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DA
chief
bans hog products from South China province
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Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala ordered a temporary
ban on the importation of hog products from Jiangsu, China following a
confirmed report of foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Zhoutang village
in Yingtan.
Under the Memorandum Order No. 13, Series of 2014 signed on July 11, 2014,
Secretary Alcala directed the immediate suspension of the processing, evaluation
of applications and issuance of import permits for hog products.
DA veterinary quarantine officers/inspectors in all major ports were also
directed to confiscate and stop FMD-prone animals from Jiangsu and their
by-products from entering the country. The restriction serves as proactive
measure to protect the health of the local livestock population which remains
FMD-free.
Dr. Zhang Zhonqui of China Animal Disease Control Center validated the report
saying FMD virus infected a piggery farm located in Lianghong Company,
Sihong, Suquian, Jiangsu, China. Dr. Zhonqui said the FMDV Serotype A
outbreak was confirmed in Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, the Office
International des Epizooties (OIE) reference laboratory thru ELISA and virus
isolation.
BAI-Quarantine Service meanwhile said no accredited Chinese hog product
importers yet at present mainly due to FMD, hence no import permits could be
issued for the commodity.
BAI Assistant Director Dr. Simeon Amurao said, the ban is in addition to the existing
ban on the importation of fresh frozen and processed meat and live animals
susceptible to FMD from China due the presence of the disease in other part
of China.
As to the order to quarantine officers at all ports, Dr. Amurao said, all
frozen meat and susceptible live animals from China will be confiscated for
immediate disposal or destruction.
Amurao further explained that even if the outbreak has been controlled, the
import ban is not automatically lifted.
The Philippines takes pride as the only FMD-free country in Southeast Asia.
Secretary Alcala earlier challenged the local hog producers to prepare for
and take advantage of our quality status on the upcoming ASEAN free trade
come 2015. (Marlo Asis, DA-AFID)
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently turned
over the P2.67-million municipal Agrarian Information and Marketing Center
(AIMC) to the cluster of people’s organization of RTR, Agusan del Norte.
The center aims to develop, promote and market products of agrarian reform
communities through trading, selling and training seminars.
DAR Regional Director Faisar Mambuay said that the 36-square meter building
will serve as the farmer’s one-stop market and training center. “The idea is
patterned after the success of the AIMC in Butuan City which is run by the
Federation of Agrarian Reform Communities Cooperatives (FEDARRCO) of Agusan
Norte and Butuan City,” Mambuay further averred.
RTR Mayor Ernie Ceniza thanked the government for the support it gave to the
farmers of the municipality.
In a message through a representative, Agusan Norte Governor Maria Angelica
Rosedell Amante-Matba vowed for the provincial office’s support to the
agrarian reform efforts in the province.
Meanwhile, the farmers are happy for the training center. “The wait is not in
vain. We look forward to learning a lot in developing our agri products and
marketing them,” says Marivic Virtudazo, a farmer and leader of the
recipient- cluster of organizations.
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P7.68-B to light up off-grid communities
nationwide; Abad: Fund release to energize economic growth in remote areas
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As part of the Aquino Administration’s rural
electrification program, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
released P7.68 billion to the National Electrification Administration (NEA)
to energize off-grid communities in various remote areas in the country.
Charged against NEA’s budget under the 2014 General Appropriations Act (GAA),
P6.36 billion of the total amount released will support the implementation of
the Sitio Electrification Project (SEP). Of this amount, three Notices of
Cash Allocation (NCA) totaling P3.29 billion have so far been released to
support the electrification of an initial 4,395 sitios.
P1.26 billion has likewise been allotted for the Barangay Line Enhancement
Project (BLEP).
“The Aquino administration is putting more barangays and sitios on the grid
this year so they can finally gain access to power services. This is a
crucial step in helping these communities and their residents take control of
their socio-economic development. Many of these communities are located in
remote and far-flung parts of the country, and connecting them to the grid
will allow families to stay productive even after sundown,” Budget Secretary
Florencio “Butch” Abad said.
Sec. Abad added that the remaining P57.8 million of the total amount released
has been set aside for the implementation of both the SEP and BLEP in
conflict-affected areas covered by the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan
(PAMANA) program.
“Now that we are at the cusp of formally establishing lasting peace in the
Bangsamoro, we can focus even more closely on pursuing socio-economic
development in the region. Access to electricity is one of the basic services
that Bangsamoro communities will receive, alongside other peace and economic
interventions. This is exactly what we mean when we say ‘inclusive growth,’
where the benefits of economic growth can truly be felt by everyone,” Abad
added.
Through the help of partner Electric Cooperatives (ECs), the electrification
administration has successfully complied and submitted to the DBM
prerequisite requirements for the release of the P7.68-billion subsidy.
These include certifications of information on population and number of
houses per sitio, map of the municipality or city indicating the sitios and
barangays to be energized, specific cost requirements in energizing a sitio
or enhancing a barangay grid line, and the number of beneficiaries of house connections.
As of June 30, a total of 16,467 sitios have been completely energized
through the SEP since 2011. BLEP has likewise enhanced a total of 436
barangays during the same period.
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She was alone with the baby in the hospital. The man who
made promises left her, and not one in the family back in the province knew
about her pregnancy. She was only 18, a student.
Having no one, no means to pay the hospital bills and no way to support the
new born child, she was forced to make a difficult decision, to have her
newborn child adopted.
Thus, begins the story of Pastor Samuel Cariño, an adopted child, who later
on became an adoptive father.
He was legally adopted by Miguel and Victorita “Betty” Cariño, a childless
couple from Midsayap, Cotabato on May 30, 1974.
Since Miguel and Betty got married in 1969, the couple earnestly prayed for a
son.
Betty even made this vow saying, “Lord, if you would give me a son, he will
become a pastor.”
