24-Hour Public Weather Forecast
Issued at 5:00 a.m.,02 September 2014Valid beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
 Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure Analysis for 8 a.m., 02 September 2014 |
 Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis for 8 a.m., 02 September 2014 |
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Synopsis:
At 4:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area
(LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 590 km East of Daet,
Camarines Norte (14.2ºN, 129.0ºE).
(LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 590 km East of Daet,
Camarines Norte (14.2ºN, 129.0ºE).
Forecast:
Metro Manila, MIMAROPA, Bicol region,
CALABARZON, Central Luzon and Visayas will have cloudy skies with light
to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will
be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
CALABARZON, Central Luzon and Visayas will have cloudy skies with light
to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will
be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
prevail over Visayas and Mindanao and coming from the northeast to north
over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the entire
archipelago will be slight to moderate.
Thunderstorm Advisory No.11 #NCR_PRSD
Dost_pagasaIssued at 07:30 AM September 02, 2014
All Thunderstorm Advisory over NCR_PRSD forecast area were TERMINATED.
However, all are still advised to continue monitor for weather updates.
Meanwhile, light to moderate with occasional heavy #rains affecting #Quezon (Gen. Nakar, Quezon, Alabat, Calauag) and #Bulacan (Dona Remedios, Norzagaray) which may persist within 1-2 hours.
GMA-7 resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz on 24 Oras:
-May posibilidad na maging bagyo ang LPA na binabantayan ng PAGASA.
-Huling namataan ang LPA 700 sa may silangan ng Catarman, Northern
Samar at ayon sa ahensya may tsansa itong lumakas sa susunod na dalawang
araw.
-Kung sakaling maging bagyo ay “Kanor” ang ipapangalan dito.
-Nitong Agosto, isa lang sa apat na inaasahan (sama ng panahon) ang pumasok sa PAR at ngayong Setyembre ay dalawa o tatlong bagyo ang ating inaasahan.
-Ang karaniwang track ng mga bagyo, dumaraan diyan sa may hilagang
bahagi ng PAR at may posibilidad na mag landfall sa may Hilagang Luzon.
-Ganitong posisyon ng bagyo ang naghahatak ng Hanging Habagat.
-Bukas posible ang minsanang malalakas na ulan sa Southern Luzon, lalo
na sa may Bicol Region, CALABARZON, at MIMAROPA at sa hapon ay uulanin
na rin ang Northern at Central Luzon base sa datos ng The Weather
Company.
-Sa Metro Manila makulimlim at mula umaga ay asahan ang ulan bukas hanggang sa araw ng Miyerkules.
-Sa Huwebes hanggang sa Sabado ay mataas din ang tsansa ng ulan.
-Maghapon namang makakaranas ng maulang panahon ang Visayas bukas lalo
na ang Central at Eastern section, pagdating naman sa gabi ay maging
maingat po sa posibleng baha at pagguho ng lupa.
-Buong Mindanao rin
ang uulanin bukas, katamtamang ulan ang mararanasan sa may Zamboanga
Peninsula at sa may CARAGA at Northern Mindanao Region.
GMA-7 resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz on 24 Oras:
-May posibilidad na maging bagyo ang LPA na binabantayan ng PAGASA.
-Huling namataan ang LPA 700 sa may silangan ng Catarman, Northern
Samar at ayon sa ahensya may tsansa itong lumakas sa susunod na dalawang
araw.
-Kung sakaling maging bagyo ay “Kanor” ang ipapangalan dito.
-Nitong Agosto, isa lang sa apat na inaasahan (sama ng panahon) ang pumasok sa PAR at ngayong Setyembre ay dalawa o tatlong bagyo ang ating inaasahan.
-Ang karaniwang track ng mga bagyo, dumaraan diyan sa may hilagang
bahagi ng PAR at may posibilidad na mag landfall sa may Hilagang Luzon.
-Ganitong posisyon ng bagyo ang naghahatak ng Hanging Habagat.
-Bukas posible ang minsanang malalakas na ulan sa Southern Luzon, lalo
na sa may Bicol Region, CALABARZON, at MIMAROPA at sa hapon ay uulanin
na rin ang Northern at Central Luzon base sa datos ng The Weather
Company.
-Sa Metro Manila makulimlim at mula umaga ay asahan ang ulan bukas hanggang sa araw ng Miyerkules.
-Sa Huwebes hanggang sa Sabado ay mataas din ang tsansa ng ulan.
-Maghapon namang makakaranas ng maulang panahon ang Visayas bukas lalo
na ang Central at Eastern section, pagdating naman sa gabi ay maging
maingat po sa posibleng baha at pagguho ng lupa.
-Buong Mindanao rin
ang uulanin bukas, katamtamang ulan ang mararanasan sa may Zamboanga
Peninsula at sa may CARAGA at Northern Mindanao Region.
September 2, 2014 (Tuesday)as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Cloudy
BATANGAS : Fair
RIZAL : Partly Cloudy
QUEZON
: Cloudy
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
The city government of Bacoor launched the Family-based Actions for
Children and the Environs in the Slums in Barangay San Nicolas 2 as
among the localized Millennium Development Goals responsive intervention
nationwide. Said barangay is the slum beneficiary community project of
UN Center for Human Settlements.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
The city government of Bacoor and Kwangshin University of South Korea
recently inked a memorandum of agreement recognizing the importance of
exchanging knowledge, ideas, and expertise. The two parties agreed to
establish a comprehensive partnership for mutual development
particularly for interchange of education-academics and social welfare.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
A Multi-Hazard and Risk Maps Information, Education and Communication
campaign was held recently at the Cultural Center of Laguna in Sta
Cruz. The activity discussed the proper way to read and analyze hazard
maps on landslides, severe wind, liquefaction and flood.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
More than 600 youths from the six district of Cavite attended the
yearly Youth Leaders Summit held recently at the auditorium of the
Lyceum of the Philippines University in General Trias. With the theme
"Organizing New Young Leaders for Tomorrow," the summit gave positive
outlook on the social issues that confront the youths in their everyday
actions and empower them to become responsible individuals and leaders.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Nagpaalala ang Batangas Provincial Health Office na magsasagawa ng
malawakang pagbabakuna kontra tigdas at polio sa buong lalawigan ngayong
buwan ng Setyembre. Ipinapayo ng PHO na makipag-ugnayan sa barangay
para sa iskedyul ng pagbabakuna.
1. Laguna LGUs learn reading and analysis of multi-hazard and risk maps
Monday 1st of September 2014
STA. CRUZ, Laguna, Sept. 1 (PIA) --The Multi-Hazard and Risk Maps Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign was held at the Cultural Center of Laguna, Provincial Capitol Compound, Sta. Cruz, Laguna from August 13-15, 2014.
Experts in different fields taught the representatives of the 25 municipalities and five (5) cities of Laguna the proper way to read and analyze hazard maps on landslides, severe wind, liquefaction, and flood. The experts also conducted
workshop sessions to reinforce knowledge transfer and learning.
workshop sessions to reinforce knowledge transfer and learning.
Laguna Governor Ramil L. Hernandez joined the first day of the activity and thanked the representatives of local government units (LGUs) for participating in the seminar-workshop. He cited that the activity is important to LGUs to identify the vulnerable areas in their territories and to gain the knowledge and skills needed in handling the different risks and hazards.
Topics discussed during the IEC campaign include: legal and institutional framework of Disaster Risk Reduction Management; role of the local government units in disaster preparedness; overview of Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) Ready Project; Laguna Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management and best practices; map appreciation; earthquake hazard; and hydro-meteorological cases.
Resource persons were Ms. Socorro Hernandez, Division Chief (Officer-in-Charge) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (MGB-DENR); Mr. Vicente Tomazar, Regional Director of the Office of the Civil Defense IV-A and Chairman of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council; Mr. Valentin P. Guidote Jr., Laguna Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Head (Officer-in-Charge); Mr. Benjamin Balais, Division Chief of Geospatial Database Management-National Mapping and Resource Information Authority; Ms. Mabelline Cahulogan, Ms. Vilma Hernandez-Grennan, Ms. Marie Thess Quilalang, Mr. Raymond Patrick Maximo, Ms. Abigail Polintan, and Mr. Johnlery Deximo of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology-Department of Science and Technology; Mr. Oskar Cruz, Senior Weather
Specialist of Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration; Mr. Perlito Angeles, Senior Geologist of MGB-DENR; and Ms. Evelyn Sagun, Project Coordinator of GMMA Ready.
Specialist of Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration; Mr. Perlito Angeles, Senior Geologist of MGB-DENR; and Ms. Evelyn Sagun, Project Coordinator of GMMA Ready.
The campaign is another effort in line with the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management initiative of the Hernandez Administration.(PGL/PIA-Laguna)
Management initiative of the Hernandez Administration.(PGL/PIA-Laguna)
2. DTI warns consumers against uncertified ceramic tiles and plywood
Monday 1st of September 2014
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Sept. 1 (PIA) --Consumers are warned on imported ceramic tiles and plywood believed to have been released from the Bureau of Customs without the required quality certification by the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Bureau of Product Standards (BPS).
Records indicate that of the 66,493 tons of tiles imported in July this year, 26,226 tons (39%) were released without clearance by BPS; and 14,704 tons (or 22%) were cleared for release, and may have already been released, without BPS clearance.
Of the 31,077 tons of plywood imported the same month, 7,566 tons (24%) were released without the necessary BPS clearance; and 13,843 tons (45%) were cleared for release, and may have already been released, without the necessary BPS clearance.
BPS is still verifying whether the appropriate clearances were issued to 22,818
tons of ceramic tiles (34%) and 8,271 tons (27%) of plywood which were released or cleared for release.
tons of ceramic tiles (34%) and 8,271 tons (27%) of plywood which were released or cleared for release.
The DTI and the BOC have emplaced appropriate measures to closely monitor
compliance by importers as well as BOC examiners and appraisers of all import permit and clearance requirements.
compliance by importers as well as BOC examiners and appraisers of all import permit and clearance requirements.
Among the measures are joint sharing of data and information on regulated imports among BPS and the BOC, Product recall and appropriate legal action by DTI against subject importers; legal action against importers who imported products without required import permits; investigations, and when appropriate, sanctions against BOC employees who cleared imports of regulated products without import permits; and conduct of information and educational campaign regarding the PS and ICC Mark Schemes for all stakeholders.
