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PIA-4A/TAGAYTAY:
Department of Finance Undersecretary Gil Beltran is currently holding a press
briefing for media at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City in line with the
APEC 2015 Summit. Usec Beltran underscores the intention of the meetings to
promote an exchange of ideas between around 130 APEC delegates for financial
inclusion specifically to set up programs for the public sector and the poor to
participate more actively in the financial system.
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Base sa tala ng Batangas PDRRMC, nakapagtala ang Philvolcs ng 6 na volcanic
earthquake sa Taal Volcano sa loob ng nagdaang 24 oras. Nananatiling nasa Alert
Level 1 ang naturang bulkan.
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PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
May 14 na titulo ang ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas sa mga
benepisaryo ng Handog Titulo para sa mga Batangueno na layong makapagbigay ng
mabilis at libreng pagpapatitulo ng mga agricultural at residential land sa
lungsod.
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PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Nakaplanong magpagawa ng 4 na bagong sistema ng patubig ang pamahalaang
panglunsod ng Batangas kabilang ang Brgy. San Agustin Kanluran at San Andres sa
Isla Verde, Balete,Mabacong at Mahabang Dahilig. Layon nitong makapagbigay ng
sapat na pagkukunan ng malinis na tubig.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Sumailalim sa customer service in the government training at personality
development seminar ang mga kawani ng Office of theCity Veterinarian and
Agricultural Services sa lungsod ng Batangas na layong mahubog ang pagkatao ng
mga empleyado at mabigyan ng sapat na kaalaman hinggil sa tamang pakikitungo sa
kapwa.
PIA-4A/TAGAYTAY:
About 538 members of the Emergency Preparedness Response Group have been
deployed in strategic areas ready to help in securing the safety of delegates
at the APEC 2015 event in Tagaytay City. The group composed of representatives
from regional line agencies in CALABARZON is one of the groups created under
the Task Force Tagaytay.
PIA-NCR: DFA warned Filipino nurses against scammers offering non-existent jobs in Ontario, Canada.
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| Finance official invites Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation delegates to enjoy Tagaytay City | |||||||||
| (TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite) Finance Undersecretary Gil Beltran, in his keynote
speech at the opening session on financial inclusion here in Tagaytay City,
invited APEC delegates to enjoy what the city has to offer. "I hope you will find time to go around Tagaytay and enjoy the famous Taal Volcano and its lake, cool weather and the warm hospitality of the local people," Beltran told APEC delegates and stakeholders gathering at Taal Vista Hotel here. At the same time, he thanked all the co-organizers and sponsors who made the forum on financial inclusion possible this year. "I wish us all a fruitful interaction in the next two days," he added. Marciano Paynor, the Secretary General of APEC Philippines 2015 National Organizing Committee, said the objective was to promote the Philippines' different locations for tourism and investments that's why they are holding APEC's initial meetings in different locations in the country. These meetings are run up to the APEC Leaders' Meeting in November. Tagaytay City, dubbed as the country's second summer capital because of its cool climate, is a favorite gateway spot and tourist destination in the country. It provides an amazing view of the Taal Volcano nested in the Taal Lake. The city hosts an array of places to visit as well as local dishes for visitors to enjoy. Tagaytay City is part of Cavite province and has a total land area of 6,500 hectares. It is approximately 60 kilometers away from Metro Manila and it takes about one hour travel from the metropolis. PND (as) |
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| Annual discussion on financial inclusion in APEC meeting has regional importance, says Finance Undersecretary Beltran | |||||||||
| (TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite) The Asian Pacific Economic
Cooperation's yearly discussion on financial inclusion have regional
significance because stakeholders learn from each other and apply them in actual
financial transactions that impact on different economies, a finance official
said on Tuesday. "This yearly forum is important because it brings together public and private sector, financial regulators, policymakers, multilateral institutions, industry organizations and private foundations," Finance Undersecretary Gil Beltran said in his keynote address during the opening session on financial inclusion at Taal Vista Hotel here. "We continue to learn from each other," he added. In the next two days, Beltran said he expects delegates to venture into advancing lending infrastructure to promote inclusive financial systems that in turn improves lending on low income vulnerable households and small enterprises. There will be a review of policy recommendations on financial inclusion to assess the extent to which they have been adopted by APEC economies and identify what challenges remain for their implementation, he said. Mexico, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea will share their experiences to add to the vast knowledge of APEC economies experiences from previous fora. "This exercise is important because it shows the different levels of development for financial inclusion in the region. Definitely, we also learn from our differences," Beltran said. Also in the agenda for discussion include digital finance as well as how digital financial service providers can improve customer centricity. And to solve the asymmetric information problem in financial inclusion, credit information systems will be examined with high emphasis on private credit bureau and public credit registry and how they can complement each other. Making public and non-bank data more accessible to private bureaus will also be discussed to improve efficiency. "We are also pushing on how to assist SMEs more access to credit by creating more credit reporting products for them," Beltran said underscoring the importance of SMEs, which serve as the backbones of APEC economies. SMEs creates jobs and APEC members must support SMEs in every way possible, he noted. Reforms in the legal and regulatory regimes are also needed to improve the security transactions of SMEs, Beltran said adding that talks about commercial law reforms are also being discussed. "We are aiming to build supportive operational infrastructure for secured finance with particulars on the practical infrastructure needs of the secured lending sector for secured financing to the mid-market," he said. Finance officials are also looking at the possibility of an initiative aimed at supporting the acceleration of reforms in participating APEC economies where reforms have been introduced, Beltran added. The two-day forum on financial inclusion has strong relevance to the general theme of the country's hosting of APEC Summit this year. Philippines APEC 2015 carries the theme “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World”. PND (as) |
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| Malta’s Prince lays wreath at Rizal Monument | |||||||||
| The Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of
Malta Fra’ Matthew Festing offered a wreath before the monument of Philippine
national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Luneta Park in Manila on Tuesday, the
third day of his seven-day official visit to the country. Fra’ Festing arrived at the park at 10:20 a.m. and was welcomed by Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, who escorted him as he laid the wreath at the foot of the Rizal monument. After the ceremony, Mayor Estrada presented Fra’ Festing the symbolic Key to the City of Manila. The Maltese Prince then proceeded to Malacañang Palace for his courtesy call on President Benigno S. Aquino III. PND (ag) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino
III's Toast for the luncheon in honor of Prince and Grand Master
Fra’ Matthew Festing of the Order of Malta
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| Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace |
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| The Sovereign Order of Malta has the distinction of being the oldest order
of chivalry, an association defined by a religious, moral, and social code.
As an order, however, it was unique in the sense that it began as a hospice
founded in 1050 in Jerusalem, by Italian merchants dedicated to the care of
Christian Pilgrims. To this day, it remains true to its beginnings: an order
exemplifying valor, charity, and devotion. The Sovereign Order of Malta had a presence in the Philippines even before the Second World War. Prominent members of society began to be received into the Order in 1948, and the Philippine Association was officially established in 1957. Diplomatic relations between our sovereign states were officially established in 1965. In all that time, the Filipino people have been a witness to the commitment the Sovereign Order of Malta has displayed to its mission: how you have fulfilled your responsibility to serve the poor and nurture the sick. The most recent example of your work in our country is seen in communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan—or Yolanda as it is locally called—for whom you have built new homes for families who survived the calamity. For this, and the many years of devoted service in our country, allow me to convey the sincere gratitude of the Filipino people. As an expression of our nation’s gratitude, we conferred upon Your Highness the Order of Sikatuna, with the rank of Raja, or Grand Collar. Conferred once before on His Highness Fra’ Angelo de Mojana di Cologna in 1979, our order of diplomatic merit is conferred on true friends and partners who have rendered exceptional and meritorious services to the Philippines. As the 50 years of our diplomatic relations has been characterized by Christian brotherhood, so too may we take even greater strides forward, sharing the goal of uplifting the poor and the suffering. On a personal note, the Sovereign Order of Malta has long been part of my family’s history. My maternal grandparents, Jose and Demetria Cojuangco, and my paternal grandmother, Aurora Aquino, were members of this noble order. This makes your conferment of your Order of Merit Pro Merito Melitensi all the more meaningful to me. Your Highness, I accept the conferment of this order on behalf of the Filipino people, as a symbol of our shared commitment to serve the poor. At this point, I invite everyone to raise their glasses: To the good health, happiness, and success of Your Highness; To the enduring ties between the Philippines and the Sovereign Order of Malta; And to the continued success of the Sovereign Order of Malta: may it remain a strong and faithful witness of our faith, bringing the charity and mercy of our Lord to the lives of millions across the world. [To His Highness] In the Philippines, we say, “Mabuhay!” |