After four years, God blessed the couple with a child of their own, a baby
girl, whom they named Marife.
Pastor Samuel recalled, “We were treated equally. I was so loved that I never
realized I was an adopted child. Not until I turned 12 when my friends
started calling me “Hapon” that I began to observe the faces of my family.
Slowly, I began to realize that I did not resemble them in any way. Then I
gathered enough courage to ask my mother if I am adopted.”
When his mother confirmed that he was indeed an adopted child, Pastor Samuel
decided to find his real parents.
“I packed my things, my emotions in turmoil. My mother did not stop me from
leaving. Instead, she waited for me to come home. Since I did not know where
to go [nor where to get] the means [to survive], I decided to go home. Mom
assured me that even if I was not their biological son, they love me still,”
he narrated.
Looking back, Pastor Samuel related, “As the years went by, I honestly felt
no unfair treatment at home. My parents played no favourites. I received the
same treatment from my loved ones. And so, we continued to grow in the fear
and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Experiencing tragedy
Tragedy struck the family in 1992 when his adoptive father was diagnosed with
cancer of the lungs and was given only six months to live.
Unfortunately, Pastor Samuel’s adoptive mother died earlier due to
enlargement of the heart after a liver operation.
“My world crashed. I did not know what to do. We became orphans in a span of
two months. How could my sister and I survive? What would happen to our
schooling? These were just some of the questions that went through my mind,”
he related.
Pastor Samuel admitted that he became bitter.
“I grieved, rebelled and questioned God until one day I got very sick and
ended up in the hospital fighting for my life. It was then that I pleaded
before God to give me one more chance to live my life. Along with the plea
was the promise to serve Him faithfully all the days of my life.”
After he was healed, Pastor Samuel decided to fulfil his mother’s vow. He
entered Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary in June 1994.
Journey towards adoption
At the seminary, he met Hope, his high school crush.
“Since she was seeing somebody at that time, I opted to wait and pray. Every
single day, I prayed for her and God heard my prayers. She became my
girlfriend in 1996, and three years later, we got married, “ he continued.
After eight years, the couple remained childless. Although they were sad
about this, Pastor Samuel stated that “[they] are grateful to God for giving
[them] the courage to accept our situation.
“Acceptance. That was more than enough for us at that time. That is why
having no children of our own was not a source of tension in our
relationship,” he shared.
On their 10th year of marriage, Pastor Samuel felt that “God was leading
[him] into something that will change their lives forever.”
“He impressed adoption in my heart and made me realize that my situation was
no accident. I believe that God orchestrated the events in my life, and if
there is one thing that He would want me to do, that is to adopt a child. I
felt that this was the legacy God wanted me to pass on,” he recounted.
At first, Pastor Samuel narrated, his wife was not as excited about adoption
as he was, having gotten used to their set-up, that an added member of the
family would require a lot of adjustment in all aspects of their lives.
“So, I did not force the issue, all the while praying for her to have a
change of heart. In the meantime, I was quietly processing all the documents
needed. When I went to out of town ministries, I would give her reading
materials on adoption. This went on for months, until one day she realized
that adoption must be God’s way of answering our prayer for a son. Finally,
Hope agreed that we adopt a child,” he continued.
In March 2011, the couple attended a seminar on adoption, and submitted all
the requirements on August of the same year.
On September, they were matched, and the following month, October 24, 2011,
they fetched their son, bubbly seven-month old Chosen.
According to Pastor Samuel, “We named him Chosen because we learned that we
cannot choose the baby. There is a committee who does the matching. And so we
prayed, ‘God, You choose the baby for us.’ He is chosen by the Lord, at the
same time, we are chosen by God to become his parents.”
The couple is currently serving as pastors at a church in Quezon City.
“My story of God’s amazing grace moved me to share His wonderful love by
adopting a child which I once was,” Pastor Samuel said.
Advocating for legal adoption
The Carino’s story is just one of the heartwarming stories of childless
couples finding fulfillment in becoming loving parents to homeless children.
In providing for a permanent home, however, the Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) reminds couples to always opt for legal adoption.
“Legal adoption offers security and ensures the best interest of the child.
This is why DSWD discourages direct placement and is against simulation of
birth certificates,” DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said.
In the first semester of 2014 alone, a total of 257 children were issued with
a DSWD Certification Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption
(CDCLAA). Of the said number, 110 children are already under the care of
families for trial custody that will eventually lead to possible adoption, 10
children are for foster-adopt cases while 137 children are for local matching
process with adoptive parents.
For those interested to know more on how to go about legal adoption
procedures, you may call DSWD-Adoption Resource and Referal Unit (ARRU) at
734 86 22 or contact the accredited DSWD-licensed adoption NGOs such as
Kaisahang Buhay Foundation (KBF) at 912 11 60 and Norfil Foundation at 372
3577.
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Although Typhoon Jose is unlikely to make a landfall in
the country, Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) near the typhoon path are still on alert status to
monitor the situation and to ensure quick provision of augmentation
assistance to local government units when necessary.
DSWD assured that prepositioned relief goods are enough in those areas.
In Ilocos Region, DSWD has prepositioned family food packs worth
P1,564,763.60 and non-food items worth P6,082,767.93.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Center 1 together with the
Regional/Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
(R/PDRRMC) in Pangasinan is monitoring the situation in low lying areas.
Pre-emptive evacuation of families will be undertaken to minimize casualties.
In Cagayan Valley, DSWD-Field Office II prepositioned a total of 13,000
family food packs for the 65 evacuation centers identified. Likewise, the
provincial governments of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Batanes
prepositioned 20,325 family food packs.
In addition, it has available standby fund of P5.18 million with 3,660
family food packs, 314 cases of assorted canned goods, 987 cases of bottled
water, and 36,000 tins of ready-to-eat-food that are available for
distribution as the need arises.
