24-Hour Public Weather Forecast
Issued at 5:00 a.m., 29 August 2014Valid beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
 Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure Analysis for 8 a.m., 29 August 2014 |
 Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis for 8 a.m., 29 August 2014 |
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Synopsis:
At 4:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area
(LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 110 km south of
Coron, Palawan (11.0ºN 120.5ºE).
(LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 110 km south of
Coron, Palawan (11.0ºN 120.5ºE).
Forecast:
Metro Manila and The Regions of Central
Luzon, Cagayan Valley, Bicol, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Visayas and Northern
Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate
rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly
cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Luzon, Cagayan Valley, Bicol, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Visayas and Northern
Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate
rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly
cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
prevail over Luzon and Visayas and coming from the southwest to
southeast over Mindanao. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago
will be slight to moderate.
PAGASA:
At 4:00pm today, a low pressure area (LPA) was estimated based on all available
data in the vicinity of Tagbilaran City (9.8ºN 124.0ºE).
FORECAST: Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol
Region, Central Luzon, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao will
experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms.
The rest of the country will be partly cloudy
to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or
evening.
Light to moderate winds blowing from the northeast
to southeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from the southeast to southwest
over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago
will be slight to moderate.
At 4:00pm today, a low pressure area (LPA) was estimated based on all available
data in the vicinity of Tagbilaran City (9.8ºN 124.0ºE).
FORECAST: Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol
Region, Central Luzon, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao will
experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms.
The rest of the country will be partly cloudy
to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or
evening.
Light to moderate winds blowing from the northeast
to southeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from the southeast to southwest
over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago
will be slight to moderate.
4.
Weather Watch
PAGASA
forecaster Samuel Duran on DZMM:
-Nasa vicinity na ng Tagbilaran City ang binabantayang
LPA sa bandang Visayas.
-Ang kaulapan niya ay umaabot halos sa buong Visayas at
buong Luzon.
-Asahan na ang buong Visayas at Luzon ay makakaranas pa
rin ng light to moderate rains.
-Sa may part naman ng Mindanao, mga isolated
rainshowers at thunderstorms lamang.
-Hindi natin inaasahang magiging ganap na bagyo ang LPA
pero magdadala pa rin ng ulan.
-Maaaring hanggang Sabado ang mararanasang pag-ulan.
forecaster Samuel Duran on DZMM:
-Nasa vicinity na ng Tagbilaran City ang binabantayang
LPA sa bandang Visayas.
-Ang kaulapan niya ay umaabot halos sa buong Visayas at
buong Luzon.
-Asahan na ang buong Visayas at Luzon ay makakaranas pa
rin ng light to moderate rains.
-Sa may part naman ng Mindanao, mga isolated
rainshowers at thunderstorms lamang.
-Hindi natin inaasahang magiging ganap na bagyo ang LPA
pero magdadala pa rin ng ulan.
-Maaaring hanggang Sabado ang mararanasang pag-ulan.
August 29 , 2014 ( Friday ) as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Partly Cloudy
LAGUNA : Rainy
BATANGAS : Fair
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Partly Cloudy
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
The Department of Trade and Industry-Laguna Provincial Office in
coordination with the local government of Santa Rosa City conducted a
7-day Diskwento Caravan in the city's ground plaza last August 18-24,
2014. The event aims to lessen the impact of rising prices of food
items and other products by bringing affordable and discounted goods
direct from the manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
The Department of Trade and Industry-Laguna Provincial Office in
coordination with the local government of Santa Rosa City conducted a
7-day Diskwento Caravan in the city's ground plaza last August 18-24,
2014. The event aims to lessen the impact of rising prices of food
items and other products by bringing affordable and discounted goods
direct from the manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
NFA Region IV-A director Piolito Santos and Cavite NFA director Myrna
Domingo personally led the distribution of NFA rice to all its
accredited outlet retailers in public markets in Cavite. The NFA also
deployed secret agents to monitor rice traders suspected of hoarding and
re-bagging NFA rice and sold as commercial rice to consumers.
NFA Region IV-A director Piolito Santos and Cavite NFA director Myrna
Domingo personally led the distribution of NFA rice to all its
accredited outlet retailers in public markets in Cavite. The NFA also
deployed secret agents to monitor rice traders suspected of hoarding and
re-bagging NFA rice and sold as commercial rice to consumers.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
The Gen. Mariano Alvarez Farmers Federation of Agricultural Farm
Owners-Workers Assn., Inc. recently celebrated their first year
anniversary with the blessing and ribbon-cutting of its fishing project
in Sitio Tamanli, Barangay Kua. The federation which comprised five
different barangays under the Agrarian Reform Communy, is the only
legitimate, legal and registered association of farmers in the
municipality
The Gen. Mariano Alvarez Farmers Federation of Agricultural Farm
Owners-Workers Assn., Inc. recently celebrated their first year
anniversary with the blessing and ribbon-cutting of its fishing project
in Sitio Tamanli, Barangay Kua. The federation which comprised five
different barangays under the Agrarian Reform Communy, is the only
legitimate, legal and registered association of farmers in the
municipality
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
More than 30,000 pupils from pre-school to grade 6 from the different
public schools in General Trias recently received free school supplies
like school bags, pencils, ball pens, notebooks, scissors, rulers,
erasers, and crayons from the local government in fulfillment of its
commitment to support education.
More than 30,000 pupils from pre-school to grade 6 from the different
public schools in General Trias recently received free school supplies
like school bags, pencils, ball pens, notebooks, scissors, rulers,
erasers, and crayons from the local government in fulfillment of its
commitment to support education.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
A couple from the town of Rosario has developed a cheaper charcoal
stove with blower made entirely from scrap materials. The Branola’s
version of charcoal stove sells for only P250 which is low-priced
compared to the same charcoal-fed stove with blower currently being sold
in the market for P700 and P300 respectively depending on the brand and
maker.
A couple from the town of Rosario has developed a cheaper charcoal
stove with blower made entirely from scrap materials. The Branola’s
version of charcoal stove sells for only P250 which is low-priced
compared to the same charcoal-fed stove with blower currently being sold
in the market for P700 and P300 respectively depending on the brand and
maker.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
Fishermen and local officials in Rosario were thrilled over the recent
discovery of a school of shrimps in the artificial coral reefs installed
seven years ago in the sea off the villages of Wawa III and Ligtong I.
Rosario Mayor Jose Ricafrente was quoted in saying that it’s the first
time in many years he saw such abundance of shrimps.
Fishermen and local officials in Rosario were thrilled over the recent
discovery of a school of shrimps in the artificial coral reefs installed
seven years ago in the sea off the villages of Wawa III and Ligtong I.
Rosario Mayor Jose Ricafrente was quoted in saying that it’s the first
time in many years he saw such abundance of shrimps.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Nagdaos ng anti-hijacking conference ang Batangas Police Provincial
Office upang ipaunawa sa lahat ang mga nakalatag na plano, pagpapatupad
ng operasyon nang matukoy ang mga isyu at problemang kaakibat ng mga
insidente ng hijacking.
Nagdaos ng anti-hijacking conference ang Batangas Police Provincial
Office upang ipaunawa sa lahat ang mga nakalatag na plano, pagpapatupad
ng operasyon nang matukoy ang mga isyu at problemang kaakibat ng mga
insidente ng hijacking.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Nagsagawa ng earthquake at fire drill ang pamahalaang lungsod ng
Tanauan na kabilang sa mga lumahok ang mga empleyado ng pamahalaang
lokal. Ang earthquake at fire drill ay naglalayong maihanda ang mga
mamamayan sa anumang kalamidad na hindi inaasahang mangyayari.
Nagsagawa ng earthquake at fire drill ang pamahalaang lungsod ng
Tanauan na kabilang sa mga lumahok ang mga empleyado ng pamahalaang
lokal. Ang earthquake at fire drill ay naglalayong maihanda ang mga
mamamayan sa anumang kalamidad na hindi inaasahang mangyayari.
DZMM:
Sa layuning mabigyan ng pangmatagalang solusyon sa kabuhayan ng mga OFW
na sapiltang pinauwi mula sa Libya, naglunsad ngayon ang DOLE ng job
fair para sa mga repatriate. Nagsimula ang job fair kanina sa
Occupational Safety and Health Center ng DOLE sa North Avenue, Agham
Road, QC.
Sa layuning mabigyan ng pangmatagalang solusyon sa kabuhayan ng mga OFW
na sapiltang pinauwi mula sa Libya, naglunsad ngayon ang DOLE ng job
fair para sa mga repatriate. Nagsimula ang job fair kanina sa
Occupational Safety and Health Center ng DOLE sa North Avenue, Agham
Road, QC.