To determine certified products, consumers are advised to look for authentic quality certification marks or logos such as the PS Mark and the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) marked on products or on their packaging.
Construction and other building materials are among the products that require mandatory product certification to ensure product safety and reliability.
Said materials include steel pipes and bars; cement; ceramic tiles; equal-leg angle bars; flat glass; polybutylene (PB) pipes; polyethylene (PE) pipes; Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) pipes and rigid electrical conduit; plywood; re-rolled steel bars; sanitary wares; steel sheets for roofing; and low-carbon steel wires.
All manufacturers and importers of products covered under mandatory certification are required to apply for the Philippine Standards (PS) License or an import commodity clearance (ICC) and to subject said products into tests as required by the applicable Philippine National Standards (PNS) at the BPS Testing Center or any DTI-accredited laboratory - prior to its distribution and sale.
The concerned regulatory agencies and the general public can monitor, view or download data on imports through the monthly data releases of the Bureau of Customs through its website at http://customs.gov.ph/import-reports/.
(Charlie S. Dajao | DTI Calabarzon; DTI-Consumer Protection Group/PIA-4A)
(Charlie S. Dajao | DTI Calabarzon; DTI-Consumer Protection Group/PIA-4A)
01 SEPTEMBER 2014.
President Aquino launches nationwide anti-measles, Polio mass vaccination
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President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday led the launch of the Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio mass immunization
campaign at the San Lazaro Compound in Manila, encouraging the public to participate in the program. Some 11 million to 13 million people in the country are at risk from measles, polio and rubella (German measles), he said, asking the public to cooperate in eradicating the preventable diseases. He said he is glad that the Department of Health (DOH) is carrying out the initiative aimed at preventing outbreaks. "Ito na nga ho ay mga pagbabakuna para mailayo sa kapahamakang madudulot kung tatamaan ng polio o pati na ng measles, lalo na ang kanyang mga komplikasyon," the President said in his speech. "Ngayon, ang Department of Health po ay talagang nakagayak na at binigyan ng sapat na pondo para maipaitupad ‘yung hinahabol nga nating 95 percent na vaccination." The DOH will try its best to reach remote communities to carry out the vaccination program, he said, emphasizing the importance of coordinating with local government units throughout the country to ensure the program’s success. He however called on parents to take it upon themselves to have their children vaccinated. "Pakiusap po sa lahat, itong ‘Ligtas sa Tigdas’ na programa natin ay ating suportahan. Doon sa mga hindi pa nakakarinig nitong programang ito, makidamay na po tayong ipaalala sa kanila ang obligasyon natin sa kabataang ito," he said. The nationwide vaccination campaign, which targets 9- to 59-month old children, is a follow-up to the 2011 Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization. It aims to eliminate the threat of measles and rubella, protect communities against the poliovirus, and identify high-risk communities for routine immunization through the ‘Reaching Every Purok’ strategy. The government’s goal is to vaccinate 95 percent of all children who are at risk of contracting these diseases. Although there has been no reported case of polio in the country based on government monitoring, the DOH is implementing the anti-polio campaign in compliance with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulation on polio as a public health emergency. The campaign intends to maintain the county's polio-free status. The mass vaccination campaign started Monday (September 1) and will run until September 30, according to health officials. All health centers throughout the country will serve as vaccination posts. PND (as) |
Government forms task force to boost Anti-Hazing Law
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Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. has signed a memorandum circular for the creation of an
interagency task force in order to step up government’s response to fraternity violence and strengthen the implementation of the Anti-Hazing Law. “President Aquino shares the concern of many parents and educators over the violations of the Anti-Hazing Law,” Ochoa said. “The task force seeks to address the need to ensure that there is justice for hazing fatalities and their families. At the same time, we have to look at whether the law can be improved so that its objectives are met.” Under Memorandum Circular No. 68 which Ochoa signed on August 28, the Secretary of Justice will lead the task force and will be given the full executive authority within the law to carry out the functions of the interagency body. The task force chair may also give direct operational instructions to any member agencies, which include the Departments of National Defense and the Interior and Local Government, the Commission on Higher Education, the Philippine National Police, the National Youth Commission and the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs. One of the key functions of the interagency task force is to review the Anti-Hazing Law or Republic Act No. 8049, which was put in place in 1995, in order to prevent fraternity violence similar to the back-to-back incidents involving students from two prominent universities last July. The interagency body is also tasked to formulate policies and develop modes of coordinating and monitoring of the implementation of programs, projects and guidelines to prevent hazing fatalities, according to the memorandum circular which takes effect immediately. The task force is ordered to submit a periodic report to the Office of the President. PND |
President Aquino hails 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees
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President Benigno S. Aquino III on Sunday hailed the recipients of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Award
during a ceremony at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City. “This year’s roster (of awardees) … is composed of individuals imbued with the missionary zeal to promote social justice, and each one of them has taken a personal stand to contribute to the improvement of the communities in which they live,” the President said during his speech. He said each of them has confronted longstanding problems and has found innovative ways to address them. “In other words, they have not been content to complain, but have been inspired to act, with solutions that are relevant and replicable,” he noted. “I am hopeful that more men and women will follow the footsteps of Ramon Magsaysay and our awardees today, so that we may work together and rise up to the challenge of our times, fulfill the collective promise of our world, and bequeath future generations a global community that is, without doubt, better than we found it,” he added. The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation this year recognized the efforts of Chinese journalist Hu Shuli; Indonesian anthropologist Saur Marlina Manurung; National Museum of Afghanistan deputy director Omara Khan Masoudi; Chinese environmental lawyer Wang Canfa; The Citizen Foundation from Pakistan; and Filipino teacher Randy Halasan. Chinese journalist Hu Shuli was recognized for her “unrelenting commitment to truthful, relevant and unassailable journalism, and her leadership in blazing the way for a more professional and independent-minded media practices in China”. In 1988, Hu established and edited the business magazine Caijing, which published investigative reports that led to the ousting of high public officials, the prosecution of corporate leaders, and reforms in China’s stock market. This earned her the reputation of being “the most dangerous woman in China." Indonesian anthropologist Saur Marlina Manurung was commended for her “ennobling passion to protect and improve the lives of Indonesia’s forest people." Together with four other colleagues, Saur Marlina established the Sokola Rimba or ‘Jungle School’. They customized their teaching, focusing on life skills rather than academic knowledge, basic literacy for children, and practical skills to cope with the changing forest environment. She also broke cultural taboos that discourage girls from getting an education. When the Taliban were destroying what they considered “non-Muslim” heritage amid the civil strife in Afghanistan, Omara Khan Massoudi and his colleagues moved artifacts from the National Museum of Afghanistan to safer locations and hid them in secret vaults under Kabul’s streets. When Taliban rule ended in 2002, he was able to retrieve the collections, restore historical monuments and negotiate the return of cultural treasures moved or smuggled to other countries. For this, he was honored for his “courage, labor, and leadership in protecting Afghan cultural heritage." Pakistan’s nonprofit organization, The Citizen Foundation, endeavored to remove barriers of class and privilege by building schools that offered affordable, quality education in poor districts. For this, it was recognized for “the social vision and high-level professionalism of its founders and those who run its schools in successfully pursuing their conviction that quality education made available to all is the key to Pakistan’s brighter future." Lawyer Wang Canfa was commended for “his discerning and forceful leadership in ensuring that the enlightened and competent practice of environmental law in China protects the rights and lives of victims of environmental abuse." Wang founded the Center for Legal Assistance to Pollution Victims, which is composed of a pool of pro bono volunteer lawyers who give free legal assistance to victims of pollution. He and his team filed more than 550 cases, including class action suits involving as many as 1,721 plaintiffs. Randy Halasan, 31, a grade shool teacher in Pegalongan, one of the remotest villages in the mountainous hinterland of Davao City and home to the indigenous Matigsalug tribe, successfully lobbied for the expansion of a two-room, two-teacher school into a nine-room, eight-teacher school and the establishment of a high school for all tribe members. He is currently establishing food-sufficient communities in far-flung regions of Davao. For this, he was honored for “his purposeful dedication in nurturing his Matigsalug students and their community to transform their lives through quality education and sustainable livelihoods." The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in 1957 to honor individuals and organizations whose contributions have enhanced selfless service to the peoples of Asia. It is Asia’s highest honor and is considered as the region’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize. PND (ag) |