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04 August 2014 - The Department of Foreign Affairs,
Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFA-OVS), announced today, August 04, that it
has recommended to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) the immediate
suspension of overseas voters registration in Libya, Syria, Iraq, Ukraine,
and the Gaza Strip, in view of the deteriorating security situation in these
areas.
The recommendation was finalized after consultations with the Secretary of
Foreign Affairs and the concerned Foreign Service Posts.
Despite the recommended suspension of overseas voters registration activities
at the various hotspots, DFA-OVS is confident that the goal of registering
one million new overseas voters for the 2016 Presidential elections is
attainable. The DFA-OVS, together with the COMELEC, has set an ambitious but
statistically attainable goal within the registration period covering 06 May
2014 until 31 October 2015.
Last June, for the first time in the eleven-year electoral history of
Philippine overseas voting, overseas voters registration (OVR) breached the
one million mark. The Foreign Service Posts (FSPs) processed 20,039 new OVR
applications. This is a 7.5% increase over the record breaking performance
(18,631) of last May, bringing the two-month total to 38,670. When added to
the existing accumulated overseas voter stock of 975,263, the one million
registered overseas voter mark is broken by the total of 1,013,933 for the
first time since the start of Philippine overseas voting eleven years ago.
“The preparations by the Department and the Commission on Elections led to a
successful start of the registration process,” Foreign Affairs Secretary
Albert F. del Rosario said in a letter.
“The challenge for overseas voters registration is to maintain the momentum
by keeping the overseas Filipinos interested and engaged in this democratic
process,” the Secretary further said.
Also in June, the first Overseas Voter Registration Center (OVRC) in the
Philippines, for this election cycle, was opened at the Office of Consular
Affairs (OCA), Macapagal Avenue, ASEANA Business Park. Last August 01, the
second Overseas Voter Registration Center (OVRC) was launched at the
Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), 1345 Pres. Quirino Ave., Paco,
Manila.
“At the current pace of registration, we could have an overseas voter stock
of over two million for the 2016 Presidential elections. Attaining this goal
can definitely be a game changer,” DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security
and Consular Concerns and DFA-OVS Chairman Rafael E. Seguis said.
All Filipino citizens who expect to be abroad during the thirty day (09 April
– 09 May 2016) overseas voting period for the 2016 presidential elections, at
least 18 years old on 09 May 2016, and not otherwise disqualified by law, may
register as an overseas voter, at all Philippine Foreign Service Posts
including the three (3) Manila Economic and Cultural Offices (MECO), Office
of Consular Affairs, Macapagal Ave., ASEANA Business Park, and at other
COMELEC approved registration centers within or outside the Philippines. An
updated list of registration centers may be viewed on www.dfa-oavs.gov.ph
orwww.comelec.gov.ph.
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More
OFWs
from Libya Set to Arrive in Manila This Week
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4 August 2014 - More batches of Filipino repatriates are
expected to arrive in Manila this week.
Twenty three (23) overseas Filipino workers from Libya are set to arrive in
Manila today at 10:10 p.m. on board EK334 at the Ninoy Aquino International
Airport.
Another batch composed of 49 OFWs will also arrive tomorrow, August 5, at
7:00 a.m. on board EK336.
The third batch composed of 42 OFWs will arrive on August 6 at 7:00 a.m. on
board EK336.
These arrivals will bring the total number of Filipino repatriates from Libya
to 938. They will be briefed and assisted by DFA and Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration (OWWA) representatives upon their arrival at the airport.
The DFA reiterates its appeal to all remaining Filipino nationals in Libya to
immediately get in touch with the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli and register
for repatriation. The Philippine Government will shoulder the repatriation
costs.
To register for repatriation, Filipinos can reach the Embassy in Tripoli
through the telephone numbers (00218) 918-244-208 / 914-370-399 / 945-348-481
and the e-mail addresses tripoli.pe@gmail.com and tripoli.pe@dfa.gov.ph.
The Embassy's address is KM 7 Gargaresh Road, Abu Nawas, P.O. Box 12508,
Tripoli.
Families can also call DFA’s 24-hour hotlines (02) 552-7105 / (02) 834-4685
to register their relatives in Libya for repatriation. They may also call
these numbers for any questions and concerns, or send their queries by e-mail
to oumwa@dfa.gov.ph.
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas today
directed the regional office of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bicol
to mobilize all resources necessary to help contain an ongoing bush fire that
has already razed some 6,000 hectares of forest and grasslands in two islands
of Rapu-Rapu, Albay.
Roxas specifically instructed the BFP-Regional Office in Bicol to coordinate
with their counterparts from the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) to ensure that the bush fire would not spread to residential
areas nearby.
"I expect our BFP Regional Office to mobilize all possible resources.
All our fire-fighters and fire trucks in the region must be ready to help the
DENR contain the bush fire,"the DILG chief said.
"�Kailangang
hindi makatawid ang sunog sa mga bahayan. We must ensure zero-casualty in
this tragedy," he added.
According to a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC), the bush fire started around 8 a.m. on Sunday
with kaingin as the possible cause of the incident.
The NDRRMC said the fire has initially affected six of Rapu-Rapu's 34
barangays, namely: Poblacion, Morocborocan, Sitio Acal, Mananao, Guadalupe,
and Buenavista, which were occupied by about 5,000 households.
Other fire incidents were reported in Sitio Minto, San Ramon and Batan
Island.
In his initial report to the DILG Secretary, SC/Supt. Carlito Romero, BFP
Chief, said 14 Forest Fire Protection Officers had already been deployed from
Albay to comply with Roxas' directive.
