversion; while as of June 24, prevailing retail price of refined sugar in groceries is down to P49 per 1Kilo from P50.00 per 1 Kilo on June 13, according to monitoring reports. The suggested retail price (SRP) of refined sugar is P50.00 per Kilo. The right to convert “D” sugar to “B” must be exercised no later than July 1, 2014. All “D” sugar with Conversion Rights not converted to “B” sugar on the said deadline shall remain as “D” and will be exported to the World Market. (DA-SRA) |
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Schedule of initial registration for new Pharmacists |
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Manila, July 1, 2014 --- The Professional Regulation Commission hereby informs all those who passed the June 2014 Pharmacists Licensure Exam of the schedule of their initial registration at the PRC-Registration Division (PRC Main Building, Manila):
HERE, and to bring their duly accomplished Oath Forms during their schedule for registration. Registrants are also advised to strictly observe the schedule for initial registration to avoid any inconvenience. The certificates of registration and professional identification cards will be distributed during the oath-taking ceremonies. |
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June 2014 Dentist Licensure Examination results released in three (3) working days |
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Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph |
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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 238 out of 583 passed the May 2014 Dentist Licensure Examination (Written Phase) and 245 out of 249 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination (Practical Phase) given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila last June 2014. The members of the Board of Dentistry who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Rannier F. Reyes, Chairman; Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag, Dr. Steve Mark G. Gan, Dr. Melinda L. Garcia and Dr. Dominador H. Santos Jr., Members. The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examinations. Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on July 9 & 10, 2014. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2014-2017. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals. The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER. |
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PhilHealth Joins Inter-Agency Mission for Filipinos in Cambodia |
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia---Filipinos here recently had their member data records with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) updated, their identification cards printed and their questions on membership and benefits availment answered. Through the 2nd Inter-Agency Mission for Filipino Nationals organized by the Philippine Embassy and the Samahan ng mga Pilipino sa Cambodia (SAMAPI), hundreds of Filipinos working here were able to avail themselves of various frontline services from government agencies at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Aside from PhilHealth, other government agencies that joined the Mission were Social Security System, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, and the Department of Labor and Employment. The Philippine Embassy also processed Embassy IDs, while registration of overseas Filipinos for the 2016 presidential elections was also facilitated. Among the services availed of by PhilHealth members during the two-day activity were verification and on-the-spot updating of their MDRs, and printing of their PhilHealth ID cards. Others sought clarification on their PhilHealth concerns such as availment of benefits if admitted overseas, declaration of live-in partner as legal dependent, posting of premium contributions, payment of premium contributions and entitlement to benefits of their legal dependents in the Philippines. Information materials addressing these concerns were also distributed. Most of the members who visited the PhilHealth section during the Mission were either teachers or garment factory supervisors who have been working here for at least three years. Others were closed circuit television and construction supervisors, writers for a local paper, and missionaries of an international religious organization. Ambassador Noe A. Wong, who earlier had his MDR updated and his ID printed, thanked the composite team from Manila and Singapore for providing the frontline services to the Filipino community. He mulled on the possibility of making the activity an annual undertaking to better serve the needs of the FilCom, not only here in Phnom Penh, but also from other parts of Cambodia. Vice Consul Monika Kamille Limpo also acknowledged the support of participating government agencies since the Mission was first organized in 2013. The PhilHealth Team was composed of Emelyn Saavedra of the Overseas Filipinos Program Office, Carina Corral of Tuguegarao Local Health Insurance Office and the author. (Maria Sophia B. Varlez) |
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PhilHealth, DOH and DSWD converge to deliver social protection for the poor |
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), together with the Departments of Health, and Social Welfare and Development formally sealed a partnership with the local government of Oriental Mindoro through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement that aims to expand the Social Protection Support Initiatives (SPSI) in the said province. SPSI is an umbrella project of the three social government agencies aimed at improving the level of well being and economic status of targeted poor families and individuals through better and coordinated delivery of social protection services using advanced information and communication systems technology. PhilHealth President and CEO Alexander Padilla expressed his gratitude to other partner agencies including the Department of Science and Technology for their assistance through the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and the local government of Oriental Mindoro for its unwavering support to make the project possible. "Ipamalita natin ang proyektong ito. Ako ay umaasa na ito ay maisasakatuparan din sa iba’t-ibang lugar sa bansa para sa kapakanan ng mahihirap nating mga kababayan, partikular na ang mga ina at sanggol," Padilla said. Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona said that the MOA signing is a perfect example of government agency collaboration. "Only by working together we can collectively ensure that the Aquino Health Agenda is implemented meaningfully. We are not anymore interested in rhetoric without results. We are committed to taking concrete steps to further build sensible partnerships that goes beyond what we call 'one size fits all'", Ona added. The SPSI project is composed of three programs, namely Sigurado at Garantisadong Insurance Pangkalusugan (SAGIP) of PhilHealth, Watching Over Mothers and Babies (WOMB) of the DOH, and Sustaining Interventions in Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG) of the DSWD. SAGIP aims to register all Filipinos with PhilHealth and remind its paying members to regularly pay their premium contribution to continuously avail themselves of health care benefits. It is also a mechanism to refer inactive members to appropriate sponsorships. WOMB on the other hand, facilitates the access to and utilization of the DOH’s maternal, neonatal and child health services at the local levels, while SIPAG enhances the capacity of local social welfare and development offices to manage cases through electronic social cage management system to assess the overall well-being of the target beneficiaries. "This is a cross-agency collaboration and electronic data sharing to hasten the referral process between and among agencies, strengthen working relationship between the national and local agencies in helping the poor specifically the Pantawid Pamilya Program beneficiaries, and to lower maternal and neonatal mortality" said DSWD Secretary Corazon Soliman. SPSI was initially piloted in the municipalities of Bansud, Bungabong, Bulalacao, Mansalay, Naujan and Pola in Oriental Mindoro. Under the new agreement, the project will now cover the municipalities of Calapan, Baco, Gloria, Puerto Galera, Pinamalayan, San Teodoro, Roxas, Socorro and Victoria. |
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