President Aquino administers oath of office to various government officials
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President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday administered the oath of office to various government
officials in a ceremony held at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace. Inducted into office as undersecretary were Emmanuel Bautista of the Office of the President; Jose Lius Alano of the Office of the Executive Secretary; Prudencio Reyes, Jr. and Nora Terrado of the Department of Trade and Industry; Donato Marcos of the Department of Energy; and Jan Co Chua of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO). Sworn in as assistant secretary were Victor Batac of the Office of the President; Jose Ernesto Gaviola of the Department of Transportation and Communications; Virgilio Nadal, Jr. of the PCOO; Myrna Chau and Maxine Tanya Hamada of the Department of Budget and Management. Also inducted were officials of the National Youth Commission: Chairman Gregorio Ramon Tingson; Commissioner Jose Rafael Cruz; Commissioner-at-Large Jose Sixto Gonzales “Dingdong” Dantes III; Commissioner representing Luzon Percival Cendaña; Commissioner representing Visayas Jo Jan Paul Peñol; and Commissioner representing Mindanao Earl Saavedra. Other government officials who were sworn in were Acting Administrator Alexander Pama of the Office of Civil Defense, Department of National Defense; Commissioner Blas James Viterbo of the Security and Exchange Commission, Department of Finance; Commissioner Jose Fabia of the Commission on Audit; Jose Gabriel La Viña as member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine International Trading Corporation; and Andres Ibarra as member of the Board of Trustees of the Local Water Utilities Administration. Also inducted were the Chairpersons for the National Peace and Order Council for different regions in the country: Pasay Mayor Antonino Calixto representing the National Capital Region; Dagupan Mayor Belen Fernandez for Region I; Quirino Province Governor Junie Cua for Region II; Nueva Ecija Governor Aurelio Umali for Region III; Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez for Region IV-B; Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. for Region VI; Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III for Region VII; Zamboanga del Norte Governor Roberto Uy for Region IX; Catanduanes Governor Aracelli Wong for Region X; South Cotobato Governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes for Region XII; Calbayog City of Western Samar Mayor Ronaldo Aquino for Region VIII; and Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. for the CARAGA Region. Sworn in as Chairpersons for the Regional Peace and Order Council under the National Economic and Development Authority were Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado for Region III; Albay Governor Jose Ma. Clemente “Joey” Salceda for Region V; Bohol Governor Edgardo Chatto for Region VII; and Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas for Region XIII (CARAGA). PND (ag) |
01 SEPTYEMBRE 2014
- Inilunsad ng Pangulong Aquino ang pambansang kampanya sa pagbabakuna laban sa Tigdas at sa sakit na ‘Polio’
- Nilikha ng gobyerno ang ‘task force’ laban sa ‘Hazing’
- Pinapurihan ng Pangulong Aquino ang ‘2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees’
Inilunsad ng Pangulong Aquino ang pambansang kampanya sa
pagbabakuna laban sa Tigdas at sa sakit na ‘Polio’
pagbabakuna laban sa Tigdas at sa sakit na ‘Polio’
Inilunsad ng Pangulong
Benigno S. Aquino III Lunes ang malawakang pagpapabakuna na tinaguriang Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio sa tanggapan ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan sa San Lazaro Compound sa Sta. Cruz, Maynila kaalinsabay ng panawagan sa madla na makiisa sa programang ito para pangalagaan ang kalusugan ng mga sanggol at bata. May 11 hanggang 13 milyong katao sa bansa ang nanganganib magkaroon ng tigdas, polio at rubella (German measles), sang-ayon sa Pangulo kaya dapat lamang na makiisa ang sambayanan sa pagsisikap na masugpo ang naturang nakahahawang mga sakit. Sinabi ng Pangulo na nagagalak siya sapagka’t patuloy ang puspusang pagsisikap ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan na maagapan ang paglaganap ng nakahahawang mga sakit. “Ito na nga ho ay mga pagbabakuna para mailayo sa kapahamakang ibubunga sakaling dapuan ng polio o pati nang tigdas. Lalo na ang kanyang komplikasyon,” wika ng Pangulo sa kanyang talumpati. “Ngayon, ang Kagawaran ng Kalusugan po ay talagang nakagayak na at binigyan ng sapat na pondo para maipatupad ang sinisikap nating 95 porsiyentong pagbabakuna,” sabi pa ng Pangulong Aquino., “Sinisikap ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan na marating pati ang malalayong mga nayon upang maisakatuparan ang programa sa pagbabakuna dahil mahalagang makatulong ang mga lokal na pamahalaan sa buong bansa para magtagumpay ang programang ito,” dagdag ng Pangulo. Nanawagan din ang Pangulo sa mga magulang na pabakumahan ang mga anak nila. “Pakiusap po sa lahat, suportahan natin itong Ligtas sa Tigdas na programa. Doon sa mga hindi pa nakaririnig nitong programang ito, tumulong na po tayong ipaalaala sa kanila ang obligasyon natin sa mga kabataang ito,” pahayag pa ng Pangulong Aquino. Pakay ng pambansang kampanyang pagbabakuna sa lahat ng batang 9 na buwan hanggang 59 buwan bilang karugtong ng 2011 Measles, Rubella Supplemental Immunization upang mapawi ang banta ng tigdas at “rubella,” pangalagaan ang mga komunidad laban sa polio-virus at matukoy kung aling mga pook ang nanganganib sa karamdamang naturan para agad maisagawa roon ang “Reaching Every Purok" strategy. Hangad ng pamahalaan na mabakunahan ang 95 porsiyento ng lahat ng bata sa buong bansa na siyang nanganganib madapuan ng mga karamdamang ito. Bagaman wala namang naiuulat na kaso ng polio sa bansa salig na rin sa pagsubaybay ng pamahalaan, ipinatutupad ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan ang programang ito bilang pag-alinsunod sa International Health Regulation ng World Health Organization (WHO) na ang polio ay isang public health emergency. Ang malaganap na pagbabakuna ay naglalayong ang bansa ay manatiling polio-free. Sinimulan ang kampanya laban sa polio Lunes (Setyembre 1) hanggang Setyembre 30, sabi ng mga pinuno ng kalusugan. Lahat ng sentrong pangkalusugan sa buong bansa ang mag-babakuna sa mga bata na inaasahang dadalhin ng mga magujlang doon. PND(as/zaf) |
Nilikha ng gobyerno ang ‘task force’ laban sa ‘Hazing’
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Nilikha ni Kalihim Tagapagpaganap Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. ang isang interagency task force na
tugon ng pamahalaan sa karahasan sa mga fraternity at upang mabisang maipatupad ang batas laban sa Hazing. “Kaisa ang Pangulong Aquino ng mga magulang at mga guro sa pagsisikap na masugpo ang mga lumalabag sa Anti-Hazing Law,” wika ni Ochoa. “Tutugunan ng task force ang katiyakang makakamtan ng mga biktima ng hazing at ng kanilang mga pamilya ang katarungan.Kaalinsabay rin nito ang gagawin nating pagsisikap kung paano pa mapabubuti ang batas upang matugunan ang pakay nito,” paliwanag ni Ochoa. Sa ilalim ng Memorandum Circular No. 68 na nilagdaan ni Ochoa noong Agosto 28, ang Kalihim ng Katarungan ang magiging puno ng task force at bibigyan ng kapangyarihang magpatupad ng mga gawaing dapat gampanan ng interagency body. Ang tagapangulo ng “task force” din ang makapag-uutos sa alinmang kasaping sangay ng pamahalaan na kinabibilangan ng mga Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa at ng Interyor at Lokal na Pamahalaan, Pambansang Pulisya, Commission on Higher Education, NationalYouth Commission at Tanggapan ng Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affaits. Isa sa mahalagang tungkulin ng interagency task force ang pagrebisa sa Anti-Hazing Law o Batas ng RepublikaBlg. 8049 na napagtibay noong 1995 upang maiwasan ang mga karahasan sa fraternity na katulad nang naganap noong nakaraang Hulyo na kinasangkutan ng mga mag-aaral ng dalawang tanyag na pamantasan. Inatasan din ang interagency body na bumalangkas ng mga patakaran at gumawa ng mga kaukulang mga paraan tungo sa pag-uugnay at pagsubaybay sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa, mga proyekto at gabay para maiwasan ang pagkasawi ng sino man sa hazing, sabi pa sa naturang memorandum circular na magkakabisa agad. Ang task force ay inarasan ding magharap ng periodic report sa Tanggapan ng Pangulo.PND(zaf) |
Pinapurihan ng Pangulong Aquino ang ‘2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees’
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Pinuri ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang mga nagtamo ng 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Award sa