Romero said two Forest Fire Specialists who had been tasked to assume lead
command at Rapu-Rapu Island had also boarded an Air Force plane with
personnel from the Office of Civil Defense to conduct aerial assessment of
the affected area.
The team, he said, had recommended the deployment of bucket bomb or choppers
with water buckets to help contain the bush fire.
The Initial Assessment/Operations Team likewise recommended that the
following actions be taken immediately:
Rapu-Rapu to declare State of Calamity
Municipality of Rapu-Rapu and threatened barangays to activate Local Disaster
Risk Reduction Management Councils on a 24-hour operation in order to
intensify monitoring and preparedness actions required;
Prepare evacuation sites; and
Request Philippine Air Force for the availability of Huey 2 with Bumby
Bucket.
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Baldoz:
‘Unfair’
to say there are no local jobs for Libya repatriates; says OFWs are hesitant
to come home because of pay
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Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz
yesterday said repatriates from Libya and from other crisis-stricken
countries who will come home to the Philippines and decide to seek employment
in the local labor market will find jobs to their liking as long as they are
qualified and willing to work.
"There are local jobs for OFW repatriates, and it is unfair to say that
OFWs in crisis-stricken countries "refuse" to come home because
there are no local jobs available," said Baldoz.
She explained that the main probable reason some OFWs are adamant to go back
to the Philippines is the difference in pay, which she explained was the
reason they left the country in the first place.
"We know that most workers who go abroad have jobs here before they decided
to look for a greener pasture because experience-wise, only those with at
least two years of experience get to work overseas. They endure the risks of
working abroad because of higher paychecks," Baldoz said.
She added that a number of OFWs she had encountered during her meetings with
OFW communities abroad have expressed to her their desire to already come
home where they could be with their families and the risks of dislocation on
account of political upheaval and other threats to security are less.
The labor and employment chief said a tally made by the Bureau of Local
Employment on the job vacancies available for Libya repatriates between 4
July and 4 August 2014 reveal that there are 979 construction and
engineering-related job vacancies posted in the Phil-Jobnet website. Of this
number, 854, or 87 percent, are available positions located in the
Philippines (local), while the remaining 125, or 13 percent, are abroad.
"These are only for engineering jobs. The BLE is still collating the job
vacancies for medical and other professional workers," she said.
She reiterated this assurance following the DOLE's intensified public
awareness initiatives on the availability of local jobs that may be accessed
through the Enhanced Phil-Jobnet System (E-PJN). The E-PJN is the
government's web-based job matching facility and labor market information
portal.
Last week, the DOLE Secretary offered OFW repatriates from Libya free job
referral assistance and other local employment services, including access to
relevant labor market information.
Locally, Baldoz said the available positions are in Region 8, National
Capital Region, and Caraga which account for two-thirds of the total local
job vacancies.
The top 10 in-demand vacant jobs are construction carpenter (219 vacancies);
civil engineer (154); construction laborer (137); construction foreman (93);
production engineer (73); mechanical engineer (62); cadet mechanical engineer
(51); engineering aide (30); and building construction engineer (28).
In the NCR, the vacant jobs are as follows: construction carpenter (99
vacancies);
network engineer (25); civil engineer (24); computer engineer (15);
communications engineer (8); mechanical engineer (6); electronics and
communications engineer (4); engineer II (3); industrial engineer (3);
materials engineer (3); electrical engineer (2); sales engineer (2); cadet
mechanical engineer (1); engineer I (1); engineer V (1); engineering and
maintenance supervisor (1); and maintenance engineer (1).
In the CAR, the needs are as follows: construction manager (1); electrical
engineer (5); civil engineer (3); cost engineer (1); electromechanical
equipment engineer (1); and safety engineer (1).
In Region 1, the vacancies are as follows: civil engineer (12); electrical
engineer (2); mechanical engineer (2); and cadet electrical engineer (1).
In Region 3, there are needs for construction carpenter (7 vacancies);
construction bricklayer (2); production engineer (60); building construction
engineer (20); engineering manager (10); cadet mechanical engineer (50);
engineering and maintenance supervisor (1); and maintenance engineer (1).
In Region 4-A, there are vacancies for production engineer (10) and civil
engineer (6); In Region6, the vacancies are for general civil engineer (5);
general electrical engineer (1); and general mechanical engineer (1). In
Region 7, there is a need for 16 construction carpenters. In Region 8, the
vacancies are for construction laborer (111); construction carpenter (97);
and construction foreman (1).
In Region 12, there is a need for 26 construction laborer; construction
foreman (8); construction and maintenance foreman (1); and construction
foreman (1). In Caraga, 78 construction foremen; 50 civil engineers; 50
mechanical engineers; and 8 building construction engineers are needed.
Overseas, the Phil-Jobnet database reveals that employment for construction
and engineering-related professions are available in Singapore, Saudi Arabia,
Qatar, and Malaysia.
In the latter, there is a need for 2 chemical engineers. In Qatar, the
vacancies are for construction foreman (6); construction equipment operator
(4); site engineer (3); production engineer (2); production engineering
assistant supervisor (2); equipment control engineer (1); industrial engineer
(1); and electrical engineer (1).
In Saudi Arabia, the vacancies are for construction painter (2); civil
engineer (3); mechanical engineer (3); high voltage electrical engineering
technician (2); heating, ventilation, and air condition engineer (2);
materials engineer (2); structural engineer (2); civil engineering draftsman
(1); cost engineer (1); electrical engineer (1); engineer (1); production
engineer (1); production engineering supervisor (1); and sanitary engineer
(1).
Finally, in Singapore, the vacancies are for 50 civil engineers and 30
engineering aides.
Job referral assistance is one of the services the DOLE offers under the
Assist WELL Program, a package of comprehensive assistance and services to
ensure that returning OFWs are immediately integrated in the mainstream of
Philippine society.