28 AUGUST 2014.
President Aquino says hunt for other high-profile fugitives continues
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President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday assured the public that the government continues its
efforts to pursue and arrest other high-profile fugitives wanted by the authorities. “Sinabi ko naman ho sa inyo na tuloy-tuloy at hindi tumitigil ang ating mga law enforcement entities na habulin lahat ng mga may warrants of arrest,” the President said during an exclusive interview with Bombo Radyo Philippines. “Pagpasensiyahan na lang ninyo na hindi ko puwede munang masabi sa inyo ang detalye ngayon,” he said. “Asahan na lang ho ninyo na tuloy-tuloy ang success natin diyan.” The President indicated that there are “developments” in the search for such high-profile fugitives as former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes, his brother Coron Mayor Mario Reyes, and former Dinagat Island Representative Ruben Ecleo, Jr. The Reyes brothers are the prime suspects in the killing of environment advocate Gerry Ortega in 2011. Ecleo, on the other had, has been convicted of parricide for the death of his wife. “Meron nang developments, pero hindi ko ho puwedeng sabihin sa inyo. Dahil baka ‘pag naituro nating malapit na kayo, baka naman—baka mawala na naman ho doon,” he said. President Aquino cited the recent arrest of retired Major General Jovito Palparan, one of the country’s most wanted fugitives. “Katulad ‘nung kay General Palparan, matagal-tagal na rin hong nagkaroon ng sighting, pero ‘yung mga naka-sight sa kanya, mga intel agents, kulang ho, kulang raw sila, parang iisa o dadalawa ang nakakita several months ago. At naghintay tayo ng tinatawag na mag-surface nga muli,” he said. “So kulang ang kakayahan ‘nung intel unit at that time na arestuhin siya dahil may mga kasama raw, diumano. Itong tuloy-tuloy na operations nagresulta nga sa pagkakahuli sa kanya dito sa Sta. Mesa,” he added. Palparan, wanted for the disappearance of two University of the Philippines students in 2006, was arrested last August 12 in Sta. Mesa, Manila, by agents of the National of Bureau of Investigation after almost three years in hiding. PND (co) |
President Aquino hopes to forward draft Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress soon
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President Benigno S. Aquino III said a lot of issues in the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law have
been resolved that it could soon be submitted to Congress. "Mukhang maisusulong na natin o maihahain na sa Kongreso, sana sa lalong madaling panahon, ang isang panukalang batas na sinasangayunan ng lahat ng stakeholders," he said during an interview with Bombo Radyo Philippines on Wednesday. The recent review of the draft law focused on the details to make sure that they are in line with the specifications of the law, the President said, adding that a meeting has been scheduled on Thursday (August 28) to discuss the draft. "Talagang masusing inaaral bawat isang section at bahagi nitong Bangsamoro Basic Law dahil hinahabol nga natin ang isang panukalang batas na maibibigay sa ating mga kapatid sa Bangsamoro iyong kanilang inaasam-asam at binibigyan din naman ng kapanatagan ng loob iyong mga kapit-bahay nila na maapektuhan nitong batas na ito," he said. Asked about the timetable on passing the Bangsamoro Law, he said this would depend on the discussions in Congress. The government however wants the transitional authority to have at least one year and a half to promote why the proposed system is more suitable for the Bangsamoro, he said. “Hinahabol natin na magkaroon ng plebiscite by the end of this year, kung pupwede, at depende nga ito sa talakayan ng Kongreso doon sa batas dahil ang hinahabol natin magkaroon ng one year and a half man lang na maipakita ‘nung transitional authority kung bakit mas angkop ang sistemang iminumungkahi nila sa pagpapatakbo ng Bangsamoro,” the President said. Presidential peace adviser Teresita Deles recently said that both the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace panels have already agreed on significant issues, and that is why they decided to forward the draft to the President. The draft Bangsamoro Basic Law was submitted to President Aquino on Wednesday last week. Once the draft law is approved by Congress, a plebiscite will be held and a transition authority will be created in preparation for the conduct of an election in the Bangsamoro in 2016. President Aquino has vowed to push for the conduct of a fair and democratic poll in the region before he leaves office in 2016. PND (as) |
Aquino to push for stronger trade ties, raise awareness on climate change in upcoming European,
U.S. trips |
President Benigno S. Aquino III said he would push for stronger trade relations, as well as raise
awareness on climate change when he embarks on a multi-nation tour of Europe and the United States next month. In an exclusive interview with Bombo Radyo Philippines on Wednesday, the President said he will visit Spain, France, Germany and Belgium middle of September and will then proceed to the US. While in Europe, he said he would express the country's gratitude to European nations for lifting the restrictions imposed on Philippine carriers, enabling the latter to penetrate the European market. He also said he would thank leaders of the European Union for their contributions to the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, as well as to the peace efforts in Mindanao. He will also hold discussions regarding Filipino seafarers employed in European vessels under the European Maritime Safety Agency. The President further said he would lure European investors to set up businesses in the Philippines. "Ang masasabi ko na lang sa inyo na talagang iyong biyahe lalabas ng parang tig-dalawang araw lang kada bansa. Talagang ang biruan nga ‘nung ating mga kasamahan dito, karamihan ng tulog yata ay sa eroplano," he told Bombo Radyo. "Pero magiging sulit ang pagod na ‘yan sa inaasahan nating ipapasok na investors dito, lalo na sa manufacturing," he added. After his tour of Europe, the President will proceed to the US to attend a United Nations (UN) summit on global climate change at the invitation of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. He will share the country's experiences on the impact of global climate change and discuss the need to step up measures on raising awareness on climate change adaptation. Visiting other countries is very important, the President said, noting that meeting foreign leaders face-to-face results in better relations among countries. PND (as) |
President Aquino says he is prepared to sign Anti-Dynasty Bill into Law
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President Benigno S. Aquino III said he is ready to sign into law the bill that seeks the
abolition of political dynasties in the country. “Kapag naitapos ho nila ‘yan, ako’y handang-handa pirmahan ang batas na ‘yan,” he told Bombo Radyo Philippines during an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The President noted that the Anti-Dynasty Bill is already gaining traction in Congress, with House of Representatives Speaker Feliciano Belmonte speaking in favor of the initiative. He said he favors the abolition of political dynasties in the country as dynasties control the economic, political and even the judicial component of communities. Political dynasties also hamper the conduct of a fair and democratic election in a locality, he added. One of those who filed the Anti-Dynasty Bill was Congressman Edgar Erice of Caloocan, he said. The 1987 Constitution calls for an enabling law against political dynasties and the President has said he is ready to sign such bill into law when it reaches his desk. PND (as) |
Investment in people, social protection to sustain economy, says President Aquino
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The continued growth
of the Philippine economy will be sustained by the administration through intensified programs on people development and social protection, President Benigno S. Aquino III has said. In an exclusive interview with Bombo Radyo Philippines on Wednesday, the President said he believes that the country’s greatest resource is its people, thus the government has been investing heavily on its citizens, especially in terms of education and health. He said the focus on empowering the people is manifested by the expansion of the conditional cash transfer program to enable children of beneficiary families to finish high school to enhance their employability. He also mentioned the 300 percent increase in the health budget to broaden the universal health coverage to include catastrophic illnesses. The Chief Executive said he has also directed the Cabinet to work with a sense of urgency in clearing the administrative bottlenecks that brought about a slowdown in government spending during the first half of the year. According to Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic Development Authority, government disbursements in June increased by almost 45 percent and the administration is confident that the government will catch up on its work program for the year. PND (as) |
Claimant countries must work to reduce tension in West Philippine
Sea, says President Aquino |
Claimant countries in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) must have the "sense" to
settle the dispute peacefully and must work together to reduce tension in the contested territory, President Benigno S. Aquino III has said. "Sana talagang magkaroon tayo ng tinatawag sa Ingles na ‘sense’ mula sa kanila na talagang nakatutok sila sa pagbababa ng lahat ng tensyon at pagreresolba ng lahat ng naayon sa tinatawag na international law at pakikipag-ugnayan ng mahusay sa mga karatig na bansa," President Aquino told Bombo Radyo Philippines in an interview on Wednesday. The President said he is worried about intelligence reports saying that the rocks and features of the area have been reclaimed and turned into islets. This would change the legal boundaries in the area, especially as the country pushes its claim through legal means, he said. "Nababahala tayo sa lahat ng mga kilos na ito, na baka magkakaroon pa tayo ng report na hindi na lang sa ibang mga bansang meron silang... sabihin nating dispute, hindi na lang tubig ang pinag-uusapan, meron na ring land claims," he said. The President said he has received reports about two hydrographic ships deployed to Recto Bank to do mapping operations. Recto Bank is 80 miles from Palawan and within the 200-mile exclusive economic zone of the country, he noted, adding that he wonders what the two ships were mapping inside Philippine territory. The Philippines is concentrating on two initiatives to resolve the issue --- through arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), and by pushing for a binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. The country has filed an arbitration case to compel China to clarify its claims in the South China Sea. China however has refused to participate in the arbitration. The Philippines wants to craft a Code of Conduct in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that, once approved, will ask China to also adopt the binding code. The ASEAN tried to craft a Code of Conduct in 2002 but only produced the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. The declaration is non-binding. Aside from China and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan are laying claim to the South China Sea. PND (as) |
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28 AGOSTO 2014
Patuloy ang pagtugis sa iba pang mga pinaghahanap ng batas—Aquino.
Inaasahan ni Aquino na maipadadala niya sa Kongreso sa madaling panahon ang ‘draft Bangsamoro Basic Law’
Isusulong ni Aquino ang higit na ugnayang kalakalan at
kaalaman sa ‘climate change’ sa gagawing pagtungo sa Europa at Estados Unidos
kaalaman sa ‘climate change’ sa gagawing pagtungo sa Europa at Estados Unidos
Patuloy ang pagtugis sa iba pang mga pinaghahanap ng batas—Aquino
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Hindi tinatantanan ng pamahalaan ang pagsisikap na madakip ang mga high-profile fugitives o mga tanyag na
taong pinaghahanap ng batas. Ito ang tiniyak ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III Miyerkoles sa exclusive interview sa kanya ng Bombo Radyo Philippines. “Sinabi ko naman ho sa inyo na tuluy-tuloy at hindi tumitigil ang ating mga alagad ng batas na habuling lahat ang mga may warrant of arrest,” sabi ng Pangulo sa nasabing panayam. “Pagpasensiyahan na lamang ninyo na hindi ko puwede munang sabihin sa inyo ang detalye ngayon. Asahan na lamang ho ninyo na tuluy-tuloy ang tagumpay natin sa bagay na ito,” dugtong pa ng Pangulo. Ipinahiwatig ng Pangulong Aquino na may mga “nangyayari na” sa paghahanap sa mga high-profile fugitives na tulad nina dating Gobernador Joel Reyes ng Palawan, sa kapatid nitong si Alkalde Mario Reyes, gayundin si dating Kinatawan Ruben Ecleo, Jr. ng Dinagat Island. Ang magkapatid na Reyes ay pangunahing pinaghihinalaan sa pagpaslang kay Gerry Ortega, environment advocate noong 2011. Sa kabilang dako, si Ecleo naman ay nahatulan na sa kasalanang pagpaslang sa asawa niya. “May mga developments na. Nguni’t hindi ko puwedeng sabihin sa inyo dahil baka kapag sinabi nating malapit na kayong madakip, baka naman mawala na naman ho sila doon,” dugtong pa ng Pangulo. Binanggit ng Pangulo ang pagkadakip kamakailan kay retiradong Komandante Heneral Jovito Palparan, isa sa mga pangunahing pinaghahanap sa bansa. “Katulad ni Heneral Palparan. Matagal-tagal na ring nagkaroon ng sighting, nguni’t ang nakakita sa kanya, mga intel agents, kulang ho…kulang raw sila. Tila iisa o dadalawa ang nakakita sa kanya ilang buwan na ang nakalilipas kaya naghintay tayo ng pagkakataon uli na lumabas siya, “ wika ng Pangulo. “Nang makita si Palparan, kulang ang tauhan ng intel unit ng mga sandaling yaon para dakpin siya dahil nga tila nag-iisa o dadalawa lamang ang nakakita sa kanya ilang buwan na ang nakalilipas. May mga kasama umano. Dahil dito, naghintay sila ng pagkakataon at patuloy na nagmanman na nagresulta sa pagkakahuli sa kanya sa Sta. Mesa,” dagdag ng Pangulo. Si Palparan ay pinaghahanap dahil sa pagkawala umano ng dalawang mag-aaral ng Pamantasan ng Pilipinas noong 2006. Nadakip siya noong Agosto 12 sa Sta. Mesa, Maynila ng mga tauhan ng Pambansang Kawanihan ng Pagsisiyast (NBI) pagkaraan ng tatlong taong pagtatago. PND (co/zaf) |
Inaasahan ni Aquino na maipadadala niya sa Kongreso sa madaling panahon ang
‘draft Bangsamoro Basic Law’ |
Maraming mga isyu sa draft ng Bangsamoro Basic Law ang nalutas na sabi ng Pangulong Benigno S.