seremonyang idinaos sa Cultural Center ng Pilipinas sa Lungsod ng Pasay Linggo. “Ang mga tumanggap ng gawad sa taong ito ay mga taong nag-aangkin ng masugid na pagnanasang isulong ang katarungang panlipunan at bawa’t isa sa kanila ay matatag na nanindigang makapag-ambag sa ikabubuti ng kanilang mga komunidad,” sabi ng Pangulong Aquino. Idinugtong ng Pangulo na bawa’t isa sa mga tumanggap ng Gawad ay lubos na nakauunawa sa mga suliranin at nagsikap na gawin ang karampatang hakbng upang lunasan ito. “Sa maikling salita, sila ay hindi dumaing lamang nang dumaing at sa halip, ito ang nagbigay sa kanila ng ispirasyon upang kumilos at nang malunasan ang mga ito,” wika ng Pangulo. Binigyang diin ng Pangulo na inaasahan niya na ang mga lalaki at babaing ito ay susunod sa mga yapak ni Ramon Magsaysay bilang mga tumanggap ng gawad at sama-samang magsisikap upang harapin ang mga hamon ng panahon at nang maisakatuparan ang nagkakaisang pangako ngating daigdig na pamamanahan ang mga susunod na saling-lahi ng isang komunidad na pandaigdig na walang alinlangang higit na mainam kaysa nang datnan natin. Ang mga tumanggap ng Ramon Magsaysay Award sa taong ito ay sina: Indones na anthropologist Saur Marlina Manurung; mamamahayag na Tsino na si Hu Shull; National Museum ng Afghanistan deputy director Omara Khan Masoudi; environmental lawyer na Tsino, si Wang Canfa; The Citizen Foundation ng Pakistan at ang gurong Pilipino na si Randy Halasan. Kinilala ang mamahayag na Tsino na si Hu Shuli sa “puspusang pagtataguyod ng katotohanan at paghahawan ng landas para sa higit na propesyonal at malayang kaisipan ng media sa Tsina at paglalathala ng matatapang na ulat na naging daan para siya taguriang “pinakamapangnib na babae sa Tsina.” Ang malasakit naman ni Marlina Manurung ang kinilala kaugnay ng “pangangalaga at pagpapabuti ng buhay ng mga taong gubat sa Indonesia.” Kasama ang apat na iba pa, nagtayo si Saur Marlina ng Paaralan sa Gubat (Sokola Rimba) para turuan ang mga bata at pawiin ang dating ugaling huwag pag-aralin ang mga babae. Nang wasakin ng mga Taliban ang itinuturing na kamanahang hindi Muslim sa Afghanistan, si Omara Khan Masoudi at mga kapanalig ang nagdala sa Pambansang Museo ng Afghanistan sa ligtas na pook at itinago ang mga lihim ng “vaults” sa ilalim ng kalsada sa Kabul. Nang matapos ang pamamayani ng Kabul noong 2002, naibalik niya ang mahahalagang koleksiyon at kamanahan ng lahing Afghan. Ang The Citizen Foundation naman ng Pakistan ang nagsikap na mawala ang “barriers of class” sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng mahusay na edukasyon sa purok ng mga maralita. Itinaguyod nito ang mataas na uring propesyonalismo at ang mga namamahala ng mga paaralan ay matagumpay na nakapagtaguyod ng kanilang simulaing mabigyan ng mataas na uring edukasyon ang lahat alang-alang sa magandang kinabukasan ng Pakistan. Ang abogadong si Wang Canfa ay kinilala sa pambihirang pamumuno at matatag na paninindigan upang matiyak ang malinaw at angkop na pagsasagawa ng mga batas ng kapaligiran sa Tsina at pangangalaga sa karapatan at buhay ng mga biktima ng pagmamalabis sa kapaligiran. Itinatag ni Wang ang Center for Legal Assistance toPollution Victims at naging abogadong hindi nagpapabayad sa 550 biktima ng polusyon. Guro si Randy Halasan, 31 taon, sa mababang paaralan sa pinakailang na baranggay ng Pegalongan sa kabundukan ng Lungsod ng Dabaw at tahanan ng tribung Matigsalug na sa pagsisikap niya ay nagkaroon ng paaralang anim na kuwarto, walong guro at nakapagpatayo rin ng mataas na paaralan para sa maralitang tribung nasa malalayong pook ng Davao. Pinarangalan siya sa walang katulad na malasakit na mapag-aral ang mga taga-Matigsalug at ang komunidad nila ay magkaroon ng pagbabago sa tulong ng mataas na uring edukasyon at mabuting kabuhayan. Ang Ramon Magsaysay Award ay sinimulan noong 1958 upang kilalanin at parangalan ang mga tao at organisasyong ang mga nagawa ay nakatulong upang paglingkuran ang mga mamamayan ng Asya nang walang pansariling kapakanang ninanasa. Ito ang pinakamataas na parangal sa Asya at itinuturing na katumbas ng Nobel Prize. PND (ag/zaf) |
President Beningo S. Aquino III's Speech at the
Launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign, "Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna"
Launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign, "Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna"
Department of Health (DOH) Convention Hall, San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, City of Manila 01 Sept. 2014 |
[Inihayag sa DOH Convention Hall, San Lazaro Compound, Maynila, noong ika-1 ng
Setyembre 2014] Kung gusto po niyong tignan ang mga relo niyo, palagay ko po ito isa sa pinakamagiging maikling talumpati ko simula nang tayo’y naging pulitiko. [Tawanan] Oras po ng trabaho at hindi po ng daldal itong mga araw na ‘to, itong mga oras na ‘to, kaya palagay ko ididiin ko lang ang ilang mga punto. Tinatayang mga mula 11 hanggang 13 milyong katao, o mga ating kababayang kabataan, ang baka “at risk” dito po sa mga sakit ng polio at ng measles at ng rubella or German measles. Matagal na po natin pinapaalala sa Department of Health. At kaya tayo’y nagagalak na talagang tinupad nila itong ating mungkahi na imbis gamutin ang pasyente, baka naman dapat ang tukuyin natin ay huwag magkasakit at hindi maging pasyente. Hindi ho ba? So ito na nga ho ay mga pagbabakuna para mailayo sa kapahamakang madudulot kung tatamaan ng polio o pati na measles, lalo na kanyang mga komplikasyon. Ngayon, ang Department of Health po ay talagang nakagayak na at binigyan ng sapat na pondo para maipaitupad ‘yung hinahabol nga nating 95% na vaccination. Sa pinakita pong mapa kanina ni Usec. Garin, may mga lugar na talagang sagad na, may mga lugar naman pong, parang masasabi nating mababa ang nabakunahan. Umaabot nga raw ho sa ibang lugar na below 50%. Gagawin ng DOH lahat ng makakaya niya pero siyempre kailangan tayong makipagtulungan sa lahat ng local government units. At ang pinakaimportante po, ‘yung mga magulang na siyang nag-aaruga at gumagabay sa kanilang mga anak, ang siyang talagang manguna para maniguradong mabakunahan ang lahat ng ating kabataan, at talaga namang mailigtas sila dito sa mga sakit na hindi naman kailangang mangyari kung tayo ay magtutulungan. Pakiusap po sa lahat, itong “Ligtas sa Tigdas” na programa po natin ay ating suportahan. Doon sa mga hindi pa ho nakakarinig nitong programang ito, makidamay na po tayong ipaalala sa kanilang obligasyon natin sa kabataan ito. Hanggang dito na lang po ako. Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. Maraming salamat po. |
President Beningo S. Aquino III's Speech at the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Awards
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
31 Aug. 2014
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In a sense, all of us here today are heirs of Ramon Magsaysay’s legacy. I do not refer only to those who had a
personal relationship with him, or to those who still have living memories of him. Each of us who has been called to serve is challenged to live up to the standards that he set. Even before there was an ASEAN, and even before East Asia and Southeast Asia began to get to know each other better and create the strong linkages we enjoy today, the Magsaysay Award already existed to serve as a regional recognition of excellence. For more than two generations, the roster of Magsaysay laureates has been a scroll of honor and a clarion call to others. These awards have recognized those who have dedicated their lives to serving the marginalized and the oppressed, while at the same time mobilizing entire communities to follow suit. Truly, whenever one feels overcome by cynicism, one can count on the Magsaysay Awards to point towards hope—towards stories of individuals who, confronted by the darkness of despair, have chosen to serve as beacons of light. This year’s roster is no different; it is composed of individuals imbued with the missionary zeal to promote social justice, and each one of them has taken a personal stand to contribute to the improvement of the communities in which they live. For all of us who strive to make this world a more inclusive place, the road to empowerment begins in the place of learning. It is here that knowledge that enables an individual to maximize opportunities as they come is shared. The innovations of Ms. Saur Marlina Manurung and Mr. Randy Halasan, who have poured their hearts and souls into their work to educate indigenous communities, bear witness to this. Along with more traditional classroom subjects, they are teaching immediately applicable life skills, such as farming and awareness of the basic rights of each individual. Together with the example of the Citizens Foundation, based in Pakistan, which has been focused on education for all, regardless of religion, gender, or economic status, these prove that learning must go beyond entrenched methods and curricula; it is one of the most critical pathways to self-value and empowerment, and we must treat it as such. With empowerment comes the challenge of discernment: to know one’s rights and responsibilities, to safeguard the treasures of our past, and to make sense of our individual milieus for the purpose of ensuring that governments always remain true to their core mission of improving people’s lives. Therefore, we also recognize our winners in other fields. We have Mr. Wang Canfa, a lawyer from China who has worked tirelessly to protect the environmental rights of pollution victims, and to hold polluters accountable. We have Mr. Omara Khan Masoudi who, while working in the National Museum of Afghanistan, went to great lengths to literally hide his country’s cultural treasures from those who threatened to steal or destroy them. And we have Ms. Hu Shuli, a prominent Chinese journalist, who has ably fulfilled her duties as a journalist towards promoting good governance. Each of these individuals has confronted, at times, long standing problems or their latest permutations, and found innovative and inclusive ways to address them. In other words, they have not been content to complain, but have been inspired to act, with solutions that are relevant and replicable. I am hopeful that the honor they receive today will serve as a challenge to all of us—reminding us that, in our respective fields of expertise, we each have the capacity to help those who have less. In President Ramon Magsaysay’s day, the challenge was how democracy could strengthen newly independent nations in the face of tyranny and totalitarianism. Today’s challenges, on the other hand, ask us how we can harness democracy to make sure that our progress is felt by every last citizen, especially by those who are most vulnerable. President Magsaysay, in his credo, had already envisioned our pursuit of inclusive growth. He said that “the little man is fundamentally entitled to a little bit more food in his stomach, a little more cloth on his back, and a little more roof over his head.” This is precisely what all of us—including myself and our awardees today—continue to aspire for. How we respond to this challenge of uplifting our fellowmen in the margins will determine what history will write about our generation. Moving forward, I am hopeful that more men and women will follow the footsteps of Ramon Magsaysay and our awardees today, so that we may work together and rise up to the challenge of our times, fulfill the collective promise of our world, and bequeath future generations a global community that is, without doubt, better than we found it. Thank you. Good day. |
INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.
