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Issued at 5:00 a.m., 06 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:
Northern Mindanao, CARAGA and Davao
Region 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 light rains. Metro Manila
and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with
isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
-Walang nakikitang sama ng panahon sa susunod na tatlong araw.
-Pero apektado ng intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) ang Mindanao.
-Dahil dito, asahan ang mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog sa Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Central Visayas at mga lalawigan sa Leyte.
-Asahan sa Huwebes na magiging maaliwalas ang panahon sa mga lugar na sinalanta ng bagyong Yolanda dahil sa paggalaw ng ITCZ.
-Pero pagpasok ng November 7-8, anibersaryo ng pagtama ng Super Typhoon Yolanda, magiging maulan uli.
-Samantala, ngayong araw ng Miyerkules, pulo-pulong pag-ulan naman ang aasahan sa Cagayan Valley, Cordillera at Ilocos regions, dahil ito sa Amihan o Northeast Monsoon.
-Bahagyang maulap lamang na may pulo-pulong pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog naman sa Metro Manila at nalalabing bahagi ng bansa.
-May gale warning pa rin sa eastern seaboards ng Northern at Central Luzon sa ngayon.
PIA-4A/RIZAL: The Philippine
National Police Foundation recently turned over 20 computer sets and printers
to the Rizal Provincial Police Office" Taytay, Rizal this November 3. The
said computers provided by Antipolo 2nd District Congressman Romeo Acop and the
foundation will be distributed to the various sections and field units of
PNP-Rizal.
PIA-4A/QUEZON: The provincial
government of Quezon celebrates today the 173rd martyrdom of Apolinario de la
Cruz a.k.a. Hermano Puli in a simple ceremony held at Puli Shrine in Brgy.
Isabang, Tayabas City. Hermano Puli is a local hero of Quezon Province who
fought against the Spaniards to achieve religion freedom.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Nagsasagawa
ngayon ng bloodletting activity ang Provincial Blood Council at Philippine
National Red Cross sa bayan ng Cuenca na naglalayong makakalap mg sapat na dugo
para sa mga nangangailangang maysakit sa lalawigan ng Batangas.
PIA-4A/CALAMBA CITY: The city
government recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Flood Awareness and Community
Awareness (FACE) project. Under the MOU, webcams and alarm system will be
installed in strategic areas connected to the Public Order and Safety Office to
monitor the level of water in tributaries and in Laguna De Bay during inclement
weather and warn residents that may possibly be affected by the sudden rise of
floodwaters.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The Cavinti Cave
System, according to DENR Region 4A Calabarzon, has been classified as Class
II, open for ecotourism subject to observance of relevant rules and
regulations, and seasonal closure due to flooding inside the cave.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The Department of
Tourism said recently that the Cavinti Cave System is a candidate for ecotourism
destination in Region IV-A which conform with the categories for the selection
of priority sites such as its physical attributes, eco-tourism products, social
preparedness, market, institutional aspect and accessibility.
1. San Pablo SP endorses resolution for LGBT equal ops,
protection
- November 05, 2014
SAN
PABLO CITY, Laguna, Nov. 5 (PIA) ― The local government of this city in its
recent regular session approved a resolution requesting Rep. Marisol
Aragones to sponsor a bill in Congress for recognition and protection
of lesbians, gays, bi-sexual and transgender persons.
Endorsed
by the Committee on Human Rights, the resolution seeks to amend provisions on
the Civil Code of the Philippines regarding the matter of gender status of
transgender persons―people who undergo sex reassignment operations.
It
also seeks to modify certain provisions on the Labor Code on the matter of
giving equal opportunity and protections to lesbians, gays, bi-sexual and
transgender persons.
2. Tagalog news: DepEd, LINGAP-Quezon, kabalikat ng DTI sa
pagpapalaganap ng konsumerismo
- November 05, 2014
LUNGSOD
NG LUCENA, Quezon, Nob. 5 (PIA) ― Bagama't walang pormal na kasunduan, buo
diumano ang suporta ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon at Lipon ng mga Guro ng
Araling Panlipunan (LINGAP) ng lalawigang ito sa mga programa at adbokasiya ng
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) patungkol sa konsumerismo.
Kabilang sa mga programang ito ang mga forums at symposiums tulad ng Consumer Awareness and Empowerment Seminar na isinagawa kamakailan at nilakhukan ng mahigit 180 guro ng Araling Panlipunan mula sa iba't-ibang bayan ng lalawigan.
Bukod sa mga gawaing ito, iba't-ibang patimpalak din ang isinasagawa ng DTI kagaya ng dulaang pangmamimili at poster making contest para naman sa mga estudyante.
Sinabi ng isang opisyal ng DTI na sa pamamagitan ng mga programang ito ay makakatulong ang mga guro gayundin ang mga estudyante sa pagbabantay ng presyo, kaayusan at kalidad ng mga bilihin sa kani-kanilang mga bayan.
Dagdag pa nito, marami pang programa ang inihanda ng ahensya para sa susunod na taon.
Kabilang dito ang pagbibigay ng kaalaman sa mga guro at mga estudyante patungkol sa integrasyon ng mga komunidad ng Timog Silangang Asya sa susunod na taon. (FSC, PIA-4A with reports from DTI Calabarzon)
3. DTI releases P1.39-M partial development fund for Cabuyao
Coffee Industry
- November 04, 2014
CABUYAO
CITY, Laguna, Nov. 4 (PIA) ― The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
recently awarded the City Government of Cabuyao a development fund worth P4.3
million for its coffee industry with Casile-Guinting Farmers Cooperative as the
main proponent.