Aquino III kaya maaari na itong ipadala sa Kongreso sa madaling panahon. “Mukhang maisusulong na natin o maihahain na sa Kongreso, sana sa lalong madaling panahon, ang isang panukalang batas na sinasang-ayunan ng lahat ng stakeholders,” pahayag ng Pangulo sa panayam ng Bombo Radyo Philippines Miyerkoles. Sinabi ng Pangulo na ang balangkas ng batas ay nakatuon sa mga detalye kung paano matitiyak na naaalinsunod ang mga ito sa mga ispesipikasyon ng batas kaya ito itinakdang pagpulungan ito sa Huwebes (Agosto 28). “Talagang masusing pinag-aaralan bawa’t seksiyon at bahagi ng Bangsamoro Basic Law dahil hinahabol nga natin ang isang panukalang batas na magbibigay sa ating mga kapatid sa Bangsamoro ang kanilang inaasam-asam at binibigyan din naman natin ng kapanatagan ng loob ang mga kapitbahay nila na maaapektuhan nitong batas na ito,” paliwanag ng Pangulo. Ayon sa Pangulo, ang pagpapatibay sa Bangsamoro Basic Law ay masasalalay sa talakayan ng Kongreso tungkol dito. Gayunman, idinugtong niya na nais ng pamahalaan na magkaroon ng isa at kalahating taon man lamang ang transitional authority na ipaliwanag at isulong kung bakit ang panukalang sistemang ito ay higit na angkop sa Bangsamoro. “Hinahabol natin na magkaroon ng plebisito sa pagtatapos ng taong ito kung maaari at depende nga ito sa talakayan ng Kongreso sa batas na ito dahil ang hinahabol natin ay magkaroon ng isa at kalahating taon man lamang na maipakita ng transitional authority kung bakit mas angkop ang sistemang iminumungkahi nila sa pagpapatakbo ng Bangsamoro,” sabi pa ng Pangulo. Samantala, sinabi naman ni Presidential Peace Adviser Teresita Deles nagkasundo na ang peace panel ng pamahalaan at ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) sa mahahalagang isyu kaya minarapat nilang ipadala na ang draft sa Pangulo. Ang panukalang Bangsamoro Basic Law ay ipinadala sa Pangulong Aquino noong Miyerkoles ng nakalipas na linggo. Kapag napagtibay na ng Kongreso ang naturang panukalang batas ay idaraos ang plebisito at itatatag ang transition authority upang paghandaan ang idaraos na halalan sa Bangsamoro sa taong 2016. Nangako ang Pangulong Aquino na titiyakin niya ang idaraos na halalan sa rehiyong nasabi ay isang halalang tunay na demokratiko bago siya bumaba sa tungkulin sa 2016. PND (as/zaf) |
Isusulong ni Aquino ang higit na ugnayang kalakalan at kaalaman sa ‘climate change’ sa
gagawing pagtungo sa Europa at Estados Unidos |
Isusulong ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang ibayong pakikipagkalakalan, gayundin ang kamulatan
tungkol sa pagbabago ng klima sa gagawin niyang pagdalaw sa mga bansa ng Europa at Estados Unidos sa darating na buwan. Sa exclusive interview ng Bombo Radyo Philippines Miyerkoles, sinabi ng Pangulo na siya ay tutungo sa Espanya, Pransiya, Alemanya at Belgium sa kalagitnaan ng Setyembre at pagkatapos ay tutuloy sa Estados Unidos. Sa Europa, sinabi ng Pangulo na ipaaabot niya ang pasasalamat ng Pilipinas sa mga bansang Europeo dahil sa pag-aalis nito ng ipinataw na paghihigpit sa Philippine carriers kaya ngayon ay nararating na nito ang merkadong Europeo. Ayon sa Pangulo, pasasalamatan din niya ang mga lider ng European Union sa ginawang pagdamay sa Pilipinas matapos hagupitin ang bansa ng Bagyong Yolanda, gayundin sa pagsisikap na mamayani ang kapayapaan sa Mindanao. Nakatakda ring makipag-usap ang Pangulo sa mga magdaragat na Pilipinong nagtatrabaho sa mga bapor sa Europa sa ilalim ng European Maritime Safety Agency. Sinabi ng Pangulo na hihimukin niya ang mga mamumuhunang Europeo na maglagak ng mga negosyo sa Pilipinas. “Ang masasabi ko na lamang sa inyo na talagang itong biyaheng ito ay lalabas na parang tigalawang araw lamang bawa’t bansa. Talagang ang biruan nga ng mga kasamahan natin dito, karamihan ng tulog yata ay sa eroplano,” wika ng Pangulo. “Pero magiging sulit ang pagod na iyan sa inaasahan nating ipapasok na imbestor dito, lalo na sa manufacturing,” dagdag ng Pangulo. Pagkagaling sa Europa, tutuloy ang Pangulo sa Estados Unidos upang daluhan ang United Nations (UN) summit on global climate change sa anyaya ni Ban Ki-moon, Pangkalahatang Kalihim ng Bansang Magkakaanib. Isasalaysay rin ng Pangulo sa naturang kapulungan ang mga ibinunga ng pagbabago ng klima at tatalakayin ang mga hakbang na dapat gawin upang mamulat ang lahat sa mga kaalaman tungkol sa pagbabago ng klima. Binigyang diin ng Pangulo ang halaga ng pagdalaw sa ibang bansa upang makausap nang harapan ang mga dayuhang lider tungo sa ibayong ugnayan ng mga bansa. PND (as/zaf) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the Celebration of National Heroes Day 2014
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Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City
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25 Aug 2014
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Tatlong bagay para sa akin ang kinakatawan ng ating taunang pagtitipon upang ipagdiwang ang Araw ng mga
Bayani. Una, isa itong pag-alala sa mga taong sa simula ay may kani-kaniyang pinagkakaabalahan. Lahat sila ay may personal na ambisyon: makapagtapos ng pag-aaral, makahanap ng kabiyak, magtaguyod ng pamilya, magpalago ng negosyo o kaya umunlad sa propesyon, at mamuhay nang tahimik. Subalit nang dumating ang mga pangyayaring nakaapekto hindi lamang sa kanila kundi pati sa kanilang mga kababayan, nalagay sila sa isang sangandaan. Puwede silang magwalang-bahala at magpatuloy sa kanilang personal na laban. Subalit pinili nilang lampasan ang pansariling agenda, takot, at pangangailangan upang maisulong ang kapakanan ng mas nakararami. Nakita nila ang panganib ng pagbangga sa mga makapangyarihan, pero hindi sila tumiklop. Alam nilang kapag hindi nila ginamit ang kanilang talino at lakas para lumaban ay magpapatuloy lang ang siklo ng pang-aabuso at karahasan. Sila nga po ang itinuturing nating mga bayani. ‘Di po ba, madalas na nasasabi: Bayani ang mga karaniwang tao na nalagay sa di-pangkaraniwang sitwasyon, at piniling gawin ang tama. Ikalawa, isa rin itong pagpapasalamat. Dahil sa kanilang mga sakripisyo ay tinatamasa natin ngayon ang iba’t ibang klase ng kalayaan: Malaya tayo sa mga mananakop. Malaya tayo sa karahasan at pagkasira na dulot ng digmaan. Malaya tayo sa diktador. Malaya tayong ipahayag ang ating mga sarili at abutin ang ating mga pangarap. Ikatlo, isa rin itong pagkakataon upang makapagmuni-muni tungkol sa ibig sabihin ng pagiging bayani, hindi lang noong unang panahon, kundi sa ating kasalukuyang sitwasyon. Mahalaga ito dahil bagamat malayo na ang naisulong ng ating lipunan, malinaw na hindi pa tapos ang ating laban. Bukod pa rito, nakaatang rin sa ating mga balikat ang responsibilidad ng pagsisigurong mas malaya at mas maunlad ang Pilipinas na iiwanan natin para sa mga susunod na henerasyon. Tunay nga po: iba na ang ating panahon kaya iba na rin ang klase ng pagpapakabayaning maaari nating isabuhay. Personal para sa akin ang pagbibigay-depenisyon sa pagiging bayani. Iba-iba ang ating pinanggagalingan, at iba-iba rin ang ating kakayahan. Kung gayon po, iba-iba rin ang pagkakataong bumubukas sa atin para maglingkod sa ating Inang Bayan at sa ating mga kapwa Pilipino. Naaalala ko nga po ang isang kuwentong ibinahagi sa akin ni Secretary Mon Jimenez tungkol sa mga Pilipinong nakatira sa Fukushima prefecture sa Japan. Taong 2011 noon, at katatapos lang tumama ng isang malaking tsunami. Marami ang pumanaw, naulila at nagkasakit. Nawasak ang mga tahanan, at ang mga naipundar ng mga nakatira sa Fukushima ay nasira, kung hindi man tinangay ng malakas na agos. Malungkot ang mga tao, at tila wala nang pag-asang magpatuloy sa buhay. Sa gitna ng pagdurusang ito ay may mga Pilipinong hindi matapos sa pagpapasalamat sa Poong Maykapal dahil nakaligtas sila sa sakuna. Hinawaan nila ng kanilang sigla at matibay na pananalig ang mga kapitbahay nilang Hapones, at sa tulong ng kanilang positibong disposisyon ay nagsimula ang muling pagtatatag sa Fukushima. Nariyan din po ang kuwento ni Noli dela Cruz, isa sa ating non-uniformed personnel. Noong kasagsagan ng bagyong Yolanda, mabilis siyang kumuha ng mga kumot at damit upang mapagtali-tali ito, nang may makapitan ang kanyang mga kapitbahay na tinatangay ng baha. 36 katao ang nailigtas niya sa pamamagitan nito. Sa dalawang halimbawang ito, kahanga-hanga ang ipinakitang kakayahan ng Pilipino na maging tanglaw sa panahon ng kadiliman. Imbes na magbato ng batikos o magpakalat ng negatibismo gaya ng nakakasanayan ng iilan ngayon, pinili nilang maging lakas para sa kanilang kapwa. Dapat rin nating tandaan na marami ring bayani ang hindi napapangalanan o nababalitaan ng karamihan. Nariyan ang mga Pilipinong imbes na sumuko sa panahon ng sakuna ay walang pagdadalawang-isip na nakipagtulungan sa kanilang kababayan. Nariyan ang mga gurong buong pagmamahal na gumagabay sa mga susunod na henerasyon. Nariyan ang mga alagad ng batas na pinipiling tuparin ang kanilang tungkulin sa halip na sumuko sa tukso ng mabilis na kita. Nariyan ang mga sundalong buong tapang na ipinagtatanggol ang ating teritoryo at mamamayan. Nariyan ang mga propesyunal na ginagamit ang kanilang talino upang mapaglingkuran ang mga kapwa nila Pilipino. Nariyan ang mga pinuno ng relihiyon na kasangga natin sa paglaban sa katiwalian at pagsusulong ng reporma. Nariyan ang bawat mamamayang nagsisikap na paunlarin ang sarili, upang maging kapaki-pakinabang na miyembro ng lipunan. Sa ngalan ng sambayanang Pilipino, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. [Palakpakan] Kayo po ang patunay na ang lahing Pilipino ay tunay ngang lahi ng mga bayani. Nasa isandaang milyon na raw ang bilang ng mga Pilipino, ayon sa huling pagtataya ng Commission on Population. Sa mga araw na tulad nito, hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili na mag-isip at magtanong: Ano kaya ang puwedeng makamit ng isandaang milyong Pilipinong nagbabayanihan tungo sa isang layunin? Wala nang mananakop, wala nang digmaan, wala nang batas militar. Subalit puspusan pa rin ang mangilan-ngilang gustong ibalik ang dating sistema ng pandurugas at panlalamang. Ito po ang laban natin ngayon: ang maging mapagmatyag sa mga naghahasik ng pagdududa at kasinungalingan; ang huwag maging kasangkapan ng mga nagpapanggap na tagapagsulong ng reporma; ang magwaksi ng baluktot at manindigan sa kung ano ang matuwid. Ito nga po ang dahilan kung bakit kahanga-hanga para sa akin ang nabasa kong artikulong inilathala sa isang pahayagan kamakailan lang. Isinulat po ito ni Ma. Francesca Santiago, na estudyante mula sa Bacolod. Sinabi niyang noong una, hindi siya gaanong nakikibalita tungkol sa pulitika dahil ibang bagay ang mas gusto niyang pagtuunan ng pansin. Kaya lang nababahala raw siya sa mga nababasa at napapanood niya sa mga panahon ngayon. Tila uso na raw kasi ang magbato ng sisi, kahit na doon sa mga ginagawa ang lahat ng kanilang makakaya upang maisulong ang interes ng mamamayan. Sabi pa niya, sa harap ng mga hamong dumarating sa ating bansa, imbes na maging bukas ang isip at hanapin ang katotohanan, mas pinipili ng iba na magpakalat ng mga bintang na walang basehan; sa halip na tumulong sa paghahanap ng solusyon, may ilang mas gusto pang palalain ang takot at pagdurusang dinaranas ng ating mga kababayan. Malinaw sa kanya: may karapatan ang lahat na magpahayag ng kanilang saloobin, subalit may obligasyon din ang bawat isa na maging makatwiran. Nagulat nga po ako nang makita ko ang edad ni Ma. Francesca: eh 13 taong gulang pa lang siya. Kahanga-hanga na mas mapanuri pa siya kaysa sa ilang mas nakatatanda sa kanya. Kung ganito ang kalibre ng pag-iisip ng ating mga kabataan ngayon, tiyak na magiging mas maliwanag ang atin pong kinabukasan. Mahigit apat na taon na nating tinatahak ang tuwid na landas. Nagbubunga na ang mga ipinunla nating binhi ng pagbabago, at nagiging desperado na ang mga mapagsamantala. Huwag po sana nating sayangin ito. Ito po ang tanging paraan natin ng pagtanaw ng utang na loob sa mga bayaning nagsakripisyo upang makarating tayo sa ating kinalalagyan ngayon. Ito po ang tanging paraan upang masiguro nating kapag nagdiwang ng Pambansang Araw ng mga Bayani ang mga susunod na henerasyon, aalalahanin, pasasalamatan, at pagmumuni-munihan nila ang panahong ito, at kanilang sasabihin: Ito ang panahong sama-samang nagpasya ang mga Pilipino na maging bayani. Magandang araw po. Maraming salamat sa lahat. |
| INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA, JR. |
DZRB / Balita at Panayam by Alan Allanigue |
28 August 2014 |
ALAN: Sec. Sonny, Sir, muli, magandang umaga po.