DZRB / Balita at Panayam by Alan Allanigue
02 September 2014
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ALAN: Ang una ko pong nais hingan
ng update sa inyo ay itong mga kasapi ng Peacekeeping Force natin, ng United Nations; pawang mga Filipino na naunang na-trap doon ano ho at napalibutan nung ilang mga rebelde pero mukhang umiral ang kanilang “katapangan” at ang kanilang “skills” para makatakas doon ho sa mga rebelde, Sir. Ano po ang latest from the Department of Defense tungkol dito po, Sec. Sonny, Sir? SEC. COLOMA: Kahapon ay nag-ulat si Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, AFP Chief of Staff Gregorio Catapang at ang iba pang mga pinuno ng AFP kay Pangulong Aquino hinggil sa naganap na pagsalakay at standoff sa posisyon ng mga Filipino Peacekeepers na kasapi sa UN Disengagement Observer Force sa Golan Heights nitong mga nakaraang araw, Alan. Kinilala ni Pangulong Aquino ang kanilang katapangan at katatagan sa harap ng pag-atake ng mga rebeldeng mula sa Syria na associated din doon sa terror group na Al -Qaeda. Hiniling ni Pangulo ang pagsumite ng isang After Action Report at mga recommendation mula sa DND at AFP. Kung maalala natin ay nagkaroon nga ng standoff at ayon kay General Catapang nakatanggap sila ng utos mula doon sa Commander ng UNDOF na ilapag ang mga armas ng ating mga sundalo at para bigyang-daan iyong umano’y pagpapalaya sa mga peacekeepers mula Fijian, sa mga peacekeepers mula sa Fiji, pero nung ito ay hiniling niya na ilagay sa pormal o isa-pormal or in writing ay tumanggi naman ang UNDOF Commander, at naging matatag ang ating mga tropa doon na patuloy na gampanan ang kanilang tungkulin at hindi iwanan ang kanilang posisyon hanggang nakaalis nga sila doon sa lugar ng panganib sa pamamagitan ng paglalakad sa malapit na ligtas na kampo. At ang lahat ng ating mga peacekeepers ngayon sa Golan Heights ay nasa ligtas na lugar na, sa bahagi ng Israel. Ito ang nai-ulat ng ating mga tropa mula doon at ng AFP at DND, Alan. ALAN: Ayon. So, everybody has been accounted for ika nga at nandoon sila, back to base na sila ng United Nations Peacekeepers? SEC. COLOMA: Tama iyon, Alan. Malapit nang matapos iyong tour of duty nila na nag-umpisa noong—malapit nang matapos, ang pagtatapos nito ay magaganap sa buwan ng Oktubre at kukumpletuhin nang ating mga peacekeepers ang commitment ng ating bansa doon sa pagpapanatili ng katahimikan at kaayusan sa lugar ng Golan Heights. ALAN: So, sa October magtatapos ang kanilang tour of duty. Tayo ho ba ay magpapadala ng bagong set ng Filipino contingent para dito sa United Nations Peacekeepers? SEC. COLOMA: Ang naipahayag nga na gagawin natin ay iyong pagbabalik-bansa ng ating mga peacekeepers sa Golan Heights at maging Liberia pagkatapos ng kanilang tour of duty. Kukumpletuhin natin ang ating commitment o tour of duty, Alan, at walang pahayag hinggil sa bagong engagement. ALAN: Ayon. At least, dito ho sa naging experience na ito ng ating mga sundalo, ano po, talagang kinakitaan ang Filipino soldier at ang Filipino in general ng matinding tapang, talino, kakayahan at iba pa na magpapatunay na ang Pinoy ay talagang world-class, Sec. Sonny. SEC. COLOMA: Mainam na naipunto mo iyan, Alan. Dahil talaga namang kahanga-hanga iyong pinakitang katatagan at katapangan ng ating mga kawal na Filipino sa buong kagananap nung pagsalakay sa kanila at sa standoff sa Golan Heights. ALAN: Ayon. Okay, sa ibang aspeto naman po na of course mga Filipino rin itong ating Team Gilas Pilipinas, Secretary Coloma. Eh napapalaban po ng husto, although medyo natalo po, halimbawa, nitong dito sa Argentina ano ho. Pero ang matindi rito eh, ang Filipino athlete ay muling sumisikat na naman sa international limelight, Sec. Sonny, Sir, ano po? SEC. COLOMA: Alan, hindi tayo dapat mawalan ng pag-asa at tinunghayan ko iyong website ng FIBA 2014 World Cup at nasasaad doon Top 4 teams, iyong apat na pangkat mula doon sa bawat grupo ng elimination ang mag-a-advance doon sa Round of 16. At tatlo pa lang naman iyong ating laro, meron pa tayong dalawang laro. Kung maipagwagi natin iyong ating laban sa Puerto Rico at sa Senegal ay meron tayong pag-asa maging pangatlo o pang-apat na pangkat mula sa Group B na magka-qualify para sa next phase. Malayong-malayo pa po tayo sa—ang puwede nating marating diyan, Alan. Hindi tayo dapat mawalan ng pag-asa. ALAN: Yes, at gaya halimbawa ng pinakitang kakayahan at gilas noong mga Pilipinong sundalo ay nariyan din ang pinapakitang kakayahan, gilas at sportsmanship ng Gilas Pilipinas, Sec. Sonny? SEC. COLOMA: Ganun nga, Alan ano. Iyong laban nga kagabi sa Argentina, number three, Rank 3 ang Argentina sa FIBA, one point lang ang kanilang kalamangan nung huling minuto at kung hindi kinapos nga sa oras ay maaari pa natin iyon naipagwagi. Nung isang gabi naman tayo ay natalo sa Greece, iyong Greece at rank number 5 sa mundo, iyong unang tumalo sa atin, sa overtime pa, Croatia, Rank 20. Tayo po ay Rank 34, iyong kakalabanin nating Puerto Rico bukas ay Rank 17 at iyong Senegal naman ay 37. Iyong Senegal tinalo nila iyong Croatia. Kaya may pag-asa tayo, Alan. Lalung-lalo na sa pinakitang husay, bilis, at katatagan ng ating Gilas. Ipagpatuloy natin iyong ating battle cry na “Laban Pilipinas, Puso.” ALAN: Yes, Sir, yes Sir. Of course, naku, nakaka-inspire talaga iyong mga binitiwan ninyong detalye, pati na kung titignan pala iyong rankings nitong mga nakalaban eh mabibigat, nandoon sila sa taas, ano ho? SEC. COLOMA: Number three at number five iyong Argentina at Greece; number 20 iyong Croatia. ALAN: At ang Pilipinas ay pang…? SEC. COLOMA: Number 34, tayo ang second to the lowest ranking doon sa grupo natin. At sa ipinakita ng Gilas, sa palagay ko may laban tayong makapasok doon sa Top 4. ALAN: Yes, okay. Naku, Secretary Sir, muli nais po naming magpasalamat dito sa mga inspiring na mga updates na hatid po ninyo mula sa Palasyo. SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat, magandang umaga, Alan. ALAN; Thank you, Sir. Good morning. |
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Court convicts BIR employee for SALN violation
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The Office of the Ombudsman secured the conviction of a Revenue Officer from the Bureau of Internal
Revenue (BIR) for false misrepresentation in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). In an Order issued by Acting Presiding Judge Roland Dennis Molina of Branch 41 of the Metropolitan Trial Court of Quezon City, Revenue Officer Myrna Ramirez was found guilty of three counts of violation of Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees). During the hearing conducted last 19 May 2014, Ramirez manifested her desire to change her plea to guilty for failing to disclose her business interests in a mineral water shop and her ownership of a Mitsubishi L-300 van. Section 8 of R.A. No. 6713 states that all public officials and employees have an obligation to accomplish and submit declarations under oath of, and the public has the right to know, their assets, liabilities, net worth and financial and business interests including those of their spouses and of unmarried children under eighteen (18) years of age living in their households. |
Philippine Statistics Authority to conduct the 2014 survey on overseas Filipinos
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The Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA) is set to conduct the 2014 Survey on Overseas Filipinos (SOF) in October 2014. The annual SOF provides national estimates on the number of Filipinos who went out of the country, particularly those who worked overseas. The survey also generates information on (1) the socio-economic characteristics of the overseas Filipinos, (2) the amount of cash and in-kind transfers received by their families residing in the Philippines, and (3) the mode of remittance used. Results of the 2013 SOF conducted last year showed that among the 17 administrative regions in the Philippines, 18.4% of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) came from CALABARZON, followed by Central Luzon (13.9%), and the National Capital Region (12.8%). Countries with the highest Filipino employment were Saudi Arabia (22.1%), United Arab Emirates (15.4%), and Singapore (7.3%). This pattern was also seen in terms of the amount of cash remittances received by the OFWs’ relatives in the Philippines. It was recorded that from April to September 2013, the OFWs in Saudi Arabia sent home the largest amount of remittance amounting to PhP 25.2M, followed by OFWs in the United Arab Emirates with PhP 16.0M, and by those in Singapore, PhP 7.7M. The 2014 SOF will be administered to around 5,000 individuals nationwide with family members or who themselves travelled outside the Philippines for any purpose for the past five years. Information collected from the survey are kept strictly confidential by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 591 and as such, are released in the form of statistical tables. With the enactment of the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, merging the National Statistics Office (NSO), National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), and Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics (BLES) into the newly established PSA, the SOF which was formerly implemented by the NSO is now under the mandate of the latter. On July 28, 2014, the 2014 SOF was reviewed and granted clearance through the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System (SSRCS). The SSRCS is a mechanism implemented by the PSA as directed by Rule 28 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10625 (Philippine Statistical Act of 2013) to: (1) ensure sound design for data collection, (2) minimize the burden placed upon respondents, (3) effect economy in statistical data collection, (4) eliminate unnecessary duplication of statistical data collection, and (5) achieve better coordination of such government statistical activities. Since the SOF is a rider to the Labor Force Survey (LFS), it requires a budget of only PhP 10,000 for the printing of the 2014 SOF questionnaires. Results of the survey are expected to be released in June 2015. In light of this, the public is enjoined to participate in the survey. |
NCMB facilitates P13 M in benefits for 4 seafarers
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Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis Baldoz yesterday said there is an increasing number of
money claims involving Filipino seafarers that are being settled through conciliation-mediation by the National Conciliation and Mediation Board. Citing a report from NCMB Executive Director Reynaldo R. Ubaldo, Baldoz said that in July 2014, four seafarers received a total of P13 million in disability benefits, illness allowances, medical, and other fees, following the settlement of their claims. She said the four seafarers sought the intervention of the NCMB on their separate complaints against Philippine Transmarine Carrier, Bouvet Shipping Management Corporation, Sealanes Marine Services, Inc., and Magsaysay Maritime Corporation. One of the four seafarers is Alfredo D. Abdon, who was hired as fitter (pipe liner) on 18 February 2013 by Philippine Transmarine Carrier. He was repatriated to the Philippines on 6 May 2013 because of a bulging disc. As fitter, Abdon was in charge of putting together or installing machinery, engine parts, and other equipment. While performing his duties, he met an accident resulting to the disease that caused his disability. A bulging disc is commonly referred to as a slipped disc, or a protruding disc, in which the muscles are stretched or torn. It can occur in the lower back, upper and mid-back, or neck. On 15 April 2014, Abdon, assisted by Atty. Joseph T. Entero, filed with the RCMB-NCR a notice to arbitrate, claiming entitlement to full disability benefits. On 4 July 2014, after a series of conciliation –mediation meetings, the parties mutually agreed to the payment of P2,558,100 (US$ 60,000) representing the full and complete settlement of Abdons’ claim. Conciliator-mediator Ma. Yolanda P. Minoria facilitated the settlement. Also, on 11 June 2014, Joseph A. Cuares, an ordinary seaman employed by Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, filed a notice to arbitrate with the RCMB-NCR, claiming illness allowance, medical reimbursement, and disability benefits as per CBA, attorney’s fees, and other damages. Cuares sustained an injury while on board an international vessel as an ordinary seaman that made him unfit to continue his seafaring. He was repatriated in August 2013 due to a bulging disc and was immediately confined for treatment. On 22 July 2014, the parties agreed to P3,957,927.15 (US$ 93,154.00) as full settlement of Cuares’s complaint against his former employer. They were assisted by Director Edgar G. Aquino. Meanwhile, Ernesto Ignacio, a second assistant engineer employed by Bouvet Shipping Management Corporation was awarded P3,618,960 (US$ 85,000) as settlement package following the resolution of his complaint against his former employer. Ignacio suffered lumbago in November 2012 resulting to his repatriation. Ignacio sought the intervention of the RCMB-NCR on 25 March 2014 by filing a notice to arbitrate, claiming disability benefits, damages and attorney’s fees. On 15 July 2014, after a series of conciliation-mediation conferences, the parties mutually agreed to the full settlement of Ignacio’s claims. Conciliator-Mediator Estelita S. Bautista facilitated the settlement. The fourth case involved Ramon Ruga, who was hired as third assistant engineer of Sealanes Marine Services Inc. Ruga suffered segmental fractures in his left forearm while on duty and was declared unfit to work resulting to his repatriation and hospital confinement in the Philippines last 3 July 2013. On 28 March 2014, Ruga, with the assistance of Atty. Frederick Linsangan filed a notice to arbitrate with RCMB-NCR, claiming full disability, compensation benefits, medical/sickness allowance expenses, damages and attorney’s fees. After RCMB-NCR Director Edgar G. Aquino conducted the conciliation and mediation conferences, the parties agreed to settle on 22 July 2014 in the amount of P 3,399,040 (US$ 80,000.00) as full and complete settlement of Ruga’s claims. Secretary Baldoz commended the RCMB –NCR for its focused and pro-active effort in facilitating the settlement of these disputes. “This means that more seafarers are opting for NCMB’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures, such as conciliation and mediation, in settling their claims for CBA benefits,” Baldoz said, noting that ADR mechanisms provided them with speedy, fair, and amicable option instead of resorting to long, expensive and litigious means in the settlement of their money claims. |
In Region 12, DOLE and Industry Tripartite Council move fast to address labor laws
compliance challenges in fishing industry |
In Region 12, DOLE and Industry Tripartite Council move fast to address labor laws compliance challenges in