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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA,
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DZRB / Balita at Panayam by Alan Allanique
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03 March 2015
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| ALAN: Secretary Coloma, sir. Magandang umaga po. SEC. COLOMA: Magandang umaga sa ating mga taga-pakinig at sa iyo rin, Alan. ALAN: Yes, sir. Dito po sa huling mga developments sa both Houses ng Congress natin ay may mga nagsasabi ho na posibleng maihabol pa bago mag-Hunyo itong pagpasa ng Bangsamoro Basic Law. Meron din naman nagsasabi na baka hindi umabot ng Hunyo, pero posibleng maipasa within the present administration. Ano po ba ang latest sa pakikipag-ugnayan po ng ating mga Congress leaders sa inyo po sa Malacañang, Sec. Sonny, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Sa atin pong nakita ay nakikiisa ang mga lider ng Kongreso sa panawagan ni Pangulong Aquino hinggil sa pagsulong sa prosesong pangkapayapaan at ginagawa nila ang nararapat para maipagpatuloy iyong pagtalakay sa Bangsamoro Basic Law. Iyon naman pong itinakda nilang timetable ay naayon din sa timetable ng kanilang session. Dahil iyong kasalukuyang session ay magtatapos na sa kalagitnaan ng buwan at magkakaroon sila ng recess at magreresume ito ng May 4. At iyong session nila sa May 4 ay hanggang June 11. At pagkatapos noon ay meroong mahaba-habang recess na hanggang pagbubukas muli ng Kongreso sa pagsasalita ni Pangulong Aquino sa kanyang pinakahuling State of the Nation Address, at ito ay gaganapin sa huling Lunes ng Hulyo. Kaya iyon po ang tinitignan nilang mga time frame dahil iyong sa loob nga ng buwan ng Marso ay ilang araw na lang ang natitira. Kaya baka mas reyalistikong makita ang pagpasa nito doon sa nalalabing session na mula Mayo hanggang Hunyo. Iyan ang pagkaunawa namin sa timetable na nailatag ng mga lider ng Kongreso. ALAN: Ayon. At meron po bang feedback din na pinarating sa mga Malacañang, halimbawa meron daw ilang mga provisions based doon sa initial draft ng Bangsamoro Basic Law na maaring mabago o ma-amyendahan, Sec. Sonny, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Malinaw naman iyong posisyon ng pamahalaan diyan at ang sinabi ni Pangulong Aquino sa mga lider ng Kamara nung sila ay nakipagpulong sa kanya noong nakaraang linggo. Sinabi niya ay kailangang maipasa ang Bangsamoro Basic Law at nanawagan siya na kailangan din namang nandoon iyong sustansiya na hinahanap natin. Dahil kapag ito ay masyadong diluted ay hindi na nito taglay iyong diwa ng pinagkasunduan. Ang mahalaga ay merong mga batayang prinsipyo na nakatalaga diyan na sana naman ay kilalanin ng ating mga mambabatas. Doon sa aspeto na pag-i-introduce ng mga amyenda, kinikilala din naman ng ating pamahalaan na ito ay bahagi ng proseso ng pagsasagawa ng batas. Ang importante lang naman dito ay iyong paulit-ulit nating naririnig sa ating mga mambabatas na kinakailangang tumalima sa Konstitusyon ang nilalaman ng Bangsamoro Basic Law. Hinggil naman diyan ay nagpahayag na ang labing-apat (14) na miyembro ng 1986 Constitutional Commission na bumuo nitong 1987 Constitution at nagpahayag sila ng kanilang pananaw na ito naman ay tumatalima sa ating Saligang Batas. ALAN: Okay. Sec. Sonny, sir sa ibang usapin pa rin po. May kaugnayan pa rin sa ating mga lawmakers ano ho. Diyan sa Senado ay aprubado na itong panukalang pagkalooban ang Pangulong Noy ng mga special powers para matugunan itong problema sa enerhiya lalo’t higit ngayong papalapit na po ang summer, Secretary Coloma, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Iyon nga ang ating matagal nang hinihintay at habang binubuo pa nila ito ay nagkaroon na ng inisyatiba ang Department of Energy na paghandaan iyong maaring maging kakulangan sa supply ng kuryente. Kaya umaasa tayo na kapag nagtulungan ang lahat - kabilang na ang pribadong sektor, sektor ng mangangalakal, ang mga may ari ng mga electric power plants, sa mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng energy conservation measures - ay maari nating maibsan iyong posibleng kakulangan sa supply ng kuryente sa kasagsagan ng panahon ng tag-init. ALAN: Okay. Earlier din, sir, may initial announcement si Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras na okay na, wala na tapos na iyong problema natin, iyong port congestion dito po sa Port of Manila, Sec. Sonny, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Iyan po ay produkto ng mahabang panahon ng pagtutulungan ng iba’t-ibang stakeholders. Pinagtulungan po iyan ng pambansang pamahalaan, ng mga grupo ng mga mangangalakal, ng mga Chambers of Commerce, ng City Government of Manila. Lahat po ng mga stakeholders, iyong mga trucking industry, shipping industry, importers, Customs brokers. Marami pong nag-ugnayan para pagtulungan iyong malaking problema na kinaharap natin ilang buwan ang nakakaraan hinggil sa malubhang problema ng port congestion at dahil diyan ay nabigyan po ng mainam na solusyon ang problemang iyan. ALAN: Opo. Ngayon pong Marso ay Women’s Month, Secretary. At kasabay po nito ay may magandang balita para sa atin sa Pilipinas. Isa po ang Pilipinas sa apat na best country sa buong mundo para daw sa mga kababaihan lalo ito ay pagdating po sa trabaho. Secretary Sonny, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Sorry, Alan. Kung puwede lang pakiulit. Hindi masyadong malinaw iyong dating nung huli mong tanong. ALAN: Yes, sir. Dito po sa pagpasok ng Women’s Month ngayong Marso ay may magandang balita rin para sa ating bansa, napili ang Pilipinas bilang isa sa apat na pinaka-best country sa buong mundo para sa kababaihan lalo na sa larangan po ng pagtatrabaho ng mga kababaihan, Secretary, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Mainam pong balita iyan at iyan ay nagbibigay-diin doon sa pagkilala natin sa kahalagahan ng pagpapahusay ng kalagayan ng kababaihan sa ating bansa. Dahil sila nga ang bumubo ng malaking bahagdan ng ating populasyon, utang po natin ang ating buhay sa ating mga Ina, sa ating mga tiya at ate sa kanilang pagibibigay ng kalinga at pagtulong sa atin. Kailagan eh sa lahat ng aspeto ng ating buhay ay bigyan natin ng pagpapahalaga ang estado at kalagayan ng kababaihan sa ating lipunan. ALAN: Opo. Secretary Coloma, sir, muli salamat po ng marami for the updates from the Palace, sir. SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat at magandang umaga, Alan. |
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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA,
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DZRB / “Pilipinas! Pilipinas!” kasama sina Albert
Sebastian at Efren Montano
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| MGA PAUNANG PAHAYAG Pagbisita ng Pinuno ng Sovereign Order of Malta Pormal na sisimulan ngayong araw, ika-1 ng Marso, ang pitong araw na official visit sa Pilipinas ng Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (Sovereign Order of Malta), si Fra’ Matthew Festing. Ang pagbisita ng kanyang Most Eminent Highness Festing ay inaasahang ibayong makapagpapatibay ng relasyong diplomatiko sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at ng Sovereign Order of Malta simula nang ito ay maitatag may limang dekada na ang lumilipas. Si Fra’ Festing ang ikalawang Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta na bumisita sa bansa kasunod ni Fra’ Angelo de Mojana di Colognain noong Pebrero 1979. Sa Martes, Marso 3, magsasagawa ng courtesy call si Fra’ Festing kay Pangulong Aquino at mag-aabot ng symbolic key sa mga donasyong core shelters para sa Pilipinas na umaabot sa 700 units na kung saan 540 units ang natapos na, 64 units naman ang kasalukuyang itinatayo, at ang nalalabing 96 ay inaasahang makukumpleto sa darating na Mayo. Gagawaran siya ni Pangulong Aquino ng Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Grand Collar (Raja) award at citation. Sa darating na Huwebes, ika-5 ng Marso, magtutungo naman si Fra’ Festing at ang kanyang delegasyon sa Basey, Samar upang personal na tingnan at siyasatin ang 350 core shelters na ipinagkaloob ng Sovereign Order of Malta. Ang Sovereign Order of Malta, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang international assistance arm na Malteser International, ay matagal nang nagkakaloob ng iba’t ibang uri ng tulong sa Pilipinas sa mga partikular na aspeto ng healthcare, hygiene intervention, feeding programs, provision of food supplements at medical supplies, at disaster relief and rehabilitation. Ulat mula sa DSWD Hinggil sa mga Pamilyang Apektado ng Opensiba sa Mindanao Ayon sa pinakahuling ulat ng DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development), may 2,090 pamilya o 10,450 katao mula sa pitong barangay sa bayan ng Datu Salibo, lalawigan ng Maguindanao ang kasalukuyang nasa anim na evacuation centers at binibigyan ng kalinga sa kanilang mga pangangailangan. Ito ay bunsod ng armed conflict sa pagitan ng Sandatahang Lakas at BIFF (Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters). Naglaan na ang DSWD ng tulong na nagkakahalaga ng P4,850,000 para sa pagkain at iba pang serbisyo. May nakaabang ding additional provisions sa disaster response operations monitoring and information center ng DSWD at DSWD Field Office 12. Obserbasyon ng Fire Prevention Month Muling ipinapaalala ng pamahalaan sa lahat ng mamamayan ang kahalagahan ng ibayong pag-iingat at mahigpit na pagmamatyag sa kani-kanilang mga tahanan at lugar na pinapasukan sa pagsisimula ng Fire Prevention Month ngayong unang araw ng Marso. Sa ilalim ng temang “Kaligtasan sa Sunog: Alamin, Gawin, at Isabuhay,” nakatakdang magsagawa ang pamahalaan sa pangunguna ng Kawanihan ng Proteksyon sa Sunog (Bureau of Fire Protection) ng DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government) ng mga programa at aktibidad upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan laban sa banta ng sunog bunsod ng papalapit na panahon ng tag-init. Ilan sa mga gawaing ito ang pagsisiyasat sa mga electrical wiring systems, connections, outlets, at mga kagamitan sa establisyimento at kabahayan, at pagpapakalat ng impormasyon sa publiko kung paano makaiwas sa panganib na dala ng sunog na itinakda sa ilalim ng Republic Act 9514 o ang Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008. MGA TANONG AT SAGOT Mr. Sebastian: Alright, sir, question po galing kay Bernard. Ano daw po ‘yung latest updates doon naman po sa—tungkol sa military operations po laban diyan sa mga rebeldeng BIFF po sa Mindanao at Abu Sayyaf? SEC. COLOMA: Patuloy na nagaganap ‘yang isinasagawang operasyon ng Sandatahang Lakas laban sa mga lawless elements dahil determinado ang ating pamahalaan na itigil na ‘yung kanilang pagsasagawa ng ligalig laban sa mga mamamayan. Mr. Sebastian: Alright. Sir, there are concerns din po of a spillover of the encounter sa iba pang lugar din po sa Mindanao. SEC. COLOMA: Ang ginagawa ng pamahalaan ay ‘yung nararapat lamang para mapigilan ‘yung mga puwersang lumilikha ng ligalig at isa sa kanilang isinasaalang-alang ay ‘yung hindi magkaroon ng collateral damage sa mga mamamayan. Kaya’t pinapangalagaan din ‘yung kapakanan ng ating mga mamamayan sa lahat ng isinasagawang operasyon. Mr. Sebastian: Alright, another question galing po kay Bernard on another issue po. Ang sabi niya, ano ang Plan B ng gobyerno para maiwasan ang shortage sa power supply since hindi naibigay ang emergency power kay PNoy? SEC. COLOMA: Matagal na pong tinatalakay ito at ipinapaalam sa ating mga mamamayan. Ang pinakapundamental ay ‘yung pagtitipid sa kuryente o ‘yung energy conservation measures na pwedeng maisagawa sa mga tahanan, pwedeng ma-regulate ‘yung thermostat ng air conditioner at iba pang mga appliances para maging mas matipid sa kuryente. Nilinya na rin ng ating Department of Energy ang suporta ng private sector doon sa voluntary interruptible load program na kung saan sila ay kusang-loob na gagamit ng kanilang sariling generator para mabawasan ‘yung demand sa ating public power systems. At lahat ng ito ay ginagawa sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga mamamayan para maibsan ‘yung pinsala o ‘yung inconvenience na maaaring idulot ng power shortage supply. Mr. Sebastian: Sir, balikan natin ‘yung sa military operations. There were reports na si Raddulan Sahiron daw was wounded. Has the Palace received an official report on this? SEC. COLOMA: Pwede po bang pakiulit? Hindi (ko) masyadong marinig ‘yung huli ninyong katanungan. Mr. Sebastian: Sir, there are reports that Raddulan Sahiron was wounded during the military operations. Has the Palace received an official report on this? SEC. COLOMA: Natunghayan din namin ‘yan sa pahayagan at kasalukuyang sumasailalim sa beripikasyon ang impormasyon na ‘yan. Mr. Sebastian: Question po galing kay Butch Fernandez. Ang question niya: Is the President directing the PMS (Presidential Management Staff) to do follow up coordination with the agencies concerned to avoid the grieving SAF (Special Action Force) families being mired in red tape and thus quickly operationalize the promise of PNoy to help them? SEC. COLOMA: Lahat ng hakbang na kinakailangan ay isinasagawa ng pamahalaan para makapaghatid ng tulong sa mga pamilya ng mga nasawing PNP (Philippine National Police) SAF 44. Sa simula pa ng kanilang pagdadalamhati o ‘yung wake na isinagawa sa Camp Bagong Diwa at bago pa nga matanggap ang kanilang mga labi ay nakikipag-ugnayan na ang ating pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng iba’t ibang ahensya at ito ay nasa koordinasyon ng Presidential Management Staff. Mayroon ding itinalagang mga opisyal ng PNP na nakatutok sa bawat pamilya at nagsisilbing single coordination point para nga mapadali ‘yung paghatid ng ganap na tulong sa mga pamilya. Mr. Sebastian: Alright. Sir, may lumabas po na ulat na plano ng Estados Unidos na i-downsize ‘yung special operations Task Force Philippines, at kung ganito man mayroon daw po bang epekto ito sa counterterror efforts ng Philippine government? SEC. COLOMA: Sorry lang, ano, kasi parang naputol ‘yung sa… Mula doon sa katagang ‘plano ng Estados Unidos’ parang hindi ko narinig ang mga kasunod na kataga. Mr. Sebastian: Opo. There is a plan daw po of US to downsize special operations Task Force Philippines and would this have an effect in counterterror efforts of Philippine government? SEC. COLOMA: Aalamin po natin ang komento ng ating Department of National Defense dahil sila naman po ang tuwirang nakikipag-ugnayan sa Estados Unidos hinggil sa mga bagay na ‘yan. Mr. Montano: Balikan lang po natin ‘yung tungkol sa armed conflict. May mga ulat daw po ng looting diyan sa armed conflict area sa Mindanao. Paiimbestigahan pa ho ba ito ng Palasyo? Although ang balita natin ay kumilos na itong Armed Forces of the Philippines ukol sa naturang ulat. SEC. COLOMA: Sa ating pagkabatid ay ginagawa ng Armed Forces of the Philippines ang nararapat upang beripikahin at alamin ang tungkol sa mga ulat na ‘yan. Mayroon din akong natunghayang ulat, Efren, na ayon doon sa mga tagapagsalita ng Sandatahang Lakas doon sa field, hinihimok ‘yung mga mamamayan kung mayroon silang impormasyon—dahil nga mayroong ulat na mayroon silang pinaparatangang mga indibidwal na nagsagawa daw ‘nung diumano’y looting—kung mayroon silang impormasyon ay ipagbigay-alam kaagad sa mga awtoridad para matukoy ang mga nagsagawa nito at mapanagot sila. Mr. Montano: ‘Yung tungkol naman po dito sa ‘stabbed into death’ nitong isang Masbate editor, may direktiba po ba ang Palasyo ukol sa naturang nakakalungkot na insidente? SEC. COLOMA: Ipinag-utos na po sa mga awtoridad, lalong-lalo na sa Philippine National Police, ‘yung pagsasagawa ng intensified operations para po matunton at mapanagot ang responsable diyan sa pagpatay sa isang mamamahayag sa Masbate. Mr. Sebastian: Sir, in light lang po doon sa insidente ng pagkakabaril kay Vice Governor Jolo Revilla, pabor po ba ang Palasyo na payagan si Senator Bong Revilla na dumalaw sa kanyang anak diyan po sa Asian (Hospital) Medical Center? SEC. COLOMA: Nasa pagpapasya na po ‘yan ng Sandiganbayan. Mr. Montano: Okay po, medyo lighter side po. Ano po ba ang thoughts of the Palace tungkol dito sa pagbisita nitong ilang Hollywood stars katulad ni Marion Cotillard para itulak o to push the fight against climate change? Kabilang siya dito sa mga personalities sa pagdalaw sa Pilipinas ni French President François Hollande. SEC. COLOMA: Nauunawaan natin ‘yung kahalagahan ng adbokasiya ng climate change na isinusulong ni French President François Hollande. Ito ay sinimulang tinalakay noong si Pangulong Aquino ay dumalaw sa Pransya noong nakaraang taon, at noon pa man ay naipahiwatig na ni President Hollande kay President Aquino ‘yung kahalagahan ng pandaigdigang kooperasyon at ‘yung pagpapahalaga ng bansang Pransya sa papel na ginagampanan at maaari pang gampanan ng Pilipinas sa aspetong ito, dahil nga tayo ay malawak at malalim ang karanasan sa mga epekto ng climate change at ‘yung mga severe natural disasters na tulad ng mga super typhoon na dumalaw sa ating bansa noong mga nakaraang taon. Kailangan nating unawain na ito ang konteksto at malaking larawan na kung saan si Pangulong Hollande at ang mga lider ng Pransya, at si Pangulong Aquino din at iba pang mga lider ng daigdig ay kumikilos. ‘Yon pong partisipasyon ng mga indibidwal, katulad ng inyong nabanggit, ay dapat unawain sa konteksto ng mas malaking larawan na ito. Mr. Sebastian: Sir, in relation din po diyan, si French President Hollande said in a statement… Sinabi niya that the Philippines is the face and voice of developing countries on confronting climate change. Is the country ready to take up this challenge? SEC. COLOMA: Tumugon na po diyan si Pangulong Aquino dahil ito naman ay ipinahayag ni President Hollande doon sa kanilang pagkikita noong nakaraang Huwebes sa Malacañan Palace grounds. Nauna pong nagsalita si President Hollande at pagkatapos ay tumugon si President Aquino pagkatapos binasa nina Senador (Loren) Legarda at Madame Cotillard ‘yung Manila Call to Action on Climate Change. At ipinahiwatig naman doon ni Pangulong Aquino ‘yung kahandaan ng Pilipinas na gawin ang nararapat dahil tayo ay naniniwala doon sa prinsipyo na kailangang tapusin na ‘yung siklo ng destruction at reconstruction at makapagtatag ng mas matitibay na komunidad o ‘yung tinatawag nating building back better and more resilient communities. Mr. Sebastian: Alright, sir, question po mula kay Bernard on another topic. Sabi niya, kailan po kakausapin ni PNoy ang mga senador para ma-fast track ang BBL (Bangsamoro Basic Law)? May outstanding ba na priority bill ito? SEC. COLOMA: Batid po nating lahat na mataas ang prayoridad na ibinibigay ni Pangulong Aquino at ng ating pamahalaan sa pagpasa ng Bangsamoro Basic Law. Antabayanan lang po natin kung mayroon po siyang ipatatawag na pagpupulong. Ang batid po natin ay patuloy ang kanyang konsultasyon at pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga lider ng Kongreso kabilang na ang mga lider ng Senado. Mr. Montano: Update lang po doon sa mga appointments. May maihahayag na po ba tayo as regards to the PNP, itong COA (Commission on Audit), Civil