SEC. COLOMA: Kumusta, Alan.
ALAN: Yes, Sir. Makikibalita po kami, Sir, mukhang itong panahong ito’y busy
ang iba’t ibang government agencies sa pagpi-present officially ng
kani-kanilang budget for next year sa Kamara o House of Representatives po,
Secretary Coloma, Sir.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Rey. Sa panahong ito ay—
ALAN: Sir, Alan po.
SEC. COLOMA: Ay sorry, pasensiya na. Kausap ko lang si Usec. Marfil. Alan,
kasalukuyang idinaraos sa Kamara ang pagdinig ng budget proposal ng iba’t ibang
kagawaran dahil nais natin, katulad noong mga nakaraang taon, maipasa ang
General Appropriations Act bago matapos ang taon para sa unang araw ng papasok
na taon ay maipapatupad na ito, katulad nang naganap noong 2011, 2012, 2013 at
2014. At bukod pa riyan, dapat kilalanin na ‘yung budget ang isa sa pangunahing
instrumento para sa reporma dahil ‘yan ang nagtatakda ng mga halaga na
gagamitin ng pamahalaan para tustusan ang iba’t ibang proyekto.
Meron ngang kasabihan: Kung saan nilalagak ang salapi, ‘yan ang istratehiya, o
yung sinasabi pa, “put your money where your mouth is.” Kahit na anong mga
pinapahayag kung hindi naman ito sinusuportahan ng pera o ng konkretong
aksiyon, wala namang patutunguhan. ‘Yung budget ang pinaka-buod ng programa ng
pamahalaan dahil iyan ang nagsasaad ng mga prayoridad at kung saan gagamitin
ang pondo ng bayan.
ALAN: At saka we understand na ang gusto ng Pangulong Noy ay makaiwas doon sa
noon ay nakagawian na, na hindi naipapasa ang budget before the end the year
kaya nagkakaroon lang ng mga re-enacted na budget, Secretary Sonny, Sir.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganun nga, Alan ‘no. Mahalaga ‘yung dapat nasa takdang panahon ang
pagpapasa ng budget dahil noong ngang nakaraan, naging paraan ito ng
pagsasamantala dahil inuulit lang ‘yung budget, ‘yung mga tapos ng proyekto,
nakasaad pa rin doon sa budget. Paulit-ulit lamang, kaya puwedeng maabuso ito
‘no, at puwedeng ito ang pinanggalingan ng mga iregularidad sa paggastos ng
pera ng bayan.
At importanteng maunawaan ito, Alan ‘no, sapagka’t merong mga naghahasik nang
maling kaisipan na para bang sinasabi na puro pork barrel ‘no, o puro lump sum.
Hindi naman po totoo ‘yan. ‘Yung pork barrel, wala na po iyan sa ating budget
dahil nag-ruling na ang ating Supreme Court na unconstitutional ito. ‘Yun
namang mga lump sum, iilan na lang pong mga pondo iyon na talaga namang
kinakailangang maging lump sum muna katulad ng calamity fund dahil hindi naman
natin mapipiho kung ilang bagyo o kalamidad ang dadalaw sa ating bansa. Kaya
nanatiling lump sum ito dahil gagamitin lang ito sa oras ng pangangailangan.
Dapat maalis sa kaisipan ng mga mamamayan iyong maling paratang na ang budget
ay puro pork barrel o puro lump sum dahil sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ni
Pangulong Aquino, talagang tumatalima tayo doon sa prinsipyo ng ‘Matuwid na
Daan.’ Sinisigurado na bawat piso ay ginagastos sa tamang paraan at
nagpapatupad ng accountability ng mga public officials ‘no na dapat na mainam
ang paggastos ng pondo ng bayan.
ALAN: Opo, opo. Given this setting, ano ho, at saka itong phase na ito na ang
budget deliberations natin sa Kamara, kailan po, more or less, ang nakikitang
officially matatapos ito at maipapasa ng Kongreso itong budget for next year,
Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Kung nagwo-work backward tayo, ‘yun kasing target ay implemented
by January 1, so dapat ay within the month of December itinatakda ‘yung
paglagda dito. Kaya usually tinatapos ‘yung budget ng November pa lamang dahil
nagkakaroon pa ng conference committee, nire-reconcile ‘yung mga version ng
House at ng Senado. At pagkatapos nitong pangkasalukuyang ronda (round) ng
budget hearing sa Kamara, sa Senado naman ‘no, magkasunod ‘yung mga budget
hearings.
Kaya ‘yan ang timetable, at sinisikap na gawin ito ng ating Kongreso
samantalang mayroon pa silang ibang mga priority legislation na tinatalakay,
isa na nga riyan ‘yung—mabanggit ko na rin—iyong sa Bangsamoro Basic Law na
binanggit din ng Pangulo na isang napakataas na prayoridad na sana ay maipasa
na sa loob ng taong ito rin para maisagawa iyong plebisito sa unang bahagi ng
2015 at mahalal iyong mga bubuo ng Bangsamoro Transitory Commission na
magsisilbing batayan ng mga kababayan natin sa area ng Bangsamoro sa pagpili ng
kanilang mga opisyal sa 2016 national elections. So iyan ‘yung latag ng
timetable ng peace process sa Bangsamoro; mahalaga diyan na maipasa rin iyong
Bangsamoro Basic Law ng Kongreso. At kaya sinasabi natin na mataas din ang
prayoridad dito katulad nang pagpasa ng National Budget.
ALAN: Opo. Ito po, at present, ay pina-fine tune na ng Office of the President
o formally nai-endorse na po sa ating Kongreso, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Nasa tanggapan pa rin ng Pangulo, at pinag-aaralan pa ‘no. Ang
susunod na hakbang pagkatapos nang pag-aaral ng Pangulo, isesertipika niya
iyong urgency nito at isusumite na sa Kongreso, at ito ay isasagawa sa lalong
madaling panahon dahil nga hinahabol natin iyong timetable na magkaroon nga ng
plebisito sa unang bahagi ng 2015 o sa … kung mas maaga pa ay mas maigi.
ALAN: Okay. Sa isang puntos na lang po, Sec. Sonny, Sir. Kahapon po ay
inanunsyo na ang pagkakatalaga ng Pangulong Noy sa bagong Solicitor General,
isang propesor mula sa University of the Philippines, Florin Hilbay, kapalit po
nitong dating SolGen Francis Jardeleza na itinalaga naman sa Korte Suprema,
Sir.
SEC. COLOMA: Tama iyan, Alan ‘no. Itinalaga ng Pangulo bilang Acting Solicitor
General si Senior State Solicitor Florin Hilbay. Siya ay isang propesor sa UP
College of Law. Pero sa kasalukuyan, siya na iyong tumatayong Senior Solicitor
‘no doon sa Office of the Solicitor General, at mayroon na rin siyang naitalang
mga maiinam na accomplishments. Isa na rito, siya iyong nagtaguyod sa kaso ng
pamahalaan doon sa Reproductive Health Law na na-affirm naman ng ating Korte
Suprema, at maging dito sa nakaraang filing ng petition hinggil sa Disbursement
Acceleration Program at ang Motion for Reconsideration. Bahagi na siya ng pangkat
ni dating Solicitor General at ngayon ay Supreme Court Associate Justice
Francis Jardeleza. At siya naman po ay well-qualified for the position na
pinagtalagahan sa kaniya bilang Acting Solicitor General.
ALAN: Opo. Secretary Coloma, Sir, muli, salamat po nang marami for the updates
from the Palace.
SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat, Alan, at magandang umaga sa lahat ng ating
tagapakinig.
ALAN: Thank you, Sir. Good morning. Mga kaibigan, PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma.
SEC. COLOMA: Kumusta, Alan.
