Dispatch for August 8 , 2014 (Friday ) , 6 Weather Watch , 7 Reg’l. Watch , 32 OFW Watch , 1 PNOY Speech , 2 Radio interview on Sec. Coloma , 16 Online News , 28 Photonews ( Aug 7)

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11 hours ago

24-Hour Public Weather Forecast
Issued at: 5:00 AM 08 August 2014

Synopsis: Southwest Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon.

Forecast: Ilocos region and Batanes and Calayan group of islands will experience occasional rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the south to southwest with slight to moderate seas.

Over Metro Manila:
Maximum Temperature: 03:45 PM Yesterday --- 31.7 ºC
Minimum Temperature: 2:30 AM Yesterday --- 27.0 ºC

Maximum Relative Humidity: 02:30 AM Yesterday --- 92 %
Minimum Relative Humidity: 01:00 PM Yesterday --- 68 %

High Tide Today: 7:05 AM --- 1.29 Meter
Low Tide Today: 3:56 PM --- 0.07 Meter

Sunrise Today : 5:40 AM
Sunset Today : 6:22 PM

Moonrise Today : 1:56 PM
Moonset Tomorrow : 3:45 AM
Illumination Today : 89 %

For more information and queries, please call at telephone numbers 927-1335 and 927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.

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Thunderstorm Information #NCR_PRSD
Issued at 10:00 AM 08 August 2014


Thunderstorm is less likely to develop over #MetroManila within 12
hours. However, all are still advise to continue monitoring for updates.

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an hour ago

Thunderstorm Information #NCR_PRSD

Issued at 10:00 AM 08 August 2014



Thunderstorm is less likely to develop over #MetroManila within 12 hours.
However, all are still advise to continue monitoring for updates.

Weather
Watch

4
hours ago

GMA
News: Wala nang bagyo sa loob ng bansa pero patuloy na uulanin ang ilang bahagi
ng Northern Luzon dahil sa Habagat. Sa pagtaya ng PAGASA, makararanas ng
paminsan-minsang pag-ulan ang Ilocos, Batanes at Calayan Group of Islands.
Magiging bahagyang maulap hanggang sa maulap naman ang Metro Manila at
nalalabing bahagi ng bansa at makararanas ng pulo-pulong pag-ulan at
pagkidlat-pagkulog.

Weather
Watch

15
hours ago

GMA
resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz:

-Lumabas na ng PAR kaninang umaga ang bagyo Jose.
Patuloy naman na magpapaulan ang hanging Habagat lalo na sa Northern Luzon.

-Maulap at posible ang pag-ambon bukas sa Metro Manila.

-Inaasahan ang maaliwalas na panahon sa Visayas.

-Sa Mindanao, posible ang mahinang ulan sa ARMM at
SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

Weather
Watch

21
hours ago

PHIVOLCS
Dir. Renato Solidum on DZBB

Re: Lindol sa Mindanao

-5.0 magnitude kaninang 1:24p.m. Ito ay nasa karagatan
may layong 141 km southeast Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

-Episentro ng lindol nasa boundary ng Pilipinas at
Indonesia.

-Hindi ito magti-trigger ng tsunami kahit nasa dagat
ito.Masyado pang maliit ang lindol na ito para mapaangat nito ang dagat.

                         August
 8
, 2014  (    Friday
)     as of
6:00-7:00 AM

CAVITE            :  Sunny 

LAGUNA          :  Sunny 

BATANGAS    :   Sunny 

RIZAL                :  Sunny 

QUEZON         
:  Sunny 

PIA Regional
Watch

1. PIA Regional Watch 59 minutes ago PIA-4A/RIZAL: Various government agencies led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and local government units are undergoing the "Conference on Building Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) through Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) for Marikina Watershed: The Stakeholders as Partners in Sustainable Development". The two day seminar from August 7-8 aims to create NGA and LGU outputs based on presentations from keynote speakers. 2. PIA Regional Watch 12 minutes ago PIA-4A/RIZAL: Philippine National Police - Rizal conducted an Anti-Drug Lecture at the Sienna College - Taytay August 6 led by the Police Community Relations Branch. The lectures aimed to prevent and deter drug use through impartation of awareness on its ill effects. 3. PIA Regional Watch 12 minutes ago PIA-4A/RIZAL: Angono locals benefited from the Angono Public Employment Services Office's job fair held at the municipal gymnasium last August 2 held in line with the town's 76th founding anniversary upon separation from the municipality of Binangonan. About 900 locals attended the said fair wherein 89 were hired on the spot. Informatics and Formerge Integrated School also raffled out 36 scholarships to locals during the activity. 4. PIA Regional Watch     about an hour ago PIA-4A/RIZAL: Various government agencies led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and local government units are undergoing the "Conference on Building Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) through Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) for Marikina Watershed: The Stakeholders as Partners in Sustainable Development". The two day seminar from August 7-8 aims to create NGA and LGU outputs based on presentations from keynote speakers.             5. PIA Regional Watch 21 hours ago PIA 4A/BATANGAS: Nagkaloob ang pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas ng complete package ng Solar Home System sa 6 na barangay ng Isla Verde na maaaring magamit sa pagmonitor at update ng panahon sa pamamagitan ng radyo at TV.Layon din nitong mabawasan ang diesel consumption sa mga generator set na ginagamit upang magkaroon ng kuryente. 6. PIA Regional Watch 21 hours ago PIA-4A/BATANGAS: May 50 magsasaka ang benepisaryo ng cattle fattening program sa lungsod ng Batangas. Ito ay pinondohan ng P20k bawat isa at isinusulong para sa proyektong pangkabuhayan ng pamahalaang lungsod. 7. PIA Regional Watch 21 hours ago PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Ipinagdiriwang ngayon ng Batangas Police Provincial Office ang ika-113 Police Service Anniversary kung saan binigyan ng pagkilala ang mga kapulisan na nagpamalas ng natatanging serbisyo.

 OFW   Watch

1. PIA OFW Watch 4 hours ago DZBB: Simula sa susunod na linggo matatanggap na ang one-time financial assistance para sa mga OFW na uuwi galing Libya. Tatanggap ng kada P10,000 bilang relief financial assistance mula sa OWWA ang mga OFW at makakatanggap din ng kahalintulad na halaga ang hindi mga OFW. Magkakaloob ng training ang TESDA at may legal assistance mula sa POEA. Aabot na sa 3,000 ang mga nag-avail ng repatriation mula sa bilang na 13,000 Filipinos sa Libya. 2. PIA OFW Watch 4 hours ago PIA-6: The provincial government has set up a hotline for Negrenses wanting to get in touch with their relatives in Libya. 3. PIA OFW Watch 21 hours ago #PIA6/ILOILO: The OWWA Board of Trustees has approved the chartering of a ship that will transport OFWs from Libya to Malta, according to DOLE Labor Communication Officer Nicon Famerona who is here in Iloilo today for the 2014 Mid-Year Performance Assessment of DOLE.

08 AUGUST 2014.
	President Aquino calls for ‘sense of urgency’ in anticipating natural disasters
	President Aquino honors outstanding policemen during 113th Police Service Anniversary
	President Aquino assures DAP ruling will not hamper PNP modernization

President Aquino calls for ‘sense of urgency’ in anticipating natural disasters   President Benigno S. Aquino III, in a recent Cabinet meeting, underscored the need for a “sense of urgency” among all government agencies and local government units in anticipating natural disasters, a Palace official has said. “President Aquino emphasized the need to promote a sense of urgency among all national agencies and local government units in the aspect of capability building, considering the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters, ” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a note sent to members of the Malacañang Press Corps on Thursday. The President presided over the meeting, held on Wednesday (August 6) to discuss the Climate Change Cluster Roadmap. In attendance were representatives of the departments of environment, agriculture, interior and local government, agrarian reform, energy, and public works, the Metro Manila Development Authority, Climate Change Commission, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, and the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission. The President noted that there must be broad awareness on the use of geo-hazard maps that indicate landslide- and flood-prone areas in each province, municipality or city, “so that the local disaster risk-reduction and management councils can respond in a timely and appropriate manner,” Secretary Coloma said. During the meeting, the Climate Change Cluster reported the occurrence of 543 natural disasters between the years 1900 and 2014, 58 percent of which were storms and 25 percent were floods. “Responding to the challenge of climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, the cluster has adopted a strategy of improving resiliency to climate change,” Coloma said. He said the cluster will focus on carbon sequestration through forests and oceans, energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy development, and greater reliance on cleaner energy sources, such as natural gas and geothermal energy. Climate change adaptation and mitigation is one of the pillars of the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016. Last June, the United Nations’ (UN) special representative for disaster risk reduction assessed the Philippines’ disaster preparedness at between 6 and 7 or “above average," with 10 being the highest. PND (ag) TOP President Aquino honors outstanding policemen during 113th Police Service Anniversary   President Benigno S. Aquino III led the celebration of the 113th Police Service Anniversary at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Friday. During the event, President Aquino recognized several police personnel and PNP Units for their outstanding achievements. “Bilang mga alagad ng batas, malinaw ang inyong responsibilidad: Ang ipagtanggol ang ating mga kababayan at maipadama sa mga kriminal na hindi nila matatakasan ang katarungan; na sa oras na makalap natin ang sapat na ebidensya, sa oras na mahuli natin sila sa akto, mararamdaman nila ang lakas ng estado,” the President said in his speech. He commended the Zamboanga City Public Safety Company for being the first unit to respond during the Zamboanga City siege in September last year, as well as Police Superintendent Lambert Suerte of the Benguet Provincial Public Safety Company for seizing the largest camp of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Cordillera and capturing the group’s leader in 2013. He also cited the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, headed by Police Director Benjamin Magalong, for apprehending 3,453 fugitives, including 22 most wanted in the country, last year. He recognized the achievement of Senior Police Officer 1 Dominador Canlas, who saved three children during an operation against the NPA in Tarlac. “Ilan lamang sila sa magigiting nating pulis na kinikilala natin sa araw na ito. Sinasalamin nila ang malasakit at propesyunalismo ng iba pa nating kapulisan na talaga naman pong nagpakitang-gilas sa serbisyo,” he said. Other awardees include PNP Deputy Chief for Administration Felipe Rojas Jr., Police Chief Inspector Juanito Gaces Jr., Police Officer 2 Crissandra Aggabao, Police Regional Office 9, Anti-Cybercrime Group, Crime Laboratory and Cagayan Police Provincial Office, Abra Police Provincial Office, President Roxas Municipal Police Station, and the Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force. The Philippine National Police celebrates August 8 as Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary, established in 1901, and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975. This year’s anniversary carried the theme: “Pulisya Kaagapay ang Mamamayan para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran.” PND (jb) TOP President Aquino assures DAP ruling will not hamper PNP modernization   President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday assured that the modernization of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will not be hindered by the Supreme Court ruling on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). In his speech during the 113th Police Service Anniversary, President Aquino allayed fears that the impending programs of the PNP will not push through with the striking down of the DAP. “Huwag kayong mag-alala na ‘di matutupad ang ating plano para sa shoot, scoot, and communicate, dahil sa naging desisyon sa DAP,” the President said, referring to the program that will update the weapons, equipment, and communications facilities of both the military and the police. “Patuloy tayong gumagawa ng hakbang para masigurong tuloy-tuloy ang inyong modernisasyon,” he said. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allocated P2.86 billion for PNP modernization and the hiring of non-uniformed personnel. The Aquino administration has appealed the ruling of the Supreme Court on the DAP, insisting that the program was implemented in good faith and with legal basis. Pending the High Tribunal’s final decision, President Aquino vowed to continue the reforms and modernization of the PNP. He noted that the government is focusing on upgrading science and the forensic-gathering capability of the police, citing new procedures, such as the Integrated Ballistics Identification System and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System. He added that there is a plan to hire 7,439 non-uniformed personnel who will be assigned to regional offices to do administrative work, in an effort to maximize police forces. The President also assured that the welfare of the country’s police personnel will not be neglected, citing the P2 billion allocation for the Capability Enhancement Program and another P100 million for the construction of 18 police stations. PND (jb) TOP