fishing industry Moving quickly to build on the gains and the public goodwill that the fishing, canning, aquaculture production, and allied services sector has built and achieved last week during the industry-wide labor laws compliance assessment in General Santos City, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 12 under Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo and the officers and members of the Industry Tripartite Council on Fishing, Fish Canning, Aquaculture Production, and Allied Services have met and discussed over the weekend the results of the assessment. "The occasion, the ITC's 7th quarterly meeting was, convened with the end in view of encouraging member-companies that had not been issued yet their certificates of compliance to avail of the DOLE's 'toolbox' of technical assistance and services to enable them to compliance," said Director Domingo. A total of 94 participant-representatives from workers and management attended the quarterly meeting. On hand to discuss the services offered by the DOLE under the labor laws compliance systems are officials of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board, Employees Compensation Commission, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and the National Reintegration Center for OFWs. Seeing DOLE’s commitment to assist the industry, Eric Du of the Umbrella Fish Landing Association and one of the member-associations of the Socsksargen Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc., moved for the creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to look further into the details of the issues and challenges facing the fishing industry. "We have to move fast," he said and got the ITC to agree to TWG's first meeting on 12 September. Franco B. Meting, human resource manager of RDEX Food International, Inc., one of the companies that was issued a certificate of compliance at the industry-wide assessment last week, took the occasion to share his company’s best practices through a brief video presentation showing how RDEX exercises corporate responsibility in conserving the country's sea resources. Since its re-activation over a year ago, the ITC-Fishing, Fish Canning, Aquaculture Production, and Allied Services, chaired by the DOLE regional director, has been meeting regularly not just to consult but to formulate collective action to address issues and concerns prevailing in the industry and to sustain dialogue towards harmonious labor-management relations. Impressed by the heavy members' presence at the meeting, Baldoz expressed optimism for stakeholders in the fishing industry in Region 12 to address prevailing issues on their own with the support of the DOLE. “The stakeholders' full cooperation during the industry-wide labor laws compliance assessment and their willingness to voluntary comply with all labor laws are clear manifestation of their strong support in helping us strengthen the promotion of social partnership to provide stable, equitable, and harmonious employment relations and enhance productivity in the fishing and allied industries in SOCSKSARGEN area,” Baldoz said. |
66 former rebels in Bukidnon receive livelihood assistance from DILG
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MALAYBALAY, Bukidnon – A total of
66 former rebels and their families have received livelihood assistance worth P65,000 each under the government's Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP). Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas along with Governor Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. handed the checks to the former rebels during simple rites held at the Camp Osito Bahian, the home of the 403rd Infantry Brigade, also known as Peacemaker Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, based in this city. The 26 of the former rebels have returned to the fold of the law as early as 2009 while the latest batch of 40 were among those who laid down their arms last March 22, 2014. The event was highlighted by the ceremonial turn-over of firearms of the former rebels to government authorities and pledge of allegiance to the Constitution, which was witnessed by officials and representatives of CLIP-implementing agencies, which incidentally marks the Centennial Anniversary of Bukidnon. Joining Roxas and Zubiri, who is also the chairman of the Bukidnon-CLIP committee, are Senator Teofisto Guingona, DILG Region 10 Director Atty. Rene K. Burdeos, P/Chief Supt. Isagani F. Genabe, chief of the PNP Region 10 Office, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 10 chief Supt. Lindy C. Lauzon, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region 10 chief, S/Supt. Cesar F. Balderas and Col. Francisco Pabayo, the Commanding Officer of the 403rd Infantry Brigade. Among those turned over were long and short firearms belonging to the former rebels, including M-14 and M-16 automatic rifles. CLIP is being spearheaded by the DILG as part of the government’s peace and development efforts across the country. During the program, Zubiri pledged to provide additional livelihood support of P50,000 for each of the 66 former rebels. He appealed to Roxas to help facilitate the resumption of the peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). In behalf of the government, Roxas welcomed the rebel returnees to the fold of the law. He said the implementation of CLIP in partnership with the local government units (LGUs), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), PNP, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and civil society organizations (CSOs) demonstrates the Aquino administration’s commitment to pursuing peace and development amid the stalled peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). He urged the CLIP beneficiaries to undergo counseling to be prudent and wise in spending the livelihood support awarded by the government. "Sa ayaw at gusto nyo, magiging ka-partner nyo si Mar Roxas para hindi na kayo kailangang bumalik sa bundok," Roxas said. He said he will help find ways for the former rebels to find sustainable source of income for the former rebels. “Wala ng mas malungkot pa na makikita ang Pilipino na binabatil ang kapwa Pilipino. Ako ay natutuwa na nandito ako ngayon kasama ang AFP, PNP. Gawin natin ito ng tuloy tuloy. He also promised Zubiri to help facilitate the resumption of the peace talks with the NDFP. Roxas said that the government remains steadfast in its resolve to address the insurgency problem in the country through good governance and reform anchored on the “Daang Matuwid” thrusts of the Aquino administration. The DILG’s role in the peace and development efforts of the government was institutionalized by the signing of the the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2014-01 between the DILG and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) on May 15, 2014. Before CLIP, the government has implemented similar programs to encourage former rebels to return to the fold of the law. These include National Reconciliation and Development Program ( RDP) in 1986, New NRDP in 1992; National Program for Unification and Development (NPUD) in 1994, and Expanded NPUD “Balikloob Program” in 2000 and the Social Integration Program implemented from 2007 until 2010. |
Valenzuela City opens new, state-of-the-art Mathematics and Science public school
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Valenzuela City – The future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education shines
bright as Valenzuela City formally inaugurates their School of Science and Mathematics. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in January of this year and today, following months of construction, the school formally opens its doors to the students of Valenzuela City. This four-storey, twenty-classroom building includes chemistry, biology, physics, and robotics laboratories equipped with six (6) Smart Boards that already have Internet access. The campus is envisioned to be part of the country’s most high-tech and advanced Mathematics and Science schools in the country. Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC lauds the city’s education program saying, “I am very much impressed by this city’s investment in education. Aside from this new city school, Valenzuela City has found solutions for the decongestion of schools within their area through the ‘busing system,’ by transferring students from one school to another.” The school construction is under Valenzuela City’s Education 360º Investment Program that includes feeding programs, the provision of school supplies, trainings for students, parents, and teachers. Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian explains their 360º Investment Program and says, “This is a large-scale investment to shore up the local education system.” He adds that the City School for Math and Science was the “best education investment their city has ever made.” 769 students of the former Valenzuela City Science High School (ValSci), which had 13 classrooms and a single science laboratory, will be the beneficiaries of this new school construction. Luistro adds, “My prayer is that Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science may produce the best and brightest scientists of the country.” |
Remittances from Filipinos in US helping improve Philippine economy
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1 September 2014 - Remittances
from Filipinos in the United States and other parts of the world helped the Philippines regain its position as Southeast Asia’s best performing economy during the first semester of the year. “The Philippine economy grew by 6.4 percent during the second quarter of 2014 also because of the millions of dollars that our kababayans, especially those in the US, have been sending home,” Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. said after the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced the good news. “Our diaspora plays a very important role in the economic transformation now taking place in the Philippines,” Ambassador Cuisia said as he paid tribute to the 3.5 million members of the Filipino-American community who consistently account for more than half of the total remittances the Philippines receive annually from abroad. Citing NEDA figures, Ambassador Cuisia said remittances by overseas-based Filipinos reached a new high for the year in June when inflows went up by 5.9 percent to US$2.050 billion that month, raising the total for the first half by 5.8 percent to US$11.422 billion. “Our economy is performing well as result of a stronger industry and services sector and robust remittances from overseas Filipinos,” Ambassador Cuisia said. “This should make the Philippines more competitive and more attractive to investors, particularly those in the US.” Ambassador Cuisia cited the improved performance of the Philippine economy in urging a group of businessmen in New York to consider doing business in the Philippines. “It is important to point out that the emergence of the Philippines as ‘Asia’s New Emerging Tiger’ is a strong demonstration of a tipping point phenomenon – the results of transformational leadership changes and policy reforms introduced in almost 30 years,” Ambassador Cuisia told businessmen at the Harvard Club during a luncheon co-hosted by Samish Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Transfast, a leading international money transfer company and Peter Tichansky, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council for International Understanding. “With all this dynamism and optimism, I hope your interest in the Philippines will continue,” Ambassador Cuisia told the group that included senior-level executives involved in financial services, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, equipment manufacturing, communications, and law and government. In response, Kumar said his company, which operates a proprietary network of over 200,000 payment points across more than 100 countries in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa, will continue to be a major player in the remittance sector in the Philippines. “The 3.5 million Filipinos in the US and the 850,000 in Canada send nearly US$13 billion–or more than half of the approximately US$25 billion—of global, cross-border remittances sent annually to the Philippines,” Kumar said. “Transfast delivers a large percentage of these remittances making the company a significant player in the Philippines economy,” he added. “Transfast has a 25-year commitment to the well-being of Filipinos, wherever they may be across the globe. We are proud to be a contributor to the health and growth of the Filipino economy.” In July, Transfast expanded to over 20 banks the instant bank deposit service for money transfers to the Philippines that it first launched in 2009. Kumar said this makes Transfast the only remittance company that offers instant deposits to most Philippines banks. |
New Philippine Consul General meets with Hawaii Consular Corps Members
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1 September 2014 – The new
Philippine Consul General in Hawaii, Ms. Gina A. Jamoralin, made her customary courtesy calls on several members of the Consular Corps of Hawaii this August. Consul General Jamoralin met with Consul General Walter Paik of the Republic of Korea on August 18 at the Consulate General of Korea along Pali Highway, a stone’s throw away from the Philippine Consulate General. In the morning of the following day, she met Consul General Scott Dewar of Australia and in the afternoon, Belgian Honorary Consul Jeffrey Daniel Lau who is also the Dean of the Consular Corps of Hawaii. Consul General Jamoralin met Japanese Consul General Toyoei Shigeeda on August 26. During the discussions, Consul General Jamoralin informed her counterparts about her priories, the first of which is to promote the welfare of the almost 400,000 Filipinos in the State which is the largest ethnic community in the Islands. She also shared her plans of having deeper engagement with the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and promoting trade, tourism and cultural activities among the Philippines, the State of Hawaii and the Consular Corps. |
Environment consciousness pervades