Service (Commission), itong COMELEC (Commission on Elections), at ‘yung pinaka-recent—although medyo matagal pa—‘yung sa MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authority) dahil sa isang pulong ay nagpahayag itong si MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino na may iba siyang option pagdating ng takdang panahon. So mayroon na po bang maihahayag tayo dito sa ating palatuntunan? SEC. COLOMA: Sa pagkabatid po natin ay patuloy pang pinag-aaralan ang mga rekomendasyon ng mga nominado para sa mga mahahalagang posisyon na nabakante sa ating mga constitutional bodies katulad ng Commission on Elections, Commission on Audit, at Civil Service Commission. Kaya’t binubuo pa ‘yung line-up ng mga bagong opisyal na hihirangin hinggil dito at kapag ito ay naisapinal at nabuo na ay tiyak namang ipagbibigay-alam natin kaagad sa madla. Wala pa po kaming nababalita[an] tungkol sa binanggit ninyo kay Chairman Tolentino kundi ‘yung binanggit niyo lang ngayon kaya wala po kaming komento sa bagay na ‘yan. Mr. Sebastian: Alright… Ka Efren, wala na? Mr. Montano: Wala na po yata kaming natatanggap na mga katanungan galing sa Sunday group ng Malacañang Press Corps, so para sa inyo pong parting message? SEC. COLOMA: Wala na akong maidadagdag, Efren at Albert. Maraming salamat sa mga kagawad ng Malacañang Press Corps at sa kagawad ng mass media sa kanilang patuloy na pagtulong sa ating pamahalaan sa paghahatid ng mahalagang impormasyon sa ating mga kababayan. Maraming salamat at magandang umaga po sa inyo. ***** |
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| GSIS delivers record income of Php140B in 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State pension fund Government Service Insurance System
registered net income totaling Php 139.9 billion, a significant
improvement over the prior year's Php44.3 billion result. Total
revenues came in at Php231.5 billion from Php135 billion posted
in 2013. While these figures were boosted by a shift to fair value accounting of financial assets, the underlying trends demonstrated solid financial performance as a result of continued collection efficiency and the better performance of the local equity and fixed income markets. GSIS assets now stand at Php910 billion, an increase of 15.6 percent from the Php788 billion at the end of 2013. Claims and benefits paid to members and pensioners increased to Php84.2 billion, a modest improvement from the previous year, which however was inflated by the implementation of rationalization plans in various government agencies in the 4th quarter of 2013. GSIS investment allocation currently comprises 48 percent in fixed income, 26 percent in members' loans, 17 percent in equities, 4 percent in real estate and the rest in cash. "In 2014, GSIS had an exceptional year. Not just in financial performance but more importantly in service delivery. We are proud to be recognized by the Civil Service Commission as the top government agency in its annual survey of front line service agencies last year, garnering an overall average rating of 92 percent in its Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) customer feedback survey with no branch scoring a failing mark," President and General Manager Robert Vergara said. "The goal for this year is to sustain this momentum so that we can continue to provide responsive service and benefits to our 1.8 million members and stakeholders." |
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| Hospital exec axed for refusing to implement Ombudsman order | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales ordered the dismissal from the
service of Medical Center Chief II Bernardino Vicente of the
National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) after he was found
guilty of Grave Misconduct for refusing to implement orders of
the Office of the Ombudsman. Records disclosed that in September 2008, the Office of the Ombudsman issued an Order preventively suspending NCMH Chief Administrative Officer Clarita Aguilar. As head of the hospital, Vicente was directed to implement the preventive suspension order. In August 2009, the Office of the Ombudsman denied Aguilar’s motion for reconsideration and Vicente was again directed to implement the order and submit proof of compliance. In June 2010, the Office of Legal Affairs wrote Vicente informing him that the preventive suspension order is immediately executory and that failure to enforce the order is a ground for disciplinary action. Eventually, in September 2010, Aguilar was found guilty of violating Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) and was imposed the penalty of one year suspension without pay. Aguilar’s appeal was denied in October 2010. Once again, Vicente failed to comply with the directive of implementation and compliance. Moreover, Vicente allowed Aguilar to avail of housing privileges during the period of preventive suspension. The Resolution stated that “the records show that respondent, despite the repeated directive from this Office, deliberately failed to implement the preventive suspension of Aguilar” demonstrating Vicente’s “willful and flagrant disregard of established rule.” Section 7 of Rule III of Administrative Order No. 7 provides that “the refusal or failure by any officer without just cause to comply with an order of the Office of the Ombudsman to remove, suspend, demote, fine or censure shall be a ground for disciplinary action against said officer.” Aside from dismissal from the service, Vicente was meted out the accessory penalties of forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of eligibility, and perpetual disqualification from reemployment in the government service. The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health was directed to immediately implement the Resolution. |
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| Yolanda-hit areas receive P1.13-B for more infra projects | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.13
billion to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
for the implementation of infrastructure projects in various
regions affected by Typhoon Yolanda.
Charged against the FY 2014 Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
Program Fund (RRPF), the amount is slated for the construction,
repair, and restoration of roads and thoroughfares that were
affected by the supertyphoon in the different cities and
municipalities of Regions IV-B (MIMAROPA), V (Bicol), VI
(Western Visayas), VII (Central Visayas), and VIII (Eastern
Visayas).
Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said, “The 2015 budget
has been designed to give full support to various rehabilitation
and reconstruction projects this year. Consistent with our
Build-Back-Better strategy, we don’t just plan to rebuild roads
and bridges damaged by Yolanda. We also intend to develop better
and more resilient infrastructure that will enable the affected
regions to weather future calamities.”
Eastern Visayas, which experienced the most damage after being
directly hit by the typhoon, will receive the largest
allocation, with P642.7 million divided among the provinces of
Tacloban, Leyte, Biliran, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, and
Samar. Meanwhile, Western Visayas will receive P305.9 million to
benefit the provinces of Antique, Iloilo, Aklan, and Capiz.
The fund release is part of the P20.9-billion appropriation from
the FY 2014 RRPF Continuing Appropriation. The breakdown of the
releases per region is as follows:
Abad said, “The latest release will also help fulfill the
Administration’s target for 2015, which is for infrastructure
spending to reach four percent of the GDP this year. More
important, the infrastructure expansion in these areas will spur
renewed economic activity, which will ultimately lead to more
livelihood opportunities for our people.”
The DPWH has the second-largest allocation in the 2015 National
Budget with P303.2 billion this year, higher by 37.9 percent
from P219.9 billion in 2014. Of this total, P185.8 billion will
be allotted for the completion of all national roads by 2016 and
all bridges along national roads by 2015.
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| Bank lending grew at a slower pace in January | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Outstanding loans of commercial banks, net of reverse repurchase
(RRP) placements with the BSP, grew at a slower pace of 17.3
percent in January from 19.9 percent (revised) in December.
Similarly, the growth of bank lending inclusive of RRPs slowed
down to 16.6 percent in January from 19.1
percent (revised) in the previous month. On a
month-on-month seasonally-adjusted basis, commercial bank
lending decreased by 0.3 percent for both loans net of RRPs and
loans inclusive of RRPs.
Loans for production activities—which comprised about
four-fifths of banks’ aggregate loan portfolio—expanded by 16.0
percent in January from 18.7 percent (revised) in December. The
continued rise in production loans was driven primarily by
increased lending to the following sectors: real estate,
renting, and business services (15.4 percent); wholesale and
retail trade (17.7 percent); manufacturing (12.8 percent);
electricity, gas and water (18.5 percent); financial
intermediation (18.8 percent); and, transportation, storage and
communication (19.0 percent). Bank lending to other sectors also
rose during the month except for public administration and
defense, and other community, social and personal services which
declined by 3.2 percent and 2.5 percent,
respectively.
Loans for household consumption continued to expand by 20.5
percent in January from 21.1 percent (revised) in December due
to the sustained growth in credit card and auto loans which
offset the slowdown in other types of loans (i.e., salary loans
and personal loans).
The sustained expansion in bank lending amid adequate liquidity
continues to provide a meaningful boost to domestic economic
activity. Going forward, the BSP will ensure that credit and
liquidity conditions remain supportive of overall economic
growth in a manner consistent with the BSP's price and financial
stability objectives.
