24-Hour Public Weather Forecast
Issued at 5:00 a.m., 07 November 2014Valid beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
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Synopsis:
Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon.
Forecast:
Davao
Region and SOCCSKARGEN will have cloudy skies with light to moderate
rainshowers and thunderstorms. The regions of Cagayan Valley,
Cordillera and Ilocos will experience partly cloudy skies with isolated
rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy
to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
DZMM:
Muli na namang naramdaman ang malamig na temperature sa Baguio City.
Naitala ng PAGASA-Baguio ang 12.4 degrees Celsius kaninang madaling
araw. Inaasahan naman na mas lalamig pa sa mga susunod na araw doon.
GMA resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz:
-Umiiral ang hanging Amihan sa Northern Luzon at ang ITCZ naman sa Mindanao.
-Sa datos ng The Weather Company, asahan ang katamtamang ulan sa kalakhang Mindanao bukas, lalo na sa hapon.
-Uulanin din ang Eastern Visayas at Bicol Region.
-Sa Metro Manila, mababa ang tsansa ng ulan bukas.
-Umiiral ang hanging Amihan sa Northern Luzon at ang ITCZ naman sa Mindanao.
-Sa datos ng The Weather Company, asahan ang katamtamang ulan sa kalakhang Mindanao bukas, lalo na sa hapon.
-Uulanin din ang Eastern Visayas at Bicol Region.
-Sa Metro Manila, mababa ang tsansa ng ulan bukas.
ABS-CBN:
Pinabulaanan ng PAGASA ang napabalitang 6-day total darkness sa buong
mundo na mula December 16-22 dahil umano sa solar storm na magbubuga ng
mga space dusts at debris sa outer space. Inilagay pa sa title ng
artikulo na kinumpirma daw ito ng NASA pero wala namang inilabas na
anunsiyo ukol dito ang NASA.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Pinasinayaan kamakalawa ng pamahalaan panlalawigan at ng mga opisyal ng
DepEd-Quezon ang bagong tatlong palapag na dormitoryo ng Quezon Science
High School sa barangay Isabang. Ang dormitoryo ay pakikinabangan ng
may 134 na mag-aaral ng nasabing paaralan na naninirahan sa malalayong
bayan sa Quezon.
DZBB:
Muling nagpalabas ng abiso ang DFA sa pangangailangan na ilikas ang mga
Pinoy sa Yemen dahil sa kaguluhan at bakbakan ng puwersa ng gobyerno at
mga rebelde. Itinakda ang November 30 para sa mga Pinoy na nais
magpalikas. Nakataas pa rin ang crisis alert level 3 sa Yemen at
ipinatutupad pa rin ang total ban sa deployment ng mga Pinoy.
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| Surigao mayor indicted for unliquidated funds |
| Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph |
| The mayor of Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte faces criminal
indictment for failing to liquidate cash advances he received
from January 2004 to September 2011 amounting to P4.6 million.
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales found probable cause to indict Mayor Cesar Diaz for Failure to Render Accounts as defined in Article 218 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), from a complaint filed by Commission on Audit (COA) State Auditor III Oscar Lerio. The Resolution stated that on 18 January 2011, a demand letter was sent by the COA to Diaz for the liquidation and/or accounting of his cash advances totaling P5.2 million, out of which, Diaz was able to liquidate only P110,987.00. It added that in April and September 2011, Diaz incurred additional cash advances from the Intelligence Fund amounting to P202,500.00 which were not liquidated within the prescribed period which prompted the COA to send another demand letter on 09 June 2012. “[Diaz’] mere allegation that he has liquidated the other cash advances without anything to support it, cannot be accepted,” the Resolution stated. Article 218 of the RPC penalizes accountable officer’s failure to render an account within a period of two months after such accounts should be rendered. |
| U/KBs maintain adequate capital levels under BASEL3 |
| Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph |
| The capital adequacy ratios (CARs) of universal and commercial
banks (U/KBs) under the BASEL 3 Framework stood at 15.94 percent
on solo basis and 16.66 percent on consolidated bases at the end
of second quarter this year. The strengthening of the industry’s capital base remains driven by Common Equity Tier (CET) 1 which represents the highest quality of bank capital. Meanwhile, CET1 ratios of U/KBs account for 13.74 percent of risk-weighted assets on solo basis and 14.48 percent on consolidated basis, respectively. The banks’ Tier 1 ratios, which are composed of common equity and qualified capital instruments, stood at 13.96 percent and 14.65 percent on solo and consolidated bases. The latest CAR figures of the industry are higher than the end-March 2014 ratios of 15.45 percent (solo basis) and 16.35 percent (consolidated basis). The capital ratios of banks continue to surpass Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas thresholds of 6 percent CET1, 7.5 percent Tier 1 and 10 percent CAR. The CET1 ratio of U/KBs at 13.74 percent on solo basis (and 14.48 percent on consolidated basis) is well above the 6 percent regulatory minimum and the 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer that can be met only by CET1 capital. The rise is due to the banks’ capital raising activities and earnings generated during the second quarter which enabled the industry to raise its qualifying capital by 7 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to Php 882.17 billion from Php 824.42 billion in end-March this year. Also, the industry’s RWA increased by 3.71 percent QoQ on solo basis due to a rise in lending to the corporate sector. The CAR figures of the industry indicate that U/KBs continue to maintain adequate buffer against unexpected losses that may arise in times of stress. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to monitor the strong capital position of banks in relation to their risk taking activities under the broader banking reform agenda. This is essential to fostering financial stability which is a key objective of the BSP. |
| How the ‘lost’ youths in Quezon find new chance at life |
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph |
| Catanauan, Quezon - Out-of-school youths remain one of the most
neglected groups until now. Not only are they deprived of
educational opportunities, they also are vulnerable to different
forms of abuses, whether these are brought about by other
people, such as in the case of child labor or being recruited in
gangs, or upon themselves, by taking up different vices,
including alcohol and drugs. In Barangay San Vicente Kanluran in this town, a lot of the out-of-school youths got themselves entangled in these situations. Some lost motivation in doing productive activities, believing that their situation is hopeless. As such, they usually just laze around doing nothing. Others, however, resort to small-scale crimes. More often than not, these out-of-school youths become bugano. Bugano “Bugano” is a local term used to call those who steal copra. Twenty year-old Richard Rejano Perlada is one of the youths who admitted to being a bugano, although he explained he only did it so he could have something to eat. With 11 children in the family, Richard’s parents were unable to feed them all properly because of poverty. As such, Richard resorted to stealing to put food in his belly. “Ginawa ko ‘yon kasi gutom ako (I only did it because I was hungry),” he confessed. He said that their poverty prevented his parents from sending him to school. He said, “Hirap na hirap ang mga magulang ko na kumita para sa pagkain namin kaya hindi na nila ako kayang papag-aralin (My parents really struggle to earn a living, so they were unable to send me to school),” he said. Richard was only able to finish high school. It took his parents’ intervention to get him to stop stealing. He said, “Itinigil ko rin kasi sabi ng mga magulang ko baka daw ako makulong. Mas mabuti na daw magutom kaysa makulong (I stopped because my parents told me I might get thrown in prison. They said being hungry is better than being jailed).” Recruit Liza Reyes (not her real name), 18, experienced a different dilemma. Like other youths, she likes spending her time with company. Unfortunately, she did not know that making friends would put her at risk. “Sinabihan po ako ng mga kaibigan ko na maglulubak lang sa bahay ng isa kong kaibigan. Pero nang makita ko po na masukal na ‘yong daan at wala na sa direksyon ay kinutuban na po ako. Sabi nila saglit na may gustong kumausap sa amin. Doon po ay alam ko na gusto kami i-recruit kaya tumakbo po ako at tumakas sa kanila (My friends told me that we would be visiting the house of one of our friends. I began to feel uneasy when I saw that we veered off from, the road. It was then that they told me that there were some people who wanted to talk to us. I realized that they wanted to recruit me, so I fled),” she narrated. Liza was referring to the New People’s Army (NPA), the revolutionary group of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). Quezon province is one of the areas where the organization is known to operate. Even though she felt she was followed, Liza was able to escape from them, which she was thankful for. The parents of Sheila Angelo (not her real name), 20, however, were not as lucky. “Pinatay po ang mga magulang ko. Wala naman nakitang nawala sa bahay. At hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa rin alam kung ano ang rason bakit sila pinatay (My parents were killed. Nothing was missing from our house. Until now, no one knows why they were killed),” she said while crying. Sheila is also an out-of-school youth. After the death of her parents, her siblings were unable to support her college education. Sheila occasionally did odd jobs. Other than that, she had nothing to keep her busy. It took the combined efforts of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), one of the three poverty alleviation programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) in their joint implementation of the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) to bring hope in the lives of these youths. Kalahi-CIDSS is a DSWD program that helps alleviate poverty through community-driven development. It has now been scaled up into the KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP (National Community-Driven Development Program), which is targeting the coverage of 847 municipalities, including conflict-affected areas, nationwide. PAMANA is the Philippine government’s program and framework for peace and development. As the lead agency, OPAPP partners with other national government agencies to reach poor conflict-affected areas to improve their access to basic social services. New lease on life Through Kalahi-CIDSS PAMANA, vocational courses on welding, food processing, and consumer electronics servicing, provided by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) were offered to 10 out-of-school youths of Barangay San Vicente Kanluran. Richard, Liza, and Shiela were among the eight consumer electronics servicing trainees, having undergone training for 55 days. The three of them were offered jobs through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), as they are now National Certification (NC) II passers. Before the training, Richard helped his parents earn money by being involved in the copra industry, albeit no longer as a bugano. “Kargador po ako ng copra. Binubuhat po namin ‘yon papunta ng truck (I haul copra to trucks),” he said. He earned an average of P300 per day by carrying 3-5 sacks of copra, which he used to help his parents feed their family. Richard hopes that through the training provided to him through Kalahi-CIDSS PAMANA, he will be able to earn even more so he can help his family. “Nagpapasalamat po ako at napasali po ako dito sa training. Ngayon ay may pag-asa na po ako na makahanap ng mas magandang trabaho (I am thankful I was able to become part of this training. I feel hopeful now that I will be able to find a better job)”, Richard said, speaking in behalf of Sheila, Liza, and the other out-of-school youths that have been given a new chance at life through Kalahi-CIDSS PAMANA. |
| Good gov dialogues touches down in Davao; Abad: 'Doing business ranking a sign of reform sustainability' |
| Source: http://www.dbm.gov.ph |
| The Good Governance Dialogues is taking over Davao City this
week as part of the Aquino administration’s campaign for
improved governance and deeper citizen engagement, even as the
Philippines’ ‘Doing Business’ ranking moved higher this year as
proof of sustainability of the government’s reform efforts. The disclosure of the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency” report last week can be seen as a precursor of the theme “Sustainability of Good Governance Reforms” for the next Good Governance Dialogues. Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad, who will be spearheading the Good Governance discussion in Davao City, said, “The World Bank report shows that we have been able to create a sustained push for government reforms as part of President Aquino’s policy of Tuwid na Daan. Now the importance of how to sustain our reforms from year to year and beyond 2016 will be part of the discussion in the upcoming Good Governance Dialogues.” In its yearly report, the World Bank surveyed different countries to see how easy or difficult it is to open and run a business in the country given their existing regulations. The Philippines ranked 138 out of 185 when the country first came up with its Gameplan for Competitiveness to improve its ranking in the survey in 2013. In its latest report, however, the Philippines shot up to 95 out of 189 economies from 108 last year. “We’re happy that the World Bank has recognized our efforts in setting up an atmosphere conducive to business and investments in the country. But we also want to ensure that our open government reforms are sustainable from this juncture onwards. This is to guarantee that our reform successes become a permanent feature of Philippine governance. We believe the Good Governance Dialogues will help pave the way in that aspect,” said Abad. The Good Governance Dialogues will be held on November 6-7 at The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites in Davao City. Previous legs of the Dialogues were conducted in Manila, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu City. The Dialogues are led by the Cabinet Cluster on Good Governance and Anti-Corruption, of which the DBM is Secretariat, The forum will cover Regions XI, XII and ARMM, with around 150 stakeholders invited from national government agencies, local governments (provincial governors, city mayors, and officers of the regional/provincial chapters of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines), civil society organizations (non-governmental and people’s organizations), business groups, international development partners, academe, and the media. The event is organized by the DBM in partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and civil society members of the Philippine Open Government Partnership (OGP), with support from the United States Agency for International Development-Facilitating Public Investment (USAID-FPI). |
| General Government Debt to GDP improves further to 37.3% as of June 2014 |
| Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph |
| As of June 2014, the General Government Debt stood at P4.5
trillion or 4.4% year-on-year up from June 2013 of P4.3
trillion. The General Government Debt to GDP ratio improved
further to 37.3% as of the same period. This is a full 6
percentage point improvement from before the administration took
office in 2009, when the general government debt to GDP ratio
stood at 44.3%. The National government (NG) debt is P5.7 trillion, slightly higher by 0.4% than Q1 2014, driven by domestic net issuance and the impact of peso depreciation against the US dollar. Of the total debt, P1,919.1 billion or 34.0% is sourced from foreign creditors and P3,731.8 billion or 66.0% is sourced from the domestic market. The emerging total debt which is P5,650.9 billion, or 46.9% of GDP, went up from P5,628.4 billion, or 47.8% of GDP as March 2014. Also contributing to the increase is the 0.5% higher local government units debt than the March 2014 level. The combined investment in government securities of the GSIS and SSS rose from P453.8 billion to P 485.7 billion Y.O.Y level. General government debt includes outstanding debt of the NG, the CB-BOL, SSIs and LGUs, less intra-sector holdings of government securities including those held by the BSF. |
| Outstanding Public Sector Debt to GDP ratio decreases by 7 Ppt |
| Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph/ |
| As of March 2014, Outstanding Public Sector Debt was recorded at
P7.6 trillion, equivalent to 64.3% of GDP. The ratio is much
lower than the 71.3% level registered in the same period last
year, reflecting a full 7-percentage point (ppt) improvement. The March 2014 debt also represents a P79.0 billion or 1.0% decline over the end-December 2013 level of P7.7 trillion. The reduction is driven by a P91.9 billion or 1.7% decrease in public sector domestic debt, which more than compensated for the P12.9 or 0.6% increase in public sector foreign debt. The steep decline in Outstanding Public Sector Debt to GDP ratio is primarily attributed to the combination of an increase in GDP levels between the intervening period, a decline in Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) borrowings due to the drop in regular and special deposit accounts, and an increase in intra-sectoral holdings coming from National Government (NG) and Government-owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) deposits with the Government-owned Financial Institutions (GFIs), NG securities held by GFIs and BSP, and GFIs’ deposits at BSP. Non-financial public sector debt went down by 0.6% to P5.9 trillion, equivalent to 49.9% of GDP. This was attributed to the decrease in the indebtedness of the NG and the Local Government Units (LGUs) which fell down by P52.7 billion and P2 billion, respectively; offsetting the P4.2 billion increase in the liabilities of the 14 Monitored Government Corporations (MNFGCs). General Government (GG) debt, which includes National Government less the Bond Sinking Fund, the CB-BOL, Social Security Institutions (SSIs) and the Local Government Units (LGUs) less intra-sector debt holdings, decreased by 0.9% from the December 2013 level. The ratio of General Government debt to GDP declined to 38.1% from 39.2% as of the end of 2013. The outstanding debt of financial public corporations decreased by 3.5% to P3.7 trillion. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) debt registered a decrease of 3.6% and also a decline by 3.0% in the debt of the Government Financial Institutions (GFIs) from December 2013 level. As of March 2014, 29.3% of total outstanding public sector debt is owed to foreign creditors and the remaining 70.7% is owed to domestic creditors. National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon welcomed the news saying, “As public sector debt continues its downward trajectory, we are seeing how committing to prudent fiscal management has paved the way to ensure that future generations bear a lesser burden for our nation’s development.” |
| DILG 'Committed' in ensuring peace and order in ARMM |
| Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph |
| Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas expressed his
“unwavering commitment” to ensure that the citizens of the
Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) remain safe from any