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In the hearing of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources’ budget yesterday, Congress gave strong support to the environment programs being implemented by the Aquino administration. In fact, more than a dozen members of the House of Representatives expressed commendation on the government’s environmental performance. The DENR reported that the Cadastral Survey Program which was signed into law on February 11, 1913, was able to complete only 46% of the entire land area of the Republic of the Philippines in nearly 100 years. The remaining 54% is expected to be completed within the Aquino administration. Likewise, the National Greening Program (NGP) which aims to plant 1.5M hectares, expects to reverse the forest cover of the country. By 2016, there will be more forested areas than denuded. Similarly, DENR expects to complete the 1:10,000 geohazard maps of the entire country by next year. DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje is grateful to the pervading environmental consciousness in the three branches of government. Recently, the judiciary also showed strong environmental consciousness in its green decisions i.e. the Manila Bay Mandamus and the various Writs of Kalikasan issued. Correspondingly, the June 2014 SWS survey indicated that the government’s environmental protection efforts ranked first of the seventeen concerns monitored by the said survey. Also, Pulse Asia’s March 2014 report indicated a leap of 7 percentage points on the “protection of the environment” from +41 in December 2013 to +48 in March 2014. Paje thanked the DENR employees, for their dedication and hard work and the civil society, people’s organization and other environmental partners and stakeholders for their vigilance and heightened consciousness. |
PPP Center advocates probity advisory in PPP procurement
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The Public-Private Partnership
(PPP) Center of the Philippines organized a two-day roundtable discussion introducing the significance of probity advisory services in PPP procurement to key implementing, oversight and regulatory agencies involved in the country’s PPP Program. This is part of the Center’s policy initiative to further institutionalize due diligence, transparency and accountability in government’s PPP undertakings. Ms. Erin Flaherty, Executive Director for Transport, Social and Cultural Infrastructure of Infrastructure New South Wales (INSW) Australia and Mr. Warwick Smith, a probity advisory practitioner from Procure Group Ptd Ltd., were the resource persons during the roundtable discussion held at Crowne Plaza Manila in Ortigas, Pasig on August 28-29, 2014. Both speakers shared their experience in the use of probity advisory services in PPP procurement of infrastructure projects in New South Wales, Australia. Probity advisory is an internationally recognized best practice in PPP procurements that ensures PPP projects’ ability to stand legal and procedural scrutiny by harnessing independent review and advice at all stages of procurement decisions and processes by the concerned institutions and/or committees. Its observance and documentation ensure diligent, transparent and credible processes resulting in getting the most competent private partners. “By introducing probity advisory in our PPP procurement, we’re building up the current confidence of local and international business communities on the credibility and competitiveness of the country’s PPP procurement policy and practice,” said PPP Center Executive Director Cosette V. Canilao. The roundtable discussion ultimately aims to strengthen the country’s PPP Program and its institutions and is supported by the Asian Development Bank and the governments of Australia and Canada through its Capacity Building Technical Assistance to the Philippine PPP Program (CDTA). “We are very happy to be involved in this initiative of the Philippine PPP Center. It’s a worthwhile process. And we would like to let you know that we are very supportive of this.” Ms. Erin Flaherty reassures of the Government of Australia and Infrastructure New South Wales’ commitment to provide assistance to the PPP Center in building up the country’s PPP Program. Early this year, the Philippine PPP Center forged a twinning arrangement with INSW with the intent of bringing into the county INSW’s experience and expertise in undertaking successful PPPs. Early this year, the Philippine PPP Center forged a twinning arrangement with INSW with the intent of bringing into the county INSW’s experience and expertise in undertaking successful PPPs. |
Auto industry expected to yield 300,000 jobs
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The automotive industry is expected to yield 300,000 jobs under a new industrial policy that seeks to
revive the manufacturing sector, an official bared. Reviving the manufacturing sector will help achieve inclusive growth and at the same time generate better-paying jobs, said Rafaelita Aldaba, senior research fellow at the Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS) now on secondment to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in a press conference launching the 12th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) last August 28. `We`re looking at auto investments for broad-based industrial growth to happen. Auto has a large multiplier effect,` said Aldaba, who joined the DTI as assistant secretary last year. `We have an auto program and it`s already being finalized.` The economist pointed out that manufacturing had stagnated in the past two decades, leaving the country dependent on services for growth and job creation. But structural transformation of the economy is needed as services won`t be enough given the entry of 800,000 new workers to the job market annually, and the three million unemployed. `Competitiveness is crucial. We need to upgrade our manufacturing capacity,` she added. Aldaba however clarified that the government`s role would be to ensure a conducive environment to industrial upgrading. `Firms, the private sector, need to execute the roadmaps. They will be the proximate cause of growth, investment, and entrepreneurship,` she said. The goal of the Manufacturing Roadmap, which incorporates 20 industry development roadmaps, is to hike manufacturing value added contribution to 30 percent of gross domestic product, and a 15 percent increase in employment. `We want to move workers from informal to formal jobs, low-productivity to high-productivity jobs,` Aldaba said. PIDS Senior Research Fellow Aniceto Orbeta called for labor policy reforms, citing empirical evidence that current policies such as the minimum wage had failed to reduce the ranks of the jobless. Orbeta presented the results of a labor policy analysis he had co-authored with Vicente Paqueo, Leonardo Lanzona, and Dean Dulay, that showed that minimum wage regulations have generally been not helpful and even `detrimental to the welfare of the common man`. Smaller firms, for instance, are being forced to reduce hiring, and are losing out to large firms. `Minimum wages have a negative impact for smaller firms, and because smaller firms dominate, the total impact is negative,` Orbeta said. Moreover, the minimum wage hurts the employment probability of the young, female and inexperienced workers. Data also showed that it lowers the average proportion of working-age family members who will be hired. Orbeta said there should be flexibility in hiring and firing, and that the poor and jobless should also be represented in the existing tripartite wage-setting scheme. `We are not anti-worker. What we are saying is our old tools are not working for the workers for their decent wages,` he added. For the observance of 12th DPRM, PIDS has organized a series of fora for the whole month of September anchored on the theme `Addressing the Jobs Challenge toward Inclusive Growth`. The series of fora will gather policymakers, program planners, development researchers, and labor leaders to identify the causes of unemployment and underemployment and to seek ways on how to effectively address these. "We are highlighting another timely issue in this years DPRM. Job creation is a central feature of the Aquino Administration`s strategy for inclusive growth," PIDS President Gilberto Llanto said in his remarks. "With the Philippines in the cusp of major international and regional developments such as the forthcoming ASEAN economic integration in 2015, it is high time that we take a look at our labor policies and regulations and other binding constraints that hamper the country`s ability to generate ample and productive jobs and make use of its abundant resources. We should determine what policy measures and interventions can make a serious dent on high income inequality and poverty incidence," Llanto said. |
Sajahatra Bangsamoro boosts sustainable farming and livelihood prospects in Zambo Sibugay
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TUNGAWAN, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – Villagers of Barangay Datu Tumanggon in this town recently received a boost
in their livelihood opportunities, thanks to the Sajahatra Bangsamoro, a joint, initial socioeconomic development initiative of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). On Tuesday, August 26, the Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program (SBP), through the Department of Agriculture (DA), distributed substantial farm inputs and conducted post-harvest trainings to the Moro and non-Moro residents of the barangay. The Datu Tumanggon community, heavily dependent on agriculture for livelihood and sustenance, had longed throughout the years for better means to cultivate and maximize their natural farm resources, eyeing long-term economic self-reliance. “In the past, we could only dream of having a better source of livelihood here in Datu Tumanggon,” said Winnielyn Jainuddin, president of the local people’s organization known as Peace Loving People of Datu Tumanggon. “High interest loan rates, along with the lack of financial windows for farmers to buy seeds and other tools to cultivate our lands, were major challenges to us villagers. With the free farm inputs provided to us by the Department of Agriculture under the Sajahatra program, those dreams can now be achieved.” DA Assistant Secretary Edilberto M. de Luna led the distribution of farm kits, livestock, and seeds to the villagers in a symbolic turnover ceremony held at the barangay hall. “We respect and recognize your aspiration for self-determination as Bangsamoro people,” De Luna told Datu Tumanggon locals, adding that the support does not end in providing seedlings alone, but will also involve farmer trainings to ensure the sustainability of the program within their communities. DA’s livelihood assistance manifests the agency’s commitment to the Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program which aims to uplift Bangsamoro communities through the delivery of health, education and livelihood opportunities as initial dividends of peace. De Luna said they are providing at least a thousand coffee seedlings, several vegetable seeds, and livestock to include 45 chickens, 21 goats, and two water buffaloes to enhance the agricultural activities in the village. Tuesday’s event is the first among a series of livelihood distribution events that the DA is initiating in all 10 SBP beneficiary sites across Mindanao, which the joint Sajahatra team had identified. Fair and equitable distribution Jainuddin said the farm inputs and livestock will be distributed to the villagers. Each family will have a fair share of seedlings and the chance to breed the livestock. “The impact of this program is huge. Considering how the level of living conditions here is so low, the program will certainly help each family here earn more,” she said. For Merlyn Melindres, a Visayan settler who grew up in Datu Tumanggon, the potential for prosperity that they are being given now could not have been realized if not for the strong determination and sincere commitment of the Philippine government and the MILF to pursue the path to peace. “The good thing about the Sajahatra Program is that it is not selective in terms of its beneficiaries. Even we Visayan members of the community can still gain from the program,” she shared. Beyond economic advantages, the joint initiative also puts in effect a grassroots-level effort to cater to the political and historical rights of the Bangsamoro people in Mindanao. “Muslims and Christians here share a mutual understanding. Their (Sajahatra program’s) purpose upholds this and promises to bring progress to our village. We, the people here, express our gratitude to them for coming down to meet our group,” Melindres added. Jainuddin affirmed that the southern peace process between the GPH and MILF has not only created a peaceful environment in their area, but also enabled a significant improvement in the delivery of basic services. “We have huge regard to the [GPH-MILF] peace process. It has provided us with better livelihood and education opportunities for our children. Now, we are even expecting a health center to be constructed in our village; we don’t have to travel far to get free medical services anymore. The [peace process] has truly uplifted the living conditions of the families here,” she said. |
Statement on Repositioning of Troops in Golan Heights
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Yesterday, August 30, at around 6 a.m. Syrian time (11 a.m. Philippine time), Syrian rebels initiated an attack