City
Mayor Isidro Hemedes Jr. received on Monday the check worth P1.3 million,
representing the first tranche of the development fund.
Said
development fund will be allocated for conduct of value chain analysis,
training of stakeholders on coffee production including capabilities building
and financial management.
It
is also intended for product development, packaging and branding, marketing as
well as promotion strategies including provision of infrastructure such as
selling kiosks and outlets.
DTI
Regional Director Marilou Quinco-Toledo said that Laguna has the biggest
allocation on the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) Program amounting to
P10.65 million.
The
GPB Program aims to achieve inclusive growth and poverty reduction, promoting
good governance at the local level. (FSC, PIA-4A with reports from DTI-4A)
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| NEA official indicted for solicitation |
| Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph |
| Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales ordered the filing of criminal
charges against National Electrification Agency (NEA) Acting
Department Manager for Legal Services Omar Mayo for receiving
P1.5 million from the Cotabato Electric Cooperative, Inc.
(COTELCO) in May 2010. In the Joint Resolution approved on 02 October 2014, the Office of the Ombudsman found that Mayo solicited and accepted money from COTELCO, an entity under the regulatory and supervisory authority of NEA. The money was then deposited to Mayo’s personal bank account in Unionbank. It was also uncovered that Mayo availed of cash advance from COTELCO amounting to P28,200.00. In approving the indictment for violation of Section 7(d) of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees), Ombudsman Morales gave no credence to Mayo’s allegation that the money represented the litigation costs he advanced to another counsel in connection with the case involving COTELCO’s franchise. Ombudsman Morales stated that the bare assertion “cannot prevail over the contents of the undisputed Liquidation Report, Check Voucher, Deposit Slip, Audit Report and the anonymous letter stating that Mayo had been paid by and accepted from COTELCO the amount of P1.5 million as litigation fee.” Aside from the criminal indictment, Mayo was found administratively liable for Grave Misconduct and meted out the penalty of dismissal from the service with the accessory penalties of cancellation of eligibility, forfeiture of retirement benefits, and perpetual disqualification for reemployment in the government service. Meantime, the complaints against NEA Administrator Edita Bueno, Deputy Administrator for Legal Service John Joseph Magtulay, Deputy Administrator for Electric Distribution Utilities Service Edgardo Piamonte and Department Manager Veronica Cruz were dismissed for lack of merit. |
| Coco farmers in Pablo-hit provinces get P155.80-M support; Abad: Fund to help generate agri-based jobs in the region |
| Source: http://www.dbm.gov.ph |
| Efforts to rehabilitate areas affected by Typhoon Pablo continue
with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) releasing
P155.8 million to the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) for the
rehabilitation of slight-to-moderately damaged coconut trees in
the provinces of Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. Charged against the 2013 Supplemental Appropriations (RA 10634), the fund shall be used for projects under the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) livelihood cluster addressing crop production. Of the P155.8-million release, P115.2 million shall be used for coconut replanting while P40.6 million shall be used for coconut fertilization. “Post-Typhoon Pablo rehabilitation is still needed in provinces like Davao Oriental, which generates close to 90 percent of its jobs from coconut production. This release will not only help our farmers reestablish their livelihood, it will also help jump-start economic activity in the region,” Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said. Coconut replanting will cover the procurement and distribution of seed nuts and seedlings with the provision of technical support on nursery establishment and planting. Meanwhile, coconut fertilization will entail the delivery and distribution of fertilizer and the provision of technical support on fertilizer application. “In coordination with other agencies, the PCA will ensure that our coconut farmers will get the support they need with the right materials and technology. More importantly, this is part of our push to ‘Build Back Better’ by creating a widespread culture of resiliency, which is crucial in agri-based communities,” Abad added. As of October 2014, P10.42 billion has already been released to various agencies under the Task Force Pablo Rehabilitation Plan to fulfill the requirements of livelihood, social services, infrastructure, and resettlement programs in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. The agriculture department and its attached agencies received a total of P302.9 million, of which P115.8 million was allotted to PCA for crop production. |
| DTI and DILG converge to encourage local participation in ASEAN economic integration |
| Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph |
| Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Adrian
Cristobal Jr. lauded local government initiatives to provide the
right atmosphere and business climate to encourage investors and
the participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the
Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) integration. Speaking before local government executives at the recent Forum on "ASEAN Economic Integration: The Role of Local Governments", Cristobal said, “Local governments are at the forefront of creating opportunities for convergence of good governance and trade initiatives at the local level. This ensures that everybody participates and benefits from the developmental process.” Spearheaded by the Department of Interior and Local government (DILG) in cooperation with the DTI, the forum gathered local government chief executives, business leaders, national government executives, regional integration experts, representatives from the academe, and governance practitioners to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges posed by the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The Forum aimed to accelerate the awareness of local chief executives on how regional economic integration will work and how this will affect local governance. This will enable local government officials to understand better the components of ASEAN integration such as human resource development requirements, trade and investment promotions, policy reforms on domestic industries to be globally competitive, and infrastructure and logistical support requirements. The Forum likewise assessed developmental gaps and policy requirements at the local and national levels as well as recommended implementation mechanisms. ”National and local government, and private sector leaders collaborate to shape and improve coherence and transparency in governance. We all need to work together to understand the pros and cons of global policy reforms and to ensure that these are aligned with our respective developmental goals and the needs of our constituents,” Cristobal added. The DTI, as the lead agency in the country’s AEC related efforts has been conducting briefings