acts of terror and criminality by the Abu Sayyaff Group (ASG). “What happened in Basilan was unfortunate. At mas ayaw po nating may mga sibilyang madamay sa ganoong uri ng pag-atake ng Abu Sayyaff (And we wouldn't want civilian casualties in this kind of attack by the Abu Sayaff.)," Roxas remarked. The secretary was referring to the ambush by Abu Sayyaf bandits under the command of Radzmi Jannatul, which claimed the lives of six soldiers patrolling Sitio Mompol, Barangay Libug in Sumisip, Basilan on Sunday. In earlier reports, ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman was outraged by such "cowardly act" of the ASG and has recommended an "all-out offensive" against all terrorist groups, including the Abu Sayyaff.? "The DILG and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are not turning a blind eye on ARMM. In December, we are expecting PNP regional and provincial officers to retire and we will coordinate with Gov. Hataman to ensure that the new leadership will be efficient and effective in deterring criminal activities," Roxas explained. For months now, Sec. Roxas has taken the helm of various reforms in the national police force, including the campaign against criminality by introducing a specific, programmatic and deliberate approach in policing. Also known as specific, measurable, attainable, replicable and time-bound (SMART) policing, the PNP's new approach harnesses information communication technology and data analytics in crime-fighting efforts that can deliver clear and long-term results.? The pilot was able to yield highly promising results in the National Capital Region (NCR) and is expected to see full implementation in all regions soon. |
| DepEd, educ partners open 1,560 scholarship grants for public school teachers |
| Source: http://www.deped.gov.ph |
| In its thrust to deliver quality education, the Department of
Education (DepEd), provincial government of Negros Occidental,
and University of St. La Salle inked the memorandum of agreement
on Project Flagships to Reach Educational Excellence (FREE)—Paglaum,
a program that will provide 1,560 full scholarship grants to
qualified public elementary and secondary teachers of Negros
Occidental. Project FREE-Paglaum aims to enhance the teaching skills of public school teachers by offering an 18-month structured Master in Education program (non-thesis) for classroom teachers, a 24-month masteral thesis program, and a 30-month doctoral program for school administrators. Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro underscored the importance of investing in the continuing education of teachers and school administrators. He said that through scholarship grants for them, they will be able to push forward the educational reforms for the benefit of the Filipino learners. He said, “Our task as teachers is not only to educate a child. First and foremost, our task is to keep learning everyday.” “As we welcome you to this program, think of the substantial difference you make to your students,” Luistro added. He said that teachers who would finish the program should be able to pass on to the learner “the joy of learning” and be able to “offer new knowledge—the knowledge that they can bring with them, and the discipline of knowing how to learn on their own.” |
| PNoy appoints 5 more PNP generals |
| Source: http://pnp.gov.ph |
| President Benigno S Aquino III has approved the promotion of 21
police officials upon the recommendation of Department of
Interior Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas and PNP Chief,
Director General Alan La Madrid Purisima. PDG Purisima inducted the newly promoted officials to the new rank during simple ceremonies today in Camp Crame. Including to the list of promotees is the PNP-Public Information Chief, Police Chief Superintendent Wilben Manipol Mayor, a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class 1985, together with four other senior officers. Aside from Mayor, also promoted to the one-star rank (equivalent to brigadier general in the military) are: PCSUPT BERNARDO A. DIAZ – Police Regional Office 2; PCSUPT TERESITA Q. DUMLAO – Health Service; PCSUPT RANIER Q. IDIO – Directorate for Plans; and PCSUPT JOHN Q. SOSITO – DIPO, Eastern Mindanao While the 16 newly promoted Police Senior Superintendents (equivalent to colonel in the military) are: PSSUPT MELCHOR B. CORONEL – Civil Security Group (CSG); PSSUPT CLIFFORD B. GAIRANOD – Police Regional Office 7; PSSUPT JOHN MITCHELL V. JAMILI – Maritime Group (MG); PSSUPT RONALDO R. MENDOZA - Police Regional Office CALABARZON (4A); PSSUPT RICSON B. SAAVEDRA – Anti-Cybercrime Group; PSSUPT FRANCO P. SIMBORIO - Police Regional Office 8; PSSUPT ELMEDIO B. TAGRA – Intelligence Group (IG); PSSUPT NESTOR Y. TIEMPO - Civil Security Group (CSG); PSSUPT LEO IRWIN D. AGPANGAN – Police Regional Office 6; PSSUPT ROBERTO P. ALANAS – National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO); PSSUPT HARRY G. ESPELA – Police Regional Office 11; PSSUPT FRANCISCO P. GABRIEL JR. – Internal Affairs Service (IAS); PSSUPT REDENTOR J. MARAÑON – Training Service (PNP-TS); PSSUPT NICK O. MENDILLO – Communications and Electronics Service (CES); PSSUPT FERDINAND A. SIFUENTES – Police Regional Office 11; PSSUPT REYNALDO M. TAMONDONG – Police Regional Office 1; The Chief PNP said that today’s event manifests the great trust and confidence of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III in the PNP and urged the newly promoted officers to live up to the president’s expectations. “Our personnel who received their promotion orders gave their utmost performance in their duty to be part of this promotion and I am optimistic that this will increase their capability and efficiency in this service as well as to be an inspiration to other personnel to strive for excellence” PDG Purisima added. |
| Welcome Statement of Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles at the Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro |
| Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph |
| Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro 06 November 2014 SMX Convention Center, Davao City We are facing a bright new dawn inspired by the dream of peace. It is said that the way we treat people is what they become in time. For centuries we treated our Muslim brethren like second class citizens, which made them first class warriors. Today we accord them the respect and dignity deserving of the best of Filipinos, which will make them first class nation-builders. Welcome to the Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro! From the very start, we were confident that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front could muster the will and capacity to hammer out a development plan based on equity, social justice and inclusive growth—once they had the opportunity to settle down upon the end of conflict. We now see the ripening fruit of their robust hearts and minds. We are proud of the Bangsamoro Development Plan, not only because it is born of our common embrace of peace, but because it will eventually bring joy to every corner of our land, to every family that seeks to be liberated from fear and want, and to every child who dreams of a brighter and more vibrant future. This is part of our common vision and pledge—that no one shall be left behind, whether in the assurance that homes shall no longer be rended by war, or in the assurance that fields will be tilled and deliver the earth’s bounty to one and all—regardless of creed, origin and social station. This plan will come to fruition just as sure as the sun rises every day. It will gain in strength from the solidarity forged by the brave hearts of this nation. It will be propelled by the skill and acumen of the best minds that have gathered in this hall. It will be driven by a national leadership that knows not how to retreat or to surrender when it comes to facing the most profound challenges of his people. Once more, Mr. President, Salamat po. You have invested so much, and risked so much, to bring us all to the doorstep of peace and development in Mindanao. The people have never had such a great champion of such deep humility. In viewing our horizon, I cannot but think of the Marshall plan that brought the world together after the Second World War. The plan dealt with anything and everything from medicines to mules, grants, funds, credit, factory and railway equipment, knowledge, technical support and communications. Throughout the continent, it provided nets for Norwegian fishers, wool for Austrian weavers, and tractors for French farmers. It succeeded in generating jobs, putting food on tables, rebuilding factories, roads, and bridges. It was able to jumpstart the recovery of a massively devastated European economy into a viable region of productivity and trade. Forty years of protracted armed struggle in Mindanao may be a far cry from the aftermath of World War 2 in Europe, but we are here to humbly take counsel from the lessons of the past. Where the Marshall Plan was a strategic move to forestall the march of communism over the impoverished millions of Europe, our Bangsamoro Development Plan is our very own shield against the raging forces of extremism that are advancing to the shores of other lands. I do not say that development is an absolute shield against extremism, but I earnestly believe that development gives us a sharper edge to cut extremism before it makes inroads into the most vulnerable communities. This is the best way forward. The Bangsamoro Basic Law and the Bangsamoro Development Plan are two sides of the same coin—the coin of human security, the way of life we all aspire and live for. And human security can only be had under the rule of law. Where governance and persons in authority are imbued with legitimacy and credibility, development advances unimpeded. This is our shared dictum with the MILF. The BBL, when passed, shall build the political trust that is necessary to enable the national and regional governments to share leadership and resources to build a strong democratic system based on our Constitution—where the voice of the people is supreme and decisions are made in their interest and welfare. The Bangsamoro Development Plan shall ensure that the wealth of the region, reinforced by the wealth of the entire nation, is deployed to serve the common good and welfare, and the true ends of social justice. The cycle of democratic politics and equitable development will work wonders. Extremism will be held at bay as incomes grow, as literacy rates reach the levels of more progressive regions, and as trust becomes stronger among institutions built and fortified over time. This is the real way to beat the enemy. I am grateful to the leaders and members of both Houses of Congress for their enthusiasm to push our good cause forward. The hearings on the BBL have been balanced, meaningful and constructive. Conducted with transparency and candor, they are a solid sign that in the end, we can and we shall forge a consensus acceptable to all sides. I salute the MILF and the BDA for their sterling service to country in coming up with a development plan drafted by the Bangsamoro for the Bangsamoro. Let me also recognize the enormous contribution of government institutions such as the NEDA, DOF, ARMM and other national line agencies, individual consultants, and other experts who assisted the BDA and MILF in drafting this plan. Finally, we acknowledge the support and inputs of our partners from the World Bank, JICA, the UN, and other friends and allies in the international community. Let’s all roll up our sleeves for the implementation phase. Mindanao cannot wait. The Filipino people cannot wait. This is an opportunity that has emerged from the combined blessings of good governance and honest work, a public placing its highest trust in the President, and the willingness of all parties to stop the war, wage peace and reach for prosperity. All have brought us to this time and place. Let us welcome the bright dawn and the Bangsamoro that will rise into a new day. Thank you so much. Shukran. |
| NAPOLCOM withdraws deputation of CamSur Governor Villafuerte |
| Source: http://test.napolcom.gov.ph |
| The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) approved a Resolution
dated September 17, 2014 denying the Motion for Reconsideration
filed by Camarines Sur Governor Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte
seeking reconsideration of the earlier NAPOLCOM Resolution
ordering the withdrawal of his deputation as NAPOLCOM
representative. On June 9, 2014, the NAPOLCOM en banc headed by DILG Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Mar Roxas issued a Resolution approving the withdrawal of the deputation of Governor Villafuerte for engaging in acts inimical to national security or which negate the effectiveness of the peace and order campaign of the government, a ground for the suspension or withdrawal of the deputation of a local government executive under Section 65 of Republic Act No. 8551 (PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998). The other three (3) grounds are frequent unauthorized absences, abuse of authority and providing material support to criminal elements. The Commission also ordered the removal or revocation of the powers and prerogatives vested upon Governor Villafuerte as NAPOLCOM deputy. Under Section 51 (a) of R.A. 6975, Provincial Governors have the power to choose the Police Director from a list of three (3) eligibles recommended by the PNP Regional Director while Section 64 of R.A. 8551 empowers local government executives to inspect police forces and units, conduct audit, and exercise other functions as may be authorized by the Commission. Governor Villafuerte was held accountable for having blatantly committed the following acts: continuous failure to obtain appropriate licenses for the firearms of the provincial government; unjustifiable failure to deposit the unlicensed firearms to the Provincial Police Office; unwarranted refusal to cooperate with the police authorities in the investigation of the shooting incident in Brgy. Gata, Caramoan, Camarines Sur on March 22, 2014 that killed four (4) miners; evident cuddling of individuals carrying high powered firearms with expired licenses; and deliberate refusal to provide information to the police on an unfounded claim that the persons subject of the investigation have no involvement in the shooting incident. Villafuerte anchored his Motion for Reconsideration on the following grounds: the issuance of the NAPOLCOM Resolution without undergoing the required procedures prescribed by law is highly irregular and violates his right to due process; the Resolution was based on unfounded, baseless and speculative allegations; and there is nothing wrong with his continued support of the Sagip Kalikasan Task Force (SKTF). NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta said that the Commission’s action of withdrawing the deputation of Governor Villafuerte is not procedurally flawed as it suitably complied with the requirements provided under Section 6 of NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 99-010, as amended by Section 4 of MC 2001-003, which prescribes the procedure for suspension or withdrawal of deputation of Provincial Governor and City/Municipal Mayor. “It is not even mandatory that the subject local government official be notified of the investigation or validation being conducted by the Commission, through the Regional Office concerned, much less it is required that a hearing be held for this purpose as Governor Villafuerte would want to have it,” Escueta explained. The NAPOLCOM found the second contention of Governor Villafuerte bereft of merit since the Report of Police Regional Office 5 was validated in all respects by NAPOLCOM Regional Office 5. As specifically stated under MC 2001-003, the Commission will only approve or disapprove the recommendation of the NAPOLCOM Regional Director to withdraw the deputation of a local chief executive upon review of the same, which the Commission diligently and impartially did. The Commission underscored that the continued support of Governor Villafuerte to the SKTF would affect the ongoing investigation of the shooting incident in Brgy. Gata, Caramoan considering that he showed bias to the said task force when he refused to provide its roster of personnel based on a flimsy, weak and virtually unsubstantiated excuse of security concerns. The SKTF was created on September 6, 2004 under the term of former Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte, the father of the incumbent Governor, to monitor the quarrying activities in the province. Furthermore, Governor Villafuerte alleged that the persons reporting the abuses of the SKTF are personalities and politicians involved in illegal quarrying, mining and logging who are directly affected by the provincial government’s campaign to curb or eradicate these illegal activities. “Such contention, however, is not supported by any evidence on record other than his bare allegation; thus, the same cannot be given weight and cannot be the basis for the reconsideration of the assailed NAPOLCOM Resolution,” Escueta said. |
| Philippines to present report on Capacity-Building, Innovation as 2014 APEC Economic Leaders’ week kicks off |
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
| 5 November 2014 - The 2014 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week begins
with the APEC Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting (CSOM) from
November 5 to 6 at the China National Convention Center in
Beijing, China. The Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting is set to discuss actions and initiatives to strengthen regional economic integration, including advancing a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), promoting Global Value Chains (GVCs) development and cooperation, supply chain connectivity, capacity-building, and other priority trade and investment work. The Philippines, as Chair of the SOM Steering Committee on ECOTECH (SCE), will be presenting the “2014 Senior Officials’ Report on Economic and Technical Cooperation” for endorsement to the APEC Ministers. The report will highlight the focus on capacity-building on the revised ECOTECH medium-term priorities that will apply for the period 2015 to 2019, namely, the cross-cutting priorities on: (1) Developing human capital through capacity building, (2) Developing and strengthening the dynamism of SMEs, (3) Harnessing technologies for the future and supporting innovation, and (4) Inclusive growth – addressing the social dimension of globalisation, health, and gender. The workstream priorities, on the other hand, include: (1) Regional Economic Integration, (2) Structural Reform, (3) Safeguarding the quality of life through sustainable growth, and (4) Human Security. Capacity-building, as envisioned in these priorities, applies more broadly to building institutional support for the whole economy and not simply in terms of human capacity with primary focus on labor and education. A noteworthy ECOTECH project is the 10-year achievement of the APEC Digital Opportunity Center (ADOC) initiative in the Philippines which underlines the country’s commitment to a better ICT-connected Asia-Pacific Region. The meeting also seeks to adopt the APEC Connectivity Blueprint for endorsement to the APEC Ministers and Leaders. Other initiatives to be considered in the meeting are those on Innovation-Driven Development and Blue Economy Cooperation. Following the APEC CSOM is the APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) from November 7 to 8. |
| Martial Law victims abroad can file claims now |
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
| 06 November 2014 - In the Philippine Government’s efforts to
reach every victim of gross human rights violations during the
Marcos regime, the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB) is
now accepting applications from human rights violations victims
(HRVV) living and/or working abroad. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informed the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. on November 04 that the DFA and HRVCB signed on November 03 a Memorandum of Agreement on the provision of assistance to legitimate applicants abroad. Claimants can start filing even without travelling back to the Philippines. A properly filled-out application form, sworn statement/affidavits, and other supporting documents must be scanned in JPEG or PDF format and sent through email address, overseas@hrvclaimsboard.gov.ph, for pre-evaluation. HRVCB’s paralegals will immediately check these documents for completeness and advise claimants accordingly via email. According to HRVCB, applicants cannot file directly in any Philippine Embassy or Consulate. The application process and documentary requirements may be found at the website of the HRVCB, www.hrvclaimsboard.gov.ph. HRVCB informs applicants that sworn statements/affidavits and special powers of attorney that have not been notarized may be scanned and sent by email to HRVCB for pre-evaluation. These documents must subsequently be notarized and certified/attested as true copies of original at the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate, which involves the payment of a US$25 processing fee. Claims must be filed by November 10. Currently pending in Philippine Congress is the extension for another six months of the deadline to file claims. |
