Dispatch for
October 7 , 2014 (Tuesday ) ,
4 Weather Watch , 7 Reg’l. Watch
, 5 OFW Watch ,
1 PNOY Speech , 3 INTERVIEW
OF SEC. COLOMA, 15 Online News , 32 Photonews ( Oct. 2 )
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24-Hour Public Weather Forecast
Issued at 5:00 a.m., 07 October 2014
Valid beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure
Analysis for 8 a.m., 07 October 2014 |
Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind
Analysis for 8 a.m., 07 October 2014 |
Satellite Image
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Synopsis:
Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
affecting Mindanao. Meanwhile, at 4:00 AM Today, Typhoon "VONGFONG"
outside the Philippine Area Of Responsibility (PAR) was located based on
all available data at 1,700 km east of Northern Luzon (16.5ºN, 138.0ºE)
with maximum winds of 120 kph and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is
forecast to move west northwest at 25 kph.
Forecast:
Palawan, Western Visayas and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies
with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The Provinces of
Cagayan, Apayao and Ilocos Norte will have cloudy skies with light to
moderate rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly
cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over
the Northern Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough.
Light to moderate winds coming from the northeast to northwest will
prevail over the rest of Luzon and coming from the southwest to west
over the rest of the country with slight to moderate seas.
Pagtaya: Ang Kabisayaan, Kabikulan, Caraga at ang mga lalawigan ng
Mindoro ay magkakaroon ng maulap na kalangitan na may mahina hanggang sa
katamtamang pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog. Ang Metro Manila at ang
nalalabing bahagi ng bansa ay magiging bahagyang maulap hanggang sa
maulap na may pulu-pulong mga pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog.
Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa
hilagang-silangan ang iiral sa hilagang Luzon at ang mga baybaying
dagat nito ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon. Mahina hanggang sa
katamtamang hangin mula sa hilagang-silangan hanggang hilagang-kanluran
ang iiral sa nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon at mula naman sa timog-kanluran
hanggang kanluran sa natitirang ng bansa na may banayad hanggang sa
katamtaman ang pag-alon ng karagatan.
Over Metro Manila:
Maximum Temperature: 1:50 PM Yesterday --- 32.8 °C
Minimum Temperature: 6:00 AM Yesterday --- 25.0 °C
Maximum Relative Humidity: 6:00 AM Yesterday --- 95 %
Minimum Relative Humidity: 2:00 PM Yesterday --- 62 %
High Tide Today: 8:52 AM ...... 0.97 Meter
Low Tide Today: 3:37 PM ...... 0.18 Meter
High Tide Today: 9:40 PM ...... 0.74 Meter
Low Tide Tomorrow: 3:15 AM ...... 0.23 Meter
Sunrise Today : 5:46 AM
Sunset Today : 4:45 PM
Moonset Today : 9:31 PM
Moonrise Tomorrow : 5:17 AM
Illumination Today : 97 %
For more information and queries, please call at telephone numbers 927-1335 and 927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov
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DAM UPDATE
as of 6am, 07 October 2014
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October
7 , 2014 (Tuesday) as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Sunny
BATANGAS : Sunny
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Sunny
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PIA
4A/BATANGAS: Ipinagdiwang ngayong araw sa buong lalawigan ang Teachers
Day kung saan nagkaroon ng programang nagbibigay pugay sa mga guro sa
kanilang natatanging kontribusyon sa lipunan.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Maigting ang ginagawang panawagan ng Comelec Batangas Provincial Office
na magparehistro ng kanilang biometrics ang publiko upang makaboto sa
darating na halalan sa Mayo 2016.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
Inilunsad ng Philippine Statistics Authority kaninang umaga ang 25th
National Statistics Month kasabay ng paghahayag ng resulta ng 2013
Annual Survey of Business & Industry. Layon nito na maibahagi sa mga
stakeholders ang resulta ng ginawang Business & Industry survey
kasama na rin ang resulta ng Annual Poverty Indicator Surve.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
The provincial government of Quezon urged the local government units
and all residents in the province to transform every barangay into a
disaster-resilient areas. Quezon Gov. David Suarez said LGUs should have
a systematic plan and way to make the province a
disaster-resilient-area.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
In line with the celebration of Philippine statistics month this
October, the provincial statistics authority (PSA) is inviting freshman
college students in the province to join the Philippine statistics
quiz (provincial elimination) to be held at PSA provincial office
Lucena City on October 28. This contest aims to assess the competency
and skills of students in statistics as acquired from the secondary
education curriculum and to generate public awareness on the importance
of statistics in all development-planning activities.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Sa ilalim ng programang "grassroots participatory budgeting" {GPB},
ang bayan ng Unisan ay naglaan ng pondong P280,000 bilang tulong sa mga
miyembro ng rural improvement club na magkaroon ng kasanayan sa food
processing kagaya ng paggawa ng kalamansi juice concentrate, pineapple
chunks, pineapple jam, kalamansi jelly, mango jelly at papaya jelly.
Ayon sa DTI, ang GBP Dray isang proseso na kung saan ang civil society
organization, civic groups at mga pinuno ng lokal na pamahalaan ay
gumagawa ng plano kung paano nila gagamitin ang P15M pondong inilaan ng
pambansang pamahalaan sa mga proyektong pangkabuhayan. Ang P280,000 ay
bahagi ng P15M.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Umabot sa 74,000 ang kabuuang bilang ng mga kabataang Batangueno na
nagparehistro para sa isasagawang SK Election sa darating na Pebrero
2015, ayon sa provincial office ng COMELEC Batangas.
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DZBB:
Muling umapela ang Palasyo sa mg Pilipinong nasa Hong Kong na huwag
makilahok sa mga kilos protesta doon. Ayon kay DPS Abigail Valte, hindi
batas ng Pilipinas ang umiiral para sa mga Pilipinong nandoon kaya
nararapat lang na sumunod ang ito sa mga alituntunin ng Hong Kong.
ABS-CBN: Dating OFW na si Dondon Lanuza, nakapagsimula na ng bagong buhay matapos muntik nang mabitay sa Saudi.
DZMM:
Umigting ang tensyon sa pagitan ng mga nagpoprotesta para sa demokrasya
sa Hong Kong ng sabayan sila ng protesta ng isang grupo na tinaguriang
Anti-Occupy Protesters. Sinabi ng Anti-Occupy Protesters na kabilang
sila sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan ng Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Consul Gen. Bernardita Catalia on DZMM:
Re: Protesta sa Hong Kong
-Mula kagabi medyo kaunti na lang ang pumunta sa protest site.
-Nagkasundo sila na makikipag-usap si chief secretary for administration Cary Lam sa Federation of Students.
-Kaunting-kaunti lang mga Pinoy ang sumasama. Mga resident sila.
-Mayroon iilan dito persons identified sila with migrante.
-Sa mga Pinoy, mga OFW hindi sila pumupunta sa rally.
-Pero tuloy ang panawagan natin sa ating mga kababayan na huwag ng makilahok sa protesta.
-Malayo ang protest site sa mga tourist destinations sa HK.
-Hindi naman apektado ang Hongkong.
DZMM:
Lumapag na sa NAIA Terminal 3 ang Emirates Airlines lulan ang ilang OFW
kasama ang kanilang pamilya mula sa Libya. Sa inisyal na abiso ng MIAA,
28 ang inaasahang Pinoy na darating. Mayroon pang halos 9,000 mga
Pinoy ang naiwan sa Libya. Nasa 4,000 mga Pinoy na ang sapilitang
nailikas at pinauwi sa Pilipinas.
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President
Aquino joins Filipino Muslims in the observance of Eidul
Adha
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President
Benigno S. Aquino III joined Filipino Muslims in the observance of the
Eidul Adha celebrated on Monday.
“My warmest greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance
and celebration of the Eidul Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice,” said
President Aquino in his message posted in the Official Gazette (www.gov.ph)
on Sunday.
Eidul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is a major festival for the Muslim
faith as this honors the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice his
son Ishmael (Ismail) as an act of submission to God’s command.
“This event reminds us of the virtue of sacrifice and its importance in the
Islamic faith. It recounts to the faithful the story of Ibrahim and Ishmail
and the lengths that they were willing to go in order to demonstrate their
obedience, surrender, and trust in Allah,” the President said.
“This is a message that finds significance within all Filipinos, as we are
called to make our own sacrifices for the sake of building a peaceful and
prosperous society,” he added.
The President also took the opportunity to appeal to all to continue on the
“straight path” to progress.
“In this time of solemn remembrance, let us all rise to the challenge of
nation-building, keeping in mind that our actions have the capacity to
alter the course of our country’s future. May we remain steadfast on the
straight path, demonstrate integrity, passion, and excellence in our
respective pursuits, and become the catalyst of positive, meaning change in
our nation,” said President Aquino. PND (ag)
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Malacanang
on Sunday joins in the celebration of World Teacher’s Day and the National
Teachers’ Month and calls for everyone to give thanks to their former
teachers.
“Nananawagan po ang ating kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, Bro. Armin
Luistro, na lahat tayo ay magpasalamat sa kahit isang naging guro natin na
nagbahagi ng mahalagang aral sa atin at tumulong sa paghubog ng ating
pagkatao sa panahon ng ating kabataan. Ang panawagan po niya, “write, text,
tweet, call”—sulatan, mag-text, mag-tweet, at tawagan natin ang kahit isa
sa ating naging guro, at sabihin natin sa kanya: “Maraming salamat po,
mahal na guro,” said Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary
Herminio Coloma, Jr., in a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan.
Coloma noted that the Philippines had the longest celebration that honor
teachers, as President Benigno Aquino III signed Proclamation No. 242.
“Sa buong mundo ang Pilipinas ang bansang naglaan ng pinakamahabang panahon
sa pagdiriwang ng kadakilaan ng mga guro na ating kinikilala dahil sa
kanilang mahalagang ambag sa paghubog ng kamalayan at katauhan ng ating mga
kabataan at mamamayan,” said Coloma.
Under Proclamation No. 242, the National Teachers’ Month will be celebrated
every year from September 5 to October 5.
The proclamation also states that “it is essential to revitalize the image
of teaching as a vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of
teachers in Philippine society and national development."
Coloma added that the Aquino administration has almost doubled the budget
for education.
“Sa taong ito, aabot sa mahigit 309-bilyong piso ang gugugulin ng
pamahalaan para sa sektor ng edukasyon, kumpara sa P174-billion noong 2010
bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsisikap na mapaunlad nang lubos ang sektor
ng edukasyon na siyang susi sa paglinang ng kakayahan ng mga mamamayan,
alinsunod na rin sa paniniwala ni Pangulong Aquino na ang taumbayan ang
pinakamahalagang yaman ng Pilipinas,” said Coloma. PND (ag)
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The
Palace mourns the death of former Presidential Spokesperson Fernando
“Jerry” Barican.
“We mourn the passing of former presidential spokesperson Fernando Jerry
Barican, who passed away last Friday evening. We join the nation in
expressing our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones,” said
Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma,
Jr., in a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday.
“Tayo po ay naging mapalad na makilala at makasama si Atty. Barican bilang
student activist po noong kapanahunan ng First Quarter Storm noong early
1970s sa Pamantasan ng Pilipinas (University of the Philippines), na kung
saan siya ay nagsilbi rin bilang chairman ng UP Student Council,” said
Coloma
Barican serves as spokesperson to former President Joseph Estrada. He was
comatose at the Makati Medical Center for about a month before his death.
“Siya po ay isa rin sa mga nadetine noong panahon ng Martial Law. Siya ay
nagsilbi bilang spokesperson ni dating Pangulong Joseph Ejercito Estrada at
Board Member ng Development Bank of the Philippines,” Coloma added. PND (ag)
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Malacanang calls for Filipinos in Hong Kong to avoid areas
occupied by protesters
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Malacanang
calls on Filipinos in Hong Kong to avoid areas currently occupied by
pro-democracy protesters as local authorities there said it will do “all
necessary actions” to ensure government workers returned to work come
Monday.
“Patuloy po ang ating panawagan sa ating mga kababayan na umiwas sa mga
lugar na pinagdarausan ng mga kilos protesta sa Hong Kong para sa kanilang
proteksyon at kaligtasan,” said Presidential Communication Operation Office
Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., in a radio interview with dzRB Radyo ng
Bayan on Sunday.
Since September 28, tens of thousands of protesters occupied the road in
Admiralty (where all almost all government installations are in Hong Kong
Island) and demanded Hong Kong’s Chief Executive to step down.
The protesters also occupied Hong Kong Island’s Western, Central, and Wan
Chai districts, as well as Mong Kok across the Victoria Harbor.
Coloma noted that the Philippine government continues to monitor the
situation in Hong Kong.
“Nakahanda ang pamahalaan na tumulong at umagapay sa ating mga kababayan
kung kinakailangan. Nananatiling nakaalerto at nakamasid ang ating
konsulada sa kalagayan ng mga Pilipino roon at patuloy na kaisa tayo sa mga
naghahangad ng maayos at mapayapang resolusyon ng kasalukuyang kaganapan sa
Hong Kong,” said Coloma.
The Philippine consulate in Hong Kong said last Saturday they are ready to
extend assistance to Filipinos who might be affected by the mass actions
there. The Consulate also reiterated its previous advisory for Filipinos
not to participate in the protest and to avoid the centers of mass actions.
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Malacanang welcomes new recognition for Philippine tourism industry
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The
Palace welcomes the new recognition for the Philippines after the country
was chosen as best destination in Asia Pacific, which could be a major
boost to the Philippines aggressive tourism campaign.
"Congratulations to our hardworking fellows from the Department of
Tourism at nakuha po natin itong best destination in Asia Pacific,"
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in an interview over
dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Saturday.
"We do not doubt that the campaign continues to spread because mainly
it is true that ‘It is more fun in the Philippines.’"
Valte added that hopefully the new accolade will bring more foreign
tourists from all over the globe to come to the Philippines and experience
the beautiful destinations in the country.
The country bagged the “Destination of the Year” award during the 25th
Annual TTG Travel Awards, according to the Department of Tourism.
The Philippines was cited as Asia-Pacific’s “Destination of the Year” for
2014 in a ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand. This is due to the country's
“proactive steps and initiatives toward the development of the travel
industry.”
The Destination of the Year falls under the Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Other categories include Travel Personality of the Year, Best Travel
Entrepreneur, Best Marketing and Relationship Effort and Best Trade
Supporter.
The TTG Travel Awards is one of the most coveted awards in the region’s
travel industry, organized by the TTG Asia Media’s Travel Trade Publishing
group. PND (as)
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Philippine government ready to assist Filipinos in Hong Kong
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The
Philippine consulate in Hong Kong is ready to extend assistance to Filipinos
who will be affected by the mass actions there, the Palace said on
Saturday, advising Filipinos not to participate in the protest and to avoid
the centers of mass actions.
In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Saturday, Deputy Presidential
spokesperson Abigail Valte reiterated the call of Bernardita Catalla, the
country's Consul General in Hong Kong, advising Filipinos to avoid unsafe
areas to ensure their safety.
Valte said the situation in Hong Kong is becoming more tense as pro-democracy
groups clash with "anti-occupy" protesters.
"We continue to coordinate and to keep our lines of communication open
with the Filipino community because our consulate there in Hong Kong will
be ready to render assistance should there be any instance na kailangan po
ito," she said.
Valte also said that OFW may run into trouble if they join the protests
since Hong Kong law will be applied to them once there's a round up.
"Hindi na po batas ng ating bansa ang umiiral doon kundi ‘yung batas
ng lugar kung nasaan po sila," she said
"At lagi naman po natin silang pinapaalalahanan na sumunod din doon sa
mga alituntunin, and to stay away from any acts that might get them into
trouble with the law or with the authorities there."
For Filipino tourists who want to travel to Hong Kong, Valte said the
Philippine government has not issued any travel advisory but she said
tourists must be aware of their surroundings once they are in Hong Kong.
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National, local governments working together to ensure
safety of residents near Mayon volcano
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The
national government is in close contact with the local government of Albay
to ensure the safety of residents near the Mayon volcano, which could erupt
anytime.
"Patuloy ang pakikipag-usap natin kina Governor Joey Salceda kung ano
ang pwede pang maitulong ng national government," Deputy Presidential
spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng
Bayan on Saturday.
"In fact, last week napag-usapan natin ang panawagan ni Governor Joey
Salceda na humingi ng karagdagang tulong at agad namang tumugon si
Secretary Dinky Soliman doon sa panawagan ni Governor Salceda."
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is also assisting the Albay government
in the continuing evacuation and rescue efforts, she said.
Soldiers also continue to patrol the six-kilometer permanent danger zone,
to ensure that no residents go back to their homes within the danger area.
Albay Governor Joey Salceda said some residents return to their homes
within the danger zone for some reasons and authorities must warn them to
avoid loss of lives in case Mayon volcano erupts.
"Kailangan patuloy po ang paninigurado na ilalabas po natin silang
lahat at wala sila doon sa peligro ng danger zone," Valte said.
Mayon volcano is heading towards a major eruption, the Philippine Institute
of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday.
Phivolcs pointed out the worsening abnormal condition of the volcano, like
the continuous ground deformation with an inflation of three millimeters in
10 days.
Phivolcs also reported ground swelling appearing on both the northern and
southern parts of the volcano because the magma is passing through one
channel and its force is even.
Also, the volume of sulfuric dioxide emission was down to 300 metric tons
per day during the past 24-hour observation period from the 1,400 metric
tons in the previous period.
This is because the crater of the volcano is sealed, according to Phivolcs.
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Government could takes the lead in conserving energy,
says Palace
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The
government will gladly initiate moves to conserve power with the impending
shortage of electricity during the summer next year, the Palace said on
Saturday.
The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to work with private businesses to
conserve electricity like setting the air conditioning systems in the malls
at slightly higher temperatures.
For the public sector, it plans to cut power consumption by 10 percent.
In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Saturday, Deputy
presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the public sector is willing
to contribute to energy conservation.
"Lahat po tayong mga kawani ng gobyerno, we will be more than happy to
do our share when it comes to saving electricity para hindi madagdagan ang
demand pagdating po ng panahong ‘yan," she said.
"Everybody in this particular situation is really just working
together to try to find a solution to the challenge that we will face come
summer in 2015."
Valte also reminded government agencies about the existing power-saving
regulations that they should be following.
"Perhaps it’s a good time to remind all our fellows in government that
these guidelines exist and that we should all be consciously following
them," Valte said.
Aside from these measures, there are also plans to carry out the
Interruptible Load Program, that aims to encourage large establishments
with big demands for power to generate their own electricity to lessen
consumption.
The program targets malls and big businesses that consume a lot of
electricity. PND (as)
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The
government can still provide services to the residents of Pag-asa Island despite
the halt in the construction of infrastructure projects there, the Palace
said on Saturday.
The government decided to stop the projects in the island as it filed an
arbitration case in the international tribunal in connection with its
claims in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).
Although the government stopped the projects, Deputy presidential
spokesperson Abigail Valte said there are other ways to provide the island
residents with government services.