in key cities in the country on the Philippines' strategies to pursue overall engagement in ASEAN integration efforts. Cristobal said that ensuring Philippine competitiveness in the region and in the global economy as well as compliance with our commitments in the AEC are key strategies. He also emphasized the need to promote collaboration with relevant stakeholders at regional, national, and local levels while continuing to provide information to guide the general public, business, legislative and executive branches of government, and civil society. ASEAN envisions a highly competitive, equitable and resilient economic region, and a single market and production base fully integrated into the global economy. ASEAN will officially declare the establishment of an ASEAN Economic Community by end December 2015. ASEAN with its population of 608M people is one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world. It has a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of about USD 2,327B (2012). It is estimated that ASEAN’s total trade to the world is about USD 2,501B. ASEAN was the Philippines’ largest trading partner in 2013, accounting for 19.1% of our trade with the world. In comparison, Philippine trade with the European Union, a traditional export market, comprised only 10.7% of our total trade in the same year. The two-day forum was organized by the Local Government Academy of the DILG in partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, League of Cities of the Philippines, League of Municipalities of the Philippines, Liga ng mga Barangay, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Trade and Industry and the Government of Canada through its Local Governance Support Program. |
| ‘Yolanda’ made Samar community stronger, wiser, through DSWD program |
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph |
| Typhoon Yolanda stories can be depressing, given the level of
devastation it brought to the country. Barangay Inobangan in San Sebastian, Samar, however, is a different case. Even though it was also hit by ‘Yolanda’ a year ago on November 8, 2013, the residents did not allow the disaster to overwhelm them. Instead, they used it as a springboard to grow stronger as a community, with the help of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), one of the programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Millennium Challenge Account (MCC). Looking at the face of defeat After ‘Yolanda’, prices of construction materials skyrocketed, given the high demand for these because of the large-scale repairs and infrastructure recovery works that needed to be done following the disaster. This was the situation the people of San Sebastian found themselves facing. Implementing a 0.7-km path walk as a government-funded sub-project through Kalahi-CIDSS did not stop their previously contracted supplier from backing out because its stocks ran out. The Procurement Team volunteers, led by Mario Vinceto, 42, nearly gave up. Canvassing failed several times, almost leading to the volunteer Procurement Team to surrender. “May times na gusto na naming sumuko (There were times when we wanted to give up)”, said Mario. They were eventually able to find suppliers, but only by January 2014, two months after ‘Yolanda’. Still, the experience produced a lot of good. Since they have had prior experience in Kalahi-CIDSS, having implemented it the previous year, they were able to further develop their procurement skills. The barangay is now looking into formally adopting the procurement system of Kalahi-CIDSS as they now want to increase the involvement of residents. The residents also became more confident in their skills in identifying quality in the materials and actual construction of sub-projects, even those that are not under Kalahi-CIDSS. Antonieta Abaygar, 58, who served as the Barangay Sub-Project Management Chairperson (BSPMC) for their path walk sub-project, said that people are now more confident and stringent about standards of sub-projects. She shared, “May nakita ang isang volunteer na na-damage ang kalsada. Agad sinabing nasira ang kalsada. Magkaka-findings iyang supplier. Kung Kalahi-CIDSS iyan, blacklisted na iyan (One of the volunteers saw part of the road was damaged. He said that the road is damaged. There will be findings on the supplier. If this was a Kalahi-CIDSS sub-project, the supplier would already be blacklisted).” Employment Residents also gained other things in their involvement in Kalahi-CIDSS. For instance, women were able to earn as laborers during the construction of their path walk. This was something new for them, as it was more common among them to stay at home instead of work, let alone in construction. Priscilla Jabonete, 41, who served as one of the laborers, said, “Dati, lalaki lang ang nag-le-labor. Ngayon, diri na… Ang mga babae, puwede na magtrabaho ayon sa kakayanan (Men were the only ones who did construction work before. This is no longer the case. Women can now work based on skill).” They got the same salary as the men at P210 per day, which they used to help support their families. Elita Pacayra, 25, and a mother of two said, “Okay ang trabaho kasi nakakadagdag kita para sa pamilya (The work is good because it helps us earn for our families),” adding that she uses the money to buy food for her family. The job opportunities for women in Barangay Inobangan through KALAHI-CIDSS-MCC will not end there. Earlier this year, the barangay was one of the communities awarded a Gender Incentive Grant (GIG), also through the partnership project. Through the GIG, interested women can be provided skills trainings in construction work such as welding, plumbing, electricity, masonry, and carpentry. As a barangay of a 6th class municipality with 57 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program partner-beneficiaries, the job generation as a result of the trainings will be a big help to these poor families. More economic opportunities The path walk itself will lead to greater economic opportunities for the villagers. Inobangan is primarily a farming community, with 77 of its 108 households involved in this industry. Before the path walk was constructed, farmers had to hire porters to help them bring their crops to the market, at P20 per sack, an already sizeable sum considering the meager earnings they get. To make matters even more difficult for the farmers, even a little bit of rain makes the path muddy, making it difficult and dangerous for them to traverse the path, especially if they have their crops with them. With the construction of the path walk, traveling to and from their farms will now be safer and quicker, and they will be able to use the money they previously spent on hiring porters to buy more seeds, put food on the table, and support their children. Residents from neighboring barangays such as Balugo and Osmeña will also benefit from the path walk, as they can also use it to get to and from their villages and their farms. Working in the sub-project also made the residents have more ownership of this, pushing them to take good care of it. Said Priscilla, “Kami ang nag-trabaho diyan. May share kami diyan (We were the ones who worked for that, so we have a share in that).” According to the Inobangan residents, volunteering in Kalahi-CIDSS helped tie the community closer together. Barangay Captain Wilma Abaygar, 41, said, “Ang Kalahi-CIDSS ay pakikipagtulungan, kapit-bisig (Kalahi-CIDSS is about helping, linking arms with each other).” Barangay Inobangan proved that even a disaster as strong as ‘Yolanda’ will not be able to break their spirits as long as they work together as a community. As Barangay Captain Wilma Abaygar said, “Dati, walang pakialam ang mga tao, lalo na para sa kabilang-barangay. Nagkaroon lang ng ganyan sa Kalahi-CIDSS (People did not care before, especially for other barangays. This only happened as a result of Kalahi-CIDSS).” Community-driven Kalahi-CIDSS is a DSWD program that seeks to help alleviate poverty through community-driven development. KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP is the expansion into a national scale of operations of the CDD approach, which was tried and proven effective by Kalahi-CIDSS. It targets the coverage of 847 of the poorest municipalities in the country. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an independent U.S. foreign aid agency created in 2004 to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals by helping countries promote economic growth. |