The Assist WELL Program, a component of the National Reintegration Program,
is a convergence of services and assistance of various DOLE agencies, namely,
POEA, OWWA, TESDA, BLE, BWSC, ILAB, and the Labor Communications Office.
Baldoz urged repatriated OFWs anew to stay in the country, saying the
government, through the DOLE, continues to intensify its efforts in providing
all necessary intervention for their safe and smooth return.
"We are ready for their arrival and subsequent reintegration in their
home country. “We have many job opportunities for our OFWs here.
Opportunities that will help them move forward in life; and aside from giving
a boost in our local economy, they will be with their loved ones here,” she
finally said.
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines and
procedures for the customs clearance of relief goods availing of duty and tax
exemptions, particularly for relief goods and other international aid
donations.
The guidelines state circumstances or conditions that need to be met for
donated imported goods to qualify for duty-free or tax-free importation. The
guidelines clearly state that only duties and taxes can be waived and that
all other charges such as storage, demurrage, arrastre, wharfage, trucking,
warehousing and stripping must be settled by the consignee for goods to be
released. Regulated imports such as medicine, food items and telecommunication
equipment require an import permit to be obtained by the consignee from the
relevant Philippine government agency which regulates these goods.
The guidelines also institutionalized the inter-agency One-Stop Shop (OSS) to
make the processing and release of foreign donated relief goods and equipment
faster, simpler and easier. Located at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
(NAIA), Port of Mactan, and port nearest the calamity area, the OSS is
activated upon the declaration of the President of the Philippines of a
national state of calamity with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC) as lead agency.
The guidelines and procedures are detailed in a ten-page document that can be
downloaded through www.customs.gov.ph.
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PDIC
urges
depositors to file deposit insurance claims in closed banks before expiry
date
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Insured depositors have 2 years from date of closure to
file their claims
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) urged depositors of the
closed Rural Bank of Catubig (Northern Samar), Rural Bank of Alaminos
(Laguna), and Sarangani Rural Bank (South Cotabato) to file their deposit
insurance claims either through mail or at the PDIC Claims Counter, 4th
Floor, SSS Bldg., 6782 Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati City,
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The law provides that depositors have two years from bank closure to file
their deposit insurance claims with the PDIC.
In accordance with the provisions of the PDIC Charter, the last day for
filing deposit insurance claims in the closed Rural Bank of Catubig is
onNovember 11, 2015; November 16, 2015 for Rural Bank of Alaminos; and
December 7, 2015 for Sarangani Rural Bank. The PDIC made the call after it
concluded the on-site claims settlement operations for the three closed banks
more than six months ago. After the said dates, PDIC, as Deposit Insurer,
shall no longer accept any deposit insurance claim. Instead, the depositors
shall file their claims with the PDIC as Receiver and Liquidator of the
closed banks. Payment of said claims shall be based on the realizable value
of the assets of the closed banks, if any. Depositors shall be paid following
priority and preference of credits upon approval of the Liquidation Court.
Rural Bank of Catubig was ordered closed by the Monetary Board (MB) and was
placed under PDIC receivership by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1838 dated
November 7, 2013; Rural Bank of Alaminos by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1875
dated November 14, 2013; and Sarangani Rural Bank by virtue of MB Resolution
No. 2022 dated December 5, 2013.
Depositors of said closed banks are advised to present the general
requirements, such as their accomplished Claim Form, original evidence of
deposit and two (2) valid photo-bearing IDs with signature of the depositor,
to the PDIC representatives when filing their claims. The PDIC will not
accept claims which are incomplete or lacking in requirements. Depositors may
also file their claims through mail and enclose the same set of required documents.
The PDIC also reminded depositors who have been notified of deficiencies in
the documents submitted to support their deposit insurance claims, to comply
with the requirements to facilitate release of their claims.
In addition to the general requirements, depositors who are below 18 years
old should submit either a photocopy of their Birth Certificate issued by the
National Statistics Office (NSO) or a duly certified copy issued by the Local
Civil Registrar. Claimants who are not the signatories in the bank records
are required to submit an original copy of a notarized Special Power of
Attorney of the depositor or parent of a minor depositor.
The procedures and requirements for the filing of deposit insurance claims
are posted in the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph. The Claim Form and format of
the Special Power of Attorney may also be downloaded from the PDIC website.
The PDIC reported that it had paid P6.3 million for Rural Bank of Catubig,
P103.7 million for Rural Bank of Alaminos, and P37.1 million for Sarangani
Rural Bank, or an aggregate of P147.1 million in deposit insurance claims to
depositors of the three closed banks involving a total of 4,286 accounts as
of May 31, 2014. The PDIC reiterated that all valid accounts and claims will
be paid. The PDIC also reported that estimated deposit insurance claims
collectively amounting to P10.3 million for 1,089 accounts have not been
filed by depositors of Rural Bank of Catubig (175 accounts), Rural Bank of
Alaminos (256 accounts), and Sarangani Rural Bank (658 accounts).
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ln view of the increasing global competition for markets
and in preparation for the full integration of Southeast Asian economies by
2015, about 200 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recently gathered in a
workshop to learn about market access from top global firms and successful
local companies.
"[This workshop] aims to be an integral platform to help bring the
Philippines closer towards achieving the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) goals
in 2015 and to further improve the readiness of local enterprises for the
total integration of the region's economy. This is actually an excellent
venue for firms to showcase their stories on how they were able to access
markets and inspire others to go beyond our borders," Department of
Trade and lndustry (DTl) Assistant Secretary Blesila A. Lantayona said in her
welcome remarks during the workshop.
Entitled "Workshop on Market Access for SMEs: Supplying to ASEAN and the
World", this workshop aims to impart the wide-ranging knowledge and
skills of leading global firms operating in the region for SMEs to improve on
management of opportunities and challenges in fast evolving and complex
global economy.