ALAN: Yes, Sir. Makikibalita po kami, Sir, mukhang itong panahong ito’y busy
ang iba’t ibang government agencies sa pagpi-present officially ng
kani-kanilang budget for next year sa Kamara o House of Representatives po,
Secretary Coloma, Sir.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Rey. Sa panahong ito ay—
ALAN: Sir, Alan po.
SEC. COLOMA: Ay sorry, pasensiya na. Kausap ko lang si Usec. Marfil. Alan,
kasalukuyang idinaraos sa Kamara ang pagdinig ng budget proposal ng iba’t ibang
kagawaran dahil nais natin, katulad noong mga nakaraang taon, maipasa ang
General Appropriations Act bago matapos ang taon para sa unang araw ng papasok
na taon ay maipapatupad na ito, katulad nang naganap noong 2011, 2012, 2013 at
2014. At bukod pa riyan, dapat kilalanin na ‘yung budget ang isa sa pangunahing
instrumento para sa reporma dahil ‘yan ang nagtatakda ng mga halaga na
gagamitin ng pamahalaan para tustusan ang iba’t ibang proyekto.
Meron ngang kasabihan: Kung saan nilalagak ang salapi, ‘yan ang istratehiya, o
yung sinasabi pa, “put your money where your mouth is.” Kahit na anong mga
pinapahayag kung hindi naman ito sinusuportahan ng pera o ng konkretong
aksiyon, wala namang patutunguhan. ‘Yung budget ang pinaka-buod ng programa ng
pamahalaan dahil iyan ang nagsasaad ng mga prayoridad at kung saan gagamitin
ang pondo ng bayan.
ALAN: At saka we understand na ang gusto ng Pangulong Noy ay makaiwas doon sa
noon ay nakagawian na, na hindi naipapasa ang budget before the end the year
kaya nagkakaroon lang ng mga re-enacted na budget, Secretary Sonny, Sir.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganun nga, Alan ‘no. Mahalaga ‘yung dapat nasa takdang panahon ang
pagpapasa ng budget dahil noong ngang nakaraan, naging paraan ito ng
pagsasamantala dahil inuulit lang ‘yung budget, ‘yung mga tapos ng proyekto,
nakasaad pa rin doon sa budget. Paulit-ulit lamang, kaya puwedeng maabuso ito
‘no, at puwedeng ito ang pinanggalingan ng mga iregularidad sa paggastos ng
pera ng bayan.
At importanteng maunawaan ito, Alan ‘no, sapagka’t merong mga naghahasik nang
maling kaisipan na para bang sinasabi na puro pork barrel ‘no, o puro lump sum.
Hindi naman po totoo ‘yan. ‘Yung pork barrel, wala na po iyan sa ating budget
dahil nag-ruling na ang ating Supreme Court na unconstitutional ito. ‘Yun
namang mga lump sum, iilan na lang pong mga pondo iyon na talaga namang
kinakailangang maging lump sum muna katulad ng calamity fund dahil hindi naman
natin mapipiho kung ilang bagyo o kalamidad ang dadalaw sa ating bansa. Kaya
nanatiling lump sum ito dahil gagamitin lang ito sa oras ng pangangailangan.
Dapat maalis sa kaisipan ng mga mamamayan iyong maling paratang na ang budget
ay puro pork barrel o puro lump sum dahil sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ni
Pangulong Aquino, talagang tumatalima tayo doon sa prinsipyo ng ‘Matuwid na
Daan.’ Sinisigurado na bawat piso ay ginagastos sa tamang paraan at
nagpapatupad ng accountability ng mga public officials ‘no na dapat na mainam
ang paggastos ng pondo ng bayan.
ALAN: Opo, opo. Given this setting, ano ho, at saka itong phase na ito na ang
budget deliberations natin sa Kamara, kailan po, more or less, ang nakikitang
officially matatapos ito at maipapasa ng Kongreso itong budget for next year,
Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Kung nagwo-work backward tayo, ‘yun kasing target ay implemented
by January 1, so dapat ay within the month of December itinatakda ‘yung
paglagda dito. Kaya usually tinatapos ‘yung budget ng November pa lamang dahil
nagkakaroon pa ng conference committee, nire-reconcile ‘yung mga version ng
House at ng Senado. At pagkatapos nitong pangkasalukuyang ronda (round) ng
budget hearing sa Kamara, sa Senado naman ‘no, magkasunod ‘yung mga budget
hearings.
Kaya ‘yan ang timetable, at sinisikap na gawin ito ng ating Kongreso
samantalang mayroon pa silang ibang mga priority legislation na tinatalakay,
isa na nga riyan ‘yung—mabanggit ko na rin—iyong sa Bangsamoro Basic Law na
binanggit din ng Pangulo na isang napakataas na prayoridad na sana ay maipasa
na sa loob ng taong ito rin para maisagawa iyong plebisito sa unang bahagi ng
2015 at mahalal iyong mga bubuo ng Bangsamoro Transitory Commission na
magsisilbing batayan ng mga kababayan natin sa area ng Bangsamoro sa pagpili ng
kanilang mga opisyal sa 2016 national elections. So iyan ‘yung latag ng
timetable ng peace process sa Bangsamoro; mahalaga diyan na maipasa rin iyong
Bangsamoro Basic Law ng Kongreso. At kaya sinasabi natin na mataas din ang
prayoridad dito katulad nang pagpasa ng National Budget.
ALAN: Opo. Ito po, at present, ay pina-fine tune na ng Office of the President
o formally nai-endorse na po sa ating Kongreso, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Nasa tanggapan pa rin ng Pangulo, at pinag-aaralan pa ‘no. Ang
susunod na hakbang pagkatapos nang pag-aaral ng Pangulo, isesertipika niya
iyong urgency nito at isusumite na sa Kongreso, at ito ay isasagawa sa lalong
madaling panahon dahil nga hinahabol natin iyong timetable na magkaroon nga ng
plebisito sa unang bahagi ng 2015 o sa … kung mas maaga pa ay mas maigi.
ALAN: Okay. Sa isang puntos na lang po, Sec. Sonny, Sir. Kahapon po ay
inanunsyo na ang pagkakatalaga ng Pangulong Noy sa bagong Solicitor General,
isang propesor mula sa University of the Philippines, Florin Hilbay, kapalit po
nitong dating SolGen Francis Jardeleza na itinalaga naman sa Korte Suprema,
Sir.
SEC. COLOMA: Tama iyan, Alan ‘no. Itinalaga ng Pangulo bilang Acting Solicitor
General si Senior State Solicitor Florin Hilbay. Siya ay isang propesor sa UP
College of Law. Pero sa kasalukuyan, siya na iyong tumatayong Senior Solicitor
‘no doon sa Office of the Solicitor General, at mayroon na rin siyang naitalang
mga maiinam na accomplishments. Isa na rito, siya iyong nagtaguyod sa kaso ng
pamahalaan doon sa Reproductive Health Law na na-affirm naman ng ating Korte
Suprema, at maging dito sa nakaraang filing ng petition hinggil sa Disbursement
Acceleration Program at ang Motion for Reconsideration. Bahagi na siya ng pangkat
ni dating Solicitor General at ngayon ay Supreme Court Associate Justice
Francis Jardeleza. At siya naman po ay well-qualified for the position na
pinagtalagahan sa kaniya bilang Acting Solicitor General.
ALAN: Opo. Secretary Coloma, Sir, muli, salamat po nang marami for the updates
from the Palace.
SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat, Alan, at magandang umaga sa lahat ng ating
tagapakinig.
ALAN: Thank you, Sir. Good morning. Mga kaibigan, PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma.
SOURCE: News Information Bureau - Data Processing Center
Philippine economy posts 6.4 percent GDP growth; 6.0 percent in first half of 2014
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GDP grew year-on-year by 6.4 percent in the second quarter
of 2014 from 7.9 percent in the same period last year but higher than the growth rate of 5.6 percent in the first quarter of 2014. The second quarter growth was driven by the Industry sector which grew by 7.8 percent, followed by the Services sector which grew by 6.0 percent. It is noted that the growth in Industry sector is lower than the previous year’s growth rates of 10.5 percent in Q2 but higher than the 5.3 percent in Q1 this year. Manufacturing, which grew by 10.8 percent, was the highest contributor in the industry sector. On the other hand, growth in the Services sector is lower than that in Q2 2013 at 7.8 percent and Q1 2014 at 6.8 percent. Meanwhile, Agriculture rebounded to 3.6 percent from a decline of 0.2 percent in Q2 2013. Gross National Income (GNI) accelerated by 7.3 percent from 6.4 percent the same period last year with the continued inflow of remittances that boosted the rebound of Net Primary Income from the Rest of the World by 12.7 percent from a decline of 1.2 percent last year. For the first semester of 2014, GDP grew by 6.0 percent from 7.8 percent in the first semester of 2013 while GNI accelerated by 7.2 percent from 6.8 percent. With the country’s projected population reaching 99.7 million in the second quarter of 2014, per capita GDP grew by 4.6 percent from 6.0 percent of the same quarter of 2013. Per capita GNI grew by 5.5 percent and per capita Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HFCE) grew by 3.6 percent, from 4.6 percent and 3.3 percent in the previous year, respectively. |
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Surigao del Sur ex-mayor, accountant charged for graft
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A former mayor and municipal accountant of Cortes, Surigao
del Sur face a criminal charge before the Sandiganbayan for constructing a piggery building on private land using public funds. Acting on motions for reconsiderations, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales affirmed the finding of probable cause against ex-Mayor Pedro Trinidad, Jr. and Municipal Accountant Leonidas Coniaberos for violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act). Ombudsman Morales also affirmed the administrative penalty of four months suspension against Coniaberos. Investigation shows that an Extra Judicial Settlement of the Estate of Maria Maquiling with Deed of Donation was executed on 04 December 2009 between the family of Trinidad and the Municipality of Cortes. Prior to the Deed’s execution, however, several Disbursement Vouchers were acted upon by both accused showing that government funds amounting to P385,000.00 were released for the payment of construction materials intended for the piggery building. According to the Joint Order, “the use of public funds in constructing the piggery building represents loss to the government because it was built on a private land and the family of Trinidad benefited to the extent of the cost of the building.” The deed of donation is a “defective contract” because it only extended to the municipality the usufructuary of the land and not the ownership thereof, the Resolution stated. “When Trinidad, Jr. caused the disbursement of the funds of the municipality for this project in the land owned by him and siblings, he acted with evident bad faith, if not with gross inexcusable negligence and with manifest partiality” as “the construction of the piggery building was not purely beneficial to the Municipality since the Trinidad family could anytime take over the same,” it added. Insofar as the charge of graft for the construction of the water reservoir is concerned, the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed the same as the Annual Investment Plan included in Appropriation Ordinance No. 6 (Series of 2007), specifically set aside the sum of P500,000.00 for the improvement and construction of an additional water reservoir. Section 3(e) of R.A. No. 3019 provides that it shall be unlawful for any public officer or private person in conspiracy with them, to perform his official duty or in relation to his public position, to act with manifest partiality, evident bad faith or gross inexcusable neglect, thereby causing undue injury to the Government or any private party, or to give any unwarranted benefits, advantage or preference. The criminal charge against Municipal Treasurer Isidro Angos was dismissed for lack of probable cause, while the administrative charge against Trinidad, Jr. was dismissed in view of his re-election as mayor in 2010. |
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BSP clarifies existing regulations prohibiting the issuance of pre-approved credit cards
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in its Resolution
No. 1055 dated 02 July 2014, approved the issuance of a Circular to clarify existing regulations prohibiting the issuance of pre-approved credit cards, pursuant to BSP Circular No. 702, Series of 2010. The Circular seeks to clarify what constitutes pre-approved credit cards. A pre-approved credit card is an unsolicited credit card issued by credit card issuers to consumers who have not applied for such credit card. “Application” has likewise been defined as a documented request of the credit card applicant to a credit card issuer for the availment of a credit card. The intention and consent for the availment of the credit card must be clear and explicit.