| DOTC readies Laguindingan Airport for night landing |
| Source: http://www.dotc.gov.ph |
| Evening Flights Targeted Within November; Enhanced O&M Contract
Up for Bidding With all air navigation and airfield ground lighting systems at the Laguindingan Airport installed and tested, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are aiming to begin night landing operations at the Northern Mindanao gateway within this month. “We are happy to announce that the Laguindingan Airport is now equipped for night landing operations.We hope to activate evening flights by the end of November in order to give the public more flight options as well as to decongest the airport during the day,” remarked DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya. In line with certain policies and procedures of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and CAAP,officials from DOTC and CAAP are conducting a joint inspection from November 4 to 6 for safety purposes in order to double-check on any possible system defects before they are put to use. CAAP willthen prepare the standard guidelines for arrival and departure procedures,for compliance bythe airlines involved. After this, CAAP and the airlines will organizeflight schedules to ensure orderly operations and to prevent air traffic and terminal congestion.This willkickstart night landing operations at the airport. “Night flights mean more flights and more options for passengers. As the gateway to Northern Mindanao, this development will spur greater economic activity to the bustling business and tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Iligan, and neighboring areas,” said Abaya. The more modern Laguindingan Airport was opened in June 2013 as a replacement to the older Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro. While determined by experts to be safer than Lumbia despite operating only under visual flight rules until now, one issue facing Laguindingan is its passenger capacity. As early as 2012, Lumbia was already serving a little over 1.6 million annual passengers,which isLaguindingan’s annual capacity. This issue is largely because the airport was meant to be completed way back in 2006, but was not fully executed until last year. By that time, passenger volume had boomed. Per latest studies, the airport is projected to have 2.58 million passengers by 2017. “Due to years of delay, Laguindingan was already at capacity by the time we opened it last year. To spare future administrations from similar issues, we are incorporating an infra expansion component into the operations contract that we will bid out in December,” Abaya said. This contract is a 30- to 35-yearEnhanced Operations and Maintenance (Enhanced O&M) concession, scheduled for award within the 3rd Quarter of 2015.It is meant tosatisfy the projected of passengers for the next three decades, as well as to maintain the airport’s facilities and services at international standards. The Enhanced O&M’s infra or civil works component will entailthe development and expansion ofthe cargo terminal building andthe runway, and the construction of a new passenger terminal building (PTB). The project cost is computed at P 14.6-Million, and will be done in three (3) phases beginning in mid-2016. |
| Message of Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles at the Turnover and Launching of the Bangsamoro Development Plan |
| Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph |
| Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao 02 November 2014 (Salutations) Magandang umaga po. Assalamu alaikum. A peaceful day to all of us. My thanks to our hosts for the invitation to be with you and all our peace partners this beautiful Sunday morning as we mark another milestone in the peace process, with the formal turnover to the MILF Central Committee of the Bangsamoro Development Plan, marking its official adoption and launch by the MILF leadership. My congratulations to the leadership and members of the MILF for this occasion that unveils a key component in bringing peace and progress in the Bangsamoro. And I congratulate the members of the Bangsamoro Development Authority and its partners for completing this valuable tool for development. A new dawn has come. And with the coming of light is the rise of the Bangsamoro. Indeed, we have come so far from decades of conflict, grief, and loss. Peace that has been elusive is now within our grasp. The milestones after milestones we have achieved over challenges and difficulties we have faced these past few years under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III are a testament to the strength of commitment and desire of the Government and the MILF, with the help of our partners, to bring just and lasting peace to the Bangsamoro. The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro that we have forged has laid the roadmap for achieving our goal of establishing the Bangsamoro. We look into the future and see genuine autonomy thriving in the midst of Mindanao. We see the leadership of the MILF at the helm, the reins in your hands, steering the Bangsamoro towards progress. Insha Allah. With the Bangsamoro Development Plan, the way ahead is now bathed in light. Enough times has it been said that we cannot have peace without development, and we cannot have development without peace. Both are necessary components in ensuring better lives for our people. Peace and development have to be hand and in hand, perhaps in the same way that we, the national government, and you, the MILF, also have to closely work together to achieve what we hope to see in the Bangsamoro. What makes this Bangsamoro Development Plan even more valuable is its attempt to present a clear vision of peace and development that was crafted by your own hands, and came from the hearts and minds of those who have struggled for so long to bring peace in the communities. This Bangsamoro Development Plan is important because it gathers the collective hopes and aspirations of the Bangsamoro people, government leaders, partners in the business and private sectors, and civil society organizations, into a concrete plan. It is a vision of the Bangsamoro, by the Bangsamoro, for the Bangsamoro. We know it has not been easy getting to this good place in our long drawn peace process. The way has been fraught by challenges and, yes, landmines, that sometimes seemed poised to shatter all that the parties have worked for. Certainly, there were