| Veggie farmers earn, nourish Day Care Centers |
| Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph |
| AN agrarian reform beneficiaries organization (ARBO) in Ocampo,
Camarines Sur has found vegetable farming self-satisfying as it
provides its members their “daily bread” and pre-school children
in their villages their daily nutritional needs. Juliet Parlero, chairperson of the May-Ogob Agrarian Reform Cooperative (MOARC), said the program, dubbed: “Gulay para sa Lusog at Siglang Batang Day Care Center,” is a welcome development for it provides farmer-members steady market outlets for their harvests and a sense of pride for helping develop the villages’ future generation healthy. “It’s like shooting two birds in one shot. We have steady income out of regular sales of our vegetables and, at the same time, help nourish our kids by providing them with fresh and organically produced vegetables,” Parlero said in an interview at their “Learning Farm Station” in Barangay May-Ogob, Ocampo town. Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes said the program, a joint undertaking of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (PAHP), seeks to uplift the quality of life in the community and make pre-school children at day care centers well-nourished. The DAR chief said the new set up shows the importance of collaboration between and among concerned government agencies and the civil society in an overall objective of helping every community attain a vibrant economy and ensuring a healthy and energetic village people. Under the program, the existing ARBO in the barangay supplies the daily vegetable needs of day care centers in the same barangay. The number of day-care center in each village depends on the number of population. In barangay May-Ogob, an averaged barangay, there are three day-care centers, with at least 35 pupils each. De los Reyes said under this arrangement the farmer-beneficiaries are motivated to work harder in their vegetable farms on a year-round basis and produce more because they have ready market outlets for their harvests, and the school children are assured of fresh and organically produced vegetables, which are good for their health. DSWD nutritionist-dietician Richel Arellano-dela Cruz said the project is an offshoot of a previous undertaking when the government used to provide a kilo of rice for each public pre-school and elementary pupil. “This time we make sure that the project would be result-oriented by having it directly enjoyed by its intended beneficiaries – the pre-school children,” Arellano-dela Cruz said. She said the daily food budget for each pupil is P13 and is broken down as follows: P3 for rice and P10 for viand (ulam) or cuisine. Pre-school children attend classes at day care center five days a week or 120 days a year. Harawan Day Care Center worker Elinor Mangubat said the program is very encouraging as her wards have become more active and started enjoying school activities, much unlike before when they appeared less cooperative and less attentive. |
| Vietnam okays import of PH plant-based products |
| Source: http://www.da.gov.ph |
| The Philippines is finally included in the list of countries
that can export products of plant origin to Vietnam, after three
years of submitting applications for accreditation. Ana GM B. Abejuela, Special Agriculture Representative of the Philippine Embassy in Thailand, said that this has been a worthwhile effort, and commended and congratulated the Plant Quarantine Services of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) for working diligently to realize this milestone. Abejuela said that fresh and processed fruit exporters would benefit most from this new opportunity. Among the promising exports are fresh Cavendish bananas and pineapple; processed fruits like dried mangoes, banana chips and canned pineapple products; and other products of plant origin that meet Vietnam’s food safety control system standards. The accreditation process had been challenging for the Department of Agriculture (DA) and BPI according to DA Assistant Secretary for Regulations Paz Benavidez II because the Philippine Food Safety Act was just approved and the implementing rules and regulations are yet to be finalized. “Only big companies have food safety control systems in place. Small farmers are not even aware of the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), which is one of the requirements for exporters,” Benavidez said. In securing accreditation, the following were required from the Philippines: information on food safety control system; list of pesticides, plant growth regulators, preservatives used in production, storage and trade of foodstuffs; and annual updated Food Safety Monitoring Program for foodstuffs during production, domestic circulation and export. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala meanwhile said that the department eagerly welcomes this breakthrough with hopes that this could spur further interest in other agricultural products of the country. “This accreditation reflects how we have improved, particularly on our products of plant origin and we are positive that this further builds our integrity in the ASEAN and the international market,” Alcala said. Alcala added that this could pave the way for easier accreditation of other Philippine products other than those of plant origin such as livestock in Vietnam and even in other countries. “Access to the Vietnamese market could further boost our competitive advantage in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) market in 2015, and serve as springboard for other opportunities for the Philippine agricultural sector in the international arena,” Alcala said. Benavidez added that this accreditation will enable small farmers to sell their products for export at a higher price, and eventually, the Philippines can tap other markets in the AEC and the world. “More exports would mean more revenue, more labor opportunities for Filipinos and increased contribution of the agricultural sector to the Philippine economy,” Benavidez said. To improve compliance on international food safety standards, DA has already started to conduct more food safety trainings; make improvements on pesticide residue analysis and heavy metals testing laboratories; and build or renovate packing facilities to comply with GAP, occupational health and safety and environmental requirements for exports. (Jan P. Dacumos, DA-AFID) |
| DA turns over indigenous, fruit-bearing trees to Marikina to help deter flooding |
| Source: http://www.da.gov.ph |
| Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala led the
turnover of indigenous and fruit-bearing trees to Marikina City
in an effort to boost LGU’s urban agriculture campaign, and to
contribute to the reforestation of the Marikina Watershed. Mayor Del De Guzman accepted the first batch of the 5,000 trees during the flag-raising ceremonies at the City Hall on November 3, 2014 in observance of the Organic Agriculture Week. In his message, De Guzman highlighted the importance of planting trees, not only within the city proper, but in the Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape or the Marikina Watershed. “We need more trees in the watershed to prevent flooding here in the city. The watershed, although in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and within the territory of Rizal Province, is named Marikina Watershed,” De Guzman said. In 2009, when typhoon Ondoy struck, the Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape was deforested, causing massive floods that swamped a large part of Metro Manila and killing hundreds of residents and destroying millions-of-pesos worth of properties. Alcala said that the trees DA provided like tamarind and santol, which will be planted at the Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape, are not only for flood control but will also serve as source of livelihood for the residents of the city. Aside from the common fruit trees, DA will also distribute indigenous trees like kalumpit and kamagong, which will be planted in parks to preserve and popularize these species. Alcala also urged barangay officials to identify individuals who are interested in urban gardening and edible landscaping for them to tap DA’s training programs. “DA, through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), can conduct seminars about organic and urban farming in your barangays to ensure that the advocacy is popularized and is sustained at the barangay level,” Alcala said. Alcala added that the DA will provide a market link for the interested farmers, and train them on value-adding and marketing of their products. The Secretary suggested as well that the LGU may provide incentives for districts that will be able to plant and protect the most number of trees to maturity. He encouraged the LGU to form a small group that will focus on the effort and develop a comprehensive masterplan to ensure efficiency and sustainability of the program. Before being appointed as DA Secretary, Alcala was a two-term congressman of the 2nd District of Quezon Province from 2004 to 2010 and one of the principal authors of the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068) and Mounts Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape Act (RA 2718). The Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068) has decreed the promotion, propagation and further development and implementation of organic agriculture in the Philippines. He was also a co-author of the Climate Change Act of 2009 (RA 9729). (DA-OSEC) |
| PDIC OIC elected to the IADI Executive Council |
| Source: http://www.pdic.gov.ph |
| Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC)
Officer-in-Charge and Executive Vice President Cristina Q.