The Circular enumerates the acts tantamount to the act of
issuing pre-approved credit cards. These include unsolicited calls by the bank to its depositors informing that they already have a credit card from its Credit Card Department due to good standing as a depositor or sending of unsolicited supplementary cards and other cards with added features which are not in replacement or substitute to an existing cardholder’s initial credit card. Moreover, some credit card issuers sought to legitimize the issuance of pre-approved credit cards by contract stipulations on the issuance of additional cards depending on the credit consumption and the payment history of the user. This practice shall be discontinued by having the provisions of the Circular prevail over any contrary stipulations in the contract. |
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BSP holds 2014 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for stakeholders in Tagaytay City
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In celebration of its 21st anniversary, the Bangko Sentral
ng Pilipinas will hold the 2014 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders in CALABARZON and MIMAROPA that have continuously supported its statistical initiatives, information requirements, and advocacy programs. The event will be held on Tuesday, 2 September 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Days Hotel, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Tagaytay City, with the theme “Forging Stronger Alliances, Propelling Sustainable Growth.” Monetary Board Member Armando L. Suratos will lead in honoring this year’s awardees and stakeholders. The BSP will give nine awards for outstanding partners—two for the Business Expectations Survey (BES), one for Coordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS), two for information source for the Report on Regional Economic Developments, one for Financial Inclusion Champion, one for the BSP-UP Professorial Chair Lectures and two for the Currency Programs of the BSP. The Outstanding Respondent among Large and Medium Firms and the Outstanding Respondent among Small Firms will be conferred to the BES respondents selected from among the country’s top corporations in Region IV that have participated regularly in the survey by providing timely, complete, accurate and consistent responses. The Outstanding Respondent for the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey will be given to the CDIS respondent, who was selected from among the resident direct investment enterprises and resident direct investors that have participated to the survey in 2013 based on timeliness, completeness, accuracy and consistency of responses. The Outstanding Partners for the Report on Regional Economic Developments will be awarded to the agencies or institutions that provided the BSP with information support for an effective environment scan of CALABARZON and MIMAROPA. The Financial Inclusion Champion shall be awarded to the bank that have supported the BSP in the delivery of financial services to the previously unbanked or underbanked sectors of the country through their own market based/innovative initiatives. The Outstanding Professorial Chair Manager will be given to recognize the best steward of BSP-sponsored professorial chairs. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Regional Partners in Currency Programs will be given to the agency or institution that supported the BSP’s currency programs and advocacies in Regions IV-A and IV-B such as the clean note policy and coin recirculation. This occasion is the seventh leg of the BSP’s regional stakeholders’ events which will be held from July to September 2014 in 11 areas outside the National Capital Region (AONCR) to honor stakeholders in various award categories. Stakeholders of the BSP in the National Capital Region were earlier recognized during the awards ceremony held last 9 July 2014 at the BSP Main Office. This event is expected to further strengthen the partnerships between the BSP and its stakeholders, resulting in more efficient and effective means of information gathering and conduct of advocacy campaigns to achieve the BSP’s ultimate goal of safeguarding price stability and promoting a healthy financial system as well as ensuring an effective payments and settlements system in the country. |
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Livelihood opportunity boosts a housewife’s faith in herself
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Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte - Having nine children,
Norhaya Toma, 53, knows how difficult life could be, especially when finances are not enough to provide for the family’s basic needs. Despite this, hope never left Norhaya who always believed that resiliency and diligence will eventually lead her to success. Living in a small village in Barangay Piraka, Norhaya previously thought there were few opportunities to improve their way of life. She recalled that there were times when making both ends meet seemed impossible. But like any other mother, Norhaya searched for ways to be able to bring food on their table. Because of her resourcefulness, Norhaya was able to open her own sari-sari store, but later on also closed due to lack of capital and knowledge in managing the business. “Ang feeling ko nasa madilim akong kuwarto. Hindi ko alam kung kailan ko makikita ang liwanag na hinahanap ko. Nandoon na ako sa puntong tinatanong ko ang sarili ko bakit hindi ko magawang magbigay ng magandang buhay sa pamilya ko (I felt like I was in a dark room, not knowing what to do to see that light I needed. I was actually at that point of questioning myself as a person. Why can’t I provide a good life for my family?),” Norhaya sadly narrated. She shared that her thoughts would run from negative to positive, but Norhaya held on to her faith that opportunities will come their way soon. It helps that her family is a beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), especially in providing food and school expenses of her children. Now, her children can go to school with food in their stomach. Through the cash grant, Norhaya was able to buy school supplies for her children. Pantawid Pamilya is heaven-sent for Norhaya as the program helped her provide for the growing needs of her family. The program also boosted her hope that a better tomorrow can be achieved, and that government can help improve her family’s life. Livelihood support Her hope was further affirmed when she, as Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary, was given access to livelihood opportunity through DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Under the convergence strategy of DSWD, the sustainability of the gains of Pantawid Pamilya is important. Thus, the Pantawid Pamilya families are considered as among the priority beneficiaries of SLP. SLP aims to improve the standard of living of poor households. Through the community-driven enterprise development approach, participants, like Norhaya, undergo workshops and skills training in order to determine the most suitable market-driven and resource-based livelihoods to engage in. Norhaya felt that the long wait for that much-coveted chance is now over with her participation with the SLP. She strongly felt that SLP is one big opportunity for her to get back on her feet. She wasted no time and eagerly participated in the capability building workshops which SLP conducted. “Sa mga workshop ko natutunan kung paano ang tamang pag-manage sa maliit kong negosyo. Naituro sa akin ng programa kung paano makakuha ng mas maraming kostumer at paano ipagpapatuloy ang sari-sari store kahit maliit ang kapital ko (It was through the workshops where I learned the correct way of managing my small business. I learned how to get more customers, and how to sustain it even with the little capital that I have),” Norhaya said. After undergoing the capacity building component of SLP, Norhaya opted to access the Micro-Enterprise Track of the program where participants are given capital assistance to operate a small business. Norhaya received P10,000 capital assistance to put up her sari-sari store anew. This time, Norhaya is already knowledgeable in managing a small business. Today, she prides herself of successfully managing her business. The store is now a source of income for her and her nine children. It has regularly brought food on their table, and has provided the basic needs of her children. “Sa kaunting kinikita ko ay nakakabili na din ako ng kahit simpleng laruan para sa mga anak ko (With some savings, I am now able to buy even simple toys for my kids),” she happily said. Although there were times that the business is slow, she does not mind. She is confident and hopeful that with the knowledge she gained from SLP in managing a small business, she would be able to earn more profits. “Natutunan ko na sa pagnenegosyo, talagang minsan matumal ang benta. Parte lang talaga ‘yun ng pagtitinda at hindi na ako masyadong nag-aalala na wala sa lugar. Meron na ako ngayong tiwala sa aking kaalaman, alam kong kakayanin kong bumangon (I learned that in business, there are ups and downs, I am not bothered by these. I am pretty sure that with just a little faith in myself, I can get back on my feet),” Norhaya proudly shared. Norhaya added, “Ipinamulat sa akin ng mga programa ng DSWD na kaya ko naman pala ang magbago at mapaunlad ang aking kakayahan at ng aking pamilya (The program has made me realized that I can change for the better and improve myself and my family).” |
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DOJ calls for simplified tax code
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The Department of Justice today announced its support for
ongoing Congressional initiatives to revise and amend the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997. The current measures include adjusting the individual income tax brackets and reducing the rates of individual income tax, excluding 13th month pay and other benefits from taxable income computation, granting tax deductions to parents and legal guardians of children with special needs, among others. "Not only must there be a restudy, we must draft a modern and rational tax code that promotes ease of compliance, lessens the discretion and avenues for graft and corruption and equitably distributes the tax burden," said Secretary Leila M. De Lima. "Justice in all its forms must be pursued specially on the economic front," she said. The DOJ has a Codification Program that recently completed the new Criminal Code of the Philippines meant to transform the legal framework in the definition and punishment of crimes. It adopts a practical, multi-sectoral and consultative approach while maintaining transparency and accountability. Ahead of the Joint Hearing of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Education, Arts and Culture scheduled on 28 August 2014 to come up with a comprehensive approach to tax reform and curbing tax evasion, the DOJ will formally present a strategic roadmap on updating the tax brackets and plugging tax loopholes among other pressing concerns. Assistant Secretary Geronimo L Sy, Chair of the Code Committee will represent the Department in the tax reform agenda. "We believe that a simple and well-designed tax code will provide legal certainty to the business environment and encourage the informal sector to join the formal economy thereby boosting revenues and minimizing fraud and litigations," he said. |
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DILG R3 issues CSC eligibility certifications to CL local officials
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A total of 429 Certifications on Civil Service Commission
(CSC) Eligibility for Central Luzon (CL) local officials have been issued by DILG Region 3 for the First Semester of the year. DILG Regional Director Florida Dijan said the issuance of CSC Eligibility certifications is among the frontline services being provided by the Department pursuant to Republic Act 10156 and CSC Memorandum Circular No. 2012-13. Republic Act 10156, which was signed into law on December 20, 2011, confers qualified members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Panlalawigan with the Sanggunian Member Eligibility or SME. On the other hand, under CSC Memorandum Circular 2012-13, elected and appointed barangay officials including Sangguniang Kabataan Chairmen who had rendered the required years in service as stated in this circular can avail of the Barangay Official Eligibility. Both issuances grant CSC sub-professional eligibility which enables these local officials to qualify and apply for first and second level positions in the government. Of the 429 certifications issued, 416 are for barangay officials and 13 for Sanggunian Panglungsod and Bayan Members. |
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Over 80% of applicants passed preliminary screening for Customs posts
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The Bureau of Customs has released the names of about 5,000
applicants who passed the preliminary screening to fill 1,056 vacant positions at the Bureau’s main office and various collection districts throughout the country. The pre-screened applicants, comprising about 80% of 6,013 who submitted their application to the BOC, are required to take the general ability and competency exam to be administered by the Civil Service Commissioner (CSC) on August 31, 2014 (Sunday). The general ability and competency exam was specially developed by the CSC for the BOC. The test will be administered by the CSC in three locations— in Metro Manila for applicants from the National Capital Region (NCR) and Luzon; St. Theresa’s College in Cebu for those in the Visayas; and the University of Mindanao-Matina Campus in Davao for Mindanao applicants. Examinees must be at the testing centers at least one hour before the time of the examination which will begin at exactly 8:00am on August 31. Many of the applicants who were disqualified either did not have or had the inappropriate civil service eligibility or professional license or credential from the Professional Regulation Commission, Philippine National Police or the Philippine Bar, under the Supreme Court. Other reasons for the disqualification include lack of required relevant working experience or training and failure to indicate choice of position or port/office being applied for and to provide work and training experience or information in the Personal Data Sheet. Several applicants were also disqualified outright for having relatives in the BOC up to the fourth degree of consanguinity. Employees vying for promotion but have been working in the Bureau for less than a year or are in their current positions for less than one year were also excluded. Examinees that pass the first exam will be required to take aptitude and psychometric tests as well as specific exams to further test the qualification and fitness of applicants to perform the duties of the position they are applying for. These may include skill-based or physical fitness tests. The list of pre-screened applicants who are required to take the test on August 31 are posted in the website of the Bureau of Customs www.customs.gov.ph; as well as the website and Facebook page of the Department of Finance. The list is also posted at the Collection District Offices of the Bureau of Customs nationwide. |