times during the negotiations when we thought we would not be able to bridge the gaps that divided the two parties in concept, language and yes, passion. In forging the BDP, the gap had to be crossed in terms of understanding concepts and appreciating the institutional imperatives for accountable governance and the delivery of government services where they are most needed. Certainly there were times when the way forward seemed as dim and uncertain as the past we are coming from. And yet we - the parties with our partners - stayed the course. We have kept hope with the promise. The Aquino Administration has committed itself to the peace process with the MILF. This commitment did not end with the signing of the CAB. It will persist until we have achieved its full implementation. We are committed to walk the path towards peaceful and genuine autonomy with you. We stand ready to provide whatever help and guidance maybe needed to ensure the successful implementation of the BDP. Secretary Abad and I are here to attest to this commitment behind which the entire government stands. Our commitment remains firm as, together, we work together towards the passage and ratification of a Bangsamoro Basic Law that is faithful to the vision and aspirations of the CAB. At present, the BBL is undergoing deliberations in both the Senate and the House of Representatives as Senate Bill 2408 and House Bill 4994, respectively. The Ad Hoc Committee in the House of Representatives headed by Cagayan de Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez and the Committee on Local Government in the Senate headed by Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., have been working overtime, even during the period of recess, to make sure that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law will be enacted with enough time for an effective transition. Consultations will continue until December, and we remain optimistic that the proposed bill will be enacted early next year. Countless fora, discussions, and consultations outside these government and Congressional initiatives are also being held all around the country in an effort by the Filipino people to understand the Bangsamoro Basic Law and the principles and proposed practices for the genuine autonomy it seeks to establish. The momentum for peace has gained ground and it cannot be stopped. This shows how much our people have come to understand that peace and development are responsibilities we all share as Filipinos. This shows the dream we all share: to finally see peace in our time. Next Wednesday and Thursday in Davao City, the BDP will be presented to the public through the Philippine Development Forum (PDF) co-chaired by government and MILF with President Aquino himself as keynote speaker. With the conduct of the PDF, government joins hands with the MILF in inviting the partnership of the international community, the private sector, and civil society, and, indeed, the entire Filipino people in ensuring that this plan will work and become reality on the ground, where the communities live, where people make their living or suffer from the lack of it, where children await the clearer, brighter future they deserve. As we advance further on our journey to genuine peace in Mindanao, we know we will be facing even more challenges. But we take comfort and courage In knowing that the peace process continues to prosper because of the many individuals who care enough to safeguard this journey to lasting peace. This includes all of us here. As we have always said, it will take real and much effort, but, just as we all share the responsibility of working for peace and development, so will we all share in the prosperity it will bring. Just as we have all waited and worked together in the darkness of strife and conflict, so do we all stand now on a foundation built by trust, with the greatest care, hand in hand, as we welcome the new dawn of peace and prosperity - and it has never been better, it has never been brighter, it has never been more beautiful. Maraming salamat po. Shukran. |
| 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 prioritizes crop, livestock, fishery, coconut sector rehabilitation in Yolanda-stricken areas |
| Source: http://www.da.gov.ph |
| Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala today assured President
Aquino that the Department of Agriculture has prioritized the
rehabilitation of the crop, livestock and fishery sector in
Yolanda-stricken areas through its Reconstruction Assistance on
Yolanda (RAY) program. The Secretary said that 93.68 percent, or 30,186 of the 32,224 boats damaged by Typhoon Yolanda has already been repaired. He added, 65.27 percent of irrigation canals, or 673,306 linear meters of irrigation canals operated by both the local government units and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) have already been cleared of debris and desilted. Corn, rice and vegetable seeds and other planting materials will be provided to ensure that affected farmers can immediately plant/catch up with the cropping season and produce food before relief supply from government, non-government organizations and international organizations run out, he added. This is also to ensure food security for the affected regions and the country, Alcala said. The Philippine Coconut Authority is implementing rehabilitation work on damaged coconut plantations, which includes debris management and coconut replanting, intercropping and fertilization. According to the Secretary, a total of 47 units of farm tractors have already been procured and procurement of additional units is ongoing. Initially, 10 units of four-wheel drive from DA regional field offices have been deployed to affected areas to assist in the start of farm clearing operations. As of the end of September, a total of 2,280 kilos of assorted vegetable seeds have already been distributed through the DA's regional field offices and local government units. "The vegetable seeds that were distributed early are already providing food and extra income," Alcala said. For corn, a total of 24, 738 bags of seeds have already been distributed to affected farming households. For rice, there are already 142, 423 bags of certified and hybrid seeds that have been distributed. Farmers who were provided rice and corn seeds were also provided with fertilizers. A total of 162, 878 bags of various types of fertilizers have already been distributed. For livestock restocking and animal care, a total of 2,201 heads have already been distributed. (DA-OSEC) |
| Bangsamoro Dev't Plan to present clear path to peace and dev't -- Deles |
| Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph |
| SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao – "This Bangsamoro Development Plan
is important because it gathers the collective hopes and
aspirations of the Bangsamoro people, government leaders,
partners in the business and private sectors, and civil society
organizations, into a concrete plan. It is a vision of the
Bangsamoro, by the Bangsamoro, for the Bangsamoro," said
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles
on Sunday at the turnover and launch of the Bangsamoro
Development Plan at the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's (MILF)