07 AUGUST 2014.
	New Zealand envoy pays farewell call on President Aquino
	Government issues new policies to ease traffic woes in Metro Manila
	Doubts, speculations not helpful in crafting Bangsamoro Basic Law, says Palace official
	President Aquino graces premiere of documentary on Jewish asylum seekers in the Philippines

New Zealand envoy pays farewell call on President Aquino   Outgoing New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Reuben Levermore paid a farewell call on President Benigno S. Aquino III at the Music Room of Malacañang Palace on Thursday. Levermore, who is ending his tour of duty to the country, was accompanied by officials of the New Zealand Embassy in Manila, namely deputy head of mission Justin Allen, and manager of the New Zealand Aid Programme Hannah Walton-France. Also present were National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario, and Foreign Affairs official Aileen Mendiola Rau. Levermore has been ambassador to the Philippines since February 2012. During his stint, he helped maintain multilateral ties between the Philippines and New Zealand. In 1999, Levermore joined the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, where he gained experience in multilateral trade negotiations. He was also assigned to the New Zealand Mission to the European Union in Brussels and became Private Secretary for Trade Negotiations to New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser. Levermore also worked in London as a financial markets advocate while on leave from the Ministry. PND (jb) TOP Government issues new policies to ease traffic woes in Metro Manila   Concerned government agencies met on Thursday and came up with policies to ease traffic congestions in Metro Manila. Effective immediately, all “colorum” and out-of-line buses traversing EDSA and travelling in Metro Manila will be apprehended and fined, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during a press briefing in Malacañang. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), in cooperation with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), will also continue to study the routes of provincial and city buses in Metro Manila, Coloma said, adding that other matters discussed during the meeting will be consulted with Metro Manila mayors next week. As for the port of Manila, Secretary Coloma said concerned government agencies and port users will impose new policies to normalize the traffic situation at the port by August 16. “Nananawagan ang pamahalaan sa lahat ng port users na magsagawa ng regular na operasyon kahit na araw ng Linggo,upang higit na mapabilis ang paglalabas ng mga kargamento mula sa pantalan ng Maynila. Patuloy ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na pamahalaan upang maibsan ang suliranin ng congestion sa Port of Manila at sa mga lansangan,” he said. He further said that trucks-for-hire still using green plates will be allowed to operate while applying for provisional authority (PA) with the LTFRB until August 15. By August 16, trucks without provisional authority will be apprehended and fined, he said. Meanwhile, trucks owned by private individuals or organizations for their own use may apply for exemption from the provisional authority requirement. The exemption will last three years and is renewable. “For the next three months, the government shall give the exemption for free. Despite the issuance of a PA or exemption, green-plated trucks will continue to be covered by the existing truck ban and other traffic regulations,” he said. Present during the meeting were Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, LTFRB Executive Director Roberto Cabrera, and Port Authority General Manager Juan Sta. Ana. PND (ag) TOP Doubts, speculations not helpful in crafting Bangsamoro Basic Law, says Palace official   The Palace on Thursday appealed to those sowing doubts and speculations to avoid actions that will not help bring lasting peace to Mindanao. Reacting to questions on the hurdles faced by the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in finding an acceptable draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said both sides remain determined to come up with a draft bill. "Patuloy na sinisikap ng Philipppine at MILF panels na magkasundo sa isang draft Bangsamoro Basic Law," Coloma said during the daily press briefing in Malacañang. He said government chief negotiator Miriam Coronel Ferrer has declared that both the government and the MILF are determined to come up with an acceptable draft. "Kaya dapat lang po siguro na iwasan iyong mga maliligalig na ispekulasyon hinggil diyan dahil patuloy pa rin naman po sa pagsisikap na makabuo nitong Bangsamoro Basic Law," he said. Asked by reporters if there is a need to change the Constitution to accommodate the demands of the MILF, Coloma said both sides are working on finding a common ground and are not concentrating on areas that are unacceptable to both panels. The government and the MILF last March signed the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, which aims to end armed conflict in Mindanao. A draft bill of the Bangsamoro Basic Law is currently being ironed out by both sides before it is submitted to Congress. The Palace hopes that once the draft bill is passed and becomes a law, there would be enough time to hold a plebiscite and organize the Bangsamoro Transition Authority. The Bangsamoro Transitional Authority will govern until the election of the first official leaders of the Bangsamoro political entity in 2016. PND (as) TOP President Aquino graces premiere of documentary on Jewish asylum seekers in the Philippines   President Benigno S. Aquino III attended the premiere screening of the documentary "Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust", a film on Jews fleeing persecution in Nazi Germany during World War II. In his message during the film screening in Malacañang on Thursday, the President said there are important lessons in the story of the Jewish escape to Manila. First, it is the imperative of all men to take a stand against wrongdoing, and second, everyone must do his or her part to provide a new life, a better life, to all those who would be deprived of life, whether by tyranny or by poverty, he said. "And last, that the measure of our humanity is our ability to give of ourselves, even, and perhaps most importantly, when it hurts," he said. Thursday's event paid tribute to that time in Philippine history when the administration of Manuel L. Quezon took care and sheltered Jews fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II in Europe. "We Filipinos, who once extended a helping hand to our Jewish brothers and sisters in the face of oppression, now receive the same, as we work to build back better and overcome emerging challenges in the wake of Haiyan," the President said. The Chief Executive said he hopes that all those who watch the documentary, whether in classrooms and homes in the coming years, would continue to adopt the spirit of volunteerism to help their fellowmen. He also extended his gratitude to the people behind the documentary, such as Russ Hodge, Cindy Scott, Dr. Barbara Sasser, and Peggy Ellis, and the rest of their team, as well as other Jewish organizations for helping the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. The people behind the film and Jewish organizations arranged for the donation of $2.5 million worth of prosthetics, as well as raised about $1.4 million for the typhoon victims. "Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust" is a one-hour documentary on how the Philippines became an asylum to some 1,300 Jews, who escaped Nazi tyranny during the Second World War. The rescue was orchestrated in 1939 by then Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon, US High Commissioner Paul McNutt and US Army Col. Dwight Eisenhower. PND (as) TOP     06 AUGUST 2014. Malacañang hopes government, MILF would soon agree on a fair Bangsamoro draft Law Malacañang hopes government, MILF would soon agree on a fair Bangsamoro draft Law   The Palace said it hopes that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) would soon agree on the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to be submitted to Congress, so everything could proceed as planned. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a press briefing on Wednesday that the Palace wants to see a draft law that is acceptable to both sides. Secretary Lacierda was commenting on a statement made by House of Representatives Speaker Feliciano Belmonte that Congress might not be able to meet the December deadline for passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law, due to the delay in its submission. "We would certainly still hope for the best. Our understanding also from Senator Frank Drilon is that he was working on a timetable from, if not the end of December, to the first quarter of next year," Lacierda said. "Certainly, we would hope that we can expedite the process, but it has not yet been submitted to Congress. And so, they are being realistic, for instance, on the timetable," he said. He however noted that everyone is conscious of the fact that the draft law is important and should thus be attended to as soon as it is submitted to Congress for deliberation. He further said that even if the basic law is passed by the first quarter of next year, the government would still hold a plebiscite in the same quarter, then have the Bangsamoro Transitional Authority in place. The next challenge will be capacitating the governance institutions and the governance resources in the Bangsamoro Juridical Entity, he said, adding that these will be given more emphasis as 2016 draws near. The President has committed to the conduct of fair and democratic elections in the Bangsamoro in 2016. Lacierda assured that despite the hurdles, both sides are moving forward, and foremost in the minds of the government and MILF panels is to ensure that the Bangsamoro Basic Law is just, fair and acceptable to all. PND (as) TOP         07 AGOSTO 2014 Nagpaalam sa Pangulong Aquino ang Embahador ng New Zealand Nagpaalam sa Pangulong Aquino ang Embahador ng New Zealand   Nakipagkita ang paalis nang Embahador Reuben Levermore ng New Zealand sa Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino sa Music Room ng Palasyo ng Malacanang Huwebes upang magpaalam sapagka’t tapos na ang takdang panunungkulan nito bilang sugo sa bansa. Kasama ni Levermore sa Malacanang ang mga pinuno ng Embahada ng New Zealand sa Pilipinas na sina Justin Allen, pangalawang puno ng misyon at Hannah Walton-France, tagapamahala ng New Zealand Aid Programme. Sumaksi sa pagpapaalam ni Embahador Levermore sina Kalihim Arsenio Balisacan ng National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Pangalawang Kalihim Laura del Rosario ng Ugnayang Panlabas at Aileen Mendiola Rau ng Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas. Si Levermore ay natalagang Embahador sa Pilipinas sapul noong Pebrero 2012 at puspusan niyang itinaguyod ang patuloy na magandang pagsasamahan ng Pilipinas at New Zealand. Noong 1999 nagsimula si Levermore na maglingkod sa New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade kung saan siya nahasa sa pakikipag-ugnayang pangkalakal. Natalaga siya sa New Zealand Mission sa European Union sa Brussels at naging Private Secretary sa Ugnayang Pangkalakalan ni Ministro Tim Groser ng Kalakal ng New Zealand. Si Levermore ay naging financial markets advocate din sa London habang nakabakasyon sa Ministri ng Kalakal ng New Zealand. PND (jb/zaf) TOP

INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA, JR. Radyo Singko / All Ready by Orly Mercado 08 August 2014   ORLY: Good morning, Secretary Sonny. SEC. COLOMA: Good morning, Orly. ORLY: We called you about few thing. Unang-una, itong isyu ng traffic sanity and insanity. Napakahirap na problema talagang lutasin ito. Pero talagang meron yatang nangyari na nagkaroon ng pagpupulong ang national government at ang mga ahensiya natin, LTFRB at gayundin ang MMDA, nauukol dito sa truck ban policy. I think--- can we expect a smoother implementation ng public policy dito sa kasalukuyan? SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Orly ‘no. Ang nagpulong kahapon ay iyong Economic Cluster ng ating Gabinete at iyong mga opisyal ng MMDA at ng LTRFB, na sakop ng DOTC. Kailangan kasing maunawaan natin na malaki ang epekto noong traffic at port congestion doon sa ekonomiya ng ating bansa. Kaya iyan ay tinalakay ng Economic Cluster kahapon. ORLY: Importante iyong traffic situation natin, pero importante rin balansehin ito doon sa mga pangangailangan ng ating ekonomiya. SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Orly, at sangkot kasi dito iyong milyung-milyong mamamayan na gumagamit ng mga pampublikong sasakyan at iyong atin ding mga kababayan na araw-araw ay bumibiyahe sa ating Kalakhang Maynila. At meron pong mataas na halaga iyong tagas ng--- iyong nasasayang na oras dahil sa traffic congestion. ORLY: At iyong nagiging problema nito eh iyong impact dito sa pagpasok ng mga goods dahil nagkakaroon, nababalahaw rito, eh. Maraming mga problema na hindi makalabas sa hustong oras, lalo na dahil sa truck ban na ginagawa sa ibang mga syudad sa Manila? SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Orly ‘no. Umpisahan natin doon sa problema sa Port of Manila. Batid natin iyan ang pinakadaluyan ng produkto at cargo na galing sa ibang bansa na ipinamamahagi naman sa iba’t-ibang sentro ng industriya at kalakal na ang karamihan ay dito sa Maynila at CALABARZON. Karamihan diyan ay nanggagaling talaga sa Port of Manila. Noong nagpasa ng truck ban ang City of Manila, dinagdagan ang truck ban ng tila dalawa o tatlong oras. Dati kasi 9 to 5 iyong ‘free window of operation,’ naging 10-3. Eh sa, as in any production line, siyempre pag binawasan ng oras ng operasyon ay mababawasan din iyong “throughput” at saka iyong “output.” Kaya dahil po diyan ay nagkaroon talaga ng pagkabinbin ng mga container sa Port of Manila. Pero ayon naman po sa mga direktang apektado rito, iyong mga port users, na kinatawan doon sa meeting na iyon nina Secretary Greg Domingo ng DTI at ni Secretary Cesar Purisima, na head of economic cluster, marami na pong napag-usapan na solusyon, kasama na rin iyong PPA General Manager natin - si Boy Sta. Ana. At inaasahan nila na by August 15 ay halos nanumbalik na sa normal iyong sitwasyon sa Port of Manila. Dahil doon sa mga pinagkasunduang measures on how to cope with the due law enforcement conditions in Metro Manila. ORLY: Meron yatang hindi pagkakaintindihan dito sa implementasyon ng mga policy ng LTFRB on colorum? SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Orly ‘no. Kasi nga merong nailabas na “no apprehension policy.” Ayon sa datos ng MMDA, talagang malaki iyong naging increase ng “vehicle count.” At importante diyan sa ‘vehicle count’ na iyan iyong dumami o dumagsa iyong mga truck na gumagamit ng EDSA o C5, yung C5 ay isang truck route. Ang isa sa inaakalang dahilan ay iyong tinatawag na no apprehension policy. Kaya nilinaw kahapon doon sa pagpupulong na kahit na ang mga involved ay mga truck na kumukuha ng kargamento sa Port of Manila o mga colorum na mga bus o sasakyan, “hindi po sila exempted sa truck ban” at “hindi rin sila exempted sa traffic rule.” Kaya hindi ibig sabihin na blanket iyong “no apprehension.” Hindi puwedeng hulihin sa truck ban violation o hindi puwedeng hulihin sa traffic violation, iyon po ang unang nilinaw. Pangalawa, iyong mga truck na mayroong ‘green plate,’ binigyan ng additional window na lamang na isang linggo, hangang August 15, para mag-apply for provisional authority from LTFRB, para maging maayos iyong kanilang operation, if they are qualified to be given the provisional authority. Iyon naman pong mga gumagamit ng green plate na hindi naman “For Hire,” ni-require na rin pong mag-apply for exemption. Kasi parang grey area iyan, Orly. Halimbawa family-owned truck, family business, hindi naman talaga pinauupahan sa iba, eh grey area palagi iyon. Para na lang walang duda ay mag-i-isyu na ng exemption certificate at ito ay “libre” at ito ay valid for three years. Kaya wala pong bureaucratic hassle doon sa aspetong iyon. Kaya makikita naman natin hina-harmonize naman iyong iba’t-ibang interes ng iba’t-ibang stakeholders para sa pagresolba sa problema, Orly. ORLY: Mahirap na trabaho iyan, babalansehin mo lahat iyan, pero importante rin na i-ayos natin. Iyon bang kung merong public policy, merong batas, merong ano, eh sundin natin; i-legalize natin at i-ayos natin. Kasi alam naman natin sa atin. You know we have so many laws and policies, pero talagang sa dami ng exemption, sa dami ng ano, talagang people can hide—and this corruption happens when there is disorder. Talagang kapag magulo nandoon ang korapsyon eh. Kaya, I think that’s a good move; put things in order and let’s see how it can help improve things. SEC. COLOMA: Ang isa pang importante na napagkasunduan, Orly, iyong kahalagahan ng konsultasyon sa pagitan … ORLY: Ayan, very good, very good. SEC. COLOMA: … ng pambansa at lokal na pamahalaan. Kung maalala natin, itong at the start of the week, merong pinalabas na resolusyon ang MMDA Council, unanimous po iyon by all the mayors of the cities and ano, seeking consultation at ito po ay isasagawa. Meron pang ibang hakbang na napagkasunduan doon sa meeting kahapon, pero hindi pa muna ito ina-anunsyo dahil nga doon sa diwa ng pangangailangan ng konsultasyon. Dahil iyong ibang solusyon kailangan talaga ng local government participation. Hihingin muna po ang kanilang pananaw para siguradong kapag pinatupad ay harmonized na po iyong national at local government natin. ORLY: Okay very good at kami naman. Kung sabagay kami minsan gusto namin talaga pinagsasabong iyong mga iyan. Pero hanapan na lang natin ng solusyon at huwag na nating pag-awayin iyong mga ahensiya at mga personalidad at I’m glad you have been able to find some solutions to these problems. Thank you very much Secretary Sonny Coloma. SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat, Orly.   SOURCE: News Information Bureau - Data Processing Center [HOME]

INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.