The workshop is organized by the Business Alliance in collaboration with the
ASEAN SME Working Group and in partnership with the DTl, Philippine Chamber
of Commerce and lndustry (PCCI), Philippine Exporters Confederation, lnc.
(PHILEXPORT), top United States (US) companies in Southeast Asia, and
successful local companies. The Business Alliance is a collaboration between
the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Agency for lnternational Development
(USAID), in partnership with the ASEAN, to support SMEs in the region.
"lt is only by harnessing the huge potential of these economic
cooperation agreements that we will be able to minimize and manage
effectively the risks and maximize the full potential of our economy and firm
enterprises," Philippine Chamber of Commerce and lndustry (PCCI)
President Alfredo M. Yao said in his remarks during the workshop.
During the workshop's clinic sessions and one-on-one consultations, SMEs
learned from US global companies such as Google, FedEx, Baker & McKenzie,
Procter & Gamble, lBM, eBay and PayPal. The workshop also featured local
successful companies like KLT Fruits, lnc., HanCole Corporation and Shopinas.
"While the World Trade Organization is still struggling to bring down
world trade barriers, platforms like the ASEAN Economic Community and other
free trade agreements are gaining more success in terms of reducing or
breaking market entry and access issues," Philippine Exporters
Confederation, lnc. (PHILEXPORT) President Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.
Ortiz-Luis added that recognizing that our MSMEs (micro, small and medium
enterprises) need help to make the necessary adjustments, PHILEXPORT,
together with the Export Development Council (EDC) and network of partners
including the DTI and business organizations, had to step up in big ways.
"We assure our SMEs that the government is putting together resources to
prepare SMEs for this integration. We have prepared long before this
integration is happening, we have orchestrated an SME development plan and
identified various support services that SMEs can access to help them be more
competitive," Lantayona added.
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Inflation rate rises to 4.9 percent in July
2014, still within government target – NEDA
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MANILA – Uptick in food prices pushed inflation to 4.9
percent in July 2014 but still settled within the high-end target of the
government, according to the National Economic and Development Authority
(NEDA).
“Rice prices remained at high levels in July 2014 as supply tightness
continued to persist in the market,” said Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio
M. Balisacan.
Rice prices increased year-on-year by 14.4 percent in July 2014, higher than
the 13.6 percent in June 2014, while corn prices rose by 7.8 percent in the
same period compared with the 7.6 percent registered in June 2014.
Despite the rise, the month’s inflation rate is still within the Development
Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC)’s inflation target of 3.0 to 5.0 percent
for 2014.
“NEDA still expects that the country’s headline inflation rate for the full
year 2014 will average around 4.4 percent,” said Balisacan, who is also NEDA
Director-General.
Balisacan added that the tightness in rice supply which drives up rice prices
is expected to come to an end soon as supply has already been augmented by
rice imports.
He also noted the Monetary Board’s recent move of hiking interest rates by 25
basis points to 3.75 percent for the overnight borrowing or reverse
repurchase facility and 5.75 percent for the overnight lending or repurchase
facility.
“Such policy action by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to
put a brake on potential price pressures,” said Balisacan.
“The monetary authorities’ move to hike the policy rate was also in
accordance with the BSP’s appreciation of the external environment,
particularly monetary policy in advanced economies,” he added.
Meanwhile, Balisacan reiterated the importance of securing the needed
policies in place that are supportive of a manageable inflation rate.
“Given the potential upside pressures linked to possible increases in food
and oil prices and pending petitions for adjustments in utility rates, short
term interventions may focus on ensuring supply adequacy by allowing
sufficient levels of imports to augment local production of rice and other
key commodities,” he said.
Balisacan also noted the government’s efforts to speed up the implementation
of programs intended to increase the productivity of agriculture and the food
processing industries.
Balisacan said increasing agricultural productivity is needed to ensure
adequate local supply of food, bring down prices, and increase farmers’
incomes.
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BSP
Peso
Rediscount Rate Effective 4 August 2014
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In accordance with the Monetary Board policy decision to
increase policy rates during its 31 July 2014 meeting, the BSP rediscount
rates for loans under the Peso Rediscount Facility have been set as follows
effective 4 August 2014:
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Loan Maturity Rate (%)
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RW I 1
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RW II 2
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30 days
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5.8750
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3.7500
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90 days
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5.9375
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3.7500
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180 days
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6.0000
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3.8125
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360 days
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3.8750
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The peso rediscount rates for RW I and RW II are based
on the applicable BSP one-month repurchase rate and overnight reverse
repurchase rate, respectively, plus term premia for longer maturities per
Circular No. 806 dated 15 August 2013.
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Monetary Board Member Felipe M. Medalla led the awards
ceremony for stakeholders of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in Region
I and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) during the annual appreciation
lunch held at the Convention Hall, BSP La Union Regional Office, San Fernando
City, La Union on 5 August 2014.
Magiclub, Inc. was chosen as the Outstanding Respondent among Large and
Medium Firms for the Business Expectations Survey (BES) in Region I. The
company is a home-grown chain of supermarkets engaged in the retailing of
food and household products.
Currimao Aluminum Corp. was also recognized as the Outstanding Respondent
among Small Firms in Region I. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of
aluminum profiles since 1993.
Texas Instruments (Philippines), Inc. was chosen as the Outstanding
Respondent for Inter-Company Accounts for the Cross Border Transaction
Survey. Incorporated in 1997, the company is engaged in the manufacture of
semiconductors and electronic products and components.
The Outstanding Partners for the Report on Regional Economic Developments
were awarded to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-National
Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) in the Cordillera Administrative Region
(CAR) and the PSA-Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) Regional Operations
Center in Region I.