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| DOJ announces 181 Prosecutors in the National Prosecution Service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ushering in the year 2015, the Department of Justice welcomes
the promotional and original appointment of one hundred eighty
one (181) prosecutors by President Benigno S. Aquino III. On
Friday, February 27, the omnibus appointment papers of the said
prosecutors were received by the Department of Justice, to be
transmitted to each of the appointees. Once again, the President
appointed prosecutors in almost all offices of the National
Prosecution Service (i.e., National Capital Region, Regions I to
XIII and the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao). These original and promotional appointments would allow the prosecution offices concerned to work more competently and efficiently, as more prosecutors would share the heavy workload that are currently pending before the various DOJ Offices and Judicial Courts in the country. "We are delighted by the release of this latest batch of prosecutors who are badly needed in our delivery of prosecutorial and related services all over the country. On behalf of the National Prosecution Service, we thank the President for finding time to strengthen the Prosecution Service despite the many pressing concerns besetting the country. The DOJ still eagerly awaits the release of the other appointments that are still with the Office of the President. Immediate release of the pending appointments makes the DOJ's goal of having a zero backlog policy of its cases more achievable, and ultimately improve the administration of the criminal justice system in our country.", Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima said. |
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| DPWH strictly enforces 3-strike policy for contractors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| “Contractors doing business with the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH) must maintain a good track record to be able
to continue participating in our public biddings.” This was stressed by DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson as he directs through Department Order (DO) No. 17, Series of 2015, the strict enforcement of the 3-strike policy against erring contractors, suppliers and consultants involved in procurement of infrastructure works, goods and consultative services of the Department. Under the 3-strike policy, the following acts of contractor may be considered as a violation: 1) purchasing bidding documents but: (a) withdrawn from the bidding; (b) submitted a letter of non-participation; or (c) did not submit a bid without a valid cause; 2) submitting a late bid without valid cause; 3) submitting insufficient/defective documents; and other actions that defeat the purpose of public bidding as determined by concerned Bids and Awards Committee(BAC). Secretary Singson ordered members of the DPWH BACs and Procurement Service (PrS) to implement stricter monitoring on those contractors who tend to violate rules of public bidding. “We want to ensure that all participating entities diligently follow procedures and prohibit those who habitually defeat the purpose of public bidding. This directive also applies to DPWH BAC members,” Singson explained. Following due process, respective BAC Chairpersons are directed to immediately serve a written notice for every violation of participating bidder, and give the latter five (5) days to show cause why he/she should not be sanctioned. The BAC shall then evaluate and determine within seven (7) days if the bidder’s reason is valid. BACs must also maintain a tally of violations of each bidder and submit notarized reports to the PrS for evaluation. Procurement Service on the other hand is responsible in monitoring the violations of the 3-Strike Policy in all procurement undertaken in the entire Department and shall recommend to the Secretary the necessary sanctions in coordination with the Legal Service. For the first strike or violation of bidder, the BAC shall issue first warning; for the second strike, a second warning; for the third strike in a 12 month period, which is considered an offense, the contractor will be suspended for participating in any DPWH bidding process for the period of one (1) year; and, for the second set of 3 strikes, a 2-year suspension. Failure on the part of DPWH BAC members and other concerned personnel to submit a complete and verified 3-strike report shall also face sanctions provided for under Civil Service rules and regulations |
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| Second batch of DPWH cadet engineers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, together with First Pacific Leadership Academy Executive Director Rey Agustin K. Evalle, Undersecretaries Raul C. Asis, Maria Catalina E. Cabral, Rafael C. Yabut, and Romeo S. Momo, Assistant Secretaries Ardeliza R. Medenilla, Dimas S. Soguilon, Eugenio R. Pipo Jr., and Gilberto S. Reyes, and the 42 members of the second batch of DPWH Cadet Engineering Program. Thirty-five (35) male civil engineers and seven (7) female civil engineers form part of the new set of cadet engineers this year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTI sets new record for business name registration outside NCR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| In its steadfast drive to promote inclusive growth and boost
economic activities in the countryside, Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) recorded an increase in the number of businesses
registrations outside the National Capital Region (NCR). “We are pleased that our goal to equally drive business opportunities in the country’s regions is now being realized,” DTI Management Services Group (MSG) Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado said. Terrado noted this is the first time in the history of DTI’s online Business Name Registration System (BNRS) that the largest number of registration was recorded outside NCR. For this year, Region 4A already recorded the highest number business name registrations with 8,728 new and 1,392 renewal transactions, or 18% and 16% respectively of total registrations. NCR placed second with 5,453 new registration or 12%, and 771 renewals or 9%. Region 3 ranked third with 4,175 new registrations or 9%, and 963 renewal transactions or 11%. On 24 November 2014, DTI launched the online early renewal of business name registration through the Business Name Registration System’s (BNRS) website at bnrs.dti.gov.ph. This initiative allows sole proprietors to process renewal of business name registration three months before its expiration. Within the said period, online updating of business profile is allowed and free of charge. In the old manual system, change of business name information can only be done through DTI tellers for a fee of P65.00 per transaction. Since the launch of the online early renewal of business name registration, a total of 4,757 online early renewal transactions were processed. That is 475 for December last year, 3,003 for January 2015 and 1,279 as of 23 February 2015. Terrado also noted that women entrepreneurs are more optimistic about the business environment in the countryside with the increase in number of female business registrants for January this year. Female business registrations are at 29,854 or 54% of the total sole proprietorship business name registrations. Female empowerment was largely felt in Regions 4A with 6,332 registrations or 21% of total registrations, followed by National Capital Region (NCR) with 3,530 registrations or 12% and Region 3 with 2,782 or 9%. “The DTI intends to rollout further online initiatives that would integrate business registration-related processes across business registration agencies to facilitate ease of doing business, promote transparency, curb corruption, and reduce red tape in the bureaucracy,” Terrado said. |
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| Zambo exporters laud EU-GSP+; exporters and SMEs gearing for EU market | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Exporters and businesses in Region 9 are set to take advantage
of the European Union’s Generalized System of Preferences Plus
(EU-GSP+). At a briefing held recently in this city by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on “Doing Business with the EU using the GSP+,” Permex Producer and Exporter Inc. President Edgar Lim acknowledged the work of DTI in obtaining market access for Philippine exporters to Europe. “The ball is on our side. It’s there – more than 6,200 products that we can export to EU at zero tariff. It is up to us to deliver and to take that opportunity,” Lim said. Permex is one of the leading canned tuna and canned sardines producers in the country. Some 80 exporters, SMEs, and members of the academe based in Region 9 and coming from as far as Tawi-Tawi participated in the “Doing Business with the European Union (EU) using the GSP+” information session held here in Zamboanga City last 24 February 2015. The Philippines was accepted as an EU-GSP+ beneficiary country last December 2014. DTI projects that with the implementation of the EU-GSP+, exports to EU may increase by as much as 10 percent. The agency also said that more than 200,000 jobs will be created. Among the major products of Region 9 are marine and coconut products, which stand to gain the most from the EU-GSP+. Fishery products, for example, are eligible for duty free export to EU under the scheme. Prior to the EU-GSP+, fishery products were levied as much as 24% tariff. Other products that may avail of duty free access to EU include processed fruit, prepared food, animal and vegetable fats and oils, textiles, garments, headwear, footwear, furniture, umbrellas, and chemicals. “We’ve already had initial discussions with businesses who plan to expand their operations in the region. The EU-GSP+ is a developmental tool which helps the country generate additional revenue and new jobs critical to economic growth,” he said. Rodolfo also cited the competitive advantage of the Philippines vis a vis its neighbors as the Philippines is the only ASEAN country granted EU-GSP+ status. During the information session, DTI officials explained the nature of the preferential tariff scheme and the opportunities for Philippine export products. Albin Ganchero of the DTI Export Marketing Bureau provided indepth information on the EU market and its requirements. Citing food products as an example, Ganchero said “There are important food safety issues that have to be addressed when exporting to the EU. Adhering to food contamination requirements is crucial“. Exporters and SMEs were also provided market information on consumer spending trends in the EU. Meanwhile, exporters cited the need for policy support to facilitate their entry to the EU market. In particular, the private sector said that there is a need to develop an international port in Zamboanga. Without an international port in Zamboanga, exporters are forced to ship their products to the ports of Manila, Davao or Cagayan de Oro resulting in “double handling” or more costs. They also said that it would be to the advantage of businesses in the regions to transact with a local customs office instead of going all the way to Manila to obtain export permits. |
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| The Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated that graduation
ceremonies in schools should be simple but meaningful and should
promote civil rights, foster a sense of community, and encourage
personal responsibilities. Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said, "While graduation rites mark a milestone in the life of the graduates, these should be conducted without excessive spending, extravagant attires, or extravagant venues." Luistro directed the public school heads to charge any expenses related to the graduation rites to the school Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) under the 2015 budget. "Contribution for the annual yearbook, if any, should be on a voluntary basis," he added. Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) may donate funds as long as these are from voluntary contributions. Luistro added that non-academic projects such as but not limited to attendance to field trips, film showing, Junior/Senior (JS) Promenade and other school events should not be imposed as requirements for graduation. The graduation ceremonies should be scheduled either on March 26 or 27, 2015. This year’s graduation theme is "Saktong Buhay: Sa De-kalidad na Edukasyon Pinanday". This year’s commencement exercises shall highlight the importance of quality education in forging a decent future for the Filipino youth. "Through this theme, we hope to emphasize the Department’s commitment in honing the 21st century skills among Filipino graduates in order for them to actualize their life goals and dreams not only for themselves but also for the less fortunate," Luistro said. |
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| In the midst of the continuing fact-finding efforts to ferret
out the truth regarding the Mamasapano Incident, the Board of
Inquiry (BOI) remains in contact with the families of the SAF 44