Camp Darapanan in this province. Addressing an audience of more than four hundred guests, Deles congratulated the leadership and members of the MILF and the Bangsamoro Development Agency for completing the BDP that she describes as a valuable tool for development that will provide strategic directions for the delivery and upgrade of basic services to the communities once the Bangsamoro political entity is established. "What makes this Bangsamoro Development Plan even more valuable is its attempt to present a clear vision of peace and development that was crafted by your own hands, and came from the hearts and minds of those who have struggled for so long to bring peace in the communities," the peace adviser said. According to MILF chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, the BDP’s overall goal is to support milestones in the Bangsamoro peace process by laying the foundation of a just, peaceful and prosperous Bangsamoro society. "The responsibility of producing a plan that would guarantee the transformation of the deplorable conditions of our grassroots communities to a life with dignity is not an easy task," Ebrahim said while expressing his gratitude for the assistance of government and the international community in coming up with the plan. Officer-in-charge of the World Bank in the Philippines Matt Stephens said that the formulation of the BDP is a bold move on the part of the MILF. "I think through this process, we’ve seen that investment bearing fruit. Because when you started developing the BDP, it began with relationships of trust, relationships of mutual understanding with the government and with the development partners," he said. The BDP was developed through the support of the Mindanao Trust Fund, a multi-donor facility that was started in 2006 to support economic and social recovery and promotes inclusive and effective governance in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao. It is currently administered by the World Bank. On November 5-6, the BDP will be presented to the public through the Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro to be held in Davao City. President Benigno Simeon Aquino III will be in attendance to affirm government's partnership with the MILF and invite the international community, private sector and civil society in its implementation. Continued commitment of gov't Deles reiterated the administration's commitment to see through the implementation of the signed Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, from ensuring the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to the establishment of the political entity. "We are committed to walk the path towards peaceful and genuine autonomy with you. We stand ready to provide whatever guidance and assistance you may need to ensure the successful implementation of the BDP," Deles said. According to the peace adviser, "the challenges and difficulties we have faced this past few years under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III are testament to the strength of commitment and desire of the government and MILF, with the help of our partners, to bring just and lasting peace to the Bangsamoro." Budget Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad who was also present at the event and was asked to give a message before the program’s close, echoed the Aquino Administration’s continuing commitment to the peace process and related the instruction of the President to ensure that there is adequate and ample financing for the BDP. "We are with you here and we will be with you all the way [to make sure you are able to implement this plan]," he said. A new dawn Deles declared that with the unveiling of the BDP, "a new dawn has come. And with the coming of light is the rise of the Bangsamoro." The peace adviser noted that the Bangsamoro peace process has already achieved a lot of milestones under the current administration. "We have come so far from decades of conflict, grief, and loss. Peace that has been elusive is now within our grasp," she said. Deles called on stakeholders to “safeguard this journey to lasting peace” as there will continue to be more challenges in the road towards the establishment of the Bangsamoro. "As we have always said, it will take real and much effort, but, just as we all share the responsibility of working for peace and development, so will we all share in the prosperity it will bring," she said. The turnover and launch of the BDP was also attended by Malaysian facilitator Tengku Dato' Ab Ghafar Tengku Mohamed, United Nations Resident Coordinator Luiza Carvalho, Japan International Cooperation Agency chief representative Noriaki Niwa, representatives from international aid agencies and members of civil society. |
| San Miguel Foods Inc. Explores Business Opportunities in Myanmar |
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
| 05 November 2014 - San Miguel Pure Foods, Inc. Vice President
for International Operations Oscar R. Sanez met with Philippine
Ambassador to Myanmar Alex G. Chua on October 28 to discuss the
company’s interests in Myanmar. Encouraged by the economic developments in Myanmar, San Miguel Pure Foods, Inc., is keen to export products such as processed meats, dairy, spreads, oils and ice cream, among others. “Myanmar is an interesting market. It is certainly one of the countries in Southeast Asia that San Miguel Foods, Inc. is closely monitoring,” Mr. Sanez said. Ambassador Chua expressed hope that San Miguel Pure Foods, Inc. would find a good local partner to distribute its products in Myanmar. He noted that the “entry of San Miguel Pure Foods, Inc. will benefit not only the local consumers but also the growing Filipino community in Myanmar.” San Miguel Pure Foods, Inc. is a leading Philippine food company offering some of the most reputable brands such as Magnolia, Monterey, B-Meg, Star and Dari Crème, among others. |
| Statement of Acting Health Secretary Janette Loretto-Garin on the passing of Secretary Juan Martin Flavier |
| Source: http://www.doh.gov.ph |
| Dr. Juan Martin Flavier was among the best pioneering Filipino
public health experts and public health communication
“specialists” the Department of Health ever had. The charismatic and charming Dr. Flavier towered among his colleagues at the Department of Health and the larger Philippine health community with his effective harnessing of wit, humor, folksy disposition, and humble ways in decisively advancing his health advocacies and programs. As a senator, Dr. Flavier used these powerful tools in crafting legislation which focused on public health issues and concerns that enormously benefit millions of Filipinos today, and will continue to contribute to the welfare of Filipinos of tomorrow. Dr. Flavier is a giant in the history and development of Philippine public health. He will be remembered fondly for his “OplanAlis Disease,” the nationwide mass immunization campaign against polio, “YosiKadiri,” the anti-tobacco campaign, and the “Doctors to the Barrio,” which encouraged graduates of medical schools to work and serve in the far-flung under-served, poor communities and barangays. Dr. Flavier’s “Let's DOH It” battlecry was an instant hit, becoming a household phrase while he served honestly and with integrity the Filipino people as Secretary of Health. His legacy serves as an inspiration for us in the Department of Health to continue his pioneering public health programs. Dr. Flavier will be eternally honored and remembered as a Secretary of Health who made the Department of Health an institution and an instrument of the government in genuinely serving the Filipino people through his innovative, powerful, and effective health campaigns and advocacies. He is the Filipino people’s public health champion, both in the executive and legislative branches of the government. The Philippine flag will be at half-mast in all offices and agencies of the Department of Health nationwide starting today until November 5, 2014 as a sign of mourning and respect. |