Orbeta was elected to the Executive Council of the International
Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) for a three-year term
during the recently concluded 13th IADI Annual General Meeting
in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago hosted by the Deposit
Insurance Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago. The PDIC, the government agency mandated to provide protection to depositors in Philippine banks, is a founding member of the IADI. The IADI is a non-profit organization established in 2002 to promote international cooperation and guidance in the field of deposit insurance. The IADI has 77 deposit insurance agencies as members from all over the world. IADI is based in Basel, Switzerland. The Executive Council which has 25 members from different jurisdictions is the governing board of the IADI. The IADI has eight regional committees to ensure representation of common interests of the regions namely: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Caribbean, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa; and North America. The Philippines is a member of the Asia-Pacific Regional Committee. PDIC has been a member of the Executive Council of IADI since 2002. IADI provides a venue for sharing best practices in deposit insurance and proactively issues guiding principles to assist all deposit insurers all over the world. It recently issued the Revised Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance. The latter defines the standards against which deposit insurers assess themselves. Through continuing linkage with IADI, PDIC keeps abreast with emerging critical issues on financial stability and depositor protection. The PDIC was named Deposit Insurance Organization of the Year in 2013 by the IADI in recognition of its significant achievements in bank resolutions and payouts; compliance with the IADI Core Principles and international participation; and deposit insurance system improvements. |
| 8 groups interested in P18.72-B new Centennial Water Source Project |
| Source: http://ppp.gov.ph |
| Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) draws eight
interested bidders for its P18.72 Billion New Centennial Water
Source (NCWS)- Kaliwa Dam project under the Public-Private
Partnership (PPP) Program. Prospective bidders that bought prequalification documents for the project include Prime Metroline Holdings Inc., San Lorenzo Ruiz Builders and Developers Group, Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A., Abengoa Abeinsa Business Development, DM Consunji Inc., San Miguel Holdings Corp., Filinvest Development Corporation, and Megawide Construction Corporation. The NCWS project involves the financing, design, and construction of an additional raw water supply source with a design capacity of 600 MLD, through the commissioning of the Kaliwa Dam, including intake facilities and other pertinent facilities. Also part of the project is a water conveyance system with a design capacity of 2,400 MLD, in anticipation of additional inflows from Laiban Dam which is upstream of the Kaliwa Dam. The private partner will be responsible for the financing, detailed design and construction of the Kaliwa Dam, the intake facilities, other pertinent facilities and a water conveyance tunnel. Bidding will be conducted through a build-and-transfer scheme with lowest fixed annual amortization over 25 years as bidding parameter. The project would be procured through a competitive public bidding in accordance with Republic Act No. 7718 also known as the Revised Build-Operate-and-Transfer (BOT) law. Interested groups have until November 17 to submit their prequalification documents. Once prospective bidders are pre-qualified, MWSS will invite them to submit their technical and financial bids. The NCWS Project aims to increase Metro Manila’s raw water supply to meet future potable water demand and serve as another water source aside from the Angat Dam Reservoir. |
| October 2014 special professional licensure board examination for Architects results released (Middle East) |
| Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph |
| The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 276 out of 363 passed the Architect Licensure Examination given by the Board of Architecture headed by it’s Chairman, Arch. Rolando L. Cordero with two other members, Arch. Yolanda D. Reyes and Arch. Fidel Jose R. Siapno. The examination was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Al-Khobar and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Doha, Qatar last October 2014. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the
2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro
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SMX Convention Center, 3rd Level, SM Lanang Premier, J.P.