DZRB / Balita at Panayam by Alan Allanigue

07 August 2014

ALAN: Makikibalita lang po kami dito sa draft ng Bangsamoro Law na tinuturing po na isa sa mga malalaking … o breakthrough ika nga, ano ho, pagdating sa legislation. Ano na po ang update dito, dito ho sa draft na ito na inaasahang … o maipapasa sana by the end of this year, Secretary Coloma, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Patuloy na sinisikap ng Philippine at MILF panels na magkasundo sa isang draft Bangsamoro Basic Law na magkakaroon ng angkop na lengguwahe na magiging katanggap-tanggap sa ating Kongreso, at iyon ang kanilang inaasikaso sa kasalukuyan, Alan. ALAN: Opo, meron ho kasing mga sectors na nagsasabi na may mga points of contention pa kaya nadi-delay ang pagsa-submit nitong draft na ito sa Kongreso, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Kaya nga sinisikap ng magkabilang panig na magkaroon ng kasunduan, Alan. Iba kasi iyong—linawin lang natin. ALAN: Yes, sir. SEC. COLOMA: Iyon kasing Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, nilalalaman noon iyong mga batayang prinsipyo na magiging basis sa pagbabalangkas ng bagong batas. Ngayon ‘pag iyong draft bill na mismo, kinakailangang mas sigurado o precise iyong lengguwahe dahil ito ay susuriing mabuti kung ang mga probisyon nito ay tiyak na tumatalima sa ating Konstitusyon. Kaya iyon ang sinisikap na pandayin ng magkabilang panig. Maaaring iyong ibang mga konsepto ay masyadong radikal at maaaring humantong sa pag-aamyenda ng Konstitusyon. Pero iyong pag-aamyenda ay wala pa sa timetable ngayon o sa agenda dahil nga ang kailangang mauna ay iyong pagkakaroon ng batas. Kaya nga sinisikap muna na isantabi iyong mga mas matatawag nating radikal o iba-ibang klaseng konsepto kasi baka naman iyan ay panggalingan pa ng maraming usapin hinggil sa pagtalima sa Konstitusyon, at maaaring iyan ay makaantala sa timetable nung pagtatatag ng Bangsamoro Political Entity. ALAN: Now, given this situation, Sec. Sonny, meron ho bang nakikitang, more or less, timetable na by this time ay pormal nang nakahain sa Kongreso natin itong panukalang ito, sir? Let’s say by first quarter of next year ba or within 2014, Secretary Coloma, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Ang unang batayang petsa natin ay iyong pagbubukas ng Kongreso, at ito ay naganap noong July 28, kaya simula noon ay lampas sampung araw na. Pero kung tutuusin, hindi pa rin pa naman tayo ganoon kalayo doon sa unang itinakdang petsa kaya nananatili pa rin naman iyong pag-asa na maaari pa naman itong makasabay doon sa unang tinakdang timetable. Hindi pa naman ganoon kalayo iyong ating situwasyon ngayon mula doon sa itinakdang petsa. ALAN: Sa ibang usapin naman po, Secretary Coloma, sir. Nitong nagdaang mga araw po ay pormal nang sinabmit (submitted) ni Rehabilitation Czar Secretary Ping Lacson iyon pong comprehensive rehabilitation plan para doon po sa mga naapektuhan ng Bagyong Yolanda at iba pang mga kalamidad diyan po sa Visayas and some parts of Mindanao. At matapos po ito, sir, kumusta po ang update naman doon sa actual na rehabilitation lalo’t higit po halimbawa diyan sa Tacloban and nearby areas, Sec. Sonny, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Habang nag-uusap tayo ay patuloy na pinapatupad na ang iba’t ibang aspeto ng rehabilitation plan, Alan. Halimbawa, doon sa Tacloban, meron tayong natunghayang artikulo na may inaayos na mga kalsada na patungkol naman doon sa pagdalaw ng Papa. Kung tutuusin, iyong mga ginagawang paghahandang iyan, bahagi na rin iyan ng rehabilitasyon, at pinapatupad na ito ng iba’t ibang line agencies ng ating pamahalaan. Iyong mahalagang component kasi ng comprehensive plan na sinabmit ni Secretary Lacson ay iyong hinanda ng mga LGU na batay doon sa kanilang Post-Disaster Needs Assessment. Kaya’t makatitiyak tayo na eksaktung-eksakto doon sa mga pangangailangan nila iyon dahil sila mismo ang nagtala kung anu-ano iyong mga mahahalagang proyekto. Iyong mga proyektong iyon ay na-validate on the ground, kumbaga sa budgeting, line item iyong mga ito kaya nga inabot ng mahigit 8,000 pahina at walong volumes iyong report na sinabmit ni Secretary Lacson— ALAN: Eight thousand pages. SEC. COLOMA: —at ma-detalyado. Oo, more than 8,000 pages and eight volumes. Napakadetalyado ng programang iyon, at natukoy talaga kung anu-ano iyong mga proyektong puwedeng ma-validate sa pagpapatupad kung talagang nasunod iyong plano. ALAN: Ayun. At ito pala ay nabuo, of course, dahil na rin sa consultation with the various local government officials na siyang kumbaga ay mas nakakaalam ng topograpiya at iyong iba pang mga detalye na may kaugnayan ho doon sa kanilang lugar, Secretary, ano po? SEC. COLOMA: Mahalaga iyang puntong iyan dahil siguro ito iyong kauna-unahang pagkakataon na nasunod talaga iyong letra mismo ng batas na nagtatadhana doon sa National Disaster Risk Reduction na programa ng ating bansa na ito ay isinabatas noong 2010, kaya dito lamang sa Aquino administration nasubukan iyan. At doon sa dinami-dami ng mga kalamidad na dumaan, siguro iyan iyong talagang to the letter ay sinunod iyong batas dahil talagang pinagsikapan ng mga local government units na buuin iyong plano na sila mismo ang makikinabang. ALAN: Opo. Sec., sa isang bagay pa po. Nabanggit ho ninyo in passing, sir, ang pagdating ng Santo Papa sa Pilipinas. We understand na this will be sometime January of next year. At nabanggit ho ninyo na ang Santo Papa ay dadalaw din sa Tacloban. Meron na ho bang mga initial na details na puwede ho nating ibalita rin sa ating mga kababayan, sir? Marami po kasing nagte-text at nagtatanong tungkol sa pastoral visit ni Pope Francis dito sa atin sa Pilipinas, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Ang tangi lang nating nakumpirma sa kasalukuyan ay iyong mga petsa. Iyong mismong detailed itinerary, subject pa iyan to confirmation from the Vatican kaya hindi muna natin tinatalakay. Iyan namang pagtungo doon ay talagang matingkad na iyong usapin tungkol diyan dahil mismong ang Santo Papa ang nagpahayag ng kanyang pagnanasang makadaupang-palad iyong ating mga kababayan diyan sa mga nasalantang lugar na iyan bilang pagpapahiwatig ng kanyang pakikiisa sa kanila. Kaya iyan ay nababanggit lang natin in general terms. Mas mainam pa ring hintayin na lang natin iyong confirmation. Ganunpaman, nagsasagawa na ng mga kinauukulang preparasyon. At katulad nga nang binanggit ko, Alan, makumpirma man o hindi, iyan naman ay bahagi din naman talaga ng rehabilitasyon na isinasagawa ng mga nasalantang lugar. ALAN: Opo. Okay, Secretary Coloma, sir, muli salamat po nang marami for the updates from the Palace. SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat at magandang umaga, Alan.

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07 AUGUST 2014 Southbound lane of Magallanes Interchange closed to traffic on August 8-17, 2014 OWWA Offers Free IT Courses 54 new ODSP scholars and their parents oriented on the scholarship grant DAR issues new guidelines on cancellation of EP and CLOA with erroneous technical description End-July 2014 GIR Rises to US$81 Billion Roxas: PNP to Deploy 900 recruits in NCR Roxas: "Prepare for more Super Typhoons" DBP finances Iloilo City condominium project Side events to also highlight the National MSME Summit MOA signing to rev up local dairy goat industry Paje orders high alert on wildlife from Africa due to Ebola virus DepEd expands educational opportunities for OSYs DepEd increases support for schoolchildren in far-flung areas Keynote Speech of Sec. Arsenio Balisacan during the 2nd Annual Regional Competitiveness Summit GPH-MILF Negotiating Panels’ Joint Statement on the Sulu Attack PH garments industry gets training boost

Southbound lane of Magallanes Interchange closed to traffic on August 8-17, 2014

Source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) advises motorists going South Luzon Expressway and Alabang area to take Osmeña Highway- Magallanes Service Road as the southbound lane of Magallanes Interchange in Makati City will be closed to traffic from August 8 to 17, 2014. Following the issuance of clearance by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, works for the repair and strengthening of structural component of the flyover including asphalting activities to improve road pavement surface beginning 10 P.M. this Friday (August 8). DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that the repair of Magallanes Interchange is being implemented on work stages as allowed by MMDA inasmuch as the flyover structure is one of the major arteries of Metro Manila. Singson instructed the DPWH National Capital Region Office to ensure maximum utilization of equipment to speed up work and avoid delays considering that the secured road repair clearance from MMDA for the project is valid only up to February 28, 2015 and with other upgrading activities done strictly only between 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM on weekdays. The total project length of 1,809.50 lineal meters (l.m.) includes 301.60 l.m. Manila to Alabang, 345.95 l.m. Ayala to Roxas Boulevard, 410.35 l.m. Alabang to Ayala, 405.65 l.m. Ayala to Manila/Alabang, and 345.95 l.m. Roxas Boulevard to Ayala. Works for Magallanes Interchange Project with an allocation of P167 Million involve asphalt overlay of the third-level flyover (along EDSA) and second-level Interchange from abutment to abutment , repair of the expansion joints, strengthening/retrofitting of the deck slab (soffit) of the second-level Interchange and the inner lane of the third-level flyover (Pasay Bound).

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OWWA Offers Free IT Courses

Source: http://www.owwa.gov.ph

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) gives free IT courses to active or inactive OFWs and their dependents. Information Technology (IT) Training Program is just one of the programs rendered by the agency. It is a computer literacy program that provides OFWs and their families a training and access to technology. The program aims to bridge the communication gap between OFW and his/her family and to allow them to communicate through the use of internet. The OFWs and beneficiaries may choose from a day or two days of trainings. IT Training Program has nine (9) IT advancement skill courses; from basic computer concepts to web designing, spreadsheet concepts and other IT related courses. Enrollment for the classes requires the following requirements: Accomplish Application Form (available at OWWA office or download from www.owwa.gov.ph) with 1 x 1 photo, proof of OWWA membership (any of the following): Official Receipt- Payment of Welfare Fund, OWWA ID/OFW E-card (enlarge), Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), POEA attested/POLO authenticated Employment Contract, OFW Information Sheet, Passport with LAC stamp and; Proof of relationship to OFW (if applicant is family member) - Marriage Certificate for spouse of OFW, Birth Certificate for children, brother/sister or parent of OFW. For more information, interested applicants may visit OWWA Regional Office located at 3rd Floor of Goodwill Center along Mayor Jaldon Street, Barangay Canelar, Zamboanga City or contact (O62) 991-2785.