The residents said they need the projects to make sure that they get the
basic necessities in the island.
"Pero katulad nga po ng sinabi ni Secretary (Voltaire) Gazmin, that
directive was issued sometime in the middle of 2014, at kailangan lang po
nating masigurado na mame-maintain po natin," she said.
As the country files for an arbitration, it also chose a process that will
ease tension in the area that is why it halted the projects.
"Ayaw po nating mag-deviate doon sa ating piniling proseso na
kailangan nai-ease ang tensions at naa-avoid natin ang any incident that
may be construed as ramping up tension or trying to provoke any of the
claimant countries that are involved," Valte said.
"At least, for this time, we are sticking to that tack."
But Valte also clarified that the Palace believes that although it stopped
the infrastructure developments in the West Philippine Sea, it does not
mean a weak position on its claim.
The Philippines filed a memorial to the international arbitral tribunal
this year, aimed at strengthening its claim in the West Philippine Sea.
China has until December this year to file a similar memorial at the
arbitral tribunal. But the Chinese side said it won't participate in the
case or make a similar filing at the tribunal.
China has been claiming almost the entirety of the West Philippines Sea,
overlapping the claims by other countries or states such as the
Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei. PND (as)
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President Aquino forms National Organizing Committee for Papal visit
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President
Benigno S. Aquino III has directed the mobilization of government resources
to ensure the smooth and orderly visit of His Holiness Pope Francis in the
Philippines on January 15 to 19, 2015.
In Memorandum Circular No. 72, President Aquino ordered the creation of the
Papal Visit 2015-National Organizing Committee (PV-NOC) for the state visit
of the Roman Pontiff to coordinate all preparations for this occasion of
great significance to the Filipino people.
“As
instructed by President Aquino, all heads of the different government
departments, local governments as well as the private sectors are
encouraged to participate and coordinate all efforts to make sure that the
visit of His Holiness in our country next year will be well organized and
peaceful,” Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. said on Friday.
The
PV-NOC will be chaired by the Executive Secretary and vice-chaired by the
Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Its members will
include the Secretaries of the Departments of National Defense (DND), the
Interior and Local Government (DILG), Public Works and Highways (DPWH),
Health (DOH), Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Tourism (DOT), and
the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO); the Armed Forces
Chief of Staff, National Police Chief, and Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA) Chairman.
The
PV-NOC is tasked to take up all government participation and responses in
connection with the visit of the Pope, and ensure efficient coordination
among public and private sectors, particularly with the Central Committee
of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP); peace and
order; and the traffic management plan for the transportation of persons
and goods during the event.
The
Central Committee of the CBCP is at the helm of managing and coordinating all
religious and civil plans and activities of the Papal Visit.
MC
No. 72 likewise called for the establishment of the two local Executive
Committees—EXECOM-Manila and EXECOM-Leyte—in the areas of engagement of His
Holiness Pope Francis. The EXECOMs will serve as the on-site full-time,
day-to-day operations arms of the PV-NOC.
The
EXECOM-Manila will be led by an Undersecretary in the Office of the
Executive Secretary (OES). Its members will include the Undersecretaries of
the DFA, DND, DILG, DPWH, DOH, DOTC, DOT, and PCOO; Chief of the
Presidential Protocol Office; representatives from the OP, the Armed Forces
of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and MMDA;
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager; Presidential
Security Group (PSG) Commander; and head of the Radio-Television
Malacanang.
The
EXECOM-Leyte, on the other hand, will be led by an Undersecretary in the
OES with members including the Regional Director of the PNP, Commander of
the AFP Central Command, Regional Directors of the DOTC and DPWH, PSG
Security Task Action Group Commander-Leyte, and a representative from the
Radio-Television Malacanang.
MC
No. 72 shall take effect immediately and until the conclusion of the Papal
Visit in January 2015. PND
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Asian Games gold medalist calls on Executive Secretary
Ochoa
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Asian
Games gold medalist Daniel Patrick Caluag met with Executive Secretary
Paquito Ochoa, Jr. in a courtesy call in Malacañang on Friday afternoon.
Caluag was accompanied by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Chairman Francis Tolentino and head of the Philippine Cycling Federation
Representative Abraham Tolentino.
Also present during the event were Presidential Communications Operations
Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., coaches Greg Romero and Arturo
Labramonte, Ronda Pilipinas Tour organizer Cris Allyson, and Christopher
John Caluag.
The Palace has hailed the victory of Caluag in the 2014 Asian Games in
South Korea, which gave the country its first gold medal. The last time the
Philippines won gold in the games was in 1974.
"We join the Filipino nation in celebrating the gold medal victory of
Daniel Patrick Caluag in the BMX cycling event in the 2014 Incheon
Games," Secretary Coloma said in a statement on Wednesday.
"With remarkable skill and talent, he has demonstrated the Filipinos’
courage and resiliency in global athletic competitions," he said.
Caluag, who is based in Kentucky in the United States, topped the Cycling
BMX event and swept Heats 1 to 3 in a strong performance to finally give
the Philippines its much-awaited gold medal.
Daniel Patrick finished the seeding run at the top of the group after
clocking in at 35.489. He is .797 seconds ahead of his closest Japanese
competitor.
Caluag will vie for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore, as well as
in the Olympic Games in Brazil in 2016. PND (as)
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President Aquino duty bound to fulfill
mandate from the people, says official
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President
Benigno S. Aquino III will continue to fulfill his duties as mandated by
the people and carry out reforms he has initiated since the start of his
presidency, a Palace official said.
"The President is duty-bound to fulfill his mandate from the people.
He remains firmly committed to pursue the reforms aimed at achieving stable
and inclusive growth for the country," Presidential Communications
Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said in a statement on
Friday.
"These reforms have been established on the platform of good
governance and have gained acceptance by the vast majority of our people,
as well as recognition from the international community."
The transformation of the country from being regarded as “the sick man of
Asia” to being Asia’s fastest growing economy was achieved because of the
people’s support for the administration’s reform agenda, he said.
Coloma said that the government will continue to invest on improving the
quality of life in the country by developing the fullest potentials of its
most valuable resources: the Filipino people.
The Palace official was reacting to the statement by the National
Transformation Council asking the President to step down. PND (as)
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Pinapanumpa
ng Pangulong Aquino ang bagong kagawad ng lupon ng ULAP
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Pinasumpa sa tungkulin ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang
bagong kagawad ng Pambansang Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Union of Local
Authorities ng Pilipinas (ULAP) sa simpleng seremonyang ginanap sa
President’s Hall ng Palasyo ng Malacanang Huwebes.
Pinaalalahanan ng Pangulong Aquino sa mga lokal na pinuno na manatiling
tapat sa kanilang sinumpaang tungkuling paglilingkuran nang ubus-kaya at
marangal ang taong bayan.
Pinagbilinan din ng Pangulo ang mga pinuno ng gobyerno na ihanap ng tunay
na lunas ang mga suliranin ng nasasakupan nila sa halip ng pagbibigay
lamang ng pansamantalang tulong na tulad ng sa KBL o "kasal, binyag at
libing."
“Paano natin mababago ang sistema ng pagtulong sa ating mga nasasakupan na
karaniwang nagaganap sa mga kasalan, binyagan at kung may nakaburol?
Naniniwala akong dapat natin silang pagkalooban hindi ng pansamantalang
tulong kundi ang higit na mahalaga, bigyan sila ng tulong na makatutugon sa
pangangailangan nila sa matagal na panahon,” wika ng Pangulong Aquino.
“Tulad ng kasabihan ng mga nakatatanda, turuan natin ang ating mga
kababayan na mangisda sa halip na magbalik-balik sila para makahingi ng
isda. Ang kompleto at malawakang lunas ang susi sa pagbabagong inaasam
nating lahat,” dagdag pa ng Pangulo.
Binanggit ng Pangulo ang paraang sinunod ng yumaong Kalihim Jesse Robredo
sa paglutas sa suliranin ng Lungsod ng Naga tungkol sa mga informal
settlers.
Sinabi ng Pangulo na bukod sa pagbibigay ng palagian at disenteng pabahay,
pinagkalooban pa ni Robredo ng hanapbuhay ang mga informal settlers.
“Magiging makabuluhan lamang ang ating mga pagpapakasakit na paglingkuran
ang madla kung mangangahulugan ito ng palagiang makabuluhang pagbabago sa
buhay ng mga kababayan natin, lalo na ang mga nangangailangan,” dugtong pa
ng Pangulo.
Binigyang diin din ng Pangulo ang halaga ng magandang pagsasamahan sa
trabaho ng mga pamahalaang pambansa at lokal upang maging higit na mabisa
ang paglilingkod sa madla.
Sa seremonyang ito, si Gobernador Alfonso “Boy” Umali, Jr. Ng Oriental
Mindoro at pangulo ng ULAP ang nag-abot sa Pangulo ng talaan ng mga nagawa
ng samahan.
Kabilang sa mga pinunong nanumpa sa tungkulin sina Gobernador Arthur
Defensor, Sr. ng Iloilo, tagapangulo; Alkalde Herbert Bautista ng Lungsod
ng Quezon—pangalawang pangulong tagapagpaganap; Alkalde Sandy Javier, Jr.
ng Javier, Leyte—pangalawang tagapangulo; at Bise Alkalde Isko Moreno ng
Maynila—unang pangalawang pangulo.
Sa pambungad na talumpati ni Gob. Umali, ipinangako niya ang patuloy na
pagtulong ng mga lokal na pinuno sa mga repormang ginagawa ng
administrasyong Aquino.
Sinabi ni Umali na ang Seal of Good Housekeeping ay ipinagkaloob sa 80
porsiyento ng mga LGUs na nangangahulugang mayorya ng mga lokal na pinuno
ay “nakahanda at may kakayahang maging transparent.”
“Nais naming magpatuloy ang mga repormang sama-sama nating sinimulan nang
kaisa ang pambansang pamahalaan. Ibig naming suriin ang pagtupad namin ng
tungkulin, hangad naming ang bukas na pamahalaan, pakay naming magsanib ang
pribadong pangkat at civil society at hangad naming ang liderato sa
pambansa at lokal na pamahalaan ay puspusang maglingkod nang tumatahak sa
tuwid na daan,” dugtong pa ni Umali. PND (jb/zaf)
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Malugod
na tinatanggap ng Malacanang ang saloobin ng bayan tungkol sa ‘Charter
change’
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Hindi namangha ang Malacanang sa kinalabasan ng Pulse Asia
survey kamakailan kung saan lumitaw na mayorya ng mamamayan ay ayaw sa
“Charter Change” at hindi nila suportado ang palugit pa sa termino ng
Pangulo.
Sa pinakahuling Pulse Asia Survey, 62 porsiyento o mayorya ng mga tinanong
ng research group ang tutol sa pagbabago sa Kostitusyon.
Sa pulong balitaan sa Malacanang Huwebes, sinabi ni Kalihim Herminio
Coloma, Jr. ng Presidential Communications Operations Office na hindi sila
nagulat sa resulta ng survey at ito ay maluwag sa kalooban na tinatanggap
nila.
“Tinatanggap namin ito nang mahinahon at walang sorpresa,” sabi ni Kalihim
Coloma sa pulong balitaan na idinaos.
Kaalinsabay nito, sinabi ni Coloma na patuloy ang Pangulo sa pakikinig sa
sambayanan nang ang hangarin ay maging permanente ang mga repormang
ginagawa sa pamahalaan.
“Patuloy ang ginagawang pakikinig ng Pangulo sa pagpapahiwatig ng saloobin
ng mga mamamayan alinsunod sa layuning patatagin ang mga reporma at gawing
ganap ang transpormasyon sa ating lipunan,” pagbibigay-diin pa ni Kalihim
Coloma.
Idinugtong ni Coloma na ang mga opinion survey sa madla na tulad nang
ginagawa ng Pulse Asia ay kabilang sa mga kasangkapang dumarama sa damdamin
ng taong bayan.
Idinugtong pa ng Kalihim na sapul sa unang araw ng panunungkulan ng
Pangulong Aquino, naging patakaran na nitong alamin ang opinyon ng kanyang
mga “boss” sapagka’t itinuturing niyang napakahalagang sangkap ito ng
mabuting pamamahala.
Dahil ang pamahalaang na naglilingkod nang taos-puso ay palaging bukas sa
ipinahihiwatig na mga saloobin ng mamamayan,” dugtong pa ni Coloma.
“Ito ay isang patuloy na proseso na ipinangako ng Pangulo na susundin niya
na bahagi ng kanyang sagutin bilang Punong Tagapagpaganap ng bansa,”
pagbibigay-diin pa ni Coloma. PND (as/zaf)
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Kinondena
ng Palasyo ang pamamaril sa ‘peasant organizer’ ng Tagum City
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Kinondena ng Malacanang Huwebes ang pagpaslang sa isang
peasant organizer sa Lungsod ng Tagum, Davao del Norte kamakailan at
sinabing hindi tatantanan ng pulisya ang paghahanap sa may kagagawan ng
katampalasanang nasabi.
“Patuloy pong tinitiyak ng ating pamahalaan ang malayang pagpapahayag at
kinokondena po natin ang karahasan na isinagawa diyan na iyong nabanggit,”
tugon ni Kalihim Herminio Coloma, Jr. ng Presidential Communications
Operations Office sa tanong ng mga reporter sa pulong balitaan sa Palasyo.
“At tiyak pong tinututukan kaagad ito ng ating mga awtoridad para matunton
ang salarin at mapanagot. Wala pong puwang sa ating kasalukuyang
administrasyon ang pagsasagawa ng karahasan laban sa mga mamamayan,” dagdag
pa ni Kalihim Coloma.
Si Dexter Librando, ang 31 taong gulang na tagapagtatag ng Kilusang
Magbubukid ng Pilipinas ay binaril at nasugatan ng mga hindi kilalang tao
noong Lunes Setyembre 29, pagkatapos na daluhan ang paglulunsad ng People’s
Initiative to Abolish Pork Barrel System (PIAP) sa Lungsod ng Tagum.
Natamaan si Librando ng punglo sa sentido at balakang at kasalukuyang
nagpapagaling na sa isang lokal na pagamutan. PND (as/zaf)
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President
Beninog S. Aquino III's Speech at the ULAP (Union of Local Authorities of the
Philippines) National Executive Board (NEB) Oath taking ceremony
President's Hall,
Malacañan Palace
02 Oct. 2014
Maraming salamat po. Maupo ho
tayong lahat.
Secretary Mar Roxas; Governor Alfonso Umali Jr.; Governor Arthur Defensor
Sr.; National Executive Board Officers of the Union of Local Authorities of
the Philippines Inc.; fellow workers in government; honored guests; mga
minamahal ko pong kababayan:
Ililiwanag ko lang po, bestman po ako ni Boy Umali doon po sa renewal of vows
ha. [Tawanan] Hindi ho noong una siyang kinasal. [Tawanan] Baka ho may
magduda ho sa edad ko.
Kailan ba ‘yon, Boy, mga two years ago yata ‘yon?
Alam niyo, noong bumiyahe ho tayo, marami, pati ‘yong media na kasama natin,
nagkasakit dahil medyo mabigat daw ‘yong schedule. At ako naman po, awa ng
Diyos, hindi ako tinamaan ng miski ano. Ngayon, kinakabahan ako, namamalat,
baka bukas ako may trangkaso. [Tawanan]
Marami po sa ating nandito ngayon ay matagal nang nasa politika. Marami ho
siguro sa inyo ay mga nauna sa akin sa politika. Malamang, kabisado na rin
ninyo ang mga pasikot-sikot sa mundo ng politika, at ang mga sikretong rekado
para manalo. Automatic na sa ating maging todo-sigasig para maipakilala ang
kakayahan at ang ating mabubuting katangian. Kumbaga, nakuha na natin ang
tamang timpla ng marketing campaign para manatili sa puwesto.
Matanong ko lang po kayo: Meron ba sa inyo rito ang nagsabi noong unang
tumakbo pa lang na pananatilihin ninyo ang sistemang nagisnan? May nangako ba
sa inyong kapag ibinoto tayo, walang asensong mangyayari? Palagay ko wala ho
sa atin ang nagsabi nito noong tayo’y tumakbo. Sa halip, inilalatag ninyo
kung paano mapapabuti ang sitwasyon ng ating mga mamamayan.
Alam kong hindi biro ang pinagdadaanan bago ninyo marating ang kinaroroonan
[ninyo ngayon]. Hindi ito basta inabot lang, pinaghihirapan ito. Mayroon
tayong sisikmurahing mga insulto, pambabatikos at batuhan ng putik tuwing
kampanya, kung minsan lampas ng kampanya pa, at kung minsan naman bago pa ng
kampanya. Maraming sakripisyo, pagod at pagtitimping kailangang bunuin. Noon
nga pong nangangampanya ako sa pagka-congressman ng Tarlac, sinusuyod ko ang
bawat kalsada, inaakyat ang mga dike, nagha-house-to-house sa umaga at hapon,
at kaliwa’t kanang meeting naman pagdating ng gabi. Walang pagod akong
nag-iikot sa kabila ng matinding init para mapalapit sa ating mga kababayan.
Mayroon nga pong biro, na marahil narinig na ninyo: Ang pormula daw po sa
kampanya ay matatawag nating KBL—at hindi po Kilusang Bagong Lipunan iyon:
kundi Kasal, Binyag, at Libing. Parang mula sa panganganak hanggang pagpanaw,
takbuhan ka ng lahat para hingan ng tulong. Sa totoo lang, mahirap talagang
tumanggi sa mga ito lalo pa’t gusto rin nating makatulong. Baka rin pagmulan
pa ng sama ng loob, o isipin pa nilang hindi tayo nalalapitan.
Kahit nga po nasa puwesto na, tuloy pa rin ang ganitong mga klase ng paghingi
ng pabor. Natatandaan ko po nang bagong-halal pa lang akong Congressman sa
Tarlac. May lumapit sa aking konsehal at humingi ng tulong sa pag-arkila ng
orkestra sa aming piyesta. Tinanong ko kung magkano, sagot po niya’y 40,000
piso daw ang babayaran bawat isa, at ‘yun na raw po ang pinakamura. Dahil ang
gusto po niya dalawang orkestra ang aming kunin para meron daw relyebuhan sa
pagtugtog at hindi mapagod. Samakatuwid nga ho, 80,000 piso ang
kakailanganin. Ang sahod ko noon, kung ‘di ako nagkakamali ay 35,000 piso;
wala pa ‘yung kaltas ng tax. Kaya sabi ko po sa kanya, doblehin man natin ang
sahod ko, kukulangin pa rin sa balak niyang gastusin sa pag-arkila. At kayo
po ngayon ang tatanungin ko: Paano naman popondohan ito? ‘Di po ba, sa pagpopondo
sa mga ganitong panghihingi ng ating nasasakupan, saka tayo natutuksong baka
gumawa ng kung ano-anong gimik?