The Provincial Government of Pangasinan received two awards, namely, the
Outstanding Local Government Unit supporting the Credit Surety Fund and the
Outstanding Regional Partner in Currency Programs.
Through this annual event, the BSP gives recognition to BES respondents as
well as to public and private institutions that have provided strong support
for the BSP’s various statistical undertakings, information requirements, and
advocacy programs. The event attests to the successful alliances that have
helped the BSP maintain price and financial stability and ensure an effective
payments and settlements system. Stakeholders of the BSP in the National
Capital Region were earlier recognized during the awards ceremony at the BSP
Main Office on 9 July 2014. This year’s stakeholders’ awards in La Union
marks the 11th time that the BSP has held its annual stakeholder’s awards in
Region I and is the third in a series of 11 regional events for this year.
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, unveils a photo of the late President
Corazon C. Aquino at the opening the “History and Her Story” – a special
commemorative photo exhibit on the 5th death anniversary of former
President Corazon C. Aquino at the Glorietta Activity Center in Palm
Drive, Makati City on Monday (August 04). The exhibit provides a rare
glimpse into Mrs. Aquino’s life – from her school years at the St.
Scholastica’s College, to her marriage to the late Senator Benigno
Aquino, Jr., to the People Power revolution that changed her life, and
in the process, Philippine history. It also revisits Mrs. Aquino’s years
as the first female President of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992.
(Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the opening of “History and Her
Story” – a special commemorative photo exhibit on the 5th death
anniversary of former President Corazon C. Aquino at the Glorietta
Activity Center in Palm Drive, Makati City on Monday (August 04, 2014).
(Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech at the launching of
“History and Her Story” – a special commemorative photo exhibit on the
5th death anniversary of former President Corazon C. Aquino at the
Glorietta Activity Center in Palm Drive, Makati City on Monday (August
04). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III witnesses as Presidential Sisters Maria
Elena (Ballsy) Aquino-Cruz and Aurora Corazon (Pinky) Aquino-Abellada
lead the ribbon cutting ceremony for “History and Her Story” – a special
commemorative photo exhibit on the 5th death anniversary of former
President Corazon C. Aquino at the Glorietta Activity Center in Palm
Drive, Makati City on Monday (August 04). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert
Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a copy of the People Asia
Magazine, presented by Editor-in-Chief Joanne Rae Ramirez, during the
launching of “History and Her Story” – a special commemorative photo
exhibit on the 5th death anniversary of former President Corazon C.
Aquino at the Glorietta Activity Center in Palm Drive, Makati City on
Monday (August 04). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a copy of the People Asia
Magazine, presented by People Asia Magazine Publisher Jose Manuel
Romualdez and Editor-in-Chief Joanne Rae Ramirez, during the launching
of “History and Her Story” – a special commemorative photo exhibit on
the 5th death anniversary of former President Corazon C. Aquino at the
Glorietta Activity Center in Palm Drive, Makati City on Monday (August
04). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, with Presidential Sister Maria Elena
(Ballsy) Aquino-Cruz, Vice President Jejomar Binay, Ayala Land chairman
and Ayala Corp. president Fernando Zobel de Ayala and Ayala Land
president and chief executive officer Bobby Dy, unveils a photo of the
late President Corazon C. Aquino at the launching of “History and Her
Story” – A Special Commemorative Photo Exhibit on the former President
at the Glorietta Activity Center in Palm Drive, Makati City on Monday
(August 04). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas / Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III checks out “History and Her Story” – a
special commemorative photo exhibit on the 5th death anniversary of
former President Corazon C. Aquino at the Glorietta Activity Center in
Palm Drive, Makati City on Monday (August 04). (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a copy of the masterplan for
the rehabilitation of areas hit by the world’s strongest typhoon to make
landfall. Rehabilitation czar Panfilo Lacson gave President Aquino a
copy of the 8,000-page master plan during the commemoration of the fifth
death anniversary of Aquino’s mother, former president Corazon Aquino.
The masterplan, entitled “Yolanda Comprehensive Rehabilitation and
Recovery Plan”, details the P170.7 billion major rehabilitation project
for infrastructure, resettlement, livelihood, social services, climate
change, and disaster preparedness. Also in photo are PCOO Sec.Sonny
Coloma and Sec. Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo By Marcelino Pascua / Malacanang
Photo Bureau ) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III prays before the grave of his parents
during the Mass to commemorate the 5th death anniversary of his mother
and democracy icon, former President Corazon C. Aquino at the Manila
Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City on Friday (August 01). The former
president led the 1986 EDSA People Power and remains deeply beloved
following her death from colon cancer at age 76 on August 1, 2009.