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54 new ODSP scholars and their parents oriented on the scholarship grant

Source: http://www.owwa.gov.ph

Butuan City (August 5, 2014) – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Welfare Office Caraga conducted recently an orientation for its fifty-four (54) new scholars under OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (ODSP) together with their parents/guardians. ODSP is an educational grant that offers financial assistance to qualified dependents of lowly paid migrant workers who shall enroll in any 4-year to 5-year baccalaureate course or associate course leading to a baccalaureate degree or associate degree in a state college or university. The said activity was carried out to enlighten the scholars and their parents/guardians of the social responsibilities of becoming an OWWA scholar. The content of the scholarship agreement was thoroughly discussed to depict clear understanding of its provisions. Under this agreement, OWWA will provide an educational assistance not to exceed PhP20,000.00 per one-year school term based on the official curriculum submitted to OWWA. Moreover, the contract also stated the program guidelines and its terms and conditions which will guide the scholars and their parents against possible problems which might lead to scholarship termination. Mr. Rodel Deligero, OWWA Caraga Scholarship Coordinator facilitated the open forum to clear some issues and concerns regarding the scholarship program. The activity ended with a signing of the scholarship contract by the scholars and their parents/guardians.

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DAR issues new guidelines on cancellation of EP and CLOA with erroneous technical description

Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has issued new guidelines on cancellation of Emancipation Patents (EP) and Certificates of Landownership Award (CLOAs) for purposes of correcting erroneous technical description through Administrative Order No. 06, Series of 2014. Secretary Virgilio De Los Reyes said these rules apply to landholdings awarded by the DAR where the technical description provided in the EP or CLOA is erroneous and to those EPs or CLOAs that require cancellation to be corrected due to erroneous survey returns and those which need survey adjustment. De Los Reyes said however, that the ordinary rules on the cancellation of EPs or CLOAs apply whenever there is an issue on the identification of the agrarian reform beneficiary or the correctness of the coverage of the landholdings. He noted that these rules will not apply to the cancellation of EPs or CLOAs that will result in the increase or decrease in the number or change of beneficiaries. De Los Reyes said that the Provincial Agrarian Reform Office will make an initial determination and verification whether or not the technical description is erroneous and will attach pertinent documents that will serve as the basis of the correction of the entry such as approved survey plans certified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources or the Land Registration Authority. Delos Reyes added that the PARPO will explain to the beneficiary named in the erroneous EP or CLOA the error in his title and the correct entry. If any one of the beneficiaries affected refuses to sign, the proper remedy is to file an ordinary cancellation case. De Los Reyes further said that whenever the beneficiary named in the EP or CLOA to be cancelled is already dead, the new EP or CLOA be issued in the name of the "The Heirs of the deceased beneficiary".

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End-July 2014 GIR Rises to US$81 Billion

Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph

Preliminary data showed that the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) rose to US$81.0 billion as of end-July 2014, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. announced today.1 This level was higher by US$0.3 billion than the end-June 2014 GIR of US$80.7 billion. The GIR remains ample as it can cover 11 months’ worth of imports of goods and payments of services and income. It is also equivalent to 7.7 times the country’s short-term external debt based on original maturity and 5.7 times based on residual maturity.2 The increase in reserves was due mainly to the net foreign currency deposits by the Treasurer of the Philippines (TOP) which included proceeds of project and program loans from multilateral and bilateral institutions, foreign exchange operations of the BSP, and income from the BSP’s investments abroad. These inflows were partially offset by payments for maturing foreign exchange obligations of the National Government (NG) and revaluation adjustments on the BSP’s gold holdings. Net international reserves (NIR), which refer to the difference between the BSP’s GIR and total short-term liabilities, also increased to US$80.9 billion as of end-July 2014, compared to the end-June 2014 NIR of US$80.7 billion. -------------------- 1 The final data on GIR are released to the public every 19th day of the month in the Statistics section of the BSP’s website under the Special Data Dissemination Standards (SDDS). If the 19th day of the month falls on a weekend or is a non-working holiday, the release date shall be the working day nearest to the 19th. 2 Short-term debt based on residual maturity refers to outstanding external debt with original maturity of one year or less, plus principal payments on medium- and long-term loans of the public and private sectors falling due within the next 12 months.

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Roxas: PNP to Deploy 900 recruits in NCR

Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph

MANILA – Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas today announced that the Philippine National Police will deploy early next month some 900 new police recruits to help deter crime in Metro Manila’s crime-prone areas. The decision was arrived at during a meeting Wednesday between the DILG chief, PNP chief Director General Allan Purisima, and NCRPO chief Director Mel Valmoria at the PNP headquarters at Camp Crame, Quezon City. “Kailangan nating lalong paigtingin ang kampanya laban sa kriminalidad dito sa Metro Manila kung saan maraming naiu-ulat na kaganapan na tulad ng robbery/hold-up, pickpocketing, snatching, at iba pang petty crimes,” Roxas said. “Kailangan natin ng isang full court press, kung baga sa basketball, laban sa mga kriminal na ito, organisado man o hindi,” he added. During the meeting, Purisima and Valmoria said there is also at least one company (100 personnel) from NCR’s Regional Public Safety Battalion which will be tapped to assist the local police forces in the implementation of Oplan Lambat or the establishment or regular checkpoints/chokepoints in select, strategic areas of the Metropolis. Roxas directed the PNP officials present in the meeting to tap the services of a select group of personnel from the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the PNP Intelligence Group to go after members of notorious crime groups operating in NCR. “We lack enough manpower from the local police forces in Metro Manila and we need to augment them in their crime investigation and detection work by tapping the services of the PNP CIDG and the PNP DI,” he said. The DILG chief said there must be a complete mapping of the crime prone areas and appropriate profiling of members of crime groups involved in those criminal activities. “We are going to hold responsible or accountable any police district officials and their local chiefs of police if a crime wave will persist in their respective areas of jurisdiction,” Roxas said. In August 2012, the NCRPO, then under Purisima, has declared 21 places in Metro Manila as “crime-prone” areas that registered the highest number of crimes like theft, robbery and physical injuries in the first six months of said year. The NCR’s 21 crime-prone areas include those under the jurisdiction of Police Community Precinct 10 in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City; PCP 4 in Barangay Tugatog, Malabon City; PCP 4 in North Bay Boulevard South, Navotas City; PCP 3 in Marulas, Valenzuela City; PCP 2 in Sto. Nino, Marikina City; PCP 4 in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City; PCP 2 in Plainview, Mandaluyong City; PCP 1 in Greenhills, San Juan City; PCP 6 in Barangay Sto. Nino, Pasay City; PCP 6 in Ayala, Makati City; PCP 1 in Baclaran, Paranaque City, PCP 3 in Barangay Pamplona, Las Pinas City; PCP 2 in Alabang, Muntinlupa City and PCP 4 in Signal Village, Taguig City. The current NCRPO leadership is currently assessing and updating developments in said 21 crime-prone areas in their bid to reduce or combat crime in Metro Manila.

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Roxas: "Prepare for more Super Typhoons"

Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph

Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas said the nation should expect more super typhoons like Yolanda. The DILG chief, who is also the vice chairman for preparedness of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, urged local government officials in a circular to strengthen their individual and collective capabilities against climate change-triggered natural calamities. “There is definitely a link between climate change and the frequency and intensity of typhoons,” the secretary said. “I suppose we were in a state of denial before that typhoon that brought so much destruction in the Visayas. There is no excuse this time.” According to Roxas, local government officials—and people for that matter—must accept the fact, intellectually and emotionally, that there is a link between climate change and the frequency and intensity of destructive weather disturbances. That, he said, “should prompt everyone to prepare for the next big one.” He noted that the Philippines is especially vulnerable being an archipelago that sits in the path of typhoons. The DILG chief made the call as he sign DILG Memorandum Circular 2014-87 dated July 25, 2014 enjoining all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, punong barangays and DILG Regional Directors enjoining participation in the International Conference on Integrative Disaster Risk Reduction Management on September 3-5, 2014 at the ESSU Multi-purpose Hall, Eastern Samar State University in Borongan City. With the theme: Lessons from Yolanda: A Disaster Summit”, the event is organized by the Local Governance Training and Research Institute – Philippine Network (LoGoTRI-PhilNet) in partnership with the Eastern Samar State University. The conference aims to, among others, serve as a venue in sharing knowledge and experiences from among international inter-agencies’ responses and practices to disasters in areas of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response and rehabilitation through scholarly paper presentations on these thematic areas and lectures from the erudite speakers. Through the conference, he said LGUs should foster awareness and involvement from stakeholders on the effect of disaster to the human condition, and to find ways to sustain trade and economic development in affected areas; forge an alliance or partnership through networking between affected local communities and the national and international humanitarian organizations in creating opportunities and valuable resources in disaster management. Lastly, the event aims to give due credit and recognition to the laudable and noble efforts of selfless and charitable groups and individuals who extended their valuable time and resources in easing the plight of typhoon victims in Eastern Samar.

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DBP finances Iloilo City condominium project

Source: https://www.devbnkphl.com

DBP extended a P56-million term loan to A.J. Ledesma Construction Corporation (AJLCC) as part of its continued assistance to real estate projects that address the rising demand for housing in Iloilo City. The loan was used for the construction of the Eagle Crest Condominium, a four-storey building that offers various residential units and commercial spaces for young professionals, entrepreneurs and families. The project, located at San Nicolas, Lapaz, Iloilo City, is among the first condominiums built in Iloilo City. It involves the development of 1,197 square meters of land and building with 90 saleable units, 15 parking lots, and seven commercial units. DBP previously granted AJLCC with a P50-million term loan in 2006 for the development of a socialized housing project in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite.