Sa panunungkulan ko nga bilang Kinatawan ng Tarlac, minabuti kong lumapit at
kumustahin ang ating mga kababayan tuwing dumadalaw ako sa iba’t ibang
barangay. Sa umpisa po, ‘pag may iminungkahing proyekto sa akin, na madalas
umaabot nang hindi bababa sa anim na folder kada isang barangay, o mga
resolusyon ng bawat barangay, at 159 po ang barangay na sakop natin, halos
pareho-pareho lang ang laman ng mga ito. Karamihan dito, gusto lang
pagandahin ang kanilang barangay hall. Ang binabalik ko namang tanong sa
kanila: Kapag napaganda natin ang barangay hall ninyo, ilan kaya ang
makakakain diyan? Ilan ang matutulungan sa komunidad? Ilan ang aangat ang
buhay kapag nagtayo tayo ng mga monumento tulad ng inyong barangay hall? Ang
mungkahi ko naman: Baka mas maganda, nakiusap po ako, kung gamitin natin ang
pondong mayroon tayo para sa irigasyon, sa pagpapagawa ng kalsada, o sa
pagpapatayo ng mga paaralan. Sa tatlong termino ko bilang Congressman,
maipagmamalaki ko sa maayos na ring kooperasyon ng ating mga nasasakupan,
nandoon na nga po ang mga kapitan at ang mga konseho ng barangay, hindi
bababa po sa tatlong makabuluhang proyekto ang naisakatuparan sa bawat
barangay. ‘Di ko po sinasabing naubos na ang problema sa aking distrito
matapos ang aking termino. Pero lahat ng bukas ang pag-iisip, makikita na may
talagang nagawa tayong pagbabago sa panahon ng ating panunungkulan.
Hindi nga rin po siguro maiiwasan, na kahit nasa puwesto ka na, nariyan din
ang mga kontra lang nang kontra sa inilalatag mong reporma. Sila ang mga puro
batikos lang na wala namang maihaing solusyon. Kapag may hiniling sa iyong
sampung bagay, at nagawa mong tuparin, sabihin na natin, ang 9.9 sa mga ito,
ang mga kontra ang pilit maghahalungkat ng 0.1 at ipagsisigawang hindi mo ito
nagawa.
Ngayong Pangulo na tayo, hindi naman po natin sila pag-aaksayahan ng oras.
Mas nakatutok tayo sa patuloy na pagpupunla ng mga reporma at pagpitas ng mga
bunga nito. Nandiyan ang mahigit apat na milyong kabahayang benepisyaryo ng
Pantawid Pamilya Program, ang 20 positive credit ratings actions na nakamit
natin sa ating panunungkulan, ang 2.5 milyong Pilipinong nakaalpas sa poverty
line, ang 1.65 milyong nadagdag sa bilang ng mga Pilipinong nagtatrabaho mula
Abril 2013 hanggang Abril 2014.
Ilan lang po ito sa mga patunay na talagang malaki na ang pagkakaiba ng
sitwasyon ngayon ng Pilipinas kumpara sa ating dinatnan. Pati nga po ang
ibang mga bansa, napakataas na ang kompiyansa sa atin. Noon pong bumisita
tayo sa Europa kamakailan lang, isang mataas na opisyal ng prominenteng
bangko sa buong mundo, ang nagsabi: Baka raw po dapat ay i-globalize natin
ang piso. Ibig sabihin, magiging currency ng mundo ang piso na itini-trade sa
ibang bansa. Sa totoo lang, nabigla po tayo sa mungkahing ito; sino po ba sa
atin ang inisip na may magmumungkahi nito? Nang marinig nga natin ito,
tinanong ko pa si Secretary Greg Domingo ng Department of Trade and Industry
kasama natin doon sa pagpupulong, kung tama ba ang nadinig ko. Kailangan po
ng mas malalim na pag-aaral ng ganito kalaking mga hakbang, pero malinaw
naman ang mensahe ng nagmungkahi nito: Kompiyansa siya sa stabilidad ng ating
ekonomiya; naniniwala siyang sulit tumaya sa Pilipinas.
Lahat po tayo rito, binigyan ng mandato ng taumbayan para pagsilbihan sila.
Tayo naman, bilang mga pinuno, ay nangakong magdudulot ng pagbabago. Pero
kung ang pakay mo lang ay ang manatili sa kapangyarihan, magpakulong sa siklo
ng KBL, at panatilihin ang sitwasyon na dinatnan mo, ‘di ba’t parang
nakikipagpalitan ka lang ng puwesto sa musical chairs?
Paano ba natin babaguhin kung saan ang pag-aabot ng panggastos sa kasal,
binyag, at libing ang buod ng pagiging lingkod-bayan? Ang paniniwala ko po
rito: Kailangang tugunan, hindi lang ang kasalukuyan, kundi mas mahalaga po,
ang mga suliraning pangmatagalan. Sabi nga po ng nakakatanda, turuan nating
mangisda ang ating mga kababayan, kaysa hayaan silang magpabalik-balik para
manghingi ng isda. Kumpleto at malawakang mga solusyon ang susi sa
pagbabagong inaasam natin.
Gawin po nating halimbawa ang nagawa ng pumanaw nating kasamahan na si
Secretary Jesse Robredo sa Naga. Matagal pong naging problema ang
pagsisiksikan ng mga maralitang tagalungsod sa Naga, at minana ito ni Jesse
nang maupo siyang alkalde. Kumplikado po ang sitwasyon: Hindi madaling ilipat
nang basta-basta ang mga informal settler kung wala silang pagkakakitaan sa
bago nilang lilipatan. Kung walang kabuhayan sa ibang lugar, wala ka ring
aasahan kundi ang pagkukumpol ng mga tao sa sentro ng kalakalan. Kaya nga po,
bukod sa disente at permanenteng tahanan, naglalatag ang lokal na pamahalaan
ng Naga ng mga programang pangkabuhayan at maayos na mga pasilidad sa bagong
komunidad. Kaya po: ang dating mga maralitang itinuturing na hadlang sa
pag-unlad, naging katuwang na sa pagtataguyod ng kaunlaran sa Naga. Ang
tagumpay nga ng programang ito na pinangunahan ni Jesse ang ginagamit nating
basehan para ipatupad din ang paglilikas ng informal settlers sa Kamaynilaan.
Kung nakaya pong gawin ni Jesse ang mag-isip at maglatag ng pangmatagalang
solusyon sa problemang kanyang kinaharap, tinatawag rin ang bawat isa sa
atin, bilang pinuno, na tumugon sa parehong paraan. Alam ko naman: Kung kaya
nating ibigay, at kung naaayon sa batas, hindi po natin ipagdadamot sa ating
nasasakupan, ‘di po ba? Pero gaya ng napatunayan natin sa Tarlac, alam kong
mas mapapalapit tayo sa puso ng ating mga kababayan kung hindi lang
pangngayon ang ating naibibigay sa kanila, kundi lalo na pati ang pangbukas,
sa pamamagitan ng tunay na serbisyo, at sa pagtutok sa kapakanan nila. Sa
ganitong paraan, sila mismo ang mag-aangat sa kanilang mga sarili.
Ang pinakasukatan po ng husay ng pagiging lingkod-bayan ay hindi madadaan sa
galing sa pagsayaw, sa pagkakaraoke, o sa pagpapatawa. Masusukat ito sa
pag-aangat sa estado ng buhay ng ating mga kababayan; at sa pagbibigay sa
kanila ng lakas para panghawakan ang sarili nilang kapalaran. Magiging
makabuluhan lamang ang lahat ng paghihirap sa serbisyo kung magdudulot ito ng
makabuluhang pagbabago sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa mas
nangangailangan. Kung ang isang magsasaka na kumikita lang ng sapat para sa
kanyang sarili ay nananatiling isang kahig, isang tuka sa iyong
panunungkulan, masasabi mo bang tinotoo mo ang panata mong magdulot ng
pagbabago? Ano pang kinabukasan ang naghihintay sa kanila kung siya ay
magkapamilya, kung wala naman silang aasahang reporma mula sa iyong liderato?
Ang hamon po sa ating mga lingkod-bayan: gawing mas maaliwalas ang buhay ng
ating mga kababayan, nang hindi na danasin pa ng kanilang mga anak ang
pagdurusang ating pinagdaanan.
Sa pagtutulungan ng ULAP, ng lokal at pambansang pamahalaan, pati ng
sambayanang Pilipino, patuloy nating itutok ang ating panahon sa mga
proyektong tunay na naghahatid ng benepisyo sa mga Pilipino.
Sa mga kapwa ko pinuno, lagi nating tanungin ang sarili: Gaano na ba kalayo
ang narating natin mula nang mag-umpisa tayo sa puwesto? Umusad ba tayo
pasulong o umatras? Nanatili ba tayo o lumihis sa mandatong ipinagkaloob ng
taumbayan? Isipin na lang natin ang panahon kung kailan nagretiro na tayo, at
lumingon sa ating nasasakupan. ‘Di ba’t napakasarap ng pakiramdam na masabi
mong, “Ang laki ng ipinagbago nitong bayan nating ito, at kasama ako sa
nakiambag at nakilahok para maisakatuparan ito.”
Bilang ama ng bayan, malinaw ang tinatahak kong landas: ang gawin ang tama,
at ang laging pumanig sa kung ano ang makakabuti sa aking kapwa. At habang
mas marami tayong kumikilos sa iisang direksyon, mas mapapabilis pa natin ang
pagbabagong tinatamasa na natin ngayon. Kapag nga po dumating ang panahon, na
sabihin ng Panginoong “finished or not finished, pass your papers,” talaga
pong inaasahan kong mas maunlad at mas maaliwalas na Pilipinas ang ating ipapamana
sa susunod na henerasyon ng Pilipino.
Magandang araw po. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.
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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY
HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.
DZRB / Balita at
Panayam by Alan Allanigue
07 October 2014
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ALAN: Secretary Coloma, Sir.
Magandang umaga po.
SEC. COLOMA: Magandang umaga, Alan.
ALAN: Ang una po, Sir, gusto kong i-congratulate ang PCOO sa pangunguna po
ninyo sa paglulunsad nitong pinagsama-samang lakas ng mga PCOO agencies dito
po sa programang Radyo Bisyon, Secretary Sonny, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Mainam lamang, Alan, na patuloy tayong magsikap na palawigin at
palalimin ang paglilingkod ng iba’t-ibang instrumento ng Media ng Bayan sa
pamamagitan ng nagkakaisang aksyon.
ALAN: Opo, opo. At kahapon nga po iyong launch ng nabanggit na programa. Sec.
makikibalita ho kami na meron na hong mga initial reports na lumalabas. Of
course, ang Pangulong Noy ay dadalo sa APEC Leaders’ Summit sa Beijing at ito
hong ASEAN Summit naman sa Myanmar ito hong darating na buwan na ng November,
Secretary Coloma, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Sa mga ganyang okasyon, Alan, ay hinihintay natin ang opisyal na
announcement ng Department of Foreign Affairs, dahil sila ang punong-abala sa
mga opisyal na functions katulad niyan. Mainam siguro na background na muna
tayo ngayon dahil hinihintay pa natin iyong official announcement ng DFA
hinggil diyan.
ALAN: Opo, yes Sir. Sa ibang isyu po. Kumusta po ang mga hakbang na
ihinahanda ng pamahalaan natin kaugnay pa rin nitong mga nakikitang posibleng
pagkakaroon ng power shortages sa mga darating na buwan, Secretary Coloma,
Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Patuloy na tinututukan ng ating Department of Energy ang
sitwasyon at patuloy iyong kanilang pakikipag-ugnayan sa iba’t-ibang sektor,
lalung-lalo na sa mga pribadong kumpanya na hinihimok nating lumahok doon sa
voluntary interruptible load program. Meron kasi silang mga embedded na power
sa kanilang mga generator sets. Ang pinag-aaralan na lamang ay kung paano
magiging mas kapaki-kinabang para sa kanila iyong paggamit ng mga generator
sets na ito. Dahil obviously, Alan, mas mataas ang gastos at konsumo kapag
gumamit ka ng iyong sariling generating sets.
So, iyan sa mga aspeto na pinag-aaralan ng DOE para mahimok ang mas marami
pang kumpanya na lumahok dito. Dahil kapag naganap iyan ay mas liliit iyong
tinatayang magiging kakulangan ng supply ng kuryente at baka hindi na
kinakailangang maglaan ng mas malaking halaga para dito.
ALAN: And along this line Secretary Coloma. Sir, napapag-usapan pa rin po ba
iyong mga panukala, even before, na pagkalooban ng emergency powers ang
Pangulong Noy may kinalaman ho dito sa energy situation, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Nagsimula na iyong operasyon ng batas hinggil diyan dahil
sumulat na nga po ang ating Pangulo sa Kongreso at ito ay nakasaad sa Section
71 ng Electric Power Industry Reform Act o EPIRA. Sinasaad po doon na maaring
hilingin ng Pangulo sa Kongreso na magsagawa ng kinakailangang hakbang kapag
napansin na merong kakulangan sa supply ng kuryente. Ito po ay isinasagawa na
ng naayon sa batas. Kaya iyon naman pong Kongreso natin, iyong Senado at
iyong Kamara, ay nagsimula na ng kanilang mga public hearings. Ayon sa aking
natunghayan sa Senado ay magtatawag din sila ng mga Technical Working Group
meetings sa hanay ng mga ahensiyang sangkot dito at sa mga pribadong sector
para matiyak nga kung ano iyong ilalagay nila sa batas na ipapasa ng Kongreso
hinggil dito, Alan.
ALAN: Opo. Sa ibang usapin pa po, Secretary Coloma. Sir, ano pong mga latest
na naiparating sa Palasyo ng ating mga LGUs, particular po diyan sa Legazpi,
kaugnay ng mga patuloy na isinasagawa nilang paghahanda sa posibleng malakas
na pagsabog ng bulkang Mayon, Secretary Coloma, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Nasa mataas na estado pa rin ang alertness o paghahanda dahil
nga hindi pa naman lumilikas ang panganib at ito ay patuloy pang mino-monitor
ng ating Phivolcs, at ang atin namang mga kababayan sa mga evacuation centers
ay kinakalinga ng DSWD at ng panlalawigang pamahalaan ng Albay. At patuloy pa
rin iyong babala sa mga residente doon na huwag papasok doon sa tinatawag na
permanent danger zone para na rin sa kanilang kaligtasan.
ALAN: Okay. Secretary Coloma, Sir, muli salamat po ng marami sa mga updates
mula sa Palasyo.
SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat at magandang umaga, Alan.
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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY
HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.
DZRB / Pilipinas,
Pilipinas by Efren Montano & Albert Sebastian
05 October 2014
OPENING STATEMENTS
Paggunita sa Pandaigdigang Araw ng mga Guro
Nakikiisa ang pamahalaan sa buong sambayanan sa pagbibigay pugay sa ating mga
guro sa paggunita ng World Teachers’ Day at National Teachers’ Month. Ang
selebrasyon na ito ay pinagtibay ni Pangulong Aquino sa pamamagitan ng
Proclamation No. 242 na inilabas noong Agosto 24, 2011. Sa buong mundo ang
Pilipinas ang bansang naglaan ng pinakamahabang panahon sa pagdiriwang ng kadakilaan
ng mga guro na ating kinikilala dahil sa kanilang mahalagang ambag sa
paghubog ng kamalayan at katauhan ng ating mga kabataan at mamamayan.
Nananawagan po ang ating kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, Bro. Armin
Luistro, na lahat tayo ay magpasalamat sa kahit isang naging guro natin na
nagbahagi ng mahalagang aral sa atin at tumulong sa paghubog ng ating
pagkatao sa panahon ng ating kabataan. Ang panawagan po niya, “write, text,
tweet, call”—sulatan, mag-text, mag-tweet, at tawagan natin ang kahit isa sa
ating naging guro, at sabihin natin sa kanya: “Maraming salamat po, mahal na
guro.”
Patuloy pong sinisikap ng pamahalaan na mapahusay at mabigyan ng karampatang
suporta ang ating mga guro. Sa panukalang pambansang budget sa 2015, naglaan
ang pamahalaan ng 92.3-bilyong piso para sa pagkuha ng higit sa 39,000 mga
bagong guro, pagtatayo ng mga silid-aralan, at para matugunan ang
pangangailangan sa kagamitan sa pagtuturo ng ating mga maestro at maestra.
Bukod dito, naglaan din ng higit sa dalawang bilyong piso ang pamahalaan para
sa pagsasanay ng mga public school teachers bilang paghahanda sa malawakang
pagpapatupad ng K-to-12 program. Halos doble na ang budget na inilalaan ng
pamahalaan para sa sektor ng edukasyon kung ihahambing sa pagsisimula ng panunungkulan
ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Aquino.
Sa taong ito, aabot sa mahigit 309-bilyong piso ang gugugulin ng pamahalaan
para sa sektor ng edukasyon, kumpara sa P174-billion noong 2010 bilang bahagi
ng patuloy na pagsisikap na mapaunlad nang lubos ang sektor ng edukasyon na
siyang susi sa paglinang ng kakayahan ng mga mamamayan, alinsunod na rin sa
paniniwala ni Pangulong Aquino na ang taumbayan ang pinakamahalagang yaman ng
Pilipinas.
Passing of Mr. Jerry Barican
We mourn the passing of former presidential spokesperson Fernando Jerry
Barican, who passed away last Friday evening. We join the nation in
expressing our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
Tayo po ay naging mapalad na makilala at makasama si Atty. Barican bilang
student activist po noong kapanahunan ng First Quarter Storm noong early
1970s sa Pamantasan ng Pilipinas (University of the Philippines), na kung
saan siya ay nagsilbi rin bilang chairman ng UP Student Council.
Siya po ay isa rin sa mga nadetine noong panahon ng Martial Law. Siya ay
nagsilbi bilang spokesperson ni dating Pangulong Joseph Ejercito Estrada at
Board Member ng Development Bank of the Philippines.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Efren Montano: So parang follow-up lang po in connection with the World
Teachers’ Day, binanggit niyo na po ‘yung mga benepisyo na hinahanda ng ating
pamahalaan sa ating mga guro, at ibig sabihin suportado po natin ‘yung
hangarin ni Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano ukol dito sa
additional na P10,000 support and compensation to public school teachers?
SEC. COLOMA: ‘Yan pong usapin na ‘yan ay kinakailangang isaalang-alang ang
budgetary considerations dahil nandiyan na po tayo sa panahon ng
pagde-deliberate sa 2015 national budget. Pumasa na po ito sa second reading
sa House at kapag ganap nang naipasa ay ang Senado naman po ang may turno.
Kailangan lang pong alamin natin kung ano ang mga budgetary parameters ng
panukalang ‘yan.
Mr. Montano: Opo. Kasi parang ito po ay on top doon sa mga sinabi niyo pong
mga perks na inihahanda ng ating pamahalaan para sa ating mga (guro), lalo na
‘yung mga public school teachers.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Efren. Ang aking batid ay kapag mayroong panukalang
batas na mayroong budgetary considerations, katulad nga niyan, isa sa mga
standard na procedure na sinusunod ng ating Kongreso ay inaalam ‘yung
budgetary implications niyan, tinatanong sa ating Department of Budget and
Management dahil mayroon silang patakaran na hindi sila magpapasa ng batas na
hindi tiyak ‘yung pagkukunan ng pondo.
Naging karanasan na rin kasi noong nakaraan na mayroong mga ipinapasang batas
ang ating Kongreso na hindi pa tiyak kung saan manggagaling ang pondo kaya
nabibitin ‘yung implementasyon. Kaya sa ating pagkabatid, mayroon nang
patakaran ang ating Kongreso ngayon na bago sila magpasa ng batas, tinitiyak
muna ‘yong pagkukunan ng pondo para maging maayos ang implementasyon ng
kanilang batas na ipapatupad.
Mr. Montano: Okay. So ‘yung binanggit po natin kanina ay lahat ‘yon may
available funds na o tiyak na ‘yung (pagkukunan ng pondo)?
SEC. COLOMA: Oo, nandoon na, kasama na sa national budget for 2015 na naipasa
na sa second reading sa ating Camara de Representantes.
Mr. Montano: So itong ipinapanukala ni Senator Cayetano ay kailangan
ma-determine ‘yung budgetary implications po nito?
SEC. COLOMA: Aalamin natin, Efren, dahil ngayon lang po natin nabalitaan ang
panukalang ‘yan. Ang sinasabi lang po natin dito, kinakailangang alamin ‘yung
mga budgetary parameters ng panukalang ‘yan.
Mr. Montano: Ah, okay. Siguro bukod sa financial benefits ay makapagbuo rin
tayo ng package para sa kanila namang kalusugan, at siguro seguridad, lalo na
‘pag sila ay nagsisilbi tuwing halalan.
SEC. COLOMA: Lahat naman ng aspeto ng kapakanan at kagalingan ng ating mga
guro at iba pang mga empleyado ng pamahalaan ay tinutunton at tinututukan po
ng ating pamahalaan.
Mr. Montano: Salamat po. At ‘yung panahon din na ito ay ipinagdiriwang din po
yata natin ‘yung Elderly Week. Ano po naman ang mga programa natin para sa
mga elderly?
SEC. COLOMA: Isa rin po sa mga tatak ng ugaling Pilipino ay ‘yon pong
panghabangbuhay na pagmamahal, pagkalinga, at pag-aalaga natin sa ating mga
nakatatanda, lalung-lalo po sa ating mga magulang at mga lolo at lola. Ito po
ay isang mahalagang aspeto ng kulturang Pilipino at marami na rin naman pong
mga naipasang batas para pangalagaan ang kapakanan at kagalingan ng mga
elderly. At hinihimok po natin ang ating mga kababayan sa patuloy na
pagpapakita ng ating paggalang at malasakit sa ating mga nakatatanda.
Mr. Montano: Okay. At isang maganda nga pong programa o panukala ay ‘yung
automatic membership ng isang senior citizen sa PhilHealth coverage.
SEC. COLOMA: Kaya nga, Efren. Ang sinasabi natin ay patuloy na nagsisikap ang
pamahalaan na humanap ng iba’t ibang paraan kung paano maisasakongkreto ang
pagpapahalaga sa ating mga nakatatanda.
Mr. Montano: Okay, maraming salamat po, at on another issue bago po [ang]
katanungan ni Ms. Vanz. May binabanggit po ang MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation
Front) na the failure of the passage of the Bangsamoro (Basic) Law would only
encourage the spread of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) dito sa ating
bansa. Ano po ‘yung masasabi ng Palasyo ng Malacañang ukol dito?
SEC. COLOMA: Kaya naman po pinagtutulungan ng ating pamahalaan at ng MILF
‘yung pagkalap ng suporta, ng malawakang suporta para sa pagpapasa ‘nung
Bangsamoro Basic Law. Hinihimok po natin ang ating mga kababayan na
tangkilikin at itaguyod ang mga isinusulong na prinsipyo doon sa pagtatatag
ng isang Bangsamoro Political Entity dahil naniniwala tayo na sa pamamagitan
nito ay makapagtatatag ng isang maayos, maunlad, at masiglang kabuhayan para
sa ating mga kapatid na Pilipino na sakop nitong Bangsamoro Basic Law. Kaya
naaayon naman po ‘yung kanyang binanggit sa prinsipyong aking binanggit
ngayon.
Vanz Fernandez: Okay, sir, back po tayo doon sa mga benepisyo na ayon po kay
Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano. Ang sabi po niya kapag
naaprubahan ang panukala, ang mga guro ay tatanggap ng dagdag kompensasyon na
P9,000 [bilang] support sa anyo ng allowances at iba pang remuneration mula
school board’s funds, P1,000 allowance para sa medical checkup, two-year
bonus para sa unpaid benefits na ipinagkaloob ng Magna Carta for Public
School. So will you support this? Kasi ang sabi niya ‘yung P10,000 benepisyo
sa guro ay isinusulong ngayon sa Senado.
SEC. COLOMA: Vanz, palagay ko ay nasagot ko na nang komprehensibo ang
katanungan mo doon sa pagpapalitan namin ni Efren. Ulitin ko lamang na ang
ating pamahalaan naman ay mayroong commitment na isulong ang kapakanan at
kagalingan ng ating mga guro. Kinakailangan lang pag-aralang mabuti ang mga
budgetary implications ng panukalang ‘yan dahil mayroon din tayong batid na
patakaran ng Kongreso na bago magpasa ay tinitiyak na magkakaroon ng sapat na
pondo kung ano mang benepisyo ang nais nilang ipagkaloob.
Ms. Fernandez: So sang-ayon naman po sa UNESCO (United Nations Organization
for Education, Science and Culture), apat na milyong guro ang kailangan sa
2015 gaya ng ibang bansa na itinuturing pa rin na malaking problema ang
kakulangan ng mahusay na guro, lalung-lalo na sa Pilipinas. Because base po
sa policy paper ng UNESCO na inilabas ngayong linggo, this is the World
Teachers’ Day na nakasaad daw na dahil sa kakapusan ng mahuhusay na guro without
action, it will be impossible to get all children into school by 2030. So are
you in favor of this, sa sinabi po ng UNESCO?
SEC. COLOMA: Vanz, kung nakikinig ka rin nang mabuti doon sa aking mga
naunang pahayag ay nandoon na sa punto ng aking binanggit kanina ‘yan, ‘yung
pagdadagdag ng mga guro na aabot sa 39,000 new teachers—kasama na ‘yan sa
ating panukalang 2015 budget—at ito ang paraan ng pagtugon natin sa
pangangailangan na magkaroon ng sapat na bilang ng guro para sa mga
mag-aaral. Gusto rin nating matamo ‘yung tinatawag na ideal
teacher-to-student ratio na, kung hindi ako nagkakamali, one is to 40 (1:40)
yata ‘yon dahil ayaw nating makita ‘yung sitwasyon na nagsisiksikan sa isang
classroom ang napakaraming estudyante dahil hindi naman ito mainam sa
mabuting pag-aaral at pagkatuto—‘yung sobrang dami ng estudyante sa isang
silid-aralan.
Mr. Montano: Kasi usually po nga sa isang classroom umaabot ng, kung minsan,
hanggang 70 (mag-aaral) sa isang classroom. Malaking bagay po ‘yung binanggit
ninyo kanina na mga figures at ‘yung pondo, at siguro isa pang dapat na
tutukan ay ‘yung building of more classrooms, lalo sa public schools.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga rin. Kasama ‘yan doon sa ideya na kinakailangan ay
sapat ang pasilidad, hindi nagsisiksikan, at nasa tamang pisikal na
kondisyon. Dahil kung maaalala natin, noong nakaraan ang isa sa mga naging
stop-gap solution ay nagkaroon ng three shifts ang pag-aaral ng mga
mag-aaral, dahil nga sa kakulangan ng silid-aralan at kakulangan ng mga guro.
Kaya naman umiiwas na tayo doon sa ganyang mga sitwasyon at sinisikap ng
pamahalaan na magkaroon ng ideal physical atmosphere for learning sa
pamamagitan ng sapat na silid-aralan at ‘yon ding ideal teacher-to-student
ratio para mas maging epektibo ang pagturo ng mga guro at pagkatuto ng mga
mag-aaral.
Mr. Montano: Okay po. At importante nga po ‘yung dalawang elemento na ‘yon,
‘yung guro at ‘yung schoolrooms, dahil lalo sa mga remote places ay ‘yung mga
bata mahaba po ‘yung nilalakad bago sila makapag-aral o makapasok sa isang
eskwelahan dahil na rin sa kakulangan ng classrooms at kakulangan din ng mga
guro. So malaking bagay po ‘yung mga binanggit ninyong mga figure.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Efren. Sang-ayon tayo at ginagawa ng pamahalaan ang
nararapat hinggil sa bagay na ‘yan.
Mr. Montano: Okay. Sa ibang topic po, ‘yung update po natin ukol dito sa
nangyayari diyan sa protest actions diyan sa Hong Kong, ‘yung mga kalagayan
ng ating OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) sa Hong Kong. Ano po ba ‘yung
maiuulat natin na latest dito sa bayan?
SEC. COLOMA: Patuloy po ang ating panawagan sa ating mga kababayan na umiwas
sa mga lugar na pinagdarausan ng mga kilos protesta sa Hong Kong para sa
kanilang proteksyon at kaligtasan. Nakahanda ang pamahalaan na tumulong at
umagapay sa ating mga kababayan kung kinakailangan. Nananatiling nakaalerto
at nakamasid ang ating konsulada sa kalagayan ng mga Pilipino roon at patuloy
na kaisa tayo sa mga naghahangad ng maayos at mapayapang resolusyon ng
kasalukuyang kaganapan sa Hong Kong.
Mr. Montano: Okay po. May katanungan po si Bernard at ang sabi niya ay itong
mga nakaraang araw lumubog ang maraming lugar sa Metro Manila dahil sa
thunderstorm pa lamang at nagtatanong ang mga tao o ang ating mga mamamayan
kung kailan matatapos ‘yung umano’y pagdurusa nila sa baha tuwing umuulan.
SEC. COLOMA: Tinututukoy po ng pamahalaan ang sitwasyong ‘yan at patuloy pa
rin naman ‘yung pagsasagawa ng mga flood control and drainage projects.
Pansinin lang po natin ‘yung naging karanasan natin nitong nakaraang linggo,
thunderstorm po ‘yon e. ‘Yung thunderstorm talagang limited duration po ‘yan,
dalawa hanggang tatlo, minsan hanggang apat na oras. Ang kainaman po, dahil
po sa modernong teknolohiya na ginagamit ngayon ng DOST-PAGASA (Department of
Science and Technology/Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration) ay nagbibigay naman po tayo ng sapat na babala at
pagpapahiwatig sa ating mga kababayan para mapaghandaan po ito.
Laganap na po ‘yung mga gumagamit ng applications sa mobile (phones) po nila,
‘yung sa Project NOAH. ‘Yon pong ating DOST at PAGASA ay nagpapadala rin ng
maraming alert messages at nakikiisa rin naman ang mga mass media
organizations natin. Hindi po naman nagkukulang doon sa sapat na pagbababala
tungkol sa pagdating ng mga thunderstorm. Hindi lang po talaga natin
makokontrol o mapipigilan dahil ito po ay natural phenomena. Sana nga po
hindi ito mangyayari sa oras ng paglabas sa trabaho o sa eskwela, pero ang
tangi po nating magagawa ay ‘yung magbigay ng sapat na babala at magpayo sa
ating mga kababayan na iwasan ‘yung mga panganib sa mga kaganapang ito. Pero
patuloy po ang pag-construct at pagre-repair ng mga flood control and
drainage facilities natin. Kapansin-pansin din naman na halos flashfloods po
itong mga ito. Hindi naman po nabibinbin o tumatagal ang pagkakaroon ng baha.
Mr. Montano: Okay. ‘Yung tungkol po sa Mayon eruption, ano po ba ‘yung latest
na maiuulat natin, ‘yung paghahanda ng ating mga kababayan?
SEC. COLOMA: Well, patuloy pong nakatutok ang ating pambansa at lokal na
pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council at ang Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council na
pinamumunuan ni Governor Joey Salceda ng Albay. Sina Secretary Dinky Soliman
po ng DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) ay nakatutok doon
sa lahat ng mga evacuation center. Nakapaghahatid naman po tayo ng sapat na
pagkain, tubig, at gamot sa mga inilikas at mga nanunuluyan sa mga evacuation
centers. At patuloy po ang ating panawagan sa ating mga kababayan na umiwas
sa itinakdang permanent danger zone para sa kanilang sariling kaligtasan.
Ms. Fernandez: Okay. Sir, sinasabi po ni Archbishop (Oscar) Cruz na lumalakas
daw ang panawagan nila sa pagbibitiw diumano ng ating Presidente. Kasi
determinado po ang ibang grupo sa pangunguna ng Simbahang Katoliko na isulong
ang pagbibitiw sa puwesto po ng ating Presidente bunsod ng kontrobersiya na
kinasasangkutan daw ng administrasyong ito sa pagbulusok ng public
satisfaction ratings ng Pangulo.
SEC. COLOMA: Well, determinado po ang ating Pangulo na ipagpatuloy ang
kanyang paglilingkod at ipatupad ang mga repormang ipinangako sa mga
mamamayan. At sa amin pong palagay ang inyong ipinahayag ay isang bahagi
lamang ng opinyon ng isang sektor. Hindi po ‘yan ang sumasalamin sa opinyon
ng mayorya ng ating mga mamamayan na patuloy na sumusuporta sa liderato ng
ating Pangulo at patuloy na nagtitiwala sa kanyang pagiging lider ng ating
bansa.
Ms. Fernandez: At ang sabi pa niya po ay [whether] it prospers or not, they
will continue to protest what they believe in. The higher government should
know that the National Transformation Council (NTC) is not alone on its call
for the President to resign. Ito po ang pahayag din ni Archbishop Oscar Cruz.
So pabor po ba kayo o ano po ang masasabi ninyo regarding sa pananalita niya?
SEC. COLOMA: Natugunan ko na, Vanz, noon pang nakaraang Biyernes sa aking
pahayag sa Malacañang Press Corps na, katulad nga ng nabanggit ko, “the
President is duty-bound to fulfill his mandate from the people. He remains
firmly committed to pursue the reforms aimed at achieving stable ang
inclusive growth for the country. These reforms have been established on the
platform of good governance and have gained acceptance by the vast majority
of our people, as well as recognition from the international community. The
transformation of the country from being regarded as ‘the sick man of Asia’
to being Asia’s fastest-growing economy has been achieved because of the
people’s robust support for the administration’s reform programs. Moving
forward, the government will continue to invest on improving the quality of
life and developing the fullest potentials of its most valuable resources:
the Filipino people.”
Ms. Fernandez: So is it the right of Malacañang to say the President is okay
and he is running the country well? And it’s hard to think that Malacañang
will rejoice (on) what the NTC said?
SEC. COLOMA: Sapat na siguro, Vanz, ano. Mahaba na ‘yung aking naging pahayag
at sa aking palagay ay natugunan ko na ang mga puntong inilahad mo.
Mr. Montano: Okay po. Wala na po yatang nagpapadala ng kanilang katanungan,
at siyempre pa ‘yung parting message natin, at siguro maisama na rin natin
‘yung atin pong mababanggit mula sa side naman ng Palasyo ng Malacañang ukol
naman po dito sa dismal performance ng ating mga atleta diyan sa Asiad na sa
final medal standing ay nasa 22 po tayo sa ranking. Ano po ‘yung mababanggit
natin, at siyempre pa, idiretso na po natin sa ating parting message sa
Sunday habit ng ‘Pilipinas, Pilipinas!’ dito sa Radyo ng Bayan?
SEC. COLOMA: Hinggil sa nabanggit mong performance ng ating mga atleta sa
Asian Games, siguro ay malinaw naman ang pagpapahiwatig niyan, Efren, na
marami pa ang dapat gawin ng ating Philippine Sports Commission para
mapahusay ang performance ng ating mga manlalaro. Ang paniwala po ng ating
Pangulo diyan ay maaari naman siguro tayong mag-focus ng resources doon sa
ilang sports na mayroon talagang competitive advantage ang mga Pilipino at
maaaring magpakita ng kahusayan. At siguro rin ‘yung patuloy na
pakikipagtulungan ng pamahalaan at ng pribadong sektor para madagdagan po
‘yung mga resources sa sports development ng ating bansa.
Mr. Montano: Okay. So would you say, safe to say, na ito ay isang eye-opener
para sa ating mga sports officials?
SEC. COLOMA: Maraming beses na tayong napaalalahanan niyan dahil
matagal-tagal na rin naman ‘yung panahon na hindi tayo nakakakita ng gold
medal performance. Kaya nga dito sa kasalukuyan ay nag-iisa ‘yung ating gold
medal at ito ay courtesy of Daniel Patrick Caluag na nagwagi sa BMX cycling.
‘Yung sa boxing na pangkaraniwang pinanggagalingan ng mga medalyang ginto, sa
kasawiang palad ay hindi po tayo nagtamo ng gold medal, mayroon lang po yata
tayong natamong silver medal. Kaya dapat lang po sigurong paghusayan pa ang
ating preparasyon at ‘yung paghahanda sa ating mga atleta.
Mr. Montano: So ibig sabihin parang nalulungkot ang Palasyo o ang sambayanan
ukol dito?
SEC. COLOMA: Sabihin na lang po natin na hindi po tayo nalulugod doon sa
naging resulta ng Asian Games at ang tama naman po sigurong pananaw diyan ay
‘yung magkaroon ng determinasyon na pagbutihin pa para sa susunod na
pagkakataon ay maging kalugod-lugod naman ang performance ng ating bansa.
Mr. Montano: Okay. So well said po ‘yan at ‘yung sa basketball ay talagang
isang malaking debacle ang nangyari. So dapat ay tutukan—
SEC. COLOMA: Marami pong aral na pwede tayong… Marami po ang aral na
natutunan natin at pwede po nating gamitin ang mga aral na ito sa pagpapahusay
ng ating performance sa mga darating pang kompetisyon.
Mr. Montano: Okay po, lalo na ‘yung ating bansang Pilipinas ay napili nga po
na best destination, so magandang boost sa tourism. At sa susunod na taon ay
ang Pilipinas ay masesentro sa daigdig dahil nga po dito idaraos ‘yung APEC
(Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit sa Pilipinas.
SEC. COLOMA: Sang-ayon ako sa sinabi mo, Efren.
Mr. Montano: Okay po. So ‘yung parting message na po natin dito sa Radyo ng
Bayan, ‘Pilipinas, Pilipinas!’
SEC. COLOMA: Well, bukas din po siguro po ay ipapahayag na rin natin ‘yung
pakikiisa natin sa ating mga kapatid na nananampalataya sa Muslim faith dahil
doon po sa obserbasyon ‘nung kapistahan ng Eid’l Adha kaya nga po tayo ay
nag-ukol ng isang national non-working holiday. Nakikiisa po tayo sa kanila.
Mr. Montano: So bukas ay walang pasok dahil nga po doon sa Eid’l Adha. Ito
‘yung Feast of Sacrifice.
SEC. COLOMA: ‘Yon na lamang, Efren. Maraming salamat at magandang araw po sa
kanilang lahat.
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SOURCE:
Presidential News Desk
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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY
HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.
DWIZ / Karambola
03 October
2014
CELY BUENO: Naku, maswerte tayo
dahil ating makakasama sa ating programa, ating makakapanayam si Secretary
Sonny Coloma. Secretary Coloma, magandang umaga po!
SEC. COLOMA: Magandang umaga, Cely.
CELY BUENO: Okay. Kasama ko po rito si Joel Paredes. So Secretary—
SEC. COLOMA: Good morning Joel.
JOEL PAREDES: Ito kasi—iyong balita po, natuloy pa rin ang konsultasyon ng
pamahalaan sa Chacha, sa Charter change. Ano pong masasabi ninyo? Totoo po ba
‘to na—siyempre sabi may pulso na unpopular na siya basically pero tuloy pa
raw ang konsultasyon?
SEC. COLOMA: Liwanagin lang natin Joel ‘no. Iyong tanong sa survey ng Pulse
Asia ay kung sang-ayon o hindi sang-ayon ang tao doon sa panukala na baguhin
ang Constitusyon para magkaroon ng term extension para sa Pangulo. Sa palagay
ko, dapat ipunto natin na iba iyan doon sa pangkaraniwang tanong na kung ang
mga mamamayan naman ay kuntento o hindi kuntento sa kaniyang performance, at
kung sila ba ay may tiwala o walang tiwala sa kaniya. Para yatang hindi
makatwiran na sabihin kaagad na “unpopular” ang Pangulo dahil lang doon sa
tugon nila sa tanong na iyan.
CELY BUENO: Pero Sir, ito ho bang naging resulta ng—
JOEL PAREDES: Ang tingin ko po, unpopular iyong Charter change, hindi ho ang
Pangulo kasi—
SEC. COLOMA: O kaya nga. Pinupunto ko lang na hiwalay iyan doon sa isyu na
kung ang tao ba ay masaya o hindi masaya, o satisfied or not satisfied with
the performance of the President and the administration, at doon sa kung sila
ay may tiwala o walang tiwala. Dahil iyan din naman ay sinusukat periodically
ng SWS at ng Pulse Asia. Baka naman masyadong drastic iyong sabihin na ito
lang ang nag-iisang batayan ‘no ng pulso ng mamamayan hinggil sa Pangulo at
sa administrasyon.
JOEL PAREDES: O kasi po, iyong sabi ninyo nga, iyong popularidad ng Pangulo
eh alam po naman natin na may mga lumalabas eh, kahit sa social media na 70
something percent ang nagsasabi, gusto nila ng term extension ng Pangulo
dahil daw sa reporma niya sa pamahalaan. Siyempre kinokontra po ng ibang mga
tao, lalo ng mga tao sa oposisyon ‘no. Alam ninyo, iyon nga ho iyong
lumalabas ngayon. Paano ninyo bang titignan ngayon, o ano ba talaga ang
pangangailangan; ano ba iyong gusto ng tao ngayon para matignan na—ang
Pangulo talaga kasi, iyong legacy naman pinag-usapan natin eh last year ‘no,
legacy ng Pangulo. Ano ba dapat talagang pagtuunan na ng pansin?
SEC. COLOMA: Mahalaga Joel na binanggit mo iyong katagang “legacy”, sapagkat
sa lahat ng kaniyang pagpapahayag, nililinaw naman ng Pangulo na ang pakay
lang naman niya ay nais niyang ma-engage ‘no ang ating citizenry sa
continuing conversation kung paano ba magiging permanente ang transpormasyon
na nasimulan na sa ating lipunan. Dahil sayang naman kung ang mga repormang
naipunla ay hindi magiging ganap. Gusto niyang maging involved ang ating mga
mamamayan sa talakayan kung paano puwedeng pagtulungan ng mga Pilipino na
maging permanente ang mga repormang nasimula na. Iyan po ang pinakamahalaga
sa Pangulo.
CELY BUENO: Okay Secretary Coloma, naalala ko po noon ang sinasabi ng
Pangulo, gusto niyang malaman kung ano ba iyong sentimyento, ano ang pulso ng
kaniyang mga “Boss” sa usapin ng term extension. So itong naging resulta po
ng Pulse Asia na kung saan sinasabing about 62% ang nag-o-oppose ng second
term para kay Panguong Aquino, ito po ba’y gagawing basehan ng Malacañang
para doon sa paghanap ng pulso ng taumbayan, o may sarili pa ho kayong
pamamaraan na gagawin para alamin kung ano ang tunay na pulso po ng
taumbayan?
SEC. COLOMA: Kinikilala natin Cely, ‘no, iyong kahalagahan ng feedback from
regular public opinion survey, at patuloy namang pakikinggan ng ating Pangulo
ang mga feedback na ito ‘no. Wala naman kasing time limit doon sa pakikinig
‘no. ‘Di ba’t pangunahing responsibilidad ng pinuno na malaman sa lahat ng
pagkakataon kung ano ang saloobin ng kaniyang mga constituents? Kaya’t
patuloy na proseso naman ang isinasagawang pagpupulso sa saloobin ng bayan.
CELY BUENO: Oo. So bukod ho sa survey, ano pa po iyong ibang pamamaraan ng
Malacañang para makuha iyong tunay na pulso po ng taumbayan?
SEC. COLOMA: Mapalad tayo Cely at Joel ‘no dahil sa—o wonders of modern
technology, nakakapagpahayag ng tuwirang saloobin ng mga mamamayan. Marami
tayong kaparaanan ngayon, maraming mga online at social media platforms.
Bukod doon ay marami ring mga case-to-case encounter ang ating Pangulo sa
kaniyang pag-iikot sa buong bansa, pati sa kaniyang—tulad noon na kaniyang
huling pagbibiyahe sa Europa at Estados Unidos, nakaniig din niya doon ang
mga Filipino communities. At lahat ng mga pagkakataon na iyan ay mahalagang
pinanggagalingan ng feedback mula sa mga mamamayan.
CELY BUENO: May balita ho ako noon na pagdating sa netizen, marami ho yata sa
ating netizen ang pabor sa term extension eh, kontra naman pala ito sa
resulta naman ng Pulse Asia survey.
SEC. COLOMA: Kaya nga Cely ‘no, hindi naman tayo one-sided o uni-dimensional
‘no. Kaya nga’t sinasabi natin dito na mahalagang malaman ang iba’t ibang
pananaw at mahalagang maunawaan din kung ano ang nais na ipahiwatig ng mga
pagpupulso na ito.
CELY BUENO: Pero hanggang kailan po iyong gagawing pagdetermina ng Malacañang
sa tunay na sentimyento ng publiko? Kasi kung, let’s say lumitaw na majority
eh gusto, you’re running out of time para po amyendahan po iyong ating
Konstitusyon.
SEC. COLOMA: Kaya nga Cely at Joel ‘no, kung maari ko lang ulitin, iyon
namang pagkuha ng feedback ng leader mula sa kaniyang pinamumunuan, ‘di ba’t
mas mainam na ito ay isang continuing process? Hindi naman tayo naglilimita
sa iisang isyu lamang o sa iisang pag-uusapan lamang. Sinasabi natin, ang Pangulo
ay nais na patuloy na malaman ang mga saloobin ng kaniyang mga Boss.
JOEL PAREDES: Tama po iyon, tuluy-tuloy ang pagtingin ng pulso ng tao. Pero
kayo po Secretary, ano po ba ang inyong candid assessment ngayon sa
administrasyon? Huwag na muna…(unclear) … dahil siyempre kahit nasa
Malacañang kayo, pero kayo po, personal na assessment ninyo na.
SEC. COLOMA: Ang objective assessment Joel, maari naman natin ‘tong
matunghayan sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa konkretong riyalidad. Puwede
nating hatiin iyan sa economic, sa political, social ‘no. Kung sa larangan ng
ekonomiya, makikita naman natin na tuluy-tuloy iyong pag-angat ng ating
kabuhayan. At tinatanghal tayo ngayon sa daigdig na isa sa pinakamabilis na
lumalago ang ekonomiya sa buong Asya. At patuloy tayong binibigyan ng mataas
o investment grade rating ng mga international rating agencies. Kahit po saan
magpunta ang Pangulo ay tinatanghal nila ang mainam na kabuhayan sa ating
bansa, ang malaking improvement sa competitiveness ng Philippine economy.
At dahil dito ay nakakapaglikha tayo ng mas marami pang pagkakataon para sa
ating mga kababayan, na naipunto na nga from April of 2013 to April of 2014,
nakapaglikha ang ating ekonomiya ng mahigit sa isang milyong bagong gawain –
at marami dito ay high quality jobs. At marami pang nais na mamuhunan o
magpalawig ng kanilang mga negosyo sa ating bansa dahil kinikilala nila iyong
talento, sipag at husay ng mga manggagawang Pilipino. Kaya kung gagamit tayo
ng mga objective yardstick ay malayo na ang ating narating.
Ganunpaman, kinikilala din natin na marami pang dapat gawin. Halimbawa sa
larangan ng imprastruktura, marami pa po tayong dapat na iayos na airport at
seaport. Kaya nga patuloy pa rin naman iyong paghimok natin sa mga investors.
Marami pa pong proyekto na nasa pipeline sa infrastructure development.
JOEL PAREDES: Secretary, sabi noong mga ibang kaibigan na kasama ng Pangulo
sa Europa ‘no, tuwang-tuwa daw iyong mga negosyante at iyong mga lider sa
Pilipinas, kaya lang ho eh, bakit po sila natutuwa? Sabi nila, sa investment
baka. Sabi noong iba, dahil daw ang dating Pangulong Cory Aquino sa Pranses
ay popular. Pero hindi lang ho iyon eh, bakit kaya, ang sinasabi ninyo “gung
ho” ang mga ito ‘no? Kasi sana mapaliwanag ninyo, kasi ito ho iyong
tinitignan natin eh. ‘Di ba sabi ninyo, the Philippines, ang pinagmamalaki po
natin iyong mga negosyante sa abroad, iyong investors ay papunta rito. Ano ho
ba ang nakikita nila sa atin?
SEC. COLOMA: Ang ginagamit na salita diyan Joel ay iyong “macro-economic
fundamental”. ‘Pag mainam po kasi ang takbo ng ekonomiya ay nagiging malaki
ang kumpiyansa ng mga negosyante at saka namumuhunan. At kahit sino naman po
ang tanungin, ang masasabi po nila ay ito: Ang malaking kaibahan na naganap
sa ating bansa nitong nakaraang apat na taon ay iyong pagsasaayos ng ating
pamamahala o iyong good governance. Dahil kung wala pong bilib sa integridad
at katapatan sa panunungkulan ng Pangulo at ng administrasyon, eh matamlay po
ang magiging attitude ng negosyo at ng kapital.
Dahil din po sa pagsunod sa mabuting pamamahala o good governance ay marami
po tayong salapi na nakalap na nagbigay sa atin ng tinatawag na “fiscal
space”. Dahil pinupunto nga ng Pangulo, halimbawa sa Department of Public
Works and Highways pa lamang nitong kasalukuyang taon ay halos dalawampu’t
pitong bilyong piso na iyong nalikom nang dahil sa mabuting pagpili ng mga
proyekto at maayos na paglatag ng mga bidding procedures natin. Ang naging
resulta nito, mayroon tayong fiscal space. Ibig sabihin ng fiscal space, mas marami
tayong pondo na puwedeng ilaan para sa pambansang budget.
At doon naman sa pambansang budget, ang ating pinaglalaanan ay mga investment
in people. Doon sa education, sa poverty reduction, iyong pagpapaaral sa
hanggang high school iyong mga benepisyaryo ng Conditional Cash Transfer
program, iyong mga skills development program ng TESDA at ng DOLE, at iyon
ding pagbibigay natin ng universal healthcare para sa mga pinakamahihirap na
Pilipino ‘no. Sa ngayon ay 82% na ng ating mga kababayan ay covered ng Philhealth;
at doon sa mga pinakamahihirap na pamilya, kasama diyan iyong mga
catastrophic illnesses na kinakailangan ng dialysis o chemoteraphy. Siguro
ito ay isa lang sa mga—ilan lang ‘no sa mga konkretong mga natamo na natin
nitong mga nakaraang—nitong nakaraang apat na taon.
JOEL PAREDES: Secretary, mukhang sinuswerte po tayo, kasi next year, siyempre
darating ang Papa, tapos ‘andito ang APEC, nandito ang ASEAN. Ano man po
naman ang ating ihahain para sa kanila? Ano bang plano natin?
SEC. COLOMA: Nagkaroon na tayo ng preview diyan ‘no nitong nakaraang—
JOEL PAREDES: Hindi po iyong traffic ha at iyong baha (laughs).
SEC. COLOMA: Hindi, iyong—‘di ba kailan lang ay dinaos dito iyong World
Economic Forum Asia. At kailan lang, mismong ang Pangulo ng World Bank ay
nagtungo dito upang magpahayag ng kaniyang paghanga na tayo ang nagse-set ng
example sa aspeto ng good governance. Kaya po napakaganda ng imahe ng ating
bansa, at ito ay isang malaking factor ‘no sa ating pagho-host ng APEC
Economic Leaders Meeting sa darating na tao. At sa iba pong larangan,
kinikilala po ang mga nagawa nating mahusay sa aspeto ng governance.
Kailan lang ay—noong habang ang Pangulo ay nasa New York, tumanggap po tayo
ng award of recognition doon sa Open Government Partnership. Kung naaalala
ninyo, two years ago, iniimbita ni Pangulong Barrack Obama si Pangulong
Aquino as one of the few leaders na ka-partner dito sa pag-establish ng Open
Government Partnership. At iyong mga programa natin, ginagawa na ngayong
halimbawa sa ibang mga bansa. Ang ating programa sa budgeting ‘no, iyong
ating zero-based budgeting at iyong grassroots participatory budgeting ay
nakatanggap ng pagkilala mula po sa Open Government Partnership.
CELY BUENO: Okay. Secretary Coloma, so ibig sabihin, the mere fact na naging
successful tayo doon sa pagho-host sa World Economic Forum, ito’y puwede nang
basehan na magiging matagumpay tayo uli tayo sa pagho-host doon sa APEC
Summit at sa pagdalaw ho ng Santo Papa. Pero sabi noong iba, “Naku, gaano
tayo ka-prepared,” eh konting umulan lang daw ho eh baha na, tindi ng
traffic. Iyon po ba’y, pagdating sa ganoong aspeto ay bahagi ho iyan ng ating
preparasyon po Secretary para hindi naman ito maranasan noong ating mga
bisita?
SEC. COLOMA: Pinaghahandaan nang mabuti ang mga bagay na iyan, Cely. Maging
dito sa ating National Capital Region ay marami na ring naipatupad na flood
control projects. At sa aspeto naman ng traffic, naipakita naman natin noong
sa WEF ‘no, bagama’t ito ay mas maliit na scale na kaya naman nating mag-host
ng isang major international gathering. At parati namang lumilitaw at
lumulutang iyong one, hospitality po ng ating mga kababayan sa mga
pagkakataong ganiyan.
CELY BUENO: Okay Secretary, may isa hong tanong sa inyo dito. Susuportahan
daw ba ng Palasyo itong resolution ni Congressman Rufus Rodriguez authorizing
Department of Energy to takeover power utilities during the anticipated
energy crisis?
SEC. COLOMA: Eh kailangan pong pag-aralan na mabuti ang panukalang iyan. Ang
nais lang po naman ng pamahalaan ay sa panahon na maaring maging kritikal ang
supply ng kuryente dahil nga papasok na iyong summer months, eh matiyak na
mayroong sapat na supply ng kuryente, at makakamit natin ito sa makatwiran at
risonableng halaga. May implications lang po kasi ‘pag sinabi iyong takeover,
minsan po ay lumilikha ito ng pangangamba, pangamba sa mga negosyante dahil
maaring mabalam iyong natural na daloy ng kanilang negosyo.
Kailangan siguro ang masinsin na pagpapaliwanagan at pakikipag-ugnayan pa
rin. At marami na rin naman pong mga nasa hanay ng pribadong sektor ang
nagpahiwatig na sila ay handang tumulong. Mayroon pong tinatawang na embedded
power. Mayroon po silang sariling kapasidad na mag-generate ng kanilang
power. At mayroon na pong programa ang Department of Energy tungkol diyan,
iyong Interruptible Load Program. Baka lang po kailangang suriin muli iyong
pagpresyo noong kuryente at gawing mas katanggap-tanggap ito sa karamihan
para ma-encourage po sila na lumahok sa programang ito.
Sinasabi ko lang ay patuloy iyong pagsisikap, patuloy po iyong
pakikipag-ugnayan ng Ehekutibo at ng Kongreso, at maging iyong sa private
sector po para hanapan ng mainam na solusyon iyong hinaharap nating
kakulangan sa supply ng kuryente sa darating na tag-init.
CELY BUENO: Okay. Naalala ko po, sinabi ni Senator Serge Osmeña, through
Interruptible Load Program, o ILP, plus iyong additional po na supply ng
kuryente doon sa ilang mga bagong power plants, sapat na daw ho iyon para
maibsan iyong inaasahang power crisis sa summer. Ang kailangan na lang daw po
ay mag-allocate ang Malacañang ng ILP refund para doon sa mga private company
na magpa-participate dito po sa ILP.
SEC. COLOMA: Eh iyon po ang isa sa mga konkretong suhestiyon na maari namang
maipatupad. Kaya nga po iyong paraan natin dito ng pagharap sa problema ay sa
pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan ng Ehekutibo sa atin pong Lehislatura. Dahil
naaayon po iyan sa batas, iyong sa Electric Power Industry Reform Act o iyong
EPIRA, iyon nga pong sinasabi na puwede namang pagtulungan ng Kongreso at ng
Ehekutibo iyong paghahanap ng solusyon sa mga kaganapang katulad ng ating
hinaharap.
CELY BUENO: At panghuli na lang po Secretary, doon sa impression ng ilan na
“untouchable” daw ho si PNP Chief Director Alan Purisima dahil parang ang
sabi, “Naku, dinidepensa naman ni PNoy eh.” Ang dami daw hong mga allegations
laban sa ating PNP Chief.
SEC. COLOMA: Iyon pong binanggit natin kahapon ‘no sa atin pong pamamahayag,
si General Purisima naman po, katulad ng lahat ng lingkod-bayan na
kasalukuyang nanunungkulan ay mayroon pong pananagutan o accountability.
Lahat naman po tayo ay sakop ng batas, at kinakailangang panagutan lahat ng
mga aksyon habang naglilingkod sa pamahalaan.
Iyon namang sa aspeto ng mga alegasyon tungkol sa kaniyang mga assets, ito naman
ay nakapaloob sa kaniyang Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.
Makikita po natin na kahit na lampas na doon sa hearing ng Senado,
nagkukusang-loob po siya na mag-volunteer ng information, nagbibigay po siya
ng detailed na datos, nagpapakita pa ng litrato, iniimbita pa po ang mass
media doon sa umano’y mansiyon niya na sinabi naman niya ay pangkaraniwang
residence lamang. Eh siguro naman po, bigyan din natin siya ng pagkilala na
siya ay open, transparent at upfront doon sa pagsagot sa mga alegasyon laban
sa kaniya.
JOEL PAREDES: Secretary, ‘to huling-huli na lang. Kasi kanina ho, siyempre
nagrereklamo ang mga oposisyon na mambabatas tulad ni Toby Tiangco. Binabraso
daw ho talaga sila ng administrasyon coalition etong sa budget. Ano po
masasabi ninyo talaga dito?
SEC. COLOMA: Baka dapat po nating maintindihan kung ano ang ibig sabihin doon
sa “binabraso”. Papaano po kaya ang ibig sabihin doon sa binabraso?
JOEL PAREDES: Eh sabi nga nila daw eh—anong tawag dito? Parang kahit anong
mga paliwanag nila, talagang hindi raw talaga nakakalusot.
SEC. COLOMA: Eh kasi sa pagkaalam natin, Joel ‘no, mayroon pong proseso ng
deliberasyon diyan sa pagpasa ng budget. Ang una pong stage niyan, iyong
budget ng bawat ahensya ay tinatalakay sa level ng Committee on
Appropriation. Lahat po kami ay dumaan diyan ‘no; kahit anong klase pong
tanong na inihahain sa amin, sinisikap naming matugunan at maipaliwanag.
Bukod pa doon sa mga tinatanong nila sa hearing, pinagsa-submit po kami ng
mga background information, ng mga dokumento, mga record ng mga ari-arian ng
aming mga ahensya. Pinapa-submit po sa amin iyong pagtugon namin sa mga audit
report ng Commission on Audit.
Lahat po niyan ay bahagi noong komprehensibong proseso ng pagkilatis sa
budget ng mga ahensya. At pagkatapos po noon ay dinadala nila doon sa
plenaryo, doon sa Plenary Session. Uulitin na naman po iyon kada department,
isasalang po iyon doon sa plenaryo. At doon sa plenaryo ay mayroon na naman
silang pagkakataon na magtanong, humingi ng paliwanag. At kapag hindi po
katanggap-tanggap sa kanila, puwede pa po nilang pabalikin. Marami pong
nagbalik-balik na departamento para maging katanggap-tanggap iyong paliwanag
nila.
At doon po sa dulo nitong prosesong ito, nagkaroon sila ng botohan. ‘Di po ba
napaka-elementary at basic principle sa ating demokrasya na sa deliberative
body katulad ng Kongreso ay kinakailangan namang pairalin iyong rule of the
majority? Kaya kung diyan po sa botohan ay nanaig iyong panig na dapat
maaprubahan ang budget, dapat naman siguro pong tanggapin iyong resulta noong
pagbobotohan na iyon, maliban na lamang kung masasabi na mayroong mga iligal
na ginawa, nag-railroading ba, nagkaroon ba ng maanomalyang pagpasa ng mga
elemento ng budget.
Iyon na lang po eh, kasi kung tutunghayan talaga natin iyong proseso, nandoon
naman po iyong proseso. Ang ginawa po nilang approval ay sa second reading.
Pagkatapos po noong second reading, ipi-print po iyong kung anuman iyong
panukalang batas na iyon o iyong proposed General Appropriations Act. Rerepasuhin
pa po nila ulit iyon on third reading. At pagkatapos po noon, saka lang po
iyon ipapasa sa Senado naman. Iyong Senado naman, ganoon din po iyong
proseso. Bawat department tinatawag po, pinagpapaliwanag. Pagkatapos, dadaan
din iyan sa plenaryo. So, uulitin na naman po iyong proseso na iyon, and then
approval on second reading. After approval on second reading, approval on
third reading.
CELY BUENO: And then bicam.
SEC. COLOMA: Pagkatapos may bicameral committee. Napaka-komprehensibo na
nitong proseso. At sa lahat naman po ng prosesong iyan, sa akin pong
pagkabatid, mayroong minority representation. Hindi naman po iyan puro nasa
mayorya lang ang kasapi diyan sa proseso na iyan. Kaya baka po mas mainam na
magbigay talaga ng mga konkretong katibayan sa halip po na gagamit ng mga
salita na “binabraso” na hindi naman po natin maunawaan kung ano ibig sabihin
noon.
CELY BUENO: Naku Secretary Coloma, maraming, maraming salamat po sa oras
ninyo. Thank you very much po.
SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat sa pagkakataon Joel at Cely. Magandang umaga
po.
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SOURCE:
News Information Bureau - Data
Processing Center
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06 OCT 2014
- DAR
to implement P10.4M infra projects in Albay
- Cebu Pacific Makes First Landing in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- DepEd salutes Filipino teachers, celebrates World Teachers’
Day
- 32nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and Associated Meetings
- RTC
issues warrant of arrest against Banlee C. Choa, former bank Chairman and
President, for misappropriation of P748 M bank funds
- PhilHealth Salutes Elderly Filipinos
- Statement
of the Vice President on the observance of Eid'l Adha
- DSWD to present proposed policy on ‘near poor’
- DFA spokesperson travels to Puerto Princesa City for 2nd
special Kapihan ng Mamamayan on the West Philippine Sea
- DPWH cleared by MMDA to proceed with road repair
- Commission on Bangsamoro transitional justice to work on
healing and reconciliation
- SSS to launch new contact center for OFWs
- Advisory
- BSP Holds 2014 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for
Stakeholders in Davao City
-
4 ex-Congressmen, Napoles, et al. indicted for PDAF scam
DAR to implement P10.4M infra projects in Albay
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The Department of Agrarian Reform
(DAR) gave farmer-beneficiaries in the province of Albay something to look
forward to with the implementation of the P10.4-million worth of
infrastructure projects to boost the economic activities of farming
communities in the said province.
Albay Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer Romulo Britanico said the
projects, funded under the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB), include
the construction of 100 linear meter Spillway in Bgy Aurora-White Deer,
Jovellar, of 1.5-kilometer Marayag-San Isidro farm-to-market road in Libon,
and of 35 linear meter concrete footbridge in Sitio Lagsingan, Rapu-Rapu. He added
that the DAR would also implement coco-based processing and farming system in
Guinobatan.
“Preparatory activities for these projects are now being undertaken by the
DAR-Albay following the signing of the memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the
concerned municipal mayors last September 10, 2014 at the DAR Albay
Provincial Office,” Britanico said.
Guinobatan Mayor Ann Gemma Ongjoco thanked the DAR for extending support to
her constituents. “Next year, we expect more bigger projects through DAR to
sustain the development of our locality,” Mayor Ongjoco said.
Britanico said the project would benefit 10,400 farmers, of which 527 are
agrarian reform beneficiaries.
The GPB, previously called Bottoms-Up Planning and Budgeting (BUB), was
adopted as a strategy to identify various programs and projects addressing
the development needs of poorest cities and municipalities in the country.
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04 October 2014 – One of the
Philippines’ flag carriers, Cebu Pacific, made its first inaugural non-stop
Manila – Riyadh - Manila flight on October 1. Cebu Pacific Flight Number 5J
740, a twin-engine 330-300 airbus, operated by Captain Danny Ronquillo and
Captain Paul Mendoza, landed at the King Khalid International Airport at
10:30 p.m. carrying 259 passengers from Manila.
Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ezzedin H. Tago was at
the airport to welcome the passengers and the crew onboard the Cebu Pacific
flight, together with Cebu Pacific and Saudi immigration officials.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Terminal 1 of the King Khalid
International Airport, led by Ambassador Tago with Mr. Otham Al Zamil,
Director for Operations and Fire Service and Mr. Mohammed Al-Sayegh, Chief of
Flight Scheduling of King Khalid International Airport. They were assisted by
Cebu Pacific Riyadh- and Manila-based officials.
Ambassador Tago noted, “The arrival of Cebu Pacific in the Kingdom is a sign
of the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.”
Aside from Riyadh, Cebu Pacific also made its inaugural flight at the King
Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Eastern Province on October 03.
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Victorias City, Negros
Occidental—Recognizing the unwavering service and commitment of more than
660,000 Filipino teachers in strengthening communities and building the
nation, the Department of Education (DepEd), together with education
partners, celebrated the 2014 World Teachers’ Day, October 4.
The event aimed to culminate the month-long celebration with festivities to
express the education agency’s sincere gratitude for teachers’ important role
in revolutionizing the educational reform efforts of the department.
Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC underscored the great
responsibility of every teacher in preparing the Filipino youth to be better
equipped for the world. He said, “If all the teachers in the country start to
move as one, we will start the biggest revolution in education.”
He said, “If we want to transform our country, we need living heroes. Marami
sa ating teachers ang bayani na.” He related the stories of Teacher Lorna and
Teacher Evangeline, who both acted beyond the call of duty to protect
learners in the darkest of times.
Luistro highlighted the big heart of teachers during calamities, saying that
their role in disaster risk reduction management is proof of their
willingness to surpass the call of duty. “Every day that you spend in your
classroom is living heroism,” he added.
He commended the strength and dedication of the Filipino teachers not only in
ensuring the safety of the learner but also in healing them through
education. “The best lesson that a teacher teaches our children especially in
the darkest of times is to smile.”
He added, “We hope to give emphasis on your efforts, our dear teachers, all
throughout the country in your everyday battle inside and outside the
classroom. Each day you stand in front of the students is another day of
taking on the challenge of eliminating illiteracy and ignorance among the
minds of the Filipino youth. As you teach them every day, you empower every
learner and ignite within them the aspiration to achieve greatness—not only
for themselves but also from others.”
Senate President Franklin Drilon, a proud Negrense, said, “World Teachers’
Day is our collective expression of our appreciation for your outstanding
service.” He expressed his admiration for teachers who continue shaping young
minds of the country. He underscored their important role in influencing the
kind of citizens the country will have. “Do not underestimate your part in
building this nation,” he said.
“I am a proud product of public schools. Whatever I achieved in my life, I
owe to my teachers who inspired me to serve [the public],” Drilon said.
Victorias City Mayor Francis Palanca welcomed teachers from Regions VI, VII,
VIII who attended the grand celebration. He expressed his gratitude, saying,
“If we become successful, it’s because of you. You are our heroes.” He added
that teaching is not only a profession but also a way of life.
“Walang naging mayaman sa pagiging guro pero mayaman tayo sa pagbibigay ng
inspirasyon at pag-asa sa bayan,” Randy Halasan, 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardee
said in his inspirational address.
The celebration of World Teachers’ Day was attended by 7,500 teachers and
administrators from Regions VI, VII, and VIII. Among the attendees were
District III Negros Occidental Representative Alfredo Benitez, Negros
Occidental Governor Alfredo Maranon, Metrobank President Chito Sobrepeῆa,
Philippine Post Master General Josie dela Cruz, DepEd Undersecretary for
External Linkages and Partnerships Mario Deriquito, Bato Balani Foundation
awardees, and 2014 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teachers awardees.
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32nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and Associated
Meetings
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Energy Ministers called for
continuous collaboration among ASEAN Member States to promote regional energy
security and sustainable development. With the theme "Power Integration
for ASEAN Prosperity," the Ministers stressed stronger engagement with
the private sector, dialogue partners and international community to realize
the energy sector’s priority objectives.
Further, the Energy Ministers from the 10 Member States noted the progress in
implementing the different programme areas of the ASEAN Plan of Action on
Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2010-2015 to achieve greater regulatory
convergence towards energy sector integration in realizing the ASEAN Economic
Community (AEC).
The Energy Ministers look forward to the successor five (5) year APAEC for
the period of 2016-2020 that would contribute to the development of post-2015
Vision for AEC with the theme "Enhancing energy connectivity and market
integration in ASEAN to achieve energy security, accessibility, affordability
and sustainability for all."
The ASEAN was established to promote economic growth and joint prosperity in
the region. The member countries include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,
Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and
Vietnam.
The 32nd AMEM was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR on 23 September 2014.
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RTC issues warrant of arrest against Banlee C. Choa, former
bank Chairman and President, for misappropriation of P748 M bank funds
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The Regional Trial Court (RTC)
Branch 20 of Imus, Cavite issued a warrant of arrest on September 15, 2014
against Banlee C. Choa, former Chairman and President of the closed GMA Rural
Bank. Mr. Choa was charged for estafa by the Department of Justice (DOJ)
based on a complaint filed by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation
(PDIC) before the DOJ Task Force on Financial Fraud. Choa remains at large.
PDIC is requesting the public’s assistance for any information that may
assist in the arrest of Mr. Choa. The public may contact the PDIC
Investigation Department at the 9th Floor, SSS Bldg., 6782 Ayala Ave. corner
V.A. Rufino St., Makati City or call (02) 841-4120, (02) 841-4124 or (02)
841-4125.
Based on the criminal information filed by the DOJ before the court, Choa is
accused of estafa committed when he, as President/Chief Executive
Officer/Chairman of GMA Rural Bank, misappropriated the funds of the bank in
the amount of P748 million by creating a special division in GMA Rural Bank
purposely to grant unsecured loans to corporations and other business
entities owned and controlled by Choa and/or members of his immediate family,
and upon receipt of the said amount through the said corporations, Choa used
the same for himself or for his own benefit.
Per the complaint of PDIC filed with the DOJ, the special division of GMA
Rural Bank that granted unsecured loans was referred to as the
“Executive/Extension Office” and the Choa corporations involved are Tri-B
Corporation, Hauskon, Landblazers and Landprimers. PDIC’s complaint likewise
charged Ma. Corazon T. Choa, former GMA Rural Bank Director and director and
stockholder of various Choa corporations; and the other directors and
stockholders of said corporations, namely: Cherry Lynn C. Madarang, Carson T.
Choa, Celine T. Choa, Cendy T. Choa, Carter T. Choa, Carvin T. Choa and Carlo
T. Choa for estafa. PDIC charged Madarang and Cendy T. Choa due to their
active involvement in the management of GMA Rural Bank and its
Executive/Extension Office.
Meanwhile, the other respondents were officers of various Choa corporations
who, according to witnesses, scrambled for various bank documents prior to
the bank’s closure to hide the operations of the Executive/Extension Office.
The DOJ, however, in its resolution, cleared them of the charges. PDIC has
filed a Petition for Review of the decision to dismiss the charges before the
Office of the Secretary of Justice.
The PDIC said that it will continue to pursue legal actions against bank
officials and personnel who commit fraud or who engage in unsafe and unsound
banking practices for the benefit of depositors and the creditors of closed
banks, and protect the Deposit Insurance Fund, PDIC’s funding source for
payment of insured deposits.
GMA Rural Bank was placed under PDIC receivership in February 2011.
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IN observance of the “Linggo ng
Katandaang Pilipino,” the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
(PhilHealth) is spearheading a forum on social protection programs for the
elderly citizens on October 7, 2014 at the SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall 3 in
Mandaluyong City.
The first week of October is devoted for the elderly citizens of the country
in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 470 s-1994.
The October 7 event shall feature lectures about programs implemented by
PhilHealth, the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) that target the elderly. Its highlight shall be the ceremonial
signing of a manifesto by the heads of agencies that implement social
security programs for the elderly under Republic Act 9994 or The Expanded
Senior Citizens Act of 2010. These agencies are PhilHealth, the Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), GSIS and the SSS. The manifesto aims
to promote the effective provision of adequate social services and social
protection to all the Filipinos, particularly the poor and the elderly.
“Through this event, we expect to further raise public awareness on our
Lifetime Member Program (LMP) and the various options through which elderly
Filipinos can be covered by the National Health Insurance Program,” said
PhilHealth President and CEO Alexander A. Padilla
A bill seeking to grant mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens
has passed the Senate’s third reading and is expected to be ratified into law
soon. “We welcome this development and we are looking forward to actively
participating in the series of consultative sessions for the upcoming law’s
implementing rules and regulations,” Padilla said.
As of June this year, there are about 1.45 million Lifetime Members and
dependents, representing almost two (2) percent of the total membership count
of PhilHealth. These members are provided with PhilHealth coverage for life,
without having to pay any premium anymore.
“Our LMP is open to those who have made 120 monthly contributions to the
NHIP, and have reached the age of retirement,” Padilla said, clarifying
however, that those who are still gainfully employed even at age of
retirement are not yet eligible under the LMP.
A team from PhilHealth will set up a booth that provides information
dissemination services at the trade hall. The team will also accept
applications for registration of new LMP members and updating of their Member
Data Records.
The SSS and GSIS will also do the same. They will set up booths that will
provide member services not only to the participating senior citizens but to
mall goers as well. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the
Department of Health (DOH) will also have their own information dissemination
booths inside the Megatrade Hall.
The event shall be replicated in key cities of the Philippines, albeit on
different dates within the month of October. PhilHealth Regional Office II is
having its event on Oct 3 at Hotel Carmelita in Tuguegarao City. There will
be a discussion on RA 9994 and PhilHealth coverage for the elderly.
PhilHealth’s Regional Office in Cordillera Administrative Region will hold
their event on Oct 8 in Bontoc, Mt Province. There will be a ceremonial
distribution of LMP ID cards, information and education campaign and
provision of member registration services.
Down south, PhilHealth Regional Offices 8, 12 and CARAGA will have events in
several cities across the month. There will be registration of Lifetime
Members, updating of records, conduct of feedback survey, and distribution of
IDs and MDRs. Giveaways and freebies will also be distributed in addition to
the provision of medical services for the participants in selected locations.
On the other hand, PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Offices in the National
Capital Region (NCR) and Rizal shall complement the October 7 event in
Megatrade Hall by providing freebies to lolos and lolas who will register as
Lifetime Members during the day.
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Statement
of the Vice President on the observance of Eid'l Adha
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STATEMENT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT ON
THE OBSERVANCE OF EID’L ADHA
http://www.ovp.gov.ph/index.php/media-realeases/latest-news/26-press-release/religion/333-statement-of-the-vice-president-on-the-observance-of-eid-l-adha
We join our Muslim brethren in commemorating Ibrahim through the Feast of
Sacrifice, which reminds us all of the honorable willingness of Ibrahim to
sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of submission to God’s command.
And just as Ibrahim affirmed supreme faith in and obedience to God through
his willingness to sacrifice his son, let us also affirm our solidarity in
pursuing peace and progress by rejecting those who seek to sow only terror
and discord in the name of religion.
We must not condone the barbaric acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
(ISIS) and other extremist groups who represent a distorted view of Islam,
but instead work to promote interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance.
The Feast of Sacrifice also reminds us of the virtue of charity. May our
hearts always be open to share our blessings to our less fortunate brothers
and sisters, especially our kababayans affected by natural calamities.
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DSWD
to present proposed policy on ‘near poor’
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The Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) will conduct the learning forum dubbed as “People at
the Edge: Defining the Near Poor of the Philippines” on October 7, 2014 at
the Sulo Riviera Hotel, Quezon City.
During the activity, DSWD will present the results of the study entitled,
“Analysis of the Near Poor Challenge and Strategy Development Ideas” by Dr.
Vicente Paqueo, an economist and public policy expert, of the Philippine
Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
One of the salient points of his study is the proposed definition and
threshold of near poor.
Near poor are non-poor families that live at a knife-edge with little or no
buffer against the economic shocks. They can easily become poor when faced
with crisis.
The panel of reactors for this event will include Dr. Mahar Mangahas of the
Social Weather Station (SWS), Dr. Ana Maria Tabunda of Pulse Asia, and Romeo
Recide, the Interim Deputy National Statistician of the Philippine
Statistical Authority.
The learning forum is part of the month-long celebration of the 25th National
Statistics Month (NSM) with the theme, “25 and Beyond: Solid and Responsive
Philippine Statistical System in Support of Globalization and Regional
Economic Integration”.
As the lead agency in social protection, DSWD is mandated to develop,
implement, and coordinate social protection and poverty reduction programs
and services for and with the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged.
Consistent to this mandate, DSWD, with support from the Asian Development
Bank (ADB), initiated the study that will put forward a national policy on
the near poor.
“This policy will allow us to define and identify members of this sector that
cuts across the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the Listahanan 2nd round of
assessment, and find ways how we can effectively address their concerns,”
stated Secretary Corazon-Juliano Soliman, who will give the opening remarks
in the said activity.
Listahanan is the DSWD’s information management system that aims to identify
poor families who will be beneficiaries of social protection programs and
services. With the near poor threshold, the project will be able to identify
the near poor.
Social protection programs will be able to extend its assistance to keep the
near poor from becoming poor.
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DFA
spokesperson travels to Puerto Princesa City
for 2nd special Kapihan ng Mamamayan on the West Philippine Sea
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04 October 2014 - The Spokesperson
for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Charles C.
Jose gave a briefing at the 2nd Special Kapihan ng Mamamayan on the West
Philippine Sea Issue held yesterday at The Legend Hotel in Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan.
The DFA, together with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) through its
regional office in Palawan, organized the Special Kapihan. Almost 30 members
of the local media in Palawan as well as local government representatives
were present at the briefing.
This event is the second in a series of Special Kapihans that will be held
throughout the rest of the year and in 2015 to complement the DFA's
nationwide campaign to raise the level of awareness and understanding of
ordinary Filipinos of the West Philippine Sea Issue.
The DFA hopes that increasing the public’s awareness will translate to
greater support for the Philippine Government’s policies on the issue. The
first Special Kapihan was held in Olongapo City on September 12.
The DFA Spokesperson was also a guest at DZIP Radyo Palawenyo, and DYSP-GMA
Super Radyo, where he discussed updates on the West Philippine Sea. He
likewise made a guest appearance for the program “Boses ng Mamamayan” hosted
by Mr. Jay Zabanal at ABS-CBN Palawan. He was also interviewed by several
members of the local media after his briefing.
Throughout his media engagements, the DFA Spokesperson stressed the
importance of the intensifying the people’s awareness and understanding of
the West Philippine Sea since the Philippine Government is counting on them
to “defend what is ours”. He acknowledged the vital role of public
information officers and the media in disseminating information regarding the
West Philippine Sea and in rallying the public for support.
He also assured them of the Philippine Government’s unwavering commitment to
defend the interest of the country and to push for peaceful solutions to the
West Philippine Sea issue through the rule of law.
“Gusto po naming sabihin sa ating mga kababayan natin dito sa Palawan na nasa
frontline ng issue sa West Philippine Sea, alam namin na damang-dama ninyo
ang tension na nangyayari po diyan. Gusto po namin kayong i-assure na ang
pamahalaan ay ginagawa ang lahat ng makakaya para po bigyang resolusyon itong
dispute sa West Philippine Sea sa mapayapang pamamaraan,” the Spokesperson
stated.
The DFA Spokesperson acknowledged the contributions of the local government
units of Palawan in exercising the country’s sovereign rights, while assuring
them of the DFA’s continued support. Palawan is one of the
"frontline" provinces in the country's maritime disputes in the
South China Sea.
The DFA Spokesperson also took the opportunity to visit the DFA's new
mall-based Regional Consular Office (RCO) in Puerto Princesa City, where he
received a warm welcome from the Officer-in-Charge Liza Jane V. Estalilla and
the RCO Palawan staff. The RCO Palawan is the 12th regional consular office
to relocate to the mall under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program of
the Philippine Government. It recently inaugurated its new location on
September 12.
The DFA Spokesperson met with the new commander of the Western Command
(WESCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Rear Admiral Alexander S.
Lopez inside the WESCOM headquarters located at Camp General Artemio G.
Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City. During the meeting, both officials apprised
each other on the latest developments on the West Philippine Sea issue and
discussed ways to disseminate the information to the public. The AFP's
Western Commmand is known as the protector of the West Philippine Sea.
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The Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) has secured clearance from the Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority (MMDA) to undertake reblocking and road repair at
national roads in Metro Manila this weekend.
Repair/rehabilitation works will start on October 3, Friday at 10 PM and will
be passable to traffic by 5AM on October 6, which was earlier declared a
regular holiday in observance of Eid-al-Adha.
DPWH has requested that the concrete re-blocked area be allowed to attain the
three (3) days curing period in accordance with the approved design and
specification of the Department. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that newly
paved road prematurely opened or subjected to a moving load without attaining
the prescribed curing period of three (3) days may result to an early
deterioration of concrete pavement.
The following are roads where repair will be undertaken:
1.Along Araneta Avenue from Calamba Street to Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
specifically before and after Maria Clara Street, 2nd Lane, South Bound, with
length of 58.50 lineal meters (lm);
2.Along Fairview Avenue from Winston Street to Puregold, 3rd lane,
southbound, with a total length of 76.30 lm;
3.Along Mindanao Avenue from Old Sauyo Road to Rosal Street, 3rd lane,
southbound with a total length of 85.50 lm;
4.Along C.P. Garcia Avenue, Quezon City specifically Maginhawa Street to E.
Jacinto Street, northbound, 3rd lane, with a total length of 51.15 lm; and
5.Along Congressional Avenue from April Street to Ayshire, 1st lane,
westbound, with a total length of 58.50 lm.
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Commission on Bangsamoro transitional justice to work on healing and
reconciliation
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MANILA – The Transitional Justice
and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC), recently constituted by the Government
of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace
panels, is set to be formally launched tomorrow, October 4 in Cotabato City.
The TJRC will study and recommend to the peace panels the appropriate
mechanisms to address the legitimate grievances of the Bangsamoro people,
historical injustices, and human rights violations and marginalization
towards healing and reconciliation. The commission’s work is part of the
normalization process specified in the Comprehensive Agreement on the
Bangsamoro.
GPH peace panel chair Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer and MILF peace panel chair
Mohagher Iqbal will be attending the first public event of TJRC that will
start at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow at Jehan Hall, Alnor Hotel, in Cotabato City.
“The objective of this event is to present the terms of reference for the
TJRC, its mandate and conceptual approach, and engage in interactive dialogue
between the Bangsamoro and the broader stakeholder community, which includes
representatives from local and international organizations, multilateral
agencies, academe, media, and private sector,” TJRC Chairperson Mo Bleeker
said in the invitation to the event.
In September, the GPH and MILF peace panels welcomed Bleeker as the TJRC
chair, and members Atty. Cecilia Jimenez (as GPH representative) and Atty.
Ishak Mastura (as MILF representative). The TJRC will be joined by Jonathan
Sisson as its senior adviser.
Coronel-Ferrer said that the “the TJRC will hold public events in Cotabato
City and Manila to introduce themselves to the public at large as well as to
begin its work with respect to the public consultations it is mandated to
undertake.”
“The TJRC will recommend programs and measures that will address historical
grievances and bring about the reconciliation of the different communities
that have been affected by the armed conflict. Their work will be crucial in
the normalization process which aims for the return to or the building of
peaceful communities in Mindanao,” said Coronel-Ferrer.
Swiss ambassador to the Philippines Ivo Sieber will open the event.
Also expected to attend tomorrow are various peace stakeholders including the
MILF Central Committee and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
government agencies.
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Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
will have easier means to benefit from the programs and services of the
Social Security System (SSS) with the launching of the newly created OFW
Contact Center Unit (OFW-CSU), starting October this year.
SSS Senior Vice President and International Operations Division Head Judy
Frances A. See said the new unit will handle direct contact points for OFWs
to allow for a more differentiated servicing and faster resolution of their
SSS concerns.
For its initial operations, the OFW-CSU will provide dedicated e-mail support
and local call services from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekdays.
In addition, a special assistance desk will be available at the SSS main
office in Diliman, Quezon City for walk-in transactions of OFWs, such as
registration and issuance of SS numbers, enrollment in Flexi-fund Program,
and verification of SSS records. It will also provide OFW members assistance
in filing their loans, benefit claims and other SSS applications.
“We understand the unique circumstances of our Kababayan abroad, and so we
continue to find ways to make the SSS more accessible to them. The creation
of a specialized contact unit for OFWs will enable us to identify their
distinct needs and address them accordingly. It will also help us manage the
level of transactions with other member service facilities more effectively,”
See explained.
OFWs and their families in the Philippines can reach the OFW-CSU by e-mail at
ofw.relations@sss.gov.ph or through their service hotlines, (02) 364-7796 and
(02) 364-7798.
See added that additional channels and service facilities have been lined up
for implementation to fully complement the unit's operations.
“We will open international toll-free numbers so OFWs across the globe can
call us without having charges on their end. OFW-CSU's operating hours will
also be extended to 24/7 once the required systems are in place,” See said.
Other services that will be rolled out soon include online contact points
that utilize VoIP and instant messaging platforms.
“This is still part of our campaign to reach out to Filipino workers here and
abroad and ensure their continuing coverage under the SSS. We want not only
to increase SSS membership of OFWs but also to ensure active membership. Considering
the voluntary nature of their coverage, we can only achieve both by giving
them a consistent good experience with our services,” See said.
The SSS reported a total of 983,262 OFW members as of June 2014. Based on the
2013 POEA Compendium of OFW Statistics, more than 1.8-million OFWs were
deployed in 2013, of which 464,888 were new hires.
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The Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) has released the results of the GSIS Scholarship Program (GSP)
for Academic Year 2014-2015 (see list of grantees). A total of 200 scholars
have been selected this school year.
The program provides an opportunity for children of low-income GSIS members
to earn a college degree. The GSIS will shoulder up to P20,000 of the actual
cost of tuition and miscellaneous fees of the selected scholar per semester.
The scholars will also get a monthly stipend of P2,000.00.
The grantees are entitled to the following benefits on a semestral basis:
- Actual cost of tuition and miscellaneous fees, not to exceed P20,000.00;
and
- Monthly stipend of P2,000.00.
The GSIS Scholars are required to submit the following documents to the
nearest GSIS Office within thirty (30) days from the first day of publication
of the list of qualifiers in a newspaper of general circulation:
Signed and notarized Scholarship Contract;
Duly accomplished Scholar Information Sheet;
Original or certified true copy of Scholar's birth certificate;
Original or certified true copy of Registration and Enrollment Assessment
Form for 1st Semester/Term AY 2014-2015;
Original or certified true copy of Official Receipts (for reimbursement of
payment for 1st Semester/Term AY 2014-2015); and
Course Curriculum.
Failure to submit said requirements within the given period shall mean
forfeiture of the scholarship grant.
All parents/guardians and scholars residing and/or enrolled within or near
Metro Manila are required to attend the orientation on Friday, 24 October
2014 at 1:00 PM at the 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Hall, GSIS Financial Center,
Pasay City. Scholars and their companions may confirm their attendance
through 09055286099 or (02) 4793600 local 3414. Those outside Metro Manila
may visit the Branch Scholarship Coordinators at the nearest GSIS Office for
more information.
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BSP Holds 2014 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for
Stakeholders in Davao City
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In celebration of its 21st
anniversary, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will hold the 2014 Awards
Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders in Regions X, XI and
Caraga that have continuously supported its statistical initiatives,
information requirements, and advocacy programs. The event will be held on
Tuesday, 7 October 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Crystal Ballroom,
The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites, Davao City with the theme “Forging Stronger
Alliances, Propelling Sustainable Growth.” Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo
will lead in honoring this year’s awardees and stakeholders.
The BSP will give four awards for outstanding partners—three for the sources
of information for the Report on Regional Economic Developments and one for
the Financial Learning Campaign.
The Outstanding Partners for the Report on Regional Economic Developments
will be awarded to the agencies or institutions that provided the BSP with
information support for an effective environment scan of Regions X, XI and
Caraga. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Partner in Financial Learning Campaign
(FLC) will be given to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s (OWWA)
regional office that exhibited strong partnership with the BSP in providing
financial education to overseas Filipinos and their families on the
importance of using remittances to build up savings and directing these into
investments in financial products and business enterprises.
This occasion is the last in a series of 11 BSP regional stakeholders’ events
following the awards ceremonies held in Regions I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII,
VIII, IX and XII from 15 July to 23 September 2014. Stakeholders of the BSP
in the National Capital Region were earlier recognized during the awards
ceremony held last 9 July 2014 at the BSP Main Office.
This event is expected to further strengthen the partnerships between the BSP
and its stakeholders, resulting in more efficient and effective means of
information gathering and conduct of advocacy campaigns to achieve the BSP’s
ultimate goal of safeguarding price stability and promoting a healthy
financial system as well as ensuring an effective payments and settlements
system in the country.
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Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales
found probable cause to indict former Representatives Rizalina Seachon-Lanete
(Masbate), Samuel Dangwa (Benguet), Rodolfo Plaza (Agusan Del Sur) and
Constantino Jaraula (Cagayan de Oro) for misusing the Priority Development
Assistance Fund (PDAF) in the total amount of P244.29 million.
Likewise facing criminal indictments are Janet Lim Napoles, John Raymund De
Asis, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Undersecretary Mario
Relampagos, and DBM officials Rosario Nuñez, Lalaine Paule and Marilou Bare.
Also impleaded as co-accused are officers/representatives of the Implementing
Agencies (IAs): (i) Technology Resource Center (TRC) Director General Antonio
Ortiz, Deputy Director General Dennis Cunanan, Department Manager Francisco
Figura and Chief Accountant Marivic Jover; (ii) National Agri-Business
Corporation (NABCOR) President Alan Javellana, Paralegal Victor Roman Cacal,
General Services Unit Head Romulo Relevo, Bookkeeper Maria Ninez Guañizo,
Chief Accountant Ma. Julie Villaralvo-Johnson, and Director for Financial
Management Services Rhodora Mendoza; (iii) National Livelihood Development
Corporation (NLDC) President Gondelina Amata, Division Chief Gregoria
Buenaventura, Director Emmanuel Alexis Sevidal, Chief Financial Specialist
Sofia Cruz and Department Manager Chita Jalandoni; and a number of
officers/representatives of the non-government organizations (NGOs), namely:
the Countrywide Agri and Rural Economic and Development Foundation (CARED),
Masaganang Ani para sa Magsasaka Foundation Inc. (MAMFI), Philippine Social
Development Foundation Inc, (PSDFI) and the Social Development Program for
Farmer Foundation, Inc. (SDPFFI).
The cases stemmed from the separate complaints filed by the National Bureau
of Investigation (NBI) and the Field Investigation Office (FIO).
In the Joint Resolution, Ombudsman Morales noted that “many of the names
appearing on the lists as farmer-recipients were neither residents nor
registered voters of the place where they were listed as beneficiaries, were
fictitious or had jumbled surnames, while others were already deceased. In
other words, these livelihood projects were ghost projects.”
The Commission on Audit (COA) observed that the IAs did not actually
implement the PDAF-funded projects and merely released the funds to the NGOs
after charging a management fee; direct releases made by the IAs to the NGOs
contravened DBM regulations since they were not preceded by indorsements from
the executive departments; the releases were made essentially at the behest
of the sponsoring legislator; almost all the NGOs that received PDAF releases
did not have track records in implementing government projects and that their
addresses were dubious; the selection of NGOs and the procurement of goods
did not undergo public bidding; and some suppliers denied having any
transactions with the NGOs.
Ombudsman Morales also referred the cases to the Anti-Money Laundering
Council for action on possible violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Rep. Seachon-Lanete, et al.
Former Representative, now Masbate Governor, Seachon-Lanete, Lanete’s Chief
of Staff Jose Sumalpong, Napoles and De Asis were charged with Plunder in
connection with the anomalous utilization of Rep. Lanete’s P112.29 million
PDAF from 2007 to 2009.
Moreover, Rep. Lanete, Sumalpong, Napoles, Relampagos, and several others
face multiple counts of violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act (RA) No.
3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act).
Lanete’s PDAF from 2007 to 2009 were issued by the DBM through 11 Special
Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) and facilitated through the TRC, NLDC and
NABCOR as IAs, and released to the CARED, MAMFI, PSDFI and SDPFFI.
During her term as Congressman, Lanete continuously endorsed the
implementation of her PDAF-funded livelihood and agricultural projects to
questionable NGOs associated with or controlled by Napoles.
The P112.29 million PDAF was anomalously used for livelihood projects,
financial assistance to farmers, farm inputs and farm implements, skills
training and distribution of livelihood kits in nail care, wellness, massage
and candle- making. Several Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) were entered into between
Lanete, TRC, NABCOR and the NGO-partners.
Field investigation conducted by Ombudsman investigators revealed that the
P112.29 million PDAF was never used for the intended agricultural and
livelihood projects as the documents submitted such as Disbursement Vouchers,
Progress and Accomplishment Reports, Fund Utilization, Inspection and
Delivery Reports, and Certificates of Acceptance were all fabricated.
The Joint Resolution stated that the “findings in the 2007-2009 COA Report
jibe with the whistleblowers’ testimonies and are validated by the results of
the FIO on-site field verification.”
Witnesses Benhur Luy, Marina Sula and Merlina Suñas claimed that the four
foundations indorsed by Lanete were all dummies of Napoles. They described
that the payoffs for the kickbacks usually took place at the JLN office in
Ortigas with Sumalpong receiving the money. They added that Lanete’s
commissions were sometimes deposited to her personal bank account in
Metrobank Fairview branch.
The Joint Resolution stated that “Luy’s ledger indicates that from 2004 to
2010, Seachon-Lanete received total commissions or kickbacks in the amount of
P108,405,000.00 which included P73,065,000.00 received from 2007 to 2009.”
Meanwhile, the charges in the Lanete case against Shyr Ann Montuya, Doreena
Bazan, Susan Victorino, Wilberto De Guzman (deceased), Atty. Delfin Agcaoli
Jr., Atty. Editha Talaboc and Atty. Antonio M. Santos were dismissed for
insufficiency of evidence.
Rep. Plaza, et al.
Former Representative Plaza faces indictment for five counts of Malversation,
and five counts of violation of Section 3(e) of R.A. No. 3019. Included as
co-accused in multiple counts of Malversation and violations of Section 3(e)
of R.A. No. 3019 are Plaza’s Chief of Staff Jasper Kapunan, Napoles,
Relampagos, Nuñez, Paule, Bare and 21 others.
Plaza also faces two counts of Direct Bribery, while Napoles was also charged
with two counts of Corruption of Public Officials and five counts of
violation of Section 4(b) of R.A. No. 3019.
The PDAF of Rep. Plaza for the years 2008 and 2009 amounting to P27.5 million
covered by five SAROs engaged NABCOR and NLDC as IAs with MAMFI and SDPFFI as
NGO-partners in supposedly implementing projects like agricultural production
packages, livelihood packages, training, livelihood kits for food processing,
hair dressing, and reflexology.
Upon field verification, the FIO determined that the livelihood and
agricultural production kits and packages never reached the intended
beneficiaries, for either there were no projects or the goods were never
delivered completely.
The Joint Resolution stated that “the mayors and municipal agriculturists,
who reportedly received the livelihood assistance, kits and packages never
received anything from the Office of Plaza, the IA or any of the project
partners,” as “none of the mayors, vice mayors or municipal
agriculturists/technologists were even aware of the projects.”
Per Luy’s records, Plaza received total commissions, rebates, or kickbacks
amounting to at least P42.1 million from his PDAF-funded projects from 2004
to 2010, with payoffs usually taking place at the JLN office in Ortigas or in
Plaza’s house in Alabang Hills.
Meanwhile, the charges in the Plaza case as against Agcoili, Santos, Talaboc,
Victorino, Lucila Lawas-Yutok, Gina Pascual, and Lucita Solomon were
dismissed for insufficiency of evidence.
Rep. Dangwa, et al.
Facing indictments for Malversation and six counts of violation of Section
3(e) of R.A. 3019 are Rep. Dangwa, Dangwa’s Chiefs of Staff Erwin Dangwa and
Carlos Lozada, Napoles, Relampagos, Nuñez, Bare and Paule,
Likewise indicted for Malversation and violation of Section 3(e) of R.A. No.
3019 are Ortiz, Cunanan, Jover, Noel Macha and several others
Rep. Dangwa also faces five counts of Direct Bribery, while Napoles also
faces five counts of Corruption of Public Officials and six counts of
violation of Section 4(b) of R.A. No. 3019.
From 2001 to 2010 Rep. Dangwa received P54 million as PDAF released by the
DBM through seven SAROs coursed through SDPFFI, CARED and Peoples
Organization for Progress and Development Foundation, Inc. (POPDFI), with
TRC, NLDC, and NABCOR as IAs.
Dangwa’s PDAF was anomalously used for financial assistance, grants,
livelihood projects for jewelry-making, aromatic candle making, wellness and
massage, farm inputs/implements and other livelihood packages.
Out of the P44 million funds released and transferred to the IAs and the
Napoles NGOs, P11 million remain unliquidated by the TRC and CARED.
Similar to the cases of Lanete and Plaza, Dangwa’s PDAF was never used for
the intended projects as shown by dubious and fabricated documents.
According to Luy, at least P26.7 million representing commissions, rebates or
kickbacks were received directly by Dangwa or through his representatives
Erwin Dangwa, Carlos Lozada and Evelyn De Leon. The whisteblowers testified
that they saw Napoles hand over the money meant for Dangwa.
Meanwhile, the charges in the Dangwa case as against Montuya, Agcaoili,
Victorino, Santos, Talaboc, Palama and Maureen Dimaranan were dismissed for
insufficiency of evidence.
Rep. Jaraula, et al.
Charges for three counts of Malversation and three counts of violation of
Section 3(e) of R.A. No. 3019 were slapped on former Representative Jaraula,
Napoles, Relampagos, Ortiz, Cunanan and several others.
Jaraula was also indicted for three counts of Direct Bribery, while Napoles
faces three counts of Corruption of Public Official and three counts of
violation of Section 4(b) of R.A. No. 3019.
The Joint Resolution stated that Jaraula used his P50.5 million PDAF from
2004 to 2007 supposedly for financial assistance, technical assistance
through video courses and printed materials, with TRC as IA and CARED as
NGO-partner.
Luy stated that he recorded the rebates and commissions received by Jaraula
amounting to P20.8 million, adding that there were occasions when he
personally delivered the rebates to Jaraula.
The FIO submitted an Affidavit of Non-Operation dated 20 April 2007 executed
by then CARED President Encarnacion stating that CARED had not conducted any
business activity from the date of incorporation until 2007.
The COA special audit findings disclosed that the projects were “ghost”
projects as they were never implemented in the lone district of Cagayan De
Oro.
Ombudsman Morales noted that “certainly, these repeated, illegal transfers of
public funds to Napoles’ control, purportedly for projects which did not
exist, and just as repeated irregular disbursements thereof, present
quantifiable pecuniary losses to the Government.”
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the
oathtaking ceremony of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
(ULAP) National Executive Board (NEB) officers at the President’s Hall
of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02). ULAP is the umbrella
organization of the country’s local government units, representing its
members to national committees in the pursuit of local autonomy and good
governance. Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary
Manuel Roxas II and ULAP president Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso
Umali, Jr. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Interior and Local
Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II during the oathtaking ceremony of
the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National
Executive Board (NEB) officers at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan
Palace on Thursday (October 02). ULAP is the umbrella organization of
the country’s local government units, representing its members to
national committees in the pursuit of local autonomy and good
governance. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inducts into office the Union of Local
Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National Executive Board officers
during the oathtaking ceremony at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan
Palace on Thursday (October 02). The new set of ULAP NEB officers are
president, Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr.; chairman Iloilo
Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr.; vice chairman, Javier, Leyte Mayor
Leonardo Javier, Jr.; executive vice president, Quezon City Mayor
Herbert Bautista; 1st vice president, Manila City Vice Mayor Francisco
Domagoso; 2nd vice president, Cagayan Vice Governor Leonides Fausto; 3rd
vice president, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno; secretary
general, Nueva Ecija Board Member Atty. Edmund Abesamis; assistant
secretary general, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur Councilor Kirk Asis;
treasurer, Oriental Mindoro Vice Governor Humerlito Dolor; assistant
treasurer, Quezon City Councilor Raquel Malañgen; auditor, Hadji
Panglima Tahil Mayor Abraham Burahan; assistant auditor, Surigao del
Norte Board Member Myrna Romarate; press relations officer, Dagupan City
Councilor Maybelyn dela Cruz-Fernandez; assistant press relations
officer, Tarlac Board Member John Patrick Agustin; liaison officer,
Batac, Ilocos Norte Vice Mayor Ronald Allan Nalupta; assistant liaison
officer, Aklan Board Member Jose Enrique Miraflores; legal counsel,
South Cotabato Vice Governor Atty. Cecile Diel; chairman for advocacy
and policy, Valenzuela City Councilor Marlon Paulo Alejandrino; and
chairperson for gender and development, Parañaque City Councilor Alma
Moreno. ULAP is the umbrella organization of the country’s local
government units, representing its members to national committees in the
pursuit of local autonomy and good governance. (Photo by Lauro
Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares a light moment with Interior and
Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II during the oathtaking
ceremony of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)
National Executive Board (NEB) officers at the President’s Hall of the
Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02). ULAP is the umbrella
organization of the country’s local government units, representing its
members to national committees in the pursuit of local autonomy and good
governance. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the
oathtaking ceremony of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
(ULAP) National Executive Board (NEB) officers at the President’s Hall
of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02). ULAP is the umbrella
organization of the country’s local government units, representing its
members to national committees in the pursuit of local autonomy and good
governance. Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary
Manuel Roxas II and ULAP president Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso
Umali, Jr. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the
oathtaking ceremony of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
(ULAP) National Executive Board (NEB) officers at the President’s Hall
of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02). ULAP is the umbrella
organization of the country’s local government units, representing its
members to national committees in the pursuit of local autonomy and good
governance. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates newly sworn Union of Local
Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National Executive Board (NEB)
officers during the oathtaking ceremony at the President’s Hall of the
Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02). The new set of ULAP NEB
officers are president, Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr.;
chairman Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr.; vice chairman, Javier,
Leyte Mayor Leonardo Javier, Jr.; executive vice president, Quezon City
Mayor Herbert Bautista; 1st vice president, Manila City Vice Mayor
Francisco Domagoso; 2nd vice president, Cagayan Vice Governor Leonides
Fausto; 3rd vice president, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno;
secretary general, Nueva Ecija Board Member Atty. Edmund Abesamis;
assistant secretary general, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur Councilor Kirk
Asis; treasurer, Oriental Mindoro Vice Governor Humerlito Dolor;
assistant treasurer, Quezon City Councilor Raquel Malañgen; auditor,
Hadji Panglima Tahil Mayor Abraham Burahan; assistant auditor, Surigao
del Norte Board Member Myrna Romarate; press relations officer, Dagupan
City Councilor Maybelyn dela Cruz-Fernandez; assistant press relations
officer, Tarlac Board Member John Patrick Agustin; liaison officer,
Batac, Ilocos Norte Vice Mayor Ronald Allan Nalupta; assistant liaison
officer, Aklan Board Member Jose Enrique Miraflores; legal counsel,
South Cotabato Vice Governor Atty. Cecile Diel; chairman for advocacy
and policy, Valenzuela City Councilor Marlon Paulo Alejandrino; and
chairperson for gender and development, Parañaque City Councilor Alma
Moreno. ULAP is the umbrella organization of the country’s local
government units, representing its members to national committees in the
pursuit of local autonomy and good governance. (Photo by Berhur Arcayan
/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the Union of Local
Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National Executive Board (NEB)
officers for a group photo souvenir during the oathtaking ceremony at
the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02).
The new set of ULAP NEB officers are president, Oriental Mindoro
Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr.; chairman Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor,
Sr.; vice chairman, Javier, Leyte Mayor Leonardo Javier, Jr.; executive
vice president, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista; 1st vice president,
Manila City Vice Mayor Francisco Domagoso; 2nd vice president, Cagayan
Vice Governor Leonides Fausto; 3rd vice president, Cagayan de Oro City
Mayor Oscar Moreno; secretary general, Nueva Ecija Board Member Atty.
Edmund Abesamis; assistant secretary general, Bayugan City, Agusan del
Sur Councilor Kirk Asis; treasurer, Oriental Mindoro Vice Governor
Humerlito Dolor; assistant treasurer, Quezon City Councilor Raquel
Malañgen; auditor, Hadji Panglima Tahil Mayor Abraham Burahan; assistant
auditor, Surigao del Norte Board Member Myrna Romarate; press relations
officer, Dagupan City Councilor Maybelyn dela Cruz-Fernandez; assistant
press relations officer, Tarlac Board Member John Patrick Agustin;
liaison officer, Batac, Ilocos Norte Vice Mayor Ronald Allan Nalupta;
assistant liaison officer, Aklan Board Member Jose Enrique Miraflores;
legal counsel, South Cotabato Vice Governor Atty. Cecile Diel; chairman
for advocacy and policy, Valenzuela City Councilor Marlon Paulo
Alejandrino; and chairperson for gender and development, Parañaque City
Councilor Alma Moreno. ULAP is the umbrella organization of the
country’s local government units, representing its members to national
committees in the pursuit of local autonomy and good governance. Also in
photo is Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo
by Gil Nartea / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inducts into office the Union of Local
Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National Executive Board (NEB)
officers during the oathtaking ceremony at the President’s Hall of the
Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02). The new set of ULAP NEB
officers are president, Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr.;
chairman Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr.; vice chairman, Javier,
Leyte Mayor Leonardo Javier, Jr.; executive vice president, Quezon City
Mayor Herbert Bautista; 1st vice president, Manila City Vice Mayor
Francisco Domagoso; 2nd vice president, Cagayan Vice Governor Leonides
Fausto; 3rd vice president, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno;
secretary general, Nueva Ecija Board Member Atty. Edmund Abesamis;
assistant secretary general, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur Councilor Kirk
Asis; treasurer, Oriental Mindoro Vice Governor Humerlito Dolor;
assistant treasurer, Quezon City Councilor Raquel Malañgen; auditor,
Hadji Panglima Tahil Mayor Abraham Burahan; assistant auditor, Surigao
del Norte Board Member Myrna Romarate; press relations officer, Dagupan
City Councilor Maybelyn dela Cruz-Fernandez; assistant press relations
officer, Tarlac Board Member John Patrick Agustin; liaison officer,
Batac, Ilocos Norte Vice Mayor Ronald Allan Nalupta; assistant liaison
officer, Aklan Board Member Jose Enrique Miraflores; legal counsel,
South Cotabato Vice Governor Atty. Cecile Diel; chairman for advocacy
and policy, Valenzuela City Councilor Marlon Paulo Alejandrino; and
chairperson for gender and development, Parañaque City Councilor Alma
Moreno. ULAP is the umbrella organization of the country’s local
government units, representing its members to national committees in the
pursuit of local autonomy and good governance. Also in photo is Interior
and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo by Gil Nartea
Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a copy of the Union of Local
Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) Accomplishment Report from ULAP
president Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr. during the
oathtaking ceremony of the ULAP National Executive Board Officers at the
President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (October 02). ULAP
is the umbrella organization of the country’s local government units,
representing its members to national committees in the pursuit of local
autonomy and good governance. Also in photo is Interior and Local
Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil
Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Prince
Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain,
during the Courtesy Call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on
Wednesday (October 01). Also in photo are Shaikh Khalifa Bin Rashed Al
Khalifa, Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Khalifa and Honorary Consul
General of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Philippines Amable Aguiluz IX.
(Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur -Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al
Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, during the Courtesy
Call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October
01). Also in photo are Shaikh Khalifa Bin Rashed Al Khalifa and Shaikh
Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Khalifa. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rolando Mailo /
Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with members of the 7th
Philippine Contingent to the Golan Heights awardees for a group photo
souvenir during the Heroes’ Welcome at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan
Palace on Wednesday (October 01). Also in photo are Defense Secretary
Voltaire Gazmin and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff
General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. (Photos by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Heroes’ Welcome for the 7th
Philippine Contingent to the Golan Heights at the Rizal Hall of the
Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October 01). Also in photo is Armed
Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang,
Jr. (Photos by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang
Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the Heroes’
Welcome for the 7th Philippine Contingent to the Golan Heights at the
Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October 01). Also in
photo are Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Armed Forces of the
Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. (Photos by
Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau /
PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the medals to members of the
7th Philippine Contingent to the Golan Heights during the awarding
ceremony of the Heroes’ Welcome at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan
Palace on Wednesday (October 01). (Photos by Gil Nartea / Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Armed Forces of the
Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., presents
the medals to members of the 7th Philippine Contingent to the Golan
Heights during the awarding ceremony during the Heroes’ Welcome at the
Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October 01). (Photo by
Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Energy Smart Philippines 2014
at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday (September 30).
With the theme: “Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable and
Competitive Philippines,” Energy Smart Philippines aims to promote the
advancement of solutions and initiatives on energy efficiency, renewable
energy and clean technology, increase awareness among stakeholders on
energy issues and business opportunities in the country. Also in photo
is Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Energy Secretary Carlos
Jericho Petilla during the Energy Smart Philippines 2014 at the SMX
Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday (September 30). With the
theme: “Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable and Competitive
Philippines,” Energy Smart Philippines aims to promote the advancement
of solutions and initiatives on energy efficiency, renewable energy and
clean technology, increase awareness among stakeholders on energy issues
and business opportunities in the country. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Energy
Smart Philippines 2014 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on
Tuesday (September 30). With the theme: “Clean Energy Solutions for a
Sustainable and Competitive Philippines.” Energy Smart Philippines aims
to promote the advancement of solutions and initiatives on energy
efficiency, renewable energy and clean technology, increase awareness
among stakeholders on energy issues and business opportunities in the
country. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and views the exhibit on the
promotion and advancement of solutions and initiatives on energy
efficiency during the Energy Smart Philippines 2014 at the SMX
Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday (September 30). With the
theme: “Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable and Competitive
Philippines,” Energy Smart Philippines aims to promote the advancement
of solutions and initiatives on energy efficiency, renewable energy and
clean technology, increase awareness among stakeholders on energy issues
and business opportunities in the country. Also in photo is European
Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines vice president Guenter Taus.
(Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and views the exhibit on the
promotion and advancement of solutions and initiatives on energy
efficiency during the Energy Smart Philippines 2014 at the SMX
Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday (September 30). With the
theme: “Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable and Competitive
Philippines,” Energy Smart Philippines aims to promote the advancement
of solutions and initiatives on energy efficiency, renewable energy and
clean technology, increase awareness among stakeholders on energy issues
and business opportunities in the country.(Photo by Ryan Lim / Rey
Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and views the exhibit on the
promotion and advancement of solutions and initiatives on energy
efficiency during the Energy Smart Philippines 2014 at the SMX
Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday (September 30). With the
theme: “Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable and Competitive
Philippines,” Energy Smart Philippines aims to promote the advancement
of solutions and initiatives on energy efficiency, renewable energy and
clean technology, increase awareness among stakeholders on energy issues
and business opportunities in the country. Also in photo are Energy
Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla and European Chamber of Commerce of the
Philippines vice president Guenter Taus. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey
Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and views the exhibit on the
promotion and advancement of solutions and initiatives on energy
efficiency during the Energy Smart Philippines 2014 at the SMX
Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday (September 30). With the
theme: “Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable and Competitive
Philippines,” Energy Smart Philippines aims to promote the advancement
of solutions and initiatives on energy efficiency, renewable energy and
clean technology, increase awareness among stakeholders on energy issues
and business opportunities in the country. Also in photo is Energy
Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport in Manila, Thursday (September 25) upon arrival
from his successful working visits to Spain, Belgium, France, Germany,
and the United States. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport in Manila, Thursday (September 25) upon arrival
from his successful working visits to Spain, Belgium, France, Germany,
and the United States. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport in Manila, Thursday (September 25) from his
successful working visits to Spain, Belgium, France, Germany, and the
United States. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(NEW YORK, New York) President Benigno S. Aquino III tours the City of
New York, walking across Park Avenue with Cabinet Secretary Jose
Almendraz. (Photo by Robert Vinas / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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(NEW YORK, New York) President Benigno S. Aquino III with Lee Bollinger,
President Columbia University after the program of the World Leaders
Forum Tuesday (September 23) at the Low Library Rorunda of the Columbia
University. (Photo by Robert Vinas / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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(NEW YORK, New York) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech
at the Columbia University World Leaders Forum Tuesday (September 23) at
the Low Library Rotunda of the Columbia University. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Robert Vinas / Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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(NEW YORK, New York) President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the business
roundtable with the CEO's and senior officials from the US Chamber of
Commerce, the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US-Philippine Society
held at the Omni Berkshire Place here. (Photo by Robert Vinas /
Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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(President Benigno S. Aquino III answers inquiries of CEO's and
officials from the US Chamber of Commerce and the US-ASEAN Business
Council in a roundtable conference at the Omni Hotel her on Tuesday
(September 23). The roundtable conference aims to facilitate smooth
business transactions between US companies and the Philippines. (Photo
by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
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