(Photo by Marcelino Pascua / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III lights a candle at the grave of his
parents during the mass to commemorate the 5th death anniversary of his
mother and democracy icon, former President Corazon C. Aquino at the
Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City on Friday (August 01). The
former president led the 1986 EDSA People Power and remains deeply
beloved following her death from colon cancer at age 76 on August 1,
2009. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr, / Marcelino Pascua / Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the nation in commemorating the
5th death anniversary of his mother and democracy icon, former President
Corazon C. Aquino in a mass at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat,
Parañaque City on Friday (August 01). The former president led the 1986
EDSA People Power and remains deeply beloved following her death from
colon cancer at age 76 on August 1, 2009. Also in photo are Kris Aquino
and son Joshua. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr. / Marcelino Pascua/
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III sprinkles holy water at the grave of his
parents during the mass to commemorate the 5th death anniversary of his
mother and democracy icon, former President Corazon C. Aquino at the
Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City on Friday (August 01). The
former president led the 1986 EDSA People Power and remains deeply
beloved following her death from colon cancer at age 76 on August 1,
2009. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr, / Marcelino Pascua / Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a standing ovation after
delivering his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) during the Joint
Session of the 16th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on
Monday (July 28). (Photo by Robert Vinas / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his 5th State of the Nation
Address (SONA) during the Joint Session of the 16th Congress at the
Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday (July 28, 2014). Also in
photo are House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. and Senate President
Franklin Drilon. (Photo by Lauro Montellano jr / Rey Baniquet /
Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a standing ovation after
delivering his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) during the Joint
Session of the 16th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on
Monday (July 28). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is shown with House Speaker Feliciano
Belmonte, Jr. and Senate President Franklin Drilon, before delivering
his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) during the Joint Session of
the 16th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday
(July 28). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Benhur Arcayan / Malacanang Photo
Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his 5th State of the Nation
Address (SONA) during the Joint Session of the 16th Congress at the
Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday (July 28). (Photo by Ryan Lim
/ Benhur Arcayan/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets the legislators upon arrival for
the 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) during the Joint Session of
the 16th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday
(July 28). (Photo by Robert Vinas / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the Apolinario Mabini
Museum to formally open the museum during the commemoration of the 150th
birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini in Barangay Talaga, Tanauan City,
Batangas on Wednesday (July 23). The modernized museum features Mabini’s
life and legacy, and historical artifacts which highlight Mabini’s role
in the Philippine-American war in 1899. With theme: “Mabini: Talino at
Paninindigan,” the yearlong festivity aims to honor Mabini, "The Sublime
Paralytic,” as the brains behind the Philippine revolution. Also in
photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson
Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Batangas 3rd District Representative Nelson
Collantes and Batangas Vice Governor Jose Antonio Leviste II. (Photo by
Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the Apolinario Mabini
Museum to formally open the museum during the commemoration of the 150th
birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini in Barangay Talaga, Tanauan City,
Batangas on Wednesday (July 23). The modernized museum features Mabini’s
life and legacy, and historical artifacts which highlight Mabini’s role
in the Philippine-American war in 1899. With the theme: “Mabini: Talino
at Paninindigan,” the yearlong festivity aims to honor Mabini, "The
Sublime Paralytic,” as the brains behind the Philippine revolution. Also
in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines
chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Batangas Vice Governor Jose
Antonio Leviste II. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang
Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a commemorative stamp presented
by Philippine Postal Corporation postmaster general and chief executive
officer Josie dela Cruz during the commemoration of the 150th birth
anniversary of Apolinario Mabini at the Mabini Shrine in Barangay Talaga,
Tanauan City, Batangas on Wednesday (July 23). With the theme: “Mabini:
Talino at Paninindigan,” the yearlong festivities aims to honor Mabini,
"The “Sublime Paralytic,” as the brains behind the Philippine
revolution. Also in photo is Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. (Photo by
Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a commemorative coin presented
by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr. during the
commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini at the
Mabini Shrine in Barangay Talaga, Tanauan City, Batangas on Wednesday
(July 23). With the theme: “Mabini: Talino at Paninindigan,” the
yearlong festivity aims to honor Mabini, "The Sublime Paralytic,” as the
brains behind the Philippine revolution. Also in photo is Philippine
Postal Corporation postmaster general and chief executive officer Josie
dela Cruz. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the Apolinario Mabini
Museum to formally open the museum during the commemoration of the 150th
birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini in Barangay Talaga, Tanauan City,
Batangas on Wednesday (July 23). The modernized museum features Mabini’s
life and legacy, and historical artifacts which highlight Mabini’s role
in the Philippine-American war in 1899. With the theme: “Mabini: Talino
at Paninindigan,” the yearlong festivity aims to honor Mabini, "The
Sublime Paralytic,” as the brains behind the Philippine revolution. Also
in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines
chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Batangas 3rd District
Representative Nelson Collantes and Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili.
(Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the Apolinario Mabini
Museum to formally open the museum during the commemoration of the 150th
birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini in Barangay Talaga, Tanauan City,
Batangas on Wednesday (July 23). The modernized museum features Mabini’s
life and legacy, and historical artifacts which highlight Mabini’s role
in the Philippine-American war in 1899. With theme: “Mabini: Talino at
Paninindigan,” the yearlong festivity aims to honor Mabini, "The Sublime
Paralytic,” as the brains behind the Philippine revolution. (Photo by
Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a commemorative stamp presented
by Philippine Postal Corporation postmaster general and chief executive
officer Josie dela Cruz during the commemoration of the 150th birth
anniversary of Apolinario Mabini at the Mabini Shrine in Barangay Talaga,
Tanauan City, Batangas on Wednesday (July 23, 2014). With theme:
“Mabini: Talino at Paninindigan,” the yearlong festivity aims to honor
Mabini, "The Sublime paralytic,” as the brains behind the Philippine
revolution. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the Apolinario Mabini
Museum to formally open the museum during the commemoration of the 150th
birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini at the Mabini Shrine in Barangay
Talaga, Tanauan City, Batangas on Wednesday (July 23). The modernized
museum features Mabini’s life and legacy, and historical artifacts which
highlight Mabini’s role in the Philippine-American war in 1899. With the
theme: “Mabini: Talino at Paninindigan,” the yearlong festivity aims to
honor Mabini, "The Sublime Paralytic,” as the brains behind the
Philippine revolution. Also in photo is Batangas 3rd District
Representative Nelson Collantes. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo
Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the
commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini at the
Mabini Shrine in Barangay Talaga, Tanauan City, Batangas on Wednesday
(July 23). With the theme: “Mabini: Talino at Paninindigan,” the
yearlong festivity aims to honor Mabini, the “Sublime Paralytic,” as the
brains behind the Philippine revolution. Also in photo are Presidential
Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr.,
Batangas 3rd District Representative Nelson Collantes, Interior and
Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, National Historical
Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno,
Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima.
(Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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