| Inflation slows anew to 4.3 percent in October 2014 |
| Source: http://www.neda.gov.ph |
| MANILA – Slower price increases of food pulled down inflation
rate to 4.3 percent in October 2014, according to the National
Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). For the second consecutive month, price increases for food slowed down. Food inflation recorded a 7.2 percent year-on-year growth in October 2014 compared to the previous month’s 7.8 percent. “Ample supply of meat, fish, and vegetable items in the market and easing of commodity prices helped reduce price pressures,” said Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. In September 2014, inflation rate registered at 4.4 percent – a slide from August 2014’s inflation rate of 4.9 percent. “In part, the easing of logistics bottleneck in the port of Manila starting September 2014 may have also contributed to the abatement of price pressures in October 2014,” said Balisacan, who is also NEDA Director-General. Year-to-date inflation stood at 4.3 percent, still within the Development Budget Coordination Committee’s target of 3.0 to 5.0 percent for 2014. Balisacan said the easing prices of commodities in the international market amid improved supply were reflected in the domestic markets. However, this favorable impact was negated by the year-on-year upward adjustments in electricity charges during the period. Price indices of electricity, gas and other fuels went up to 3.2 percent in October 2014 from 2.4 percent. Electricity price increased as a result of the PhP0.67 per kilowatt hour generation charge of the Manila Electric Company or MERALCO. “Overall, the tempered inflation outturn is expected to provide the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) room to possibly keep its key policy rates steady,” he said. The Monetary Board in October 23, 2014, kept the BSP key policy rates unchanged at 4.0 percent for the overnight borrowing or reverse repurchase (RRP) facility and 6.0 percent for the overnight lending or repurchase (RP) facility. This was done due to easing pressures for commodity prices, robust domestic demand, adequate domestic liquidity, and strong bank lending growth. “On the external front, global economic prospects are expected to remain uneven, thus mitigating upward pressures on commodity prices,” said Balisacan. The government will remain vigilant against inflation risks and will continue efforts to ensure supply sufficiency of key commodities and to mitigate the impact of a possible dry spell. The government also continues to explore more lasting solutions to the port congestion problem to avoid disruptions in the domestic supply chain that could result in higher transportation costs. |
| DAR Clarifies Issue Of Land Clearance |
| Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph |
| The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) today clarified and
stressed that a clearance from the Presidential Agrarian Reform
Council (PARC) to lease is only required for agricultural lands
awarded to qualified Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and
covered by Emancipation Patents (EPs)/Certificates of Land
Ownership Awards (CLOAs). The lease of agricultural land which
is not CARP-awarded does not need PARC or DAR clearance. DAR Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes said that he would just like to make this correction in the light of news reports that he allegedly said that a landowner needs to get DAR clearance prior to leasing land not exceeding 5 hectares and not covered by CARP. The Agrarian Reform Chief said confusion might have arisen because of the fact that DAR clearance is required for the transfer or sale of any agricultural land to ensure that the transferee or buyer will not own more than 5 hectares of agricultural land as a result of the transfer or sale. The transfer of CARP-awarded land also needs DAR clearance to ensure that the 10-year holding period has lapsed and that the beneficiary selling the land had fully paid the amortization. The DAR issued this statement to further shed light on the issue of clearance regarding the acquisition of businessman Antonio Tiu of the 150-hectare farmlot allegedly owned by Laureano Gregorio Jr. DAR stressed that it has no record in its database of Laureano Gregorio Jr. as an landowner of a CARP-covered land (already distributed or in the balance still to be distributed). DAR also has no record of Mr. Gregorio being issued a DAR clearance to transfer. He is also not a farmer beneficiary of CARP. This does not mean, however, that Mr. Gregorio does not own land in Rosario; it is the Register of Deeds that has the complete records of all lands in Rosario and other places. |
| Baldoz lauds 9th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan winners |
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
| Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz has
commended the winners of the DOLE’s 9th Gawad Kaligtasan at
Kalusugan (GKK), saying they exemplify the new breed of
establishments that are always mindful of the health and safety
of their workers. Speaking at the awarding of winners of the 9th GKK of the DOLE’s Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in Quezon City, Baldoz said that by winning the GKK, the winners have made a huge investment in the welfare and protection of Filipino workers, and have set themselves as examples of excellence in OSH. “The DOLE celebrates the advances in OSH that it achieves every time the GKK is held,” she said, noting this was the first time that GKK nominees were required to submit their Certificates of Compliance with general labor standards and occupational safety and health as part of the requirement for nominees to the Awards. The GKK is one of the five seals of good housekeeping under the DOLE Incentivizing Compliance Program which aims to encourage companies to voluntarily comply with general labor laws and occupational safety and health standards. It is a biennial award given by the DOLE through the OSHC to companies and individuals with outstanding occupational safety and health practices, programs, innovations, and contributions. “This year’s winners are really the best of the best. They have raised the bar higher for OSH programs and practices and have gone from compliance to innovation. I believe this will encourage others to follow-suit. I hope you will be able to share your best practices to other establishments,” said Baldoz. The labor and employment chief noted that most of the winners of the 2014 GKK are from highly hazardous industries such as the energy and manufacturing sectors. “We are giving much attention and priority to highly hazardous jobs, such as those in the maritime, construction, and mining because we believe that no life is worth risking in any industry and in any workplace,” she said. She further explained that the DOLE puts much premium on prevention programs, such as OSH education, information dissemination, and service delivery, specially for vulnerable workers. Baldoz emphasized the need to prioritize highly hazardous jobs, such as those in the maritime, construction, and mining industries, in the DOLE’s occupational safety and health prevention programs to ensure that all workers are provided with the optimum safeguards to ensure their safety, health, and welfare. “The increase in the number of awardees in the highly hazardous industries is an undeniable proof that these industries continue to be vigilant in ensuring that their workplaces and workers are safe and healthy,” she said. Divided into three categories, this year’s GKK winners are as follows: GKK Champions: Institutional Category--Team Sual Corporation and Sunpower Philippines Module Manufacturing; and Individual Category-- Engr. Joey Ortega. GKK Finalists Silver Award: Institutional Category--Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation -Tabangao Refinery; Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines), Inc.; SN Aboitiz Power-Magat Inc.; CP Kelcio Philippines Inc.; SN Aboitiz Power-Ambuklao Hydroelectric Power Plant; and Petron Corporation-Legazpi Depot; and Individual Category--Engr. Elizabeth Beronio. GKK Finalists Bronze Award: Institutional Category-- Shell Philippines Exploration B.V.