to notify them on the progress on the investigation. On February 16, 2015, the BOI wrote letters to the families to establish communication and to notify them of the developments of the inquiry. “Our ultimate objective is not just the truth, but to bring the answers to the families of SAF 44, they must receive the rights they are entitled to and to receive timely and appropriate investigative assistance,” said PDIR Benjamin B. Magalong, CIDG Chief, and concurrently, the Chairman of the BOI. Days after the letters and reports were sent, the BOI utilized the PNP CIDG Quality Assurance Support to Victims (CIDG QASV) system to make numerous calls to the families of the SAF 44. PCINSP ARVIN B FABRO, Chief, CIDG Police Community Relations Section, phoned in and asked the families if they have any concern or needed clarification on the investigation reports. During the phone conversations, the families were able to relay their observations and concerns on the inquiry, their requests for support from the government, and also expressed their appeal for the truth about the incident. The QASV is an initiative launched by the CIDG in 2014, under the leadership of PDIR Magalong. It serves as a conduit between the CIDG and the public on matters related to complaints/request for investigation. It is focused on monitoring the complaints, from the initial filing until the finality of the case has been achieved, and informs complainants periodically on the result/s or developments of investigations, through the easiest or most accessible means of communication. “We utilized the QASV as the BOI’s platform to reach out to the families. We want to keep them in the loop, from the start of the investigation up until the finality of the investigation,” said Magalong. |
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| Norway supports peace process, takes active role in the decommissioning process | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila | ‘Norway remains fully
committed to support efforts and keep the path of peace in the
Philippines on track. I commend the efforts of the Philippine
government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to
undertake the decommissioning process. The decommissioning is an
important component of the whole normalization process as laid
out in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro,’ said
Ambassador of Norway to the Philippines Erik Førner. The Norwegian government takes active role to contribute to the decommissioning of MILF weapons and combatants through the following: a) Deployment of Norway’s expert as vice-chair for the establishment of the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) in the person of retired Brigadier General Jan Erik Wilhelmsen. He was previously involved in peacekeeping operations in Barbados, Central Sudan, El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nigeria, and Yugoslavia; b) Deployment of additional experts in the IDB Headquarters; and c) Deployment of additional experts in the IDB-verification and monitoring assistance teams (VMAT) that will take charge of the security of the assembly and processing areas and/or the arms storage area for the decommissioning process. ‘Lasting peace is fundamental in bringing development and stability in Mindanao, for the benefit of the entire population of the Philippines. The alternative to peace is continued conflict. Armed conflicts not only takes lives; it also creates and intensifies poverty. It is our wish that the Philippines overcomes the Mamasapano tragedy and unite to support the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Mindanao,’ said Ambassador Førner. Norway has for several years been a part of the International Monitoring Team supervising the ceasefire in Mindanao. It is also the third-party facilitator of peace talks between the Philippine Government and the communist movement. |
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| NEDA stresses value of integrating environmental accounting in development planning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MANILA— The integration of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) or
Environmental Accounting in national and regional development
plans ensures not only the conservation and protection of
ecosystems, but also enables the country to make progress along
the path of sustainable development, according to the National
Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “The NCA, through the World Bank-funded Global Wealth Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES) program, helps us understand and acknowledge the economic value of biodiversity and ecosystems so that these considerations can be integrated into both economic and political decision-making,” said Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, during his opening speech at the First WAVES Knowledge Exchange on Ecosystem Accounting, which started in on February 23, 2014 in Laguna. He underscored that the increasing environmental trade-offs present in the process of development may overwhelm the country’s natural resources in the coming decades, and this could have major debilitating effects on the national development agenda and economic growth. “Through NCA, the worth of a service that we get from the natural environment will become known to us and if this is taken into account directly in the estimation of national incomes, policymakers may now make better decisions about development priorities and investments, while promoting a more sustainable use of natural resources,” said Balisacan, who is also NEDA Director-General. “The results of the environmental accounting being done by the Philippines WAVES could help inform the next Philippine Development Plan, which we will start formulating by the third quarter of this year. In the new Plan, we intend to retain the valuation of ecosystem services as a key strategy in the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources,” he said. The Phil-WAVES Knowledge Exchange Workshop, aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills on the environmental accounting tools, was attended by other WAVES core partner countries: Botswana, Rwanda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, Guatemala, Indonesia, and India. Participants are directly involved in the development of their country’s ecosystem accounts. Speakers in the ongoing five-day event include professors and researchers from the Australian National University, University of Wageningen, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, among others. |
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| Roxas' submits text messages re Mamasapano incident | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas promised full
cooperation to the Board of Inquiry (BOI) which was formed to
inquire into the Mamasapano incident. In a press conference in Camp Crame, Roxas said he has submitted to the BOI information regarding text messages he received and sent to President Aquino and to other Philippine National Police (PNP) officials on Jan. 25, when the “misencounter” occurred. Roxas said, “yung akin na sinubmit sa BOI contains the texts—to and from the President, and likewise for the others.” During several congressional hearings, Roxas maintained that he and PNP-OIC PDDG Leonardo Espina were not informed about Operation Exodus, which was launched to neutralize two high-value targets: Zhulkifli bin Hir alias “Marwan” and Basit Usman. While Marwan was reported to have been killed in the operation, a total of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) operatives perished during the incident. The BOI, headed by CIDG Director P/Director Benjamin Magalong, has already documented signed affidavits of SAF members, AFP officials, witnesses and other civilians. It also conducted an on-site inspection of the incident. Aside from Magalong, the BOI is composed of PDir. Catalino Rodriguez and PCSupt. John Sosito. An Operational Audit Team had also been formed to assist the BOI, composed of the following officials: PSSupt Robert Po, PSSupt .Ronald Dela Rosa, PSSupt. Cesar Hawthorne Binag, PSSupt. Benigno Durana, Jr., and Chief Inspector David Joy Duarte. |
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| Emergency vehicles from Japan to be awarded to Yolanda-stricken LGUs - Roxas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| In line with the observance of Fire Prevention Month this March,
Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas announced that
17 new firetrucks and three new ambulances donated by the
Japanese Government will be officially turned over to several
local government units (LGUs) in Visayas tomorrow. "We are thankful to our benefactors and we believe that our LGUs will now be more equipped in responding to emergency situations," Roxas said. The Japanese government, through the efforts of Senate President Franklin Drilon, selected recipients of emergency vehicles from areas heavily affected by super typhoon Yolanda in 2013. The following mayors are expected to attend the turnover ceremony: Hon. Christopher Sheen Gonzales (Guian), Hon. Edgar Boco (Hernani), and Hon. Maria Fe Abunda (Borongan City) from Eastern Samar; Hon. Igmedio Ponferrada (Basey) from Western Samar; Hon. Pelagio Ticson Jr. (Tanauan), Hon. Remedios Petilla (Palo), Hon. Elmer Codilla (Kananga), Hon. Charita Chan (Babatngon), Hon. Edward Codilla (Ormoc City) and Hon. Alfred Romualdez (Tacloban City) from Leyte; Hon. Raymund Locsin (President Roxas) from Capiz; Hon. Rene Cordedo (Estancia) and Hon. Jed Patrick Mabilog (Iloilo City) in Iloilo; Hon. Oscar Montilla Jr. (Sipalay) and Hon. Ernesto Estrao (Hinoba-an) from Negros Occidental; Hon. Gemma Adobo (Cabucgayan) from Biliran Province; and Hon. Ian Christopher Escario (Bantayan) from Cebu. For the DILG's part, Roxas highlighted the role of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in dealing with emergency situations including disasters, during which evacuations and search, rescue, and retrieval operations are usually conducted. He has also previously announced last year that the DILG has allocated more than P2.5 billion for 244 units of 1,000-gallon capacity firetrucks and for 225 500-gallon capacity firetrucks. "We are doing this para masiguro ang kaligtasan ng mga Pilipino, maski sunog, bagyo at iba pang sakuna. Dapat ligtas ang lahat sa kahit ano'ng pagbabanta," Roxas remarked. Roxas has also previously ordered to conduct an assessment on every region to determine the population, land area, and number of recorded fire incidents in the area, which serve as the basis for the distribution of firetrucks. "The ideal ratio is one firetruck for every 28,000 Filipinos at walang tigil tayo sa paghahanap ng paraan para maabot iyon," Roxas said. To date, the procurement of 469 firetrucks is already at its post-qualification stage. Roxas firmly believes that this will enable the BFP and LGUs to deliver reliable, responsive, and effective fire protection and rescue services that Filipinos truly deserve. |
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| World Food Programme Executive Board approves Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation for PHL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 02 March 2015 –The World Food Programme Executive Board
unanimously approved the Protracted Relief and Recovery
Operation (PRRO) 200743 for the Philippines entitled, “Enhancing
the Resilience of Communities and Government Systems in Regions
Affected by Conflict and Disasters” during the First Regular
Executive Board Session on February 10 at the WFP Headquarters
in Rome. Valued at US$73,568,078 over three years (from 01 April 2015 to 31 March 2018) for 408,000 beneficiaries, the operation is geared towards the provision of market-sensitive food assistance and gender sensitive emergency preparedness as well as planning and nutrition interventions, and complemented by capacity augmentation and policy development components from the Philippine Government. The PRRO reinforces the long-standing partnership between WFP and the Philippines in addressing the food security and nutrition and humanitarian assistance requirements of those most in need, such as the recent typhoons Haiyan and Hagupit that struck the country. The Philippine delegation expressed its gratitude for the WFP Executive Board's approval of the PRRO for the Philippines and to the WFP's Regional Director for Asia, Mr. David Kaatrud, and its Country Director, Mr. Praveen Agrawal, and the Secretariat in crafting the said operation. |
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| PHL organic food exporters shine at BioFach 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 02 March 2015 – Three Philippine organic companies were featured
at the BioFach 2015, in Nuremberg, Germany from February 10 to
13. BioFach is considered the world’s leading trade fair for