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DOLE-NCR issues certificates of compliance to 40 Philippine-Registered Vessels
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On the first year anniversary of the MLC, 2006's
entry into force DOLE-NCR issues certificates of compliance to 40 Philippine-Registered Vessels Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis Baldoz yesterday announced that 40 more domestic vessels registered in the Philippines and owned by 15 Philippine domestic shipping companies have been issued certificates of compliance by the DOLE-National Capital Region under the new Labor Laws Compliance System (LLCS). "This is the first time in the history of Philippine labor that the DOLE covers domestic ships. The LLCS now applies to companies and workers in domestic shipping and, thus, I encourage companies of Philippine-registered ships plying domestic waters to voluntarily comply with all labor laws. It is good economics, and it is good business to voluntarily comply with our labor laws that provides for the welfare and protection to Filipino seafarers," said Baldoz. Based on a list of the MARINA, there are 8,451 domestic vessels with Philippine registry as of 2012, of which 6,785 have gross tonnage below 200 GRT; 883 with gross tonnage of between 200-499 GRT; and 783 vessels with GRT of 500 and above. For 2014, the DOLE targets the 783 vessels with GRT of 500 and above for joint assessment under the LLCS. Citing a report of DOLE-NCR Alex Avila, Baldoz said the 40 domestic vessels were awarded CoC at the program celebrating the first year anniversary of the entry into force of the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). "Ensuring compliance with all labor laws, including with safety and health standards, are pursuant to our obligations under the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006, and national issuances, such as D.O. No. 129, or the "Rules and Regulations Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Seafarers Onboard Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping, and the new LLCS," said Baldoz in her message beamed from Claver, Surigao del Norte, via the social app, Facetime, to the audience in the program at the AMOSUP in Intramuros, Manila. Director Avila, in his report, identified the 15 shipping companies issued the CoC for 40 ships as follows: (1) Buenos Aires Lighterage, Inc. (with one vessel); (2) Christie Transport, Inc. (one vessel); (3) F.I.C. Marketing Co., Inc. (four vessels); (4) Herma Shipping And Transport Corp. (eight vessels); (5) International Tankers Corp. (one vessel); (6) Islands Integrated Offshore Services, Inc. (six vessels); (7) Loadstar Shipping Co., Inc. (two vessels); (8) Moreta Shipping Lines Inc. (two vessels); (9) Ocean Bees Inc. (four vessels); (10) Petrotrade Phils., Inc. (four vessels); (11) Recto Cifra Agro-Industrial Inc. (one vessel); (12) Resins Incorporated (one vessel); (13) Sealoader Shipping Corporation (two vessels); (14) Siment Transport, Inc. (one vessel); and (15) Swordfish Marine Services Corporation (two vessels). Two domestic shipping companies, the Therma Mobile, Inc., with four vessels; and Phil. Ecology Systems Corp., with two vessels, or a total of six vessels, have also been issued CoC for their ships but they were not present during the awarding. Avila said he will award the CoC at the DOLE-NCR office in an appropriate ceremony next week. Of the 40 vessels issued their respective CoC, only two are registered in the Port of Cebu. The rest are registered in the Port of Manila, Avila declared. The CoC were issued to the vessels after the conduct of a joint assessment, one of the mechanisms that the DOLE uses under the LLCS. During the process, management and worker representatives sit down with the DOLE to assess compliance, with the latter informing the former about the various labor laws, including the safety and health standard regulations, that the shipping company ought to comply. If deficiencies or gaps in compliance are discovered during the assessment, a plan of action is formulated to correct the gaps or deficiencies. The DOLE teaches the company and the workers on how to comply. After the gaps or deficiencies are effected, the DOLE issues a CoC to the company. Baldoz has emphasized the seriousness of the DOLE in accelerating implementation of the new LLCS by going around the country's regions observing the joint assessment of establishments conducted by the DOLE regional offices. "Voluntary compliance fosters harmonious workplace relations and is generally good for business. It leads to productivity and profitability," the labor and employment chief stressed. "The DOLE is here to help you comply. All our technical assistance services are free. You should not anymore fear the DOLE because our new labor law compliance system is designed as a mix of developmental and regulatory approaches that encourages voluntary compliance," Baldoz said. |
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UK implements new registration process for non-EU and non-EAA nurses and midwives
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Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda
Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday announced that starting September 2014, the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will implement a new application process for the registration of nurses and midwives bound for the UK who were educated outside of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Citing a report of Labor Attaché to the UK Joan Lourdes Lavilla, Baldoz said the NMC, taking into consideration in the changes the major contribution of overseas nurses and midwives in patient care and the UK health workforce, is offering migrant workers protection from exploitation, along with an improved applicant journey that demonstrates commitment to equality, fairness, and transparency throughout the application process. The process includes the conduct a test of competence, which will replace the overseas nursing programmes (ONP) and adaption to midwifery programmes (AMP). The test of competence consists of two parts: a computer-based multiple-choice examination and a practical objective-structured clinical examination (OSCE). The costs of the tests are yet to be determined. According to Lavilla's report, the computer-based multiple examination will be accessible in many countries. "These countries, including those where significant numbers of non-EU/EAA educated nurses and midwives are recruited to the UK, will be announced later," she said. The practical exam, or the OSCE, on the other hand, will be held in the UK, initially at a test center at the University of Northampton, to be subsequently broadened out to encompass more centers. Lavilla further reported that the new application will enable applicants to prepare for the test of competence in their own country before relocating to the UK. "The computer-based examination is the first part of the test of competence and must be successfully completed before nurses and midwives can undertake the OSCE in the UK," Lavilla explained. "With this, applicants can plan and save for the cost of coming to the UK to complete the OSCE," she added. The design and structure of the test of competence will be publically available to help the candidates to prepare for the test. This information will indicate which competencies will be assessed in the computer-based test and those which may be assessed by the OSCE. For non-EU/EEA-educated applicants who have already joined the NMC register, the transition arrangements are as follows: • Applications processed before October 2014 will continue to be processed using the current arrangements and applicants will receive a decision letter requiring them to complete the ONP or AMP within two years from the date of the decision letter. • In October 2014, non-EU/EAA-educated applicants who have been issued with a decision letter prior to September 2014 will be informed of the new test of competence and offered a choice of accessing the current programme or the test of competence. • For applications received from October 2014, the test of competence will be the only route to UK registration for non-EU/EEA-educated nurses and midwives. Finally, Labor Attache Lavilla said interested applicants can access additional information regarding the application process at the following link: http://www.nmc-uk.org/Documents/Registration/Information%20for%20applicants%20-%20overseas%202014.pdf |
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DPWH starts bidding for 7-KM By-Pass Road segment in Bulacan
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Procurement activities for the 7.74 kilometers highway
continuation of Plaridel By-Pass Road Project from Bustos to San Rafael, Bulacan has started with prequalification and bidding documents available at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for all interested civil work contractors. DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said both local and foreign contractors may vie for the rights to undertake contract package 4 of Plaridel By-Pass Road scheduled for public bid submission on October 20, 2014. Meanwhile, construction activities for contract package 3 involving the 1.12-kilometer bridge crossing Angat River has commenced last July 2014. Contract packages 3 and 4 which are components of Arterial Road Bypass Project, Phase 2 funded by loan agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will complete the more than 24 kilometers highway running north-eastern direction from Km 32+970.33 of North Luzon Expressway in Barangay Burol, Balagtas, Bulacan to Km 57 + 365.733 of Philippine Japan Friendship Highway also called Daang Maharlika in Barangay Maasim, San Rafael, Bulacan. As specified in the guidelines under the Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans, the two (2) envelopes procedure or modified single stage will be the basis in the pre-qualification of bidders for contract package 4 which covers the construction of portland concrete cement pavement with carriageway of 7 meters, 2.50 meters shoulder at both sides, and 300 millimeters thickness. The road project which will utilize portland cement treated plant mix as base course on an embankment of average 2 to 3 meters high also involves the construction of two (2) single span pre-stressed deck girder bridges on seat type abutments and precast concrete piles foundation. Site visit/inspection for the road project with 780 calendar days contract duration is set on September 18-19, 2014 while pre-bid conference is set on September 29, 2014. Meanwhile, Project Director Virgilio Castillo of DPWH-Roads Management Cluster (RMC) 1 – Bilateral, Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) reported to Secretary Singson and Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut, in-charge for UPMO Operations, that joint venture partners Shimizu and FF Cruz have already mobilized men and equipment at the 2.22 kilometers contract package 3 project from Km 47+400 to Km 49+625 in Barangay Bonga Menor, Bustos, Bulacan. The P1.204 Billion worth project under monitoring supervision of Project Engineer Emigio de Leon of DPWH-RMC 1-UPMO will involve the construction of 1.120 kilometer and 8.25 meters wide Angat Bridge consisting of seven (7) span pre-stressed concrete continuous box girder to be erected by balance cantilever method on a bored piles foundation of between 21 to 29.50 meters in length. With 1,080 calendar days duration, the project will also involve construction of 40.86 lineal meters bridge, 1.06 kilometer new portland cement concrete pavement with 2.5 meters shoulder on both side and provision of drainage structure, grouted riprap, additional cross drain; and installation of road signs, guardrails, and pavement markings. Present activities of the contractor include clearing, site development and construction of facilities for the engineer, and conduct of joint survey works and sampling of materials with the project supervision consultant Renardet S.A. Consulting Engineers and Nippon Engineering Consultants. |
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DTI approves SRP adjustment on candles effective September
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Effective 17 September 2014, the Suggested Retail Prices
(SRPs) of candles with the brand “Liwanag” will increase by 2.06% to 2.42% due to the increasing cost of paraffin wax, a major raw material used in the manufacture of candles. Affected by this price adjustment is the Esperma variety of Liwanag candles specifically #03, #05, #16, #18, and #24. The newly approved SRPs are as follows:
“According to the data collected and records maintained by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the cost of paraffin wax has been steadily increasing in the past three years. The price of said raw material increased from P88.20 to P94.60 within 2011 to 2014. Due to this, the Department approved the increase in SRP of Liwanag candles”, DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Victorio Mario A. Dimagiba said. “Given that the price adjustment only takes effect by 17 September 2014, retailers are reminded to abide by the current SRPs for candles until such time that the new approved SRPs are in effect. Consumers, on the other hand, are forewarned from buying overpriced candles and encouraged to report this to the DTI,” Dimagiba added. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act, penalties for illegal price manipulation such as profiteering include: imprisonment of five up to 15 years and administrative fine of P5,000 up to P1,000,000. Historically, prices of candles have been stable since 2011. This is the first time, in three years, that the DTI approved the increases on the SRPs for candles. As the 02 November holiday is fast approaching, the DTI advises consumers to do an early “All Souls Day” shopping for candles to be able to purchase these at lower prices. Candles are among the products categorized under basic necessities as stipulated in the Price Act. The DTI is the agency that has jurisdiction over the pricing of said product along with other non-agricultural basic goods such as: canned fish and other marine products, processed milk, coffee, laundry bar, candles, bread, salt, instant noodles, and bottled water. As for non-agricultural prime commodities, these are: flour, canned pork, chicken and beef, vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, bath soap, paper, school supplies, cement, clinker, GI sheets, hollow blocks, construction materials, batteries, electrical supplies, light bulbs, and steel wires. To get the latest copy of the SRP list of non-agricultural basic necessities and prime commodities, visit the DTI website's Price Watch section. To report retailers that sell above the SRPs, contact DTI Direct 751.3330 or 0917.8343330. |
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Suspect for man killed by stray bullet, dead; 4 others arrested for violation of RA 10591
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For a good father killed by stray bullet, there should be
no chance the suspect can hide and not pay for his ruthless action. And for the reliable police officers of Pasay City Police Station, the suspect’s immediate arrest should be made taking into account that he is armed and dangerous. Through a police operation and service of search warrant earlier today, joint elements of Pasay CPS Intelligence Branch led by PCInsp Rolando Baula, Special Reaction Unit (SRU) led by PSInsp Alan Rainier Cabral, and Pasay Police Community Precinct 3 led by PSI Cosme Tante captured Jeric De Asis at about 6:00 AM in Interior Tramo St., Pasay City for Homicide case and pending warrant of arrest for PD 1866. De Asis resisted and opened fire at police operatives during the service of search warrant that resulted to his death. He was immediately brought to Pasay General Hospital for medical disposition. Four (4) others were also arrested during the implementation of Search Warrant for Violation of RA 10591 (Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunitions) named as Reynaldo De Asis (with pending warrant of arrest for Frustrated Murder), Mark Louie Mendoza, Susana de Asis, and Gieroll Gaitos. De Asis was named suspect for the killing of Jimmy Fiel, 59-year old, on August 12, 2014 while he (Fiel) is riding a bicycle along Tramo St. going to Pasay Public Market. According to reports reaching Crame, on Tuesday (Aug 12) at about 4:00 in the morning, De Asis armed with firearm intercept and treacherously shot Norwel Ortega a.k.a. “Pango” while while riding on his motorcycle going to Libertad St., Pasay City. As Ortega luckily escaped the gunshot, the bullet that De Asis released fatally hit Jimmy Fiel, who’s simply doing his daily biking routine at the same street where Ortega is passing through, and fell down on the pavement. Thereafter, De Asis fled to the undisclosed place carrying his firearm. Fiel was pronounced dead at around 7:45 AM on the same day at Pasay City General Hospital who succumbed due to a hit on his chest. Confiscated during the implementation of search warrant are one (1) cal .45 shooters, one (1) cal. 45 without serial number, one (1) cal .38 Armscor Revolver, one (1) cal .22 pistol, assorted ammunitions for cal .45/cal.38/cal .22, and one (1) pc plate number for motorcycle (9530TK). |
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Role of youth in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation to be discussed in forum
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The critical role of youth in climate change adaptation
and mitigation will be tackled in a forum on Friday at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. Close to a hundred students from various universities and colleges in Metro Manila, including youth leaders from various organizations, are expected to participate in the youth forum organized by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The forum, entitled “Responding to Climate Change: The Voice of the Filipino Youth,” is also being supported by the Philippine Association of Tertiary Level Educational Institutions in Environmental Protection and Management (PATLEPAM), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV). “Our young people are especially capable to promote environmental awareness because they continue to live in era where environmental issues have loomed large,” EMB OIC Director Jonas Leones said. “They can certainly introduce fresh ideas and outlooks to issues that affect the state of our environment,” Leones added. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda and Secretary Lucille Sering of the Climate Change Commission are expected to deliver messages to the participants. Among the topics to be discussed during the forum include the 2013 Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC). Dr. Rodel Lasco, a co-awardee of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 and scientific director of the OML Center, a private foundation committed to research in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, will present the IPCC report. Also included for discussion are the integrated efforts that would enable the youth sector to plan coordinated actions to respond to climate change issues and concerns in the country, including the need to reduce vulnerabilities and enhance the resilience of communities. A United Nations study has noted that the Filipino youth is actively engaged at local, national and global levels in raising awareness, running educational programs, nature conservation, promoting renewable energy, adopting eco-friendly practices and implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation projects. |
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PRC designates Tel Aviv, Israel as testing center for the 2014 special Professional Board Licensure Exam for
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Manila, August 26, 2014 --- The Professional Regulation
Commission and the Professional Regulatory Board for Professional Teachers announces the designation of Tel Aviv, Israel as testing center for the Special Professional Board Licensure Examination (SPLBE) for Professional Teachers set on November 2014. Philippine Ambassador to Tel Aviv, Israel Generoso D.G. Calonge informed the PRC of the request for the holding of the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) in Israel. The Board for Professional Teachers has determined that with the projected number of aspirants for the BLEPT, the conduct of the exam will redound to the benefit of many Overseas Filipino Workers in Israel. |
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RTC denies bail request of ex-bank manager
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The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 65 of Tarlac City
has denied the petition for bail of a former manager of a closed bank under receivership of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) who was accused of qualified theft. Judge Ma. Magdalena A. Balderama denied the petition for bail of Ana Marie de Leon, former manager of the closed First Provincial Bank located in Tarlac, because the evidence of guilt against the accused for the crime charged is strong. In its complaint, the PDIC charged de Leon for violation of Article 310 of the Revised Penal Code. The PDIC alleged that de Leon withdrew an aggregate amount of P6.60 million without authorization from various depositors. Further, the Corporation alleged that de Leon unlawfully took the proceeds of the withdrawal transactions. PDIC's complaint also stated that the unauthorized withdrawals were discovered by the depositors only when they filed their deposit insurance claims with the PDIC after the bank's closure. The depositors denied making withdrawal transactions from their deposits. They learned that the balances reflected in their passbooks were substantially lower than what were recorded in the books of the closed bank. Investigation disclosed that de Leon signed and approved said withdrawals. In their Joint Affidavit dated October 9, 2012, the former cashiers of the closed First Provincial Bank attested that de Leon personally posted and transacted the withdrawals from the depositors' accounts. According to them, as the manager of the bank, de Leon had the password control of the savings system for tellers and the cashier. Associate Prosecution Attorney II Liza C. Olinares said that de Leon exercised grave abuse of confidence with the intent to gain and to defraud the bank and recommended that the case be non-bailable. The First Provincial Bank was ordered closed by the Monetary Board on April 19, 2012 and taken over by the PDIC on April 20, 2012. The PDIC said that the denial of bail is a welcome development and a step towards ensuring that justice is served against the accused. The Corporation continues to pursue legal actions against bank officials and personnel who have been found to have engaged in unsafe and unsound banking practices. The PDIC is authorized to conduct investigations and file necessary cases against erring bank officials and unscrupulous individuals. The pursuit for justice against erring bank owners, officers and employees is an important undertaking of PDIC to protect the Deposit Insurance Fund, PDIC's funding source for payment of insured deposits, as well as to maintain financial stability. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Peter Maurer, President of International Committee of the Red Cross during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace Tuesday (August 26). Also in photo are Alain Aeschliman, ICRC head of operarions for Far East, Paul Maucle, head of the delegation, and Graziells Leite-Piccolo, also of ICRC. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rolando Mailo/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a framed photograph showing his mother, former President Corazon Aquino,receiving officials of the International Committee of the Red during a courtesy call in Malacanang in her time. Peter Maurer, President of ICRCO, gifted the President with the picture. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Rolando Mailo/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (August 26). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III confers the Order of Sikatuna on Japanese ambassador to the Philippines Toshinao Urabe in Malacanang Tuesday (August 26). (Photo by Gil nartea/ Rolando Mailo/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III confers the Order of Sikatuna on Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Toshinao Urabe in Malacanang Tuesday (August 26). Also in photo are Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario, Minister Tetsuro Amano, Deputy Chief of Mission , and Minister Horonori Shibata, Political Minister. (Photo by Gil Nartea/ Lauro Montellano Jr./ Rolando Mailo / Malacanang photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the nation in commemorating National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Taguig City Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Robert Viñas / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., offers a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers during the commemoration of the National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., offers a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers during the commemoration of the National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Taguig City 2nd District Representative Lino Cayetano, Taguig City Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III offers a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / by Ryan Lim / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III troops the line during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., troops the line during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives for the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Taguig City Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano and Taguig City 2nd District Representative Lino Cayetano. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III sprinkles holy water over the grave at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City where a Holy Mass was held to commemorate the 31st death anniversary of his late father, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy" Aquino, Jr., on Thursday (August 21). Also in photo are Presidential sisters Victoria Elisa (Viel) Aquino-Dee and Kristina Bernadette (Kris) Aquino and Presidential nephew James Carlos "Bimby" Aquino. (Photo by Gil Nartea / LauroMontellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III prays before the grave of his parents at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City where a Holy Mass was held to commemorate the 31st death anniversary of his late father, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy" Aquino, Jr., on Thursday (August 21). (Photo by Gil Nartea / BenhurArcayan / LauroMontellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with newly sworn in Philippine National Police officials for a photo souvenir after oath taking ceremonies held at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 20). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Gil Nartea/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office of newly promoted Philippine National Police officials in ceremonies held at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday(August 20). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Governor Corazon Malanyaon of Davao Oriental during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 20). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 20, 2014). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks at the Tuao East Town Center Gymnasium in Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meterAngag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Also in photo are League of Provinces of the Philippines national president and Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino and Tuao Municipal Mayor Francisco Mamba, Jr. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, unveils the marker during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. Also in photo are Tuao Municipal Mayor Francisco Mamba, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba and Public Works and Highways Region II Director Melvin Navarro. (Photo by Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks at the Tuao East Town Center Gymnasium in Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. Also in photo are League of Provinces of the Philippines national president and Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino. (Photo by Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III distributes PNoy baller bands to the crowd as he graces the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a warm welcome from the locals during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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