on Position 68. Our troops defended their position. The Syrian rebels attacked on-board pick-up trucks. Our peacekeepers returned fire in self-defense. Our troops fought back bravely and successfully held their positions.This attack prompted UNDOF to reposition our troops to a more secure position within the mission area The government of Syria and Israel are supporting our troops to uphold the integrity of the area of separation and to deescalate the situation. The teamwork demonstrated by our fellow UNDOF troop-contributing countries and the UN is exemplary. Other governments including the United States and Qatar also played a role in the safeguarding our peacekeepers Currently, Filipino peacekeepers from both Position 68 and 69 have successfully repositioned to Camp Ziuoani. The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United Nations will not compromise the safety and security of our troops while in the pursuit of their duties. It is in our national interest to prioritize their safety without abandoning our commitment to international security. We commend our soldiers for exhibiting resolve even while under heavy fire. This manifests their determination to fulfill our commitment to the community of nations. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office to newly appointed government officials in a ceremony held at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (September 01). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office to newly appointed National Peace and Order Council officials in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (September 01). Also in photo is Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza. (Photo by Marcelino Pascua / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with newly sworn in government officials for a photo souvenir after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (September 01). Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Marcelino Pascua / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with newly sworn in Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Jose Favia for a photo souvenir after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (September 01). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates National Youth Commission (NYC) Commissioner-at-Large Jose Sixto “Dingdong” Dantes III after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (September 01). Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and TV host/actress Marian Rivera. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign at the Department of Health (DOH) Convention Hall in San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila City on Monday (September, 01). With the theme “Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna," this nationwide campaign is a follow-up to the 2011 Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity to interrupt current transmission of measles in the country. Also in photo are Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Ona and Health Undersecretaries Dr. Teodoro Herbosa and Dr. Janette Garin. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign at the DOH Convention Hall in San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila City on Monday (September 01). With the theme “Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna," this nationwide campaign is a follow-up to the 2011 Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity to interrupt current transmission of measles in the country. Also in photo are Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Ona and Health Undersecretaries Dr. Teodoro Herbosa and Dr. Nemesio Gako. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign at the DOH Convention Hall in San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila City on Monday (September 01). With the theme: “Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna,” this nationwide campaign is a follow-up to the 2011 Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity to interrupt current transmission of measles in the country. Also in photo are Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Ona and Health Undersecretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign at the DOH Convention Hall in San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila City on Monday (September 01). With the theme: “Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna," this nationwide campaign is a follow-up to the 2011 Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity to interrupt current transmission of measles in the country. Also in photo are Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Ona and Health Undersecretaries Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, Dr. Janette Garin and Dr. Nemesio Gako. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign at the DOH Convention Hall in San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila City on Monday (September 01). With theme: “Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna,” this nationwide campaign is a follow-up to the 2011 Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity to interrupt current transmission of measles in the country. Also in photo is Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Ona. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III witnesses as Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Ona leads the ceremonial “patak” of oral polio vaccine during the Launching of Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign at the DOH Convention Hall in San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila City on Monday (September 01). With the theme: “Ligtas sa Tigdas: Magkaisa, Magpabakuna," this nationwide campaign is a follow-up to the 2011 Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity to interrupt current transmission of measles in the country. Also in photo are Health Undersecretary Dr. Janette Garin and Health Assistant Secretary Dr. Enrique Tayag. (Photo by Ryan Lim/ Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Randy Halasan from the Philippines as being one of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the medal and certificate to Randy Halasan from the Philippines as one of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the medal and certificate to Wang Canfa from China as one of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the medal and certificate to the representatives of the The Citizen's Foundation from Pakistan as one of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea/Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the medal and certificate to Omara Khan Masoudi from Afghanistan as one of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President benigno S. Aquino III presents the medal and certificate to Saur Marlina Manurung from Indonesia as one of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President benigno S. Aquino III presents the medal and certificate to Hu Shuli from China as one of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea/Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President benigno S. Aquino III poses with the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardees (from left) Randy Halasan, Philippines; Wang Canfa, China; The Citizen Foundation (two representatives), Pakistan; Saur Marlina Manurung, Indonesia; and Ho Shuli, China during the presentation ceremonies Sunday (August 31) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards is Asia's highest honor and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea/Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message at the presentation ceremonies of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Awards at the main theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City Sunday (August 31). The Ramon magsaysay Awards, established in 1957, is Asia's highest honor and widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea/Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III sings the national anthem at the start of the program during the presentation ceremonies of the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Awards at the main theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City Sunday (August 31). The Ramon magsaysay Awards, established in 1957, is Asia's highest honor and widely regarded as the region's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares a light moment with Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., and Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson during the briefing on the infrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro held in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). (Photo by Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the briefing on the infrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). Also in photo are Caloocan City 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice, Occidental Mindoro Lone District Representative Josephine Sato, Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Reynaldo Umali, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson and Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo by Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the briefing on the infrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro held in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). Also in photo is Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the briefing on the Infrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro held in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). Also in photo are Occidental Mindoro Lone District Representative Josephine Sato, Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Reynaldo Umali, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson and Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is welcomed by Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., and Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Reynaldo Umali upon arrival for the briefing on the infrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro held in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the briefing on the infrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro held in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). Also in photo are Caloocan City 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice, Occidental Mindoro Lone District Representative Josephine Sato, Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Reynaldo Umali, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and Puerto Galera Municipal Mayor Hubbert Christopher Dolor. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the briefing on the infrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro held in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). Also in photo are Caloocan City 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice, Occidental Mindoro Lone District Representative Josephine Sato and Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Reynaldo Umali. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the briefing on theoil nfrastructure projects in the Province of Oriental Mindoro held in Barangay Talipanan, Puerto Galera on Friday (August 29). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III in an exclusive interview with Elmar Acol of Bombo Radyo Philippines at the Music Room, Malacañan Palace on Monday (August 27). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Peter Maurer, President of International Committee of the Red Cross during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace Tuesday (August 26). Also in photo are Alain Aeschliman, ICRC head of operarions for Far East, Paul Maucle, head of the delegation, and Graziells Leite-Piccolo, also of ICRC. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rolando Mailo/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a framed photograph showing his mother, former President Corazon Aquino,receiving officials of the International Committee of the Red during a courtesy call in Malacanang in her time. Peter Maurer, President of ICRCO, gifted the President with the picture. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Rolando Mailo/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (August 26). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III confers the Order of Sikatuna on Japanese ambassador to the Philippines Toshinao Urabe in Malacanang Tuesday (August 26). (Photo by Gil nartea/ Rolando Mailo/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III confers the Order of Sikatuna on Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Toshinao Urabe in Malacanang Tuesday (August 26). Also in photo are Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario, Minister Tetsuro Amano, Deputy Chief of Mission , and Minister Horonori Shibata, Political Minister. (Photo by Gil Nartea/ Lauro Montellano Jr./ Rolando Mailo / Malacanang photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the nation in commemorating National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Ryan Lim / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Taguig City Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Robert Viñas / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., offers a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers during the commemoration of the National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., offers a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers during the commemoration of the National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Taguig City 2nd District Representative Lino Cayetano, Taguig City Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III offers a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / by Ryan Lim / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III troops the line during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., troops the line during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives for the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year's theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Taguig City Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano and Taguig City 2nd District Representative Lino Cayetano. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III sprinkles holy water over the grave at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City where a Holy Mass was held to commemorate the 31st death anniversary of his late father, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy" Aquino, Jr., on Thursday (August 21). Also in photo are Presidential sisters Victoria Elisa (Viel) Aquino-Dee and Kristina Bernadette (Kris) Aquino and Presidential nephew James Carlos "Bimby" Aquino. (Photo by Gil Nartea / LauroMontellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III prays before the grave of his parents at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City where a Holy Mass was held to commemorate the 31st death anniversary of his late father, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy" Aquino, Jr., on Thursday (August 21). (Photo by Gil Nartea / BenhurArcayan / LauroMontellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with newly sworn in Philippine National Police officials for a photo souvenir after oath taking ceremonies held at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 20). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Gil Nartea/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office of newly promoted Philippine National Police officials in ceremonies held at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday(August 20). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Governor Corazon Malanyaon of Davao Oriental during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 20). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 20, 2014). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks at the Tuao East Town Center Gymnasium in Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meterAngag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Also in photo are League of Provinces of the Philippines national president and Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino and Tuao Municipal Mayor Francisco Mamba, Jr. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, unveils the marker during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. Also in photo are Tuao Municipal Mayor Francisco Mamba, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba and Public Works and Highways Region II Director Melvin Navarro. (Photo by Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks at the Tuao East Town Center Gymnasium in Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. Also in photo are League of Provinces of the Philippines national president and Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino. (Photo by Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III distributes PNoy baller bands to the crowd as he graces the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a warm welcome from the locals during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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