Laurel Avenue, Brgy. San Antonio, Agdao District, Davao City
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06 Nov. 2014
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| Your Excellencies of the Diplomatic Corps; Secretary Cesar Purisima;
Chairman Al Haj Murad Ibrahim; Secretary Arci Balisacan; Secretary Ging
Deles; Secretary Lou Antonino; Secretary Mar Roxas; Secretary Butch Abad;
Secretary Proceso Alcala; Secretary Babes Singson; Secretary Dinky Soliman;
Secretary Gil de los Reyes; Secretary Jun Abaya; Secretary Tati Licuanan;
Secretary Yasmin Busran-Lao; Secretary Joel Rocamora; Mr. Gasari Jafar Maayong buntag sa tanan. Whenever I get the chance, I make it a point to thank anyone and everyone who helped us throughout the Peace Process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. For instance, just the other day, when I met with a number of journalists from Japan, I reiterated our gratitude to their country, for helping to facilitate an early meeting between myself and our brothers from the MILF, a meeting in which both sides were reassured of the other’s sincerity, and in which we began to rebuild trust. I do this because the value of lasting peace for a region like Mindanao is beyond measure. For years, our countrymen in areas affected by conflict had been shackled by violence, injustice, and impunity; they were deprived of opportunities to succeed; and prosperity was seemingly reserved only for a few. Now, however, as Mindanao is becoming an increasingly stable environment, we can see that the region is on the cusp of a profound transformation: from being a Land of Promise to being a Land of Promises fulfilled. In March of this year, the efforts of everyone involved in the peace process culminated in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, a final peace agreement between the Philippine Government and the MILF. Now, more than ever, it is vital that we focus on getting through the next steps in the process: Getting the Bangsamoro Basic Law passed in Congress, which would establish the Bangsamoro as a political entity. In September of this year, we turned over the draft law to Congress, and both houses are currently conducting hearings and consulting various stakeholders. At this point, I believe all of us are duty bound to make our voices heard. Please talk to your representatives so that we can pass a bill that truly represents the interests of all, and benefits all of the people. Our work to ensure the success of the peace process runs parallel with our ongoing efforts to eliminate systems that are prone to abuse, and to uplift our countrymen in the region, even before the Bangsamoro Basic Law is passed. After all, attaining peace also means eliminating unjust milieus, or situations dire enough that people begin seeing violence as a solution. This thinking has guided our efforts in Mindanao from day one. It is why one of our first major institutional reforms was the synchronization of the elections in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao with our national elections. It laid the foundations for change by forcing those running for office to contend with one another on a level playing field. In effect, it put an end to the abuse of elections by national and local leaders alike, and to the mindset that ARMM communities were mere vote banks that one could sell to the highest bidder during national elections. Government has likewise been active in expanding the menu of opportunities for our countrymen in conflict-ridden areas. After all, no one can deny that they have been deprived of legitimate opportunities to succeed, which is why we are giving them a significant boost up, so that they may catch up. This is what we aim to do with the Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program. Through the SBP, we are improving the living conditions of several Bangsamoro communities by offering cash for work, technical vocational training, study grants, and health insurance premiums, amongst others. The goal: to give them the necessary skills and services to take advantage of opportunities that arise, and to allow them to win back control of their destinies. We are confident that the Bangsamoro Development Plan can be harmonized with these efforts, and build on the progress we have made at the soonest possible time. The development boost we want to give to Mindanao likewise includes investments in infrastructure, which is necessary for the region to become a competitive destination for investments. From 2011 to 2014, the Department of Public Works and Highways has spent nearly P100 billion for road, bridge, and other infrastructure projects in Mindanao, and next year, the government—Congress willing—intends on investing even more. For 2015, the DPWH budget for Mindanao will be at P63.13 billion. In terms of power, Mindanao is also looking at a full recovery. In fact, the region might even have power security ahead of Luzon. By 2015, I am informed, several major power plants will be coming online here, including the 300-MW Coal-Fired Therma South Energy Power Plant in Davao del Sur, and the 200-MW Southern Mindanao Coal-Fired Power Plant in Sarangani. These two plants, among others, put us on track to have an energy surplus in Mindanao by 2015. The early impact of our efforts at peace, stability, and fostering a good business climate, has been near instant. Just look at ARMM. In just the first nine months of 2014, they registered a yearly all-time high of P3.37 billion in investments. This is more than double the P1.46 billion in investments recorded in 2013, and almost six times the P569 million in investments ARMM received in 2012. ARMM’s GDP has likewise been on an upswing, from a contraction of 0.3 percent in 2011, to a growth of 1.2 percent in 2012, and a growth of 3.6 percent in 2013. I am told that the growth of 5.6 this year is very attainable. There has also been a sea change in terms of business interest in Mindanao. The numbers, again, tell the story: In the Davao Region alone, inbound missions of companies from Japan, China, Korea, and other members of the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines – East Asia Growth Area have drastically increased, from 18 in 2012, to 37 in 2013, and to 51 in just the first ten months of 2014. On top of this, we have heard of plans to expand and diversify from several companies from vastly different industries—from energy, to coconut products, to palm oil, and various other consumer products. Indeed, more than at any other point in history, the Mindanao we all aspire for is within reach. The progress is palpable, and it is apparent that our efforts are having a profound effect. Nevertheless, I believe that, in forums like this, we are given an opportunity to contribute our individual voices, with the goal of accelerating the positive change in the region, and we must take full advantage of such opportunities. It is with the participation of stakeholders from different sectors across the world that we have successfully established Mindanao as a stable, peaceful region. With the help of everyone present here today, I am certain we can do much more. If we continue thinking of new, better ways to accelerate development in the region; if we continue to work with perseverance and creativity; and, above all, if we always remember that the end goal of our efforts is to uplift our fellowmen and allow them to live full, dignified lives, then I am certain we will achieve what we have hoped for all these years. Together, we will realize our vision of a new Mindanao: one seen by the global community as a region of skilled, talented, and peace-loving people, of vast natural gifts, and of boundless progress and prosperity. Thank you for your time and good day. |
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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA,
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| DZRB / Balita at Panayam by Alan Allanigue |
06 November 2014
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| ALAN: Nais po naming makibalita dito ho sa Cabinet meeting na ipinatawag ng
Pangulo kahapon. We understand that ang highlights po nito ay sumesentro sa
rehabilitation work sa Yolanda-affected areas, Sec. Sonny, sir? SEC. COLOMA: (Signal cut) iba’t-ibang cluster ng Gabinete ang kanilang mga updated report hinggil sa pagpatupad nung Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan. At ito ay bilang paghahanda na rin sa gagawin ni Pangulong Aquino na pagbibigay ng ulat sa sambayan bukas bilang bisperas ng ika-isang taong pag gunita sa kalamidad na dulot ng typhoon Yolanda. ALAN: Okay. At of course ito ho ay nakabase doon sa master plan ng rehabilitation na earlier ay isinabmit sa Pangulo at kanya na ring opisyal na inaprubahan, Sec. Sonny, ano po? SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga. Ang master plan na ito ay binuo nung iba’t-ibang cluster ng Gabinete na sumasakop sa resettlement o pagbabagong-tatag ng mga kabahayan, livelihood o pagbibigay ng pagkakataon at oportunidad sa kabuhayan ang mga apektado, social services - iyong patuloy na pagbigay ng ayuda at social protection at infrastructure, at infrastructure - iyong mga nasirang kalsada, tulay at iba pang imprastraktura. At ito ay nakabatay sa isinagawang Post Disaster Needs Assessment ng mga local government units para tiyakin na lahat ng mga napinsala ay maibabalik sa mas mabuting kondisyon. Ito iyong sinasabi nating “build back better, safer and faster.” So, iyan ang mga naging balangkas ng tinalakay sa Gabinete kahapon. ALAN: Okay at nabanggit ho ninyo iyong isa sa mga highlights dito iyong pagpapatuloy ng pagkakaloob ng social services. We understand na this would even take up about one third of the total budget natin for 2015, Secretary Coloma iyong para sa social services ng pamahalaan? SEC. COLOMA: Ang binabanggit mo naman, Alan, ay doon sa pangkalahatang programa ng pamahalaan para sa buong bansa na nakapaloob sa malapit nang ipasang 2015 National Budget. At doon nga ang pinakamalaking porsyente ng pondo ng bayan ay iuukol sa social protection. ALAN: Okay, hihingi din po kami ng dagdag na mga advancer tungkol dito sa paggunita ng sambayanan sa pagsalanta ng Yolanda one year ago. We understand na mamaya ho ay naka-ready na rin kami, iyong sabay-sabay na pagpapatugtog ng isang inspirational song, Secretary Coloma, para higit na mabuhayan tayo ng loob sa kabila ng unos na dinanas ng maraming bahagi ng bansa, Sec. Sonny, sir? SEC. COLOMA: “Pag-asa, Pagbabago at Pagbangon,” iyan ang mga tema ng ating pag-alala sa ika-isang taong anibersaryo ng Yolanda. Marami tayong aral na dapat na matutunan. At maari din nating sabihin na sa kabila ng malupit na paghataw ng Yolanda o ng Haiyan maari din nating masabi na dahil sa pag-iral ng diwa ng bayanihan napagtulungan natin iyong pagbangon at iyong pagharap sa kalamidad. Dahil ang karamihan sa mga international agencies, katulad ng United Nations, ay nagsasabing kahanga-hanga iyong naging pagbangon natin sa mas maikling panahon kung ikukumpara sa ibang lugar na sinapit din ng kasing-bigat o mas—dahil iyong Yolanda na nga ang pinakamalakas na bagyo na kalamidad. Kaya iyan po ang dapat nating pagyamanin habang inaalala natin iyong typhoon Yolanda na humataw po sa atin noong isang taon. ALAN: Ayon nagpapakita lang talaga na ang mga Pilipino ay very resilient, Secretary Coloma, sir. SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Alan, at kailangang pagyamanin natin iyong pag-iral ng diwa ng bayanihan - iyong pagtutulungan natin sa isa’t-isa na sa kabila ng patong-patong na kalamidad na sumapit sa ating bansa nung nakaraang taon ay nag-ugnayan at nagkaisa tayo para mapabilis ang pagbangon. ALAN: Okay. Well, Secretary Coloma, sir, muli salamat po ng marami for the updates from the Palace. SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat at magandang umaga, Alan. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. Also in photo are Moro Islamic Liberation Front chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim and MILF vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles, MILF vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar, MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad and Mindanao Development Authority chairperson Luwalhati Antonino upon arrival for the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions to gather support. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. Also in photo are Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, MILF) vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, MILF Peace Panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. Also in photo are Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. Also in photo are Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, MILF Peace Panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal, MILF vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar, MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. Also in photo are Mindanao Development Authority chairperson Luwalhati Antonino, Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles, MILF vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar and MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. Also in photo are Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, MILF vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, MILF Peace Panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Thursday (November 06). The forum is a venue where the government’s development plans are presented mainly before development partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and other bilateral institutions, to gather support. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presides over the Special Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (November 05, 2014). Also in photo are Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.; Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr.; Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima; and Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Jesus Paje. (Photo by Benjamin Basug / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presides over the Special Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (November 05). Also in photo are Technical Education and Skills Development Authority director general Emmanuel Joel Villanueva; Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma, Jr.; Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo; Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.; Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr.; Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery Panfilo Lacson; Vice President Jejomar Binay; Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson; and Education Secretary Armin Luistro. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads his official family in prayer before presiding over the Special Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (November 05). Also in photo are Technical Education and Skills Development Authority director general Emmanuel Joel Villanueva; Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo; Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.; Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Jesus Paje; Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda; and Presidential Management Staff head Julia Andrea Abad. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presides over the Special Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (November 05, 2014). Also in photo are Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima; Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Jesus Paje; Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda; Presidential Management Staff head Julia Andrea Abad; and Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presides over the Special Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (November 05). Also in photo are Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr.; Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima; Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Jesus Paje; Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery Panfilo Lacson; Vice President Jejomar Binay; Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson; Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes; and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads his official family in prayer before presiding over the Special Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (November 05). Also in photo are Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma, Jr.; Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo; Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.; Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr.; Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Jesus Paje; Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda; Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman; Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin; Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz; Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery Panfilo Lacson; Vice President Jejomar Binay and Education Secretary Armin Luistro. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the members and officers of the Japan National Press Club, led by Board of Director Hirotsugu Aida and secretary-general Shuichi Habu, for a group photo souvenir during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (November 04). Also in photo are PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Lauro Montellano , Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III answers questions from the members of the Japan National Press Club during the interview at the President’s Hall of Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (November 04). Also in photo are PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Lauro Montellano , Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III answers questions from the members of the Japan National Press Club during the interview at the President’s Hall of Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (November 04). Also in photo are PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Lauro Montellano , Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III observes the conduct of classes at the Technical Drafting, Mechatronics, Computer Hardware, Contact Services and Fashion Design Rooms of the post secondary workshop building; the dress making workshop building; and the culinary arts building during the visit to the Sisters of Mary Girlstown in Barangay Biga 2, Silang, Cavite on Monday (November 03). The Sisters of Mary School is a non-stock, non-profit, non-paying, live-in secondary institution for the marginalized poor of our country. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the Sisters of Mary Girlstown in Barangay Biga 2, Silang, Cavite on Monday (November 03). The Sisters of Mary School is a non-stock, non-profit, non-paying, live-in secondary institution for the marginalized poor of our country. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the Sisters of Mary Girlstown in Barangay Biga 2, Silang, Cavite on Monday (November 03). The Sisters of Mary School is a non-stock, non-profit, non-paying, live-in secondary institution for the marginalized poor of our country. Also in photo are, TESDA Director General Emmanuel Joel Villanueva,Sisters of Mary Vicar General Sr. Elena Belarmino, Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the Sisters of Mary Girlstown in Barangay Biga 2, Silang, Cavite on Monday (November 03). The Sisters of Mary School is a non-stock, non-profit, non-paying, live-in secondary institution for the marginalized poor of our country. Also in photo are Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, Marixi Rufino Prieto, TESDA Director General Emmanuel Joel Villanueva, Sisters of Mary Vicar General Sr. Elena Belarmino, Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and Congressman Roy Loyola. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the facilities of Monsignor Aloysius Shwartz Memorial Center of the Sisters of Mary Girls Town during the visit in Barangay Biga 2, Silang, Cavite on Monday (November 03). The Sisters of Mary School is a non-stock, non-profit, non-paying, live-in secondary institution for the marginalized poor of our country. It is maintained and supported mainly by donations, gifts and bequests coming noble, selfless and well meaning persons and entities, local and foreign. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III observes the conduct of classes at the Technical Drafting, Mechatronics, Computer Hardware, Contact Services and Fashion Design Rooms of the Post Secondary Workshop Building; the Dress Making Workshop Building; and the Culinary Arts Building during the visit to the Sisters of Mary Girls Town in Barangay Biga 2, Silang, Cavite on Monday (November 03). The Sisters of Mary School is a non-stock, non-profit, non-paying, live-in secondary institution for the marginalized poor of our country. It is maintained and supported mainly by donations, gifts and bequests coming noble, selfless and well meaning persons and entities, local and foreign. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the security arrangements and facilities at the bus loading area of the Del Monte Land and Transport Bus Company, Inc. Bus Terminal at the Nirvana-LRT Buendia Terminal in Taft Avenue corner Buendia, Pasay City on Friday (October 31) to ensure the safety of passengers following the DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III interacts with passengers during the inspection on security arrangements and facilities at the Bus Loading Area of the JAC Liner Buendia Terminal in Donada st. corner Buendia, Pasay City on Friday (October 31) to ensure the safety of passengers following the DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (Photo by Ryan LIm / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III interacts with the passengers during the inspection on security arrangements and facilities at the Bus Loading Area of the Del Monte Land and Transport Bus Company, Inc. (DLTB) Bus Terminal at the Nirvana-LRT Buendia Terminal in Taft Avenue corner Buendia, Pasay City on Friday (October 31) to ensure the safety of passengers following the DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the operations, security set-up and facilities at the Departure Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Friday (October 31, 2014) to ensure the safety of passengers following the DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the operations, security set-up and facilities at the Departure Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Friday (October 31, 2014) to ensure the safety of passengers following of DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the security arrangements and facilities of Coron and Puerto Princesa City, Palawan-bound St. Augustine Hippo Vessel during the inspection at the North Port Passenger Terminal Complex, Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. in Tondo, Manila City on Friday (October 31) to ensure the safety of passengers following the DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects security arrangements and facilities at the North Port Passenger Terminal Complex, Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. in Tondo, Manila City on Friday (October 31, 2014) to ensure the safety of passengers following the DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets passengers in the departure section during the inspection of security arrangements and facilities at the North Port Passenger Terminal Complex, Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. in Tondo, Manila City on Friday (October 31) to ensure the safety of passengers following the DOTC’s Undas 2014 “Oplan Ligtas Biyahe” for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III meets with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leaders in Malacanang Thursday (October 30) to get an update on the Bangsamoro Development Plan, an initiative of the MILF, through the Bangsamoro Development Agency, with support of the Government of the Philippines and development partners, to define a vision and strategy for the recovery and development of the Bangsamoro. The Bangsamoro Development Plan is anchored in, and guided by, the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro and its Annexes and the need to sustain the momentum of the peace process by providing strategic directions for the delivery and upgrade of basic services in Bangsamoro communities during and beyond the transition period. ( Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presides over the meeting on Updates on Ebola Virus at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October 29). Also in photo is PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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