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Side events to also highlight the National MSME Summit

Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph

The slated National MSME Summit at SMX Convention Center here in Davao City on 20-21 August will be featuring two side events in different venues to further promote local products in the crafts and food sectors of 100 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The conduct of the Mindanao Crafts and Cultural Village and Great Mindanao Food Fair back-to-back with the summit is also geared towards opening market opportunities for the participating MSMEs through buyer-producer linkage or matching. The Mindanao Crafts and Cultural Village will be conducted on 20-24 August at SM Lanang Premier’s Atrium, while the Great Mindanao Food Fair will be on 18-24 August at Abreeza Ayala Mall’s Supermarket Hallway. The Mindanao Crafts and Cultural Village will feature crafts, weavings, and living traditions of indigenous groups of Mindanao tribes who have been the beneficiaries of the Davao Industry Cluster Capacity Enhancement Project (DICCEP), National Industry Cluster Capacity Enhancement Project (NICCEP) and various workshops and trainings spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). These indigenous groups include the Ata Manobo and Matigsalug of Davao City, Mandaya of Davao Oriental, and Bagobo of Davao del Sur. Special settings for the T’bolis and Pablo Crafts of Compostela Valley Province will likewise be showcased. The Great Mindanao Food Fair, on the other hand, aims to discover new products, encourage food producers to develop innovative products, and provide a platform for food producers and create market linkages for their products. During the Great Mindanao Food Fair, food and fruit and vegetable carving demonstrations, interactive juicing, and some presentations by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be made. There will also be contests for the Most Innovative Product, Most Visited Booth, and Biggest Sales, among others. DTI-11 Officer-in-Charge Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi said the agency is really optimistic about reaping positive results of these side events. “With the conduct of these side events, we are really aiming that the market reach of our products will be widened. On the other hand, we also want people to learn more of our culture,” she said. Interested participants may contact the DTI office nearest them for additional details about the event. In Davao City, they can reach the DTI-Davao City Field Office at (082) 224-0511 local 201 or the Regional Trade and MSME Development Division (TMSMEDD) at (082) 224-0511 local 415, or email at msmesummit2014@gmail.com and/or r11@dti.gov.ph.

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MOA signing to rev up local dairy goat industry

Source: http://www.dost.gov.ph

Executive Director Patricio Faylon (top, left) of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development leads the Memorandum of Agreement signing with heads of partner academic institutions for the National Dairy Goat Science and Technology (S&T) Program on August 4 at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. The program seeks to boost the local dairy goat industry now faced with various issues such as limited access of smallholders to good dairy goat breeds and absence of feeding guides for milking goats, among others. In photo with Faylon are (from left): Dr. Aleth M. Mamauag, president of Isabela State University; Dr. Ruben C. Sevilleja, president of Central Luzon State University (CLSU); Dr. Sylvia B. Concepcion, Chancellor of University of the Philippines Mindanao; Dr. Emilio M. Cruz of CLSU, program leader; and Dr. Elpidio M. Magante, president of Bohol Island State University. Goat milk (bottom) is highly digestible and is said to be more nutritious and causes less allergenic reaction than cow’s milk. (S&T Media Service)

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Paje orders high alert on wildlife from Africa due to Ebola virus

Source: http://www.denr.gov.ph

As the historic outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa continues to spread, Philippine wildlife authorities have been put on high alert against the illegal entry and smuggling of wild animals from Africa into the country. Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that all personnel from the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) assigned in airports and seaports nationwide have been tasked to strictly monitor all imported wild animals and exotic pets, particularly those coming from Ebola-hit countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Paje noted that the Ebola virus is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans by direct contact with infected live or dead animals, and more specifically with their body fluid. In Africa, infection has been documented through the handling of infected chimpanzees, gorillas, fruit bats, monkeys, forest antelope and porcupines found ill or dead or in the rainforest. According to Paje, the DENR had actually stopped issuing permits for wild animals imported from Africa as early as 2006. “No import permit has been issued by the DENR since 2006 for this purpose, so any shipment coming from any part of Africa is outright illegal,” Paje pointed out. At the same time, the environment chief reiterated his call on the public to refrain from keeping wild animals as pets given their potential serious risk to human health. “Keeping wild and exotic animals as pets threaten public health and safety. These animals can be carriers of zoonotic diseases or contagious diseases that spread between animals and humans,” Paje warned.

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DepEd expands educational opportunities for OSYs

Source: http://www.deped.gov.ph

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City – The Philippine Army Officers’ Ladies Club and the Department of Education (DepEd) join forces to launch the Philippine Army’s first Abot Alam program for the community inside Fort Bonifacio. Abot-Alam is a nationwide collaboration across agencies to help the out of school youth gain opportunities in education, livelihood skills training, employment, and entrepreneurship. This program is a joint effort among local government units, private and non-government organizations, and other government agencies. The thrust of Abot-Alam is to help out-of-school youth (OSY) become effective citizens through opportunities in education and employment. DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A Luistro FSC said that the program is proof of the government’s continued thrust to provide all Filipinos access to quality education. “Through the Abot-Alam Program, we will be able to open opportunities for out-of-school youth to have quality education,” he said. He added that the Department envisions a country with no OSYs. “Ang atin pong pangarap ay maihayag natin na sa lahat ng kampo ng Hukbong Katihan na wala nang out-of-school youth.” He underscored that the partnership with the Philippine Army Officers’ Ladies Club will benefit a lot of OSYs in the country. “Ang ating Hukbong Katihan ay hindi lamang sa gyera ng mga armas lumalaban ngunit pati sa gyera ng kamangmangan at kawalang-alam,” Luistro said. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Lieutenant General Hernando Iriberri stressed that AFP is committed to help the Department in addressing the growing needs in education. He said, “In support for the Abot-Alam Program, four enlisted officers of the Philippine Army will undergo training as educators for out-of-school youth.” Iriberri said that the government agencies’ partnership in addressing the needs of OSYs in the country is a reflection of the “true spirit of bayanihan.” This pilot program by the Philippine Army has an initial number of 49 beneficiaries. Available tracks for the beneficiaries are Skills and Training spearheaded by TESDA, Balik-Aral facilitated by the Department of Education, and Livelihood programs organized by the Youth at Venture Philippines – an organization whose advocacy is to teach entrepreneurship to disadvantaged youth. After the launch of the program, the listing of OSY beneficiaries will continue to be conducted within the area. By the 14th of August, four enlisted officers will undergo training as facilitators of the students in the Balik-Aral track. Likewise, trainings by TESDA and the Youth at Venture will follow. Ms. Ana A. Lopena, representing the Philippine Army's Ladies Club, said, "The success of the program will depend on our ability to bring this partnership down to the grassroots level, especially in our camps and their immediate vicinities. Let us join together for the success of this undertaking."

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DepEd increases support for schoolchildren in far-flung areas

Source: http://www.deped.gov.ph

To further increase access to quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) partnered with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation and Bikes for the Philippines to launch the Pedals and Paddles Project, a campaign to bring boats and bikes to schoolchildren in far-flung areas. Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro underscored that the department remains committed to the delivery of quality basic education to Filipino learners—especially to those who live in areas where transportation remains a challenge. He said, “We want to let every student know that we have not forgotten them and that they are not alone.” “We have identified schools where boats and bikes are important for kids—not only for them to have access to education but also to keep them in school,” Luistro said. He added that through this partnership, DepEd will be able to improve the students’ performance in school by reducing their travel time. This project will also encourage schoolchildren to attend school and perform better. Students at Janlud Primary School in Libacao, Aklan can get to school in two minutes while their peers at Pangapuyan Elementary School in Talon-Talon, Zamboanga have to ride a boat for 90 minutes to get to school. Travel time for students at Sawmill Elementary School in Masbate also takes up to four hours. The aim of the Pedals and Paddles Project is to ease the travel time of students through the distribution of boats and bicycles in communities that need them the most. “This is a simple project but it will touch many lives,” he said. He added that the heart of Pedals and Paddles Project lies in the people’s “personal commitment to the learner and community” to bring the school to the Filipino children. Luistro highlighted the growing trust of education partners in improving the lot of Filipino learners. He said, “DepEd is very lucky to have many partners that have aligned their projects to wonderful and exciting ventures which engage many of our people.” He added that DepEd cannot do it alone. He said, “We need everyone’s participation in addressing the growing needs of our learners. With the help of our partners from the non-government organizations, private sector, and other government agencies, we are confident that we can deliver our commitment to public school students—especially those in the far-flung areas. Let us ensure that no learner shall be left behind.” Each boat costs Php10,000, while each bike costs Php2,000. Boats will be distributed to communities while the bikes will be given to students from Grades 7-12 and will come with an eight-day training module. Donations for boats may be sent to the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, Inc., through their BDO account (Peso Acct. #003170-134579 and Dollar Acct. # 103170-148588), and online through PayPal. Meanwhile, donations for bikes may be sent to Bikes for the Philippines Foundation, Inc. through their BDO accounts (Peso Acct. #5420-128374 and Dollar Acct. #10-5420-128803). For check donations abroad, interested parties can send their donations to Bikes for the Philippines through the following address: Jo Grant, Bikes for the Philippines, Inc., 15 Amber Rd, Westminster, MA 01473. For more information, please contact the Office of the Undersecretary for Partnerships and External Linkages at (+632) 633-7207, 638-8637, and 638-8639 or email the Adopt-A-School program at aspprogram.center@gmail.com.

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Keynote Speech of Sec. Arsenio Balisacan during the 2nd Annual Regional Competitiveness Summit

Source: http://www.neda.gov.ph

KEYNOTE SPEECH By SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN “The Importance of Metrics and Measurement as a Tool for Governance, Budgeting Management and Competitiveness” 2nd Annual Regional Competitiveness Summit 7 August 2014, 11:00 am – 2:30 PM Philippine International Convention Center Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Let me first express my sincerest gratitude to the summit organizers, led by the National Competitiveness Council, for this opportunity to speak in front of you. Amid the critical issues we face today and as we prepare ourselves to face the remaining challenges ahead, I think it is important to remind ourselves of our achievements and how far we have gone in transforming the Philippine economy. Many of us may already know this, but it always gives us pleasure to mention that the Philippines remains among the top performers in the region in the midst of downside developments in the global economy, as well as domestic challenges, particularly the natural and man-made calamities that the country has experienced in the last couple of years. The country also continues to receive an unprecedented level of confidence among the international business community. In fact a year after our credit rating was upgraded to investment-grade status by major credit-rating agencies, the Philippines recently won a “BBB” rating from Standard & Poor’s in May of this year– the best grade ever that we received from a major credit-rating agency. This has been reinforced by improvements in Philippines’ ranking in several global competitiveness reports such as the International Finance Corporation’s Ease of Doing Business Report, Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, and the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index. Our assessment of the country’s economic performance in the past three years confirmed that good governance, strong macroeconomic fundamentals–sustainable fiscal and external positions and a stable financial sector–and political stability are crucial in creating a favorable climate for investment and in sustaining economic growth. Furthermore, these have given us wider fiscal space with enough flexibility to sustain the momentum of increased spending and improved budget allocation, allowing us to make critical investments in physical infrastructure, education, health, and social services, which could lead us to a higher growth trajectory. Despite these achievements, the government does not lose sight of the need to deepen the inclusivity of our development process. We need to ensure that economic growth is rapid enough to matter, given the country’s large population, geographical differences, and social complexity. We need sustained growth that creates jobs, draws the majority into the economic and social mainstream, and substantially reduces mass poverty. But the national government cannot do this alone. Local government units or LGUs are very much crucial in the country’s move towards economic prosperity. To make growth inclusive, our role in government, from the national to the local, is to provide a level playing field so that everyone has a chance to participate in the growth process and to benefit from economic progress. Improving and sustaining competitiveness is important in this respect. As we continue to improve our monitoring system for capturing the overall global competitiveness ranking of the country, we also need to look at how local governments are working to improve local competitiveness. We need to identify objective and specific indicators of development and competitiveness at the local level that can be directly linked with the country’s global competitiveness rankings. Such local competitiveness indicators would also show the economic or business strengths and weaknesses of the LGUs and allow for local level comparisons. Local competitiveness indicators will eventually be useful tools for identifying the kind of interventions needed to help lagging LGUs catch up. Therefore, it is critical to develop tools or methodologies for measuring competitiveness. Necessarily, data need to be available. Currently, most of the data capturing mechanisms are only at the regional level. Thus, we need to establish a mechanism for data generation down to the level of cities and municipalities. This is where NEDA and our attached agency, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), will join forces to create methodologies and formulate policies to institutionalize regular data gathering and reporting of local competitiveness. NEDA also recognizes the importance of locally-generated indicators and indices that can be used to monitor the status of the governance reform agenda. Together with the PSA, we will develop governance indicators and annually generate the same for use in the next development planning cycle. Through this partnership, NEDA-PSA and DTI-NCC will share expertise in data gathering or generation, as well as in analysis and validation of results. This will be done in coordination with the concerned Regional Competitive Councils. Of course, the LGUs will be the main and most-valued partners of this venture. I would also like to add that this initiative to develop and institutionalize a local competitiveness index will support many strategies in the Philippine Development Plan. For one, knowing the competitiveness rating of localities will help direct investors to specific areas where there is high potential for growth and where financing is needed. On the part of government, establishing a local competitiveness indicator system would help in channelling resources to areas where these are most needed. This will support our development goal of reducing multidimensional poverty and creating massive quality employment. Furthermore, the local indicator system supports the grassroots participatory process strategy and can also be used as reference for the Seal of Good Local Governance, which is being regularly awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government or DILG. The Seal, awarded through an open and transparent process, serves as incentive to LGUs for good local governance, based on the two pillars of strong, responsive government – good performance and good housekeeping. On my final note, let me underscore the importance of a reliable local indicator system as a tool for governance, especially in making evidence-based decisions and informed policy choices and programs towards achieving our collective goals for sustained and inclusive development. In this context, I enjoin everyone to place greater value on developing and institutionalizing a local competitiveness index while keeping in mind that inclusive, broad-based growth requires the participation of and coordination among government agencies at different levels as well as the private sector and development partners. Let us work together to raise our standards for governance that will translate into greater competitiveness. Let us put our heads together to build a strong foundation for inclusive growth. Thank you very much and mabuhay!

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GPH-MILF Negotiating Panels’ Joint Statement on the Sulu Attack

Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph

The Negotiating Panels of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent spate of violence against innocent civilians in Talipao, Sulu. The July 28 attack, which reportedly killed 25 people including a three-month old infant and an 85-year old elderly woman, is a direct violation of the sanctity of life that is a basic precept of Islam. Even more tragic, it was done on Eid’l Fitr, the supposedly joyful and festive day marking the breaking of month-long Ramadhan fasting. The GPH and MILF Panels grieve with the families of victims of the massacre. We continue to work in an endeavor to halt indiscriminate violence and we are one with the people of Sulu in this shared responsibility to build peace in our communities.

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PH garments industry gets training boost

Source: http://www.tesda.gov.ph

Efforts are underway to give the country's garment industry the needed push through a trained workforce. The Memorandum of Agreement signed on Thursday, August 7 between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Garments Business Association of the Philippines (GBAP) will be in place to ensure the presence of a pool of qualified, globally competitive and job-ready workforce for the industry. TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva said that P15 million pesos will be drawn from TESDA's Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) to be used to upgrade the skills of existing workers in the garment industry and for pre-employment training and retooling of incoming workers. "A trained workforce is critical for improving productivity and efficiency in the industry, and these are needed to grow and survive in the competitive international market," Villanueva said. "We have not been able to fully exploit the promising growth prospects in the garment industry, which could make wonders if we will invest in the development of human resources," he said. Under the agreement, GBAP will engage its member-companies so that the individuals aspiring to work in the garments industry could have access to training opportunities, enhance their skills and become productive members of society. All training programs that would be provided should comply with the training standards set by TESDA as contained in its training regulations. GBAP committed to achieve an employment rate of at least 70 percent of the graduates within six months to one year from the scholar's completion of the training program. In addition, GBAP also pledged to establish and maintain a Training Development Fund which will be used for future training of existing workers and pre-employment and re-tooling of incoming workers in the industry. The agreement was signed by Villanueva for TESDA and Margarita dela Rama, GBAP president. This is one of the series of MOAs signed by TESDA in its effort to expand partnership with industry to help reduce job-skills mismatch in the country.

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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the 113th Police Service anniversary

PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City

08 Aug 2014

Sa araw na ito, ipinagdiriwang natin ang ika-113 anibersaryo ng serbisyo ng kapulisan sa bansa. Sa loob nga ng mahigit 11 dekada, nakiambag ang kapulisan sa pagsusulong ng kaayusan sa bansa at naging kabalikat ng Pilipino sa pagharap sa iba’t ibang hamon. Malinaw po: Umaasa ang buong sambayanan sa husay at tapang ng ating kapulisan at iba pang kasapi ng unipormadong hanay; na sa oras ng peligro o sakuna, nariyan dapat kayo—handang umaksyon, handang tumugon, ‘di magdadalawang-isip na ibuwis ang sariling buhay, mapangalagaan lang ang kaayusan, katahimikan, at karapatan ng ating mga kababayan. Pero sa mahabang panahon, ang naging siste: kayo na nga ang may mabigat na tungkulin, kayo pa ang bahalang dumiskarte para sa inyong kagamitan—na pagdating sa inyong kapakanan, parang tama ‘yong sinasabing, “Bahala na si Batman.” Sa ilang kasama natin rito na matagal na sa serbisyo, naaalala naman po siguro ninyo: Dati, dahil kulang sa baril ang inyong hanay, kailangan pang bilhin ng mga bagong pulis ang rights ng baril sa mga magreretiro. Sa kagustuhan mong magserbisyo, nagkautang ka na para makapasok sa serbisyo, nakakaltasan ka pa sa suweldo mo pagdating na ikaw ay nakapasok na sa trabaho. Kabado ka pa dahil kapag nagkaengkuwentro, hindi naman puwedeng daanin mo na lang sa pleasing personality ang masasamang elemento. Paano naman naging tama ang ganyang kalakaran? Dahil sa maraming dekada ng maling pamamalakad at pagpapabaya, marahil may mga nag-isip sa inyo noon: Balewala ang ginagawa kong paglilingkod kung ako mismo ang binabalewala. Ito po mismo ang binago natin sa apat na taon ng pagtahak natin sa tuwid na daan. Tunay nga po: Tapos na ang panahong isinasantabi ang inyong kapakanan. Patuloy na nagsisikap ang ating administrasyon para magtulak ng makabuluhang repormang higit na magpapalakas sa inyong hanay. Patunay po rito ang pagsara natin sa kakulangan ng baril noong nakaraang taon. Ngayon meron na tayong 1:1 police to pistol ratio. Batid din natin ang halaga ng agham at sistematikong pag-aaral sa pagsugpo ng krimen sa bansa. Kaya nakatutok tayo sa pag-upgrade sa ating science and forensic gathering capability. Halimbawa nito ang procedure natin ng panibagong Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) para sa pagtatala ng impormasyon ng lahat ng baril sa bansa, at ng panibagong Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) na ginagamit para sa mas mabilis na makumpara at matukoy ang mga fingerprint sa isang krimen. Ipinatupad din natin sa mga operasyon ang prinsipyo ng “work smarter”—dahil mas kumprehensibo ang nakakalap nating datos, mas estratehiko na rin ang pagtukoy natin kung saan dapat mag-deploy ng mas maraming pulis. Sa implementasyon naman ng Crime Incident Recording System simula nitong 2013, mas organisado nang naitatala ng ating mga pulis ang iba’t ibang krimen. Natugunan na nga po nito ang dating bungi-bunging datos sa record system ng PNP. Sa tinatamasa nating transpormasyon, nadaragdagan ang kakayahan ng pamahalaan na alagaan ang kapakanan ninyo at ng inyong pamilya. Sa proyektong pabahay, halimbawa, 98 percent ng target na 31,200 na tahanan para sa ating Phase II ng ating AFP/PNP Housing Program ang natapos na; katumbas nito ang 30,558 na tahanang naipatayo. 14,040 na unit dito ang nakalaan para sa ating kapulisan, at ngayon nga ay isinusumite na sa NHA ang final list ng awardees sa programang ito. Naghahanda na rin tayong mag-hire ng paunang 7,439 mula sa target na 30,000 non-uniformed personnel para sa gawaing administratibo. Sa ganitong paraan, ang mga pulis na papalitan nila, makakapagronda na sa mga pamayanan, at talagang matututukan ang pagbabantay sa kaligtasan ng ating mga Boss. Malinaw naman po sa atin na nararapat lang na dagdagan ang bilang ng mga pulis dahil lumalaki ang populasyon ng ating bansa. Pero bago po natin ito magawa, kailangan muna nating tugunan ang minana nating suliranin sa pagbibigay-pensyon sa ating unipormadong hanay. Ang dinatnan natin: Walang sistemang pampensyon para sa inyo, kaya taon-taon, kailangang paglaanan ng pondo sa ating pambansang budget ang pensyon. Bukod pa rito, naka-index pa sa sahod ng mga aktibong sundalo at pulis ang pensyon ng retirado. Ang sabi po sa atin, mahigit four trillion pesos ang kakailanganin para ayusin ang sistemang pampensyon—iyon po ‘yong seed capital. Ibig-sabihin: kahit ibigay pa natin ang buong panukalang 2.6 trillion na budget para sa 2015, kulang pa rin ang pondo para sa isang programa lang—iyon pong pension system. Ganito po kalaki ang problemang iniwan sa atin. Pero determinado tayo; gagawan na natin at ginagawan na natin ng paraan ito para matugunan. Bukod sa paghahanap ng paraan para maparami ang inyong bilang, plano rin sana nating bumili pa ng mga kinakailangang kagamitan tulad ng mga radyo at patrol vehicle. Huwag kayong mag-alala na ‘di matutupad ang ating plano para sa “shoot, scoot, and communicate,” dahil sa naging desisyon sa DAP. Patuloy tayong gumagawa ng hakbang para masigurong tuloy-tuloy ang inyong modernisasyon. Sinasagad nga po natin ang ating pagkakataong mabigyan ng benepisyo ang ating kapulisan. Halimbawa, sa panukala nating budget para sa susunod na taon, naglaan tayo ng dalawang bilyong piso para sa inyong Capability Enhancement Program; at 100 milyong piso naman para sa konstruksyon ng 18 police stations sa bansa. Ganito po ang ibig-sabihin ng matuwid na pamamahala: ang pangangailangan ng ating unipormadong hanay, tinutugunan. Ang alagad ng batas, inaalagaan at sinusuklian ng kalinga ng pamahalaan at ng estado. Sa patuloy na pagpapalakas sa inyong hanay, tiwala tayong nasa mabuting kamay kayo; nagpapasalamat tayo kina Sec. Mar Roxas at Police Chief Alan Purisima para sa talagang maaasahang pagtimon sa PNP. Nagpupugay at nagpapasalamat rin tayo para sa natatangi ninyong paglilingkod. Nariyan po ang mga halimbawa, ang Zamboanga City Public Safety Company, ang unang pangkat na sumabak sa Zamboanga City upang ipagtanggol ang lungsod matapos itong lusubin ng masasamang elemento noong nakaraang Setyembre. Kasama rin natin ngayon sina Police Superintendent Lambert Suerte para sa Benguet Provincial Public Safety Company. Dahil sa tapang at husay nila, napasakamay natin ang pinakamalaking kampo ng NPA sa Cordillera, at nahuli ang ilang pinuno nito noong 2013. Narito rin ang Criminal Investigation and Detection Group sa pamumuno ni Police Director Benjamin Magalong na nakahuli ng 3,453 na nagtatago sa batas—kabilang na ang 22 sa most wanted sa bansa—noong nakaraang taon. Hindi rin naman pahuhuli sa husay at dedikasyon si SPO1 Dominador Canlas nang iligtas niya ang tatlong bata sa operasyon laban sa NPA noong nakaraang taon sa Tarlac. Ilan lamang sila sa magigiting nating pulis na kinikilala natin sa araw na ito. Sinasalamin nila ang malasakit at propesyunalismo ng iba pa nating kapulisan na talaga naman pong nagpakitang-gilas sa serbisyo. Nito nga lang pong SONA, nagbigay-pugay tayo sa apat na rookie policewomen na hindi nag-atubiling tuparin ang kanilang tungkulin nang umatake ang Martilyo Gang sa SM Mall of Asia. Nariyan din si SPO3 Erlinda Gagaoin ng Tubao sa La Union; nang hindi nga po makadaan ang kanilang police mobile patrol sa bukid para iuwi ang isang matandang babae, minabuti po niyang pasanin ang lola at ihatid sa tahanan. Walang duda: Hindi na kailangang manood ng mga Pilipino ng pelikula para makakita ng pulis na gagawing idolo. Sa mabubuting halimbawa ng ating awardees at ng iba pang huwarang pulis, naipapamalas ninyo kung ano ang inaasahan sa mga nagsusuot ng uniporme’t nagdadala ng tsapa. Totoo nga po: Malayo na ang ating narating simula nang tahakin natin ang tuwid na daan. Subalit sa kabila ng lahat ng ating nakamit, mulat tayong nananatili pa rin ang mga hamon sa ating seguridad. Bilang mga alagad ng batas, malinaw ang inyong responsibilidad: Ang ipagtanggol ang ating mga kababayan at maipadama sa mga kriminal na hindi nila matatakasan ang katarungan; na sa oras na makalap natin ang sapat na ebidensya, sa oras na mahuli natin sila sa akto, mararamdaman nila ang lakas ng estado. Bilang mga tagapaglingkod ng sambayanang Pilipino, pag-uwi natin sa bahay, pagharap natin sa salamin, dapat nating itanong: Nagawa ko ba ang dapat kong gawin sa araw na ito? Kung ang sagot natin ay oo, hamunin pa natin ang ating sarili, at sabihing: Bukas, hihigitan ko pa ang aking nagawa. Sa ganitong paraan, masisiguro natin ang pagdating ng panahong ligtas na na nakakapaglaro ang mga bata sa kalsada; panatag ang kalooban ng mga umuuwi galing opisina, at ang mga alagad ng batas ay kumpiyansa sa kanilang kakayahan na ipagtanggol hindi lang ang kanilang mga sarili at mahal sa buhay, kundi ang lahat ng Pilipinong nagtitiwala sa kanila. Maraming salamat at maligayang anibersaryo po sa inyong lahat.

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			President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and PNP Chief Director General Alan Purisima, honors the colors during the 113th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday (August 08). With the theme: “Pulisya, Kaagapay ang Mamamayan para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," the Philippine National Police celebrates Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975, both forerunner organizations of the PNP. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 113th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday (August 08, 2014). With the theme: “Pulisya, Kaagapay ang Mamamayan para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," the Philippine National Police celebrates Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975, both forerunner organizations of the PNP. Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and PNP Chief Director General Alan Purisima. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III troops the line during the 113th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday (August 08). With the theme: “Pulisya, Kaagapay ang Mamamayan para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," the Philippine National Police celebrates Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975, both forerunner organizations of the PNP. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 113th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday (August 08). With the theme: “Pulisya, Kaagapay ang Mamamayan para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," the Philippine National Police celebrates Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975, both forerunner organizations of the PNP. Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and PNP Chief Director General Alan Purisima. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, presents the Special Unit Award to President Roxas Municipal Station for its laudable accomplishment that is beyond the rating period (MPS Level), represented by P/SInsp. Romy Castañares, during the awarding ceremony in the 113th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday (August 08). With the theme: “Pulisya, Kaagapay ang Mamamayan para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," the Philippine National Police celebrates Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975, both forerunner organizations of the PNP. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by PNP Chief Director General Alan Purisima, troops the line during the 113th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday (August 08). With the theme: “Pulisya, Kaagapay ang Mamamayan para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," the Philippine National Police celebrates Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975, both forerunner organizations of the PNP. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the premier screening of the “Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust” at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 7). The one hour documentary on how the Philippines became asylum of approximately 1,300 Jews who escaped Nazi tyranny during World War II. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III welcome documentary filmmaker Russ Hodge during premier screening of the “Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust” at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 7). The one hour documentary on how the Philippines became asylum of approximately 1,300 Jews who escaped Nazi tyranny during World War II. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the premier screening of the “Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust” at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 7). The one hour documentary on how the Philippines became asylum of approximately 1,300 Jews who escaped Nazi tyranny during World War II. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the premier screening of the “Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust” at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 07) documentary showed how the Philippines became asylum of approximately 1,300 Jews who escaped Nazi tyranny during World War II. The Rescue was orchestrated by their Philippine President Manuel Quezon, US High Commissioner Paul McNutt, US Army Colonel Dwight Eisenhower, and the five Frieder brothers. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with outgoing New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Reuben Anthony Joannes Levermore during the Farewell Call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 07). Also in photo is Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with outgoing New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Reuben Anthony Joannes Levermore during the Farewell Call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 07). Also in photo are New Zealand Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Justin Allen and Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III greets outgoing New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Reuben Anthony Joannes Levermore and New Zealand Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Justin Allen during the Farewell Call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 07). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III greets outgoing New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Reuben Anthony Joannes Levermore during the Farewell Call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (August 07). Also in photo is New Zealand Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Justin Allen. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the discussion on climate change during the meeting with his cabinet cluster, Wednesday (August 6) in Malacanang. The President displayed a responsive leadership by elevating climate change into a priority issue to protect vulnerable Filipino communities from its impact . (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacanang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III and his climate change cabinet cluster starts the meeting with a prayer, Wednesday (August 6) in Malacanang. The President displayed a responsive leadership by elevating climate change into a priority issue to protect vulnerable Filipino communities from its impact. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacanang Photo Bureau)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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 )
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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)
			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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