organic goods. Three organic companies were featured at the BioFach, namely, TreeLife Coco Sugar and Bios Dynamis. They shared the space at the Philippine Booth, as well as PRIMEX Group Philippines, which had its own booth. Nuremberg Messe Representative in the Philippines Karen Adecer, informed the Philippine Embassy in Berlin that the exhibitors were successful “in closing business deals and getting orders from Germany, other parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East.” Ms. Adecer also noted that there were nine other foreign companies exhibiting at the Biofach who are using Philippine coconut to manufacture their own organic food and beverage line. It has been three years since North Cotabato-based TreeLife and Bios Dynamis joined the BioFach. TreeLife exports premium organic coconut sugar and coconut syrup while Bioas Dynamis exports anti-oxidant organic black, brown and red rice. The provincial government of North Cotabato has been very supportive of their presence at the trade fair. Commenting on the interest shown by foreign importers for organic products from the Phiilppines, North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza said that “the reception of the international community to our locally grown products is very promising. It only shows that indeed, there is a bigger market for our farmers and small to medium scale businesses, as long as they pass specific international standards.” Primex Group Philippines, on the other hand, has been exporting world-class high grade quality coconut products since 1991. Primex has been participating for the fourth time in the Nuremberg trade fair and among the products prominently displayed were organic banana chips, coconut milk powder, dessicated coconut and coconut oil made from copra or dried coconut. All three companies have worked hard towards gaining recognition from international certifying institutions such as CERES, EU-certified eco-label and IFOAM. Philippine Ambassador to Germany Melita S. Santa Maria Thomeczek encouraged the participating Philippine companies to sustain their presence at the BioFach. “Primex, TreeLife and Bioas Dynamis are the pioneers that will help usher Philippine brand awareness in organic farming among European customers. Germans are quite interested in knowing what organic products from the Philippines can be exported to Europe. As Germany is considered the biggest organic market in Europe, I am confident that given proper exposure, our organic food products will be very much accepted in this country.” The BioFach fair was combined with the Vivaness, a trade fair for natural personal care and wellness. According to Nuremberg Messe officials, more than 44,000 trade visitors from 136 countries visited the joint trade fairs. |
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| Ten-year prescriptive period set for re-adjudicating retirement, disability and death claims | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Members seeking to have their settled retirement, death or
disability claims with the Social Secuirty System (SSS)
re-adjudicated or re-evaluated have up to ten (10) years to file
their requests. This prescriptive period also applies for
petitions contesting settled claims before the Social Security
Commission (SSC). This 10-year prescriptive period, detailed in the new SSS Office Order Number 2015-005, aims to eliminate problems in the validation of submitted documents, since the retention period of claim records is limited to 10 years only, per Article 1144 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines. Pursuant to SSC Resolution Number 10-19279-10, the reckoning point for the 10-year prescriptive period depends on when the claim was originally settled. For claims settled before March 1, 2006, the 10-year prescriptive period will start on the said date. For claims settled on or after March 1, 2006, the prescriptive period will start on the initial settlement date of the retirement, disability or death claim. March 1, 2006 was the effectivity date of SSS Office Order Number 208-P, which first set a 10-year prescriptive period for the re-adjudication of settled retirement, death or disability claims. Office Order 208-P has since been superseded by newer guidelines to clarify the reckoning point of the ten-year prescriptive period. There are exceptions to the 10-year prescriptive period, however, primarily for cases wherein the reason for benefit adjustment is not due to the fault or oversight of the member or claimant. Thus, the 10-year prescriptive period will not be applied in cases such as unposted contributions and additional credited years of service, payment for additional dependents (if SSS failed to include the dependents in the initial payment of benefit), change in the date of the contingency, and other cases not attributable to member/claimant. The prescriptive period will also not apply for claims needing re-adjudication due to a change of guardian of the member or dependent, emancipation or death of dependents, re-marriage of spouse but with dependents under his/her custody, resumption of monthly pension that was supended due to non-compliance with the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners, and payment of withheld shares for co-claimants in the death benefit. |
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| DA’s new banana cultivar to solve wilting disease | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Banana growers in Davao region now have an alternative variety
to resist Fusarium Wilt or Panama Disease with the introduction
of the Giant Cavendish tissue-culture variant (GCTCV 219) by the
Department of Agriculture (DA). According to DA plant breeders, the GCTCV 219 banana variety is sweeter than the Grande Naine variety. Also, it has significantly higher starch levels (which convert into sugars during ripening), more titratable solids and fewer acids. During the recent Joint First Field Day of GCTCV 219 held at the Almocera Farm in Bagongon, Compostela Valley, banana growers and farm owners from Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley discussed the desirable qualities of the new variety. One of the advantages of the GCTCV 219 breed is its acceptability in the international market. Gilton Almocera, a research farmer cooperator said that he will be harvesting the first batch of his GCTCV 219 variety in May. Almocera said that he had lost millions of pesos with the infestation of Fusarium Wilt in his four-hectare banana plantation, since he had to increase his budget on pest eradication. “I thank the DA for extending its hand to us in addressing this problem. This has given banana farmers hope to rise again,” Almocera said. Meanwhile, Dr. Susan Razo, chief of the DA-Region 11 Integrated Laboratories Division encouraged the banana growers in Davao Region to submit the necessary documents in order to acquire the tissue-cultured seedlings. “After completion of the necessary documents, the beneficiaries will undergo training on how to grow the GCTCV 219 variety,” Razo said, adding that after the training, the farmer cooperators will also impart their knowledge to those who will avail the seedlings. This year, DA-Region11 has allotted a total of P102 million budget to combat Fusarium Wilt. Melani Provido, DA-Region11 High-Value Crops Development Program coordinator said in a recent interview that the budget was allotted due to the demand for appropriate interventions on such disease—from control and management, regulatory measures, and information dissemination. “Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala prioritized the program to eradicate if not minimize the spread of the disease, which could compromise the country’s booming banana industry,” Provido added. Fusarium Wilt is a destructive fungal disease of banana plants that can be described as a “classic” vascular wilt disease. The fungi invades the vascular tissue (xylem) through the roots, causing leaf discoloration and wilting. It attacks banana plants of all ages and spreads mainly through the soil. |
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| BAI to celebrate its 85th Foundation Anniversary and the Rabies Awareness Month Celebration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The year 2015 marks another milestone for the Bureau of Animal
Industry (BAI) as it celebrates its 85th Foundation Anniversary
on March 2-6, 2015. This year’s theme is: “Improving Native
Animal Production in Support to Food Security”. To commence the week-long celebration, the Bureau will hold an Opening Ceremony on March 2, 2015 (Monday), at 10:00 AM at the BAI Compound, Quezon City. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and DA Undersecretary for Operations (Livestock) Jose C. Reaño are expected to grace the event. Aside from the recognition of newly-accredited breeder farms; the oath taking of the officers of the Native Pig Industry Association of the Philippines; and launching of the National Animal Waste Resource Management Program, the Opening Ceremony will also highlight the Rabies Awareness Month kick-off activities As the Chair of the National Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (NRPCC),the BAI spearheads the annual observance of the Rabies Awareness Month every March per Executive Order No. 84, series of 1999 “Declaring March as the Rabies Awareness Month Rationalizing the Control Measures for the Prevention and Eradication of Rabies and Appropriating Funds Thereof”. With this year’s theme “Bakunadong Pusa’t Aso sa Rabies Protektado”, the kick-off activity aims to increase public awareness on the risks of rabies and the importance of having their pets vaccinated against the deadly disease. The activity is also in line with the BAI’s goal of accelerating the achievement of a rabies-free Philippines by 2016. One of its aims is to vaccinate at least 70% of the estimated dog population in the country or about seven million dogs yearly for the next two years. Joining in the BAI’s efforts in implementing the National Rabies Prevention and Control Program (NRPCP) pursuant to Republic Act 9482 (Anti-Rabies act of 2007) are the Local Government Units (LGUs) that have been very active in conducting nationwide vaccination campaigns. In consonance therefore, this coming March 7, 2015 (Saturday), the City Veterinary Office of Makati will showcase an ensuing activity for Rabies Awareness Month at the Fidela’s Youth Center at M. Reyes corner Lucban Streets, Bangkal, Makati City. The one-day activity will include a short Opening Program which will be followed by a free mass vaccination and castration of dogs and cats. There will also be a T-Shirt Design Making Contest, Moments with my Dog Photo Contest, film viewing, and distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials during the event. Cash prizes await the winners of the mentioned two contests. BAI Director and NRPCC Chair Dr. Rubina O. Cresencio, together with other staff from the BAI, the City Veterinary Office of Makati, non-government organizations (NGOs), and the private sector willbe participating in the event. With the government agencies and private organizations working together against rabies, the BAI hopes to celebrate in the coming years not only its foundation anniversary but also the country’s freedom from rabies. |
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| MB places Community Bank (Rural Bank of Alfonso, Inc.) under PDIC receivership, all valid insured deposit claims will be paid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Monetary Board (MB) placed the Community Bank (Rural Bank of
Alfonso, Inc.) under the receivership of the Philippine Deposit
Insurance Corporation (PDIC) by virtue of MB Resolution No. 284
dated February 26, 2015. As Receiver, PDIC took over the bank on
the same day. Community Bank is a three-unit rural bank with Head Office located at Mabini St., Town Plaza, Alfonso, Cavite. Its two branches are located in Biñan, Laguna and Gen. Aguinaldo, Cavite. Based on the Bank Information Sheet (BIS) filed by the Community Bank with the PDIC as of June 30, 2013, the bank is owned by Alfredo D. Roa III (37.52%), Ruby D. Roa (27.15%), Ma. Theresa R. Antonio (14.00%), Georgia R. Remulla (13.40%) and Gabriel R. Limjoco (2.50%). Its President is Vicente C. Betos and its Chairman is Alfredo D. Roa III. Latest available records show that as of March 31, 2014, Community Bank had 26,923 accounts with total deposit liabilities of P245.5 million. Total insured deposits amounted to P241.1 million or 98.2% of total deposits. PDIC said that during the takeover, all bank records shall be gathered, verified and validated. The state deposit insurer assured depositors that all valid deposits shall be paid up to the maximum deposit insurance coverage of P500,000.00. Depositors with valid deposit accounts with balances of P50,000.00 and below need not file deposit insurance claims, except when they have outstanding obligations with the Community Bank or acted as co-makers of the obligations, and have incomplete and/or have not updated their addresses with the bank. PDIC targets to start mailing payments to these depositors at their addresses recorded in the bank by the second week of March 2015. Depositors may update their addresses until March 5, 2015 using the Mailing Address Update Forms to be distributed by PDIC representatives at the bank premises. For depositors that are required to file deposit insurance claims, the PDIC targets to start claims settlement operations for these accounts by the third week of March 2015. The PDIC also announced that it will conduct a Depositors-Borrowers Forum on March 11, 2015 to inform depositors of the requirements and procedures for filing deposit insurance claims. The time and venue of the Forum will be posted in the bank premises and announced in the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph. Likewise, The schedule of the claims settlement operations, as well as the requirements and procedures for filing claims will be announced through notices to be posted in the bank premises, other public places and the PDIC website. For more information, depositors may communicate with PDIC Public Assistance personnel stationed at the bank premises. They may also call the PDIC Toll Free Hotline at  1-800-1-888-PDIC FREE(7342), the PDIC Public Assistance Hotlines at
(02) 841-4630 to (02) 841-4631, or send their e-mail to
pad@pdic.gov.ph. |
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| BI Sta. Rosa moves to new and improved office | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Manila, Philippines--- Bureau of Immigration (BI) Sta. Rosa
office moved to a new location at the second floor of the Sta.
Rosa City Hall after the ribbon-cutting and turn-over ceremonies
on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. The event was attended by BI
Commissioner Siegfred Mison and Sta. Rosa City Mayor Arlene
Arcillas with stakeholders in the area. “The transfer aims to make BI more accessible to our clientele around the area. This also forms part of our projects leading to our 75th anniversary in September this year”, said Mison. The BI’s 75th anniversary, with the theme ‘Be efficient, Be innovative, Be involved’ is a year-long activity of the BI, which culminates on September 4, 2015. “We express our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Mayor Arlene Arcillas for granting us with the office space that will greatly improve our services”, continued Mison. The new office location is a result of the memorandum of agreement between BI and the local government of Sta. Rosa signed on September 15, 2014. Pursuant to the agreement, BI will be able to hold office at the city hall free of charge. Sta. Rosa Immigration Field Office, headed by Alien Control Officer Maida Rebong, offers the following services: 1. Annual Report; 2. Emmigration Clearance Certificate (ECC); 3. Extension of Authorized Stay of Temporary Visitors (TVV); 4. Motion for Reconsideration of Visa Extension; 5. Special Study Permit (SSP); and 6. Special Work Permit (SWP) |
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| Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday delivered her yet most passionate remarks on overseas migration, when, in front of government partners that included licensed overseas recruitment agencies, international development organization representatives, members and the academe, and civil society groups, she said that “ethical, legal, and responsible recruitment must be felt by the job seekers themselves, and not by those who say they are engaged in it.” “Let’s face it. This is how I see the value of our combined efforts to protect our migrant workers,” she said by way of comment to the most prodigious results of the two-year “Project on Strengthening Labour Migration Management Capacities in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines for Replication in Other Colombo Process Member-States”. The event was the Project Closure Conference on the project, held at the New World Manila Bay Hotel, that saw the attendance and participation of Marco Boasso, Chief of Mission of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM); Hans Farnhammer, Head of Operations of the European Union Delegation to the Philippines; Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Director Robert Larga of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration; and OFW migration expert Manolo Abella. Ricardo Casco, IOM Mission Coordinator/National Programme Officer, presented the outputs of the project, while Director Larga gave a preview of the information, education, and communication materials produced by the project, funded by the European Commission’s Thematic Programme of Cooperation with Third Countries in the Areas of Migration and Asylum. Baldoz, departing from her prepared keynote message, expressed her thanks and gratitude to the IOM and the European Union for the “very tangible results” of the project. “When we say ethical and legal recruitment, we think of the measures in place, like the no-placement fee policy and the anti-illegal recruitment and human trafficking drive that we should consistently pursue for the benefit of migrant workers” she said. “But we should also think of how to put more teeth on those kind of measures so that they could be felt by potential job seekers out in the field, in the poor provinces and municipalities. This is an area now where the Philippine government is reviewing and strengthening its strategies,” she said. Baldoz also said that the POEA is now very much in the forefront in making regulations very transparent. “It now has very market-specific advisories for the guidance of licensed recruitment agencies,” she said. On the no-placement fee policy, the labor and employment chief divulged that Qatar may be on its way of being added on the list of countries that recognises the importance of protecting migrant workers. “Our bilateral negotiations with Qatar affords us an opportunity to explain what the Philippine government is doing, such as our transition to online contract processing system and standard employment contract for household domestic workers,” she said. She lamented that licensed recruitment agencies are not investing in the assessment and certification of their workers, despite their repeated return overseas. “At our Philippne Overseas Labor Offices, we have already made the skills assessment and certification for skilled workers, as well as for semi-skilled workers, such as domestic helpers, mandatory because the TESDA skills certificate is now recognised globally,” she said. The skills assessment and certification, Baldoz explained, will enable migrant workers to move to a higher level of skills that will open up opportunities to higher-paying jobs and better working conditions. The “Project on Strengthening Labour Migration Management Capacities in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines for Replication in Other Colombo Process Member-States” sought to enhance dialogue between countries of origin, transit, and destination to promote safe and orderly migration that protects migrant workers. It also sought to improve the capacity of government and private recruitment agencies to effectively carry-out recruitment monitoring, and to promote access to information for potential and current migrants and migrant communities on the migration process, legal employment opportunities, migrants’ rights, and the risks of irregular migration. Its key beneficiaries in the Philippines included the DOLE and its offices (POEA, OWWA, ILAB, NRCO, Regional Offices); local government units; Public Employment Service Offces; recruitment industry associations; NGOS and civil society organizations; Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) /Pre-Employment Overseas Seminar (PEOS) providers and trainers; OFW Family Circles; Migrant Workers Associations; Career Guidance Counselors’ organizations; and the media. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes the ASEAN Law Association (ALA) Officials and Delegates, led by ALA president Indonesian Chief Justice Dr. Hatta Ali, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Friday (February 27). A non-government organization, ALA brings together under one roof all the different branches of the law profession – judges, law teachers, law practitioners and government lawyers. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr, / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with the ASEAN Law Association (ALA) Officials and Delegates, led by ALA president Indonesian Chief Justice Dr. Hatta Ali, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Friday (February 27, 2015). A non-government organization, ALA brings together under one roof all the different branches of the law profession – judges, law teachers, law practitioners and government lawyers. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the ASEAN Law Association (ALA) Officials and Delegates, led by ALA president Indonesian Chief Justice Dr. Hatta Ali, for a snap shot during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Friday (February 27). A non-government organization, ALA brings together all the different branches of the law profession – judges, law teachers, law practitioners and government lawyers. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano Jr. /Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III listens as French President François Hollande, delivers his message during the State Dinner at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace for the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the State Dinner at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace for the State Visit to the Philippines of His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr./ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and French President François Hollande, President of the French Republic, witness the signing of agreements at the Malacañan Palace Grounds by the Balete Tree during the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan/ Lauro Montellano Jr./ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and French President François Hollande, listen to the speech of Senator Loren Legarda and actress Marion Cotillard as they led the launch of the Manila Call to Action on Climate Change at the Malacañan Palace Grounds by the Balete Tree during the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and French President François Hollande, share a light moment following their joint press statement at the Malacañan Palace Grounds during the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and French President François Hollande, lead the launch of the Manila Call to Action on Climate Change at the Malacañan Palace Grounds during the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Gil Nartaea/ Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III French President François Hollande, witness the signing of agreements at the Malacañan Palace Grounds during the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Gil Nartea/ Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III witnesses His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, sign the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26, 2015). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr, / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges views with French President François Hollande during the expanded bilateral meeting at the Aguinaldo Room of the Malacañan Palace for the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Lauro Montellano Jr,/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shakes hand with His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace for the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26, 2015). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III guides His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, to the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace for the courtesy call during the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday(February 26, 2015). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III introduces to His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, members of his official family during the welcome ceremony at the Malacañan Palace Grounds for the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26, 2015). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, honor the colors during the welcome ceremony at the Malacañan Palace Grounds for the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26, 2015). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Robert Viñas/Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, lead the singing of the Philippine and France National Anthem during the welcome ceremony at the Malacañan Palace Grounds for the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, enjoy the cultural presentation during the welcome ceremony at the Malacañan Palace Grounds for the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26, 2015). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Gil Nartea/ Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, upon arrival at the Malacañan Palace Grounds for the welcome ceremony during the State Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (February 26). The State visit is a first by an incumbent President of France to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947. (Photo by Gil Nartea/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III attends the Holy Mass during the 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution at the Shrine of Mary Queen of Peace, Our Lady of Edsa Main Chapel in EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City on Wednesday (February 25). This year’s theme is “Ituloy ang Pagbabago.” The 1986 peaceful and bloodless uprising ousted the dictatorship and led Corazon C. Aquino to the Presidency. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the Holy Mass for the 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution at the Shrine of Mary Queen of Peace, Our Lady of Edsa Main Chapel in EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City on Wednesday (February 25). This year’s theme is “Ituloy ang Pagbabago.” The 1986 peaceful and bloodless uprising ousted the dictatorship and led Corazon C. Aquino to the Presidency. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III offers a wreath at the EDSA People Power Monument as part of the commemorative activities of the 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in White Plains Avenue corner EDSA on Wednesday (February 25). This year’s theme is “Ituloy ang Pagbabago.” The 1986 peaceful and bloodless uprising ousted the dictatorship and led Corazon C. Aquino to the Presidency. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III watches unity walk of the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) during the wreath-laying ceremony at the EDSA People Power Monument during the commemorative activities of the 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in White Plains Avenue corner EDSA on Wednesday (February 25, 2015). This year’s theme is “Ituloy ang Pagbabago.” The 1986 peaceful and bloodless uprising ousted the dictatorship and led Corazon C. Aquino to the Presidency. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno Simeon Aquino III leads the wreath-laying ceremony at the EDSA People Power Monument as part of the commemorative activities of the 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in White Plains Avenue corner EDSA on Wednesday (February 25, 2015). This year’s theme is “Ituloy ang Pagbabago.” The 1986 peaceful and bloodless uprising ousted the dictatorship and led Corazon C. Aquino to the Presidency. Also in photo are EPPC commissioner Herminio “Ogie” Alcasid, Jr., Executive Secretary and EDSA People Power Commission chairperson Paquito Ochoa, Jr. and EPPC commissioner Cesar Sarino. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno Simeon Aquino III leads the wreath-laying ceremony at the EDSA People Power Monument as part of the commemorative activities of the 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in White Plains Avenue corner EDSA on Wednesday (February 25). This year’s theme is “Ituloy ang Pagbabago.” The 1986 peaceful and bloodless uprising ousted the dictatorship and led Corazon C. Aquino to the Presidency. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Year 12 (TAYO 12) awardees for a snap shot during the awarding ceremonies at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (February 24). Since 2002, TAYO Awards recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to the country. Also in photo are TAYO Awards Foundation president Aika Robredo, National Youth Commission chairman Gio Tingson, Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization Francis Pangilinan, TAYO Awards founding president Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, National Youth Commission commissioner and TAYO Awards Foundation chairman Jose Sixto “Dingdong” Dantes III and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines vice chairman Juan Ramon Felix. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Year 12 (TAYO 12) Awarding Ceremonies at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (February 24). Since 2002, TAYO Awards recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to the country. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Year 12 (TAYO 12) awarding ceremonies at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (February 24). Since 2002, TAYO Awards recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to the country. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III to present the TAYO award during the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Year 12 (TAYO 12) Awarding Ceremonies at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (February 24). Since 2002, TAYO Awards recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to the country. Also in photo are TAYO Awards founding president and Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization Francis Pangilinan and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines vice chairman Juan Ramon Felix. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III witnesses as Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines vice chairman Juan Ramon Felix and president Cecile Alcantara present the Coke Barkada award to Red Cross Youth and Junior Rescue Team during the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Year 12 (TAYO 12) Awarding Ceremonies at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (February 24). Since 2002, TAYO Awards recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to the country. Also in photo is Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization Francis Pangilinan. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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