-Malampaya Onshore Gas Plant; Western Mindanao Power Corporation; Unilever Philippines, Inc. (Manila Site); Petron Rosario Terminal; SN Aboitiz Power Benguet, Inc.-Binga Hydroelectric Power Plant, and Rohm Electronics Philippines, Inc.; and Individual Category--Engr. Emmanuel Maniquis, Jr.; Engr. Eusebio Timario, Jr.; and Engr. Teodoro Cahoy. Early this year, the OSHC required all nominees from all regions to submit documents, including the DOLE-issued Certificate of Compliance, for a chance to join the GKK. After the initial screening, a shortlist of 60 companies and 25 individuals were subjected to on-site validation. A team of experts from the OSHC, corresponding DOLE Regional Offices, Bureau of Working Conditions, and employers’ and workers’ groups visited company premises to confirm if the safety and health programs and contributions mentioned in submitted documents were indeed in place. The team further narrowed the number of entries who proceeded to the last phase, the final judging and deliberation. A Board of Judges composed of representatives from the Alliance of Filipino Workers, Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines, Social Security System, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth), Safety Organization of the Philippines, Inc, Philippine College of Occupational Medicine, Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines, Employees Compensation Commission, National Wages and Productivity Commission, and Bureau of Working Conditions, conducted the final judging and deliberation. |
| OFW beaten up by two Indians now home—Baldoz |
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
| OFW beaten up by two Indians now home—Baldoz Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday said the overseas Filipino worker who was beaten by two Indian nationals in Singapore is already back in the Philippines, while the Indians, who also videotaped their abuse of the OFW and uploaded it on Facebook, are now being investigated by Singaporean authorities. “Our POLO in Singapore, in coordination with the Assistance to Nationals (ATN) section of the Philippine Embassy, has assisted OFW Mia Sotan Malo regarding her case. She was provided counseling and was brought to a doctor for a medical check-up before she was repatriated last week,” said Baldoz after she received an update report on the matter from Labor Attache Vicente Cabe. In his report, Labor Attache Cabe said Rose Khoo, OFW Malo’s employer, fulfilled the OFW’s wish to return home and be with her family right after the incident which drew furious reaction from Facebook users. The employer paid for her plane ticket, according to Cabe. He also said the Philippine Embassy’s ATN had brought OFW Malo to the police to personally file cases against her abusers. Cases of voluntary causing hurt, physical abuse, blackmail, and illegal recording and uploading of video on social media against the two Indians are now ongoing. Baldoz directed Labor Attache Cabe to monitor the case and send update reports to the DOLE in Manila. |
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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 delivers his speech during the inauguration of Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Canlubang Plant Expansion at the Silangan Industrial Estate in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna on Monday (November 03). Also in the photo are Coca-Cola FEMSA Chief Executive Officer John Santa Maria, Chief Operating Officer Juan Ramon Felix, Manufacturing Director Guillermo Jose Amador, Canlubang Plant Manager Jorge Martine, Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez, Laguna 2nd District Representative Joaquin Chipeco, Jr., and Calamba City Mayor Justin Marc Chipeco. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presses a button to launch the expansion lines during the inauguration of Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Canlubang Plant Expansion at the Silangan Industrial Estate in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna on Monday (November 03). (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the production facilities of Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Canlubang Plant Expansion during the inauguration ceremony at the Silangan Industrial Estate in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna on Monday (November 03). (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Canlubang Plant Expansion during the inauguration ceremony at the Silangan Industrial Estate in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna on Monday (November 03). With the president are Coca-Cola FEMSA Chief Executive Officer John Santa Maria, Chief Operating Officer Juan Ramon Felix, Manufacturing Director Guillermo Jose Amador, Canlubang Plant Manager Jorge Martinez, and Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Canlubang Plant Expansion during the inauguration ceremony at the Silangan Industrial Estate in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna on Monday (November 03). With the President are Coca Cola officials and some members of the local government of Laguna. (Photo by Gil Nartea /Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the inauguration of Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Canlubang Plant Expansion at the Silangan Industrial Estate in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna on Monday (November 03). The PHP2.5 billion expansion of the Canlubang Plant is part of the committed investment of US$1 billion made by the Coca-Cola system. The Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines operates 22 plants and 47 sales offices across the country and employs around 8,000 people. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III meets the crowd in the cemetery after visiting the tombs of his parents Ninoy and Cory at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Paranaque Sunday (November 2), on All Souls' Day. (Photo by Gil Nartea/Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and some members of the Aquino family visit the tombs of their parents Ninoy and Cory at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Paranaque Sunday (November 2), on All Souls' Day. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang 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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