DAILY WEATHER FORECAST
Issued at: 5:00 AM today, 02 July 2015
Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow Synopsis:
At 4:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 560 km East Of Legazpi City (13.3°N, 128.9°E). It is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) across Visayas.
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Forecast:
Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms will be experienced over Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula and the Provinces of Mindoro and Palawan. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms will prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of country.
Light to moderate winds blowing from the southwest will prevail throughout the archipelago with slight to moderate seas.
PAGTAYA: Maulap na kalangitan na may mahina hanggang sa katamtamang mga pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog ang mararanasan sa Kabisayaan, Hilagang Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula at mga lalawigan ng Mindoro at Palawan. Bahagyang maulap hanggang sa maulap na papawirin na may pulu-pulong mga pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog ang iiral sa Metro Manila at sa nalalabing bahagi ng bansa.
Mahina hanggang sa katamtamang hangin mula sa timog-kanluran ang iiral sa buong kapuluan na may banayad hanggang sa katamtamang pag-alon ng karagatan.
OVER METRO MANILA:
Maximum Temperature: 1:00 PM Yesterday --- 33.8 ºC
Minimum Temperature: 5:00 AM Yesterday --- 27.0 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity: 5:00 AM Yesterday --- 88 %
Minimum Relative Humidity: 1:00 PM Yesterday --- 60 %
High Tide Today: 9:36 AM ……… 1.32 Meters
Low Tide Today: 5:59 PM ……… -0.05 Meter
High Tide Tomorrow: 12:57 AM ……… 0.45 Meter
Low Tide Tomorrow: 1:25 AM ……… 0.45 Meter
Sunrise Today: 5:31 AM
Sunset Today: 6:29 PM
Moonrise Today: 6:37 PM
Moonset Tomorrow: 6:25 AM
Illumination Tomorrow: 100 %
For more information and queries, please call at telephone numbers 927-1335 and 927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph
The Low Pressure Area east of Luzon has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named “#EgayPH” http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/…/tropical-c…/weather-bulletin
SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #1
FOR: TROPICAL DEPRESSION “EGAY”
TROPICAL CYCLONE: ALERT
ISSUED AT 11:00 AM, 02 JULY 2015
(Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today)
FOR: TROPICAL DEPRESSION “EGAY”
TROPICAL CYCLONE: ALERT
ISSUED AT 11:00 AM, 02 JULY 2015
(Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today)
THE LOW PRESSURE AREA EAST OF LUZON HAS DEVELOPED INTO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AND WAS NAMED “EGAY”
• Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 300 km diameter of the tropical depression.
• Fisher folk are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas
Location of eye/center: At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “EGAY” was estimated based on all available data at 520 km East of Virac, Catanduanes (13.8°N, 129.1°E).
Strength: Maximum winds of 45 kph near the center.
Forecast Movement: Forecast to move North Northwest at 5 kph.
Forecast Positions:
• 24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 485 km East of Virac, Catanduanes
• 48 hour (Saturday morning): 650 km East of Casiguran, Aurora
• 72 hour (Sunday morning): 640 km East of Tuguegarao City
• 96 hour (Monday morning): 570 km East of Tuguegarao City
• 120 hour (Tuesday morning):530 km East of Calayan, Cagayan.
NO PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL
The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.
• Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 300 km diameter of the tropical depression.
• Fisher folk are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas
Location of eye/center: At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “EGAY” was estimated based on all available data at 520 km East of Virac, Catanduanes (13.8°N, 129.1°E).
Strength: Maximum winds of 45 kph near the center.
Forecast Movement: Forecast to move North Northwest at 5 kph.
Forecast Positions:
• 24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 485 km East of Virac, Catanduanes
• 48 hour (Saturday morning): 650 km East of Casiguran, Aurora
• 72 hour (Sunday morning): 640 km East of Tuguegarao City
• 96 hour (Monday morning): 570 km East of Tuguegarao City
• 120 hour (Tuesday morning):530 km East of Calayan, Cagayan.
NO PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL
The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.
PAGASA weather forecaster Jori Lois on DZBB:
Re: Bagyong Egay
-As of 10:00AM, nasa layong 502 km silangan ng Virac, Catanduanes.
-Egay (name ng bagyo). Magpapaulan sa Western Luzon, Western Visayas.
-Tatlong ang binabantayan itong si Chan Hom, isa pinakamalapit sa PAR, at itong si Egay.
-Chan Hom, posibleng pumasok sa PAR bagama't walang direktang epekto sa bansa.
Re: Bagyong Egay
-As of 10:00AM, nasa layong 502 km silangan ng Virac, Catanduanes.
-Egay (name ng bagyo). Magpapaulan sa Western Luzon, Western Visayas.
-Tatlong ang binabantayan itong si Chan Hom, isa pinakamalapit sa PAR, at itong si Egay.
-Chan Hom, posibleng pumasok sa PAR bagama't walang direktang epekto sa bansa.
@dost_pagasa 11AM bulletin:
-The LPA east of Luzon has developed into a tropical depression and was named #EgayPH.
-At 10AM today, the center of Tropical Depression Egay was estimated at 520km east of Virac, Catanduanes.
-It has maximum winds of 45kph near the center and is forecast to move north northwest at 5kph.
-Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 300-km diameter of the tropical depression.
-Fisherfolks are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas.
-No public storm warning signal raised yet in any part of the country.
-The LPA east of Luzon has developed into a tropical depression and was named #EgayPH.
-At 10AM today, the center of Tropical Depression Egay was estimated at 520km east of Virac, Catanduanes.
-It has maximum winds of 45kph near the center and is forecast to move north northwest at 5kph.
-Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 300-km diameter of the tropical depression.
-Fisherfolks are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas.
-No public storm warning signal raised yet in any part of the country.
PAGASA hydrologist Richard Orendain on DZMM:
Re: Sitwasyon ng mga dam
-Hanggang ngayon po ay bumababa pa rin ang elevation natin sa Angat Dam.
-Ang mga pag-ulan po kasi ay hindi naman kalakasan.
-Ang Ipo at La Mesa ay medyo tumaas ng konti.
-Ang Ambuklao, bumaba po siya pero maliit lang po.
-Ang Binga, bumaba din.
-Sa San Roque po, hindi nagbago.
-Siguro tataas ito (level ng tubig sa Angat) mga 2nd week ng July.
Re: Sitwasyon ng mga dam
-Hanggang ngayon po ay bumababa pa rin ang elevation natin sa Angat Dam.
-Ang mga pag-ulan po kasi ay hindi naman kalakasan.
-Ang Ipo at La Mesa ay medyo tumaas ng konti.
-Ang Ambuklao, bumaba po siya pero maliit lang po.
-Ang Binga, bumaba din.
-Sa San Roque po, hindi nagbago.
-Siguro tataas ito (level ng tubig sa Angat) mga 2nd week ng July.
ABS-CBN resident meteorologist Alvin Pura:
-Ang LPA na binabantayan sa labas ng PAR ay ganap nang isang bagyo na may international name na Chan Hom. Sa ngayon ay wala pa itong posibilidad na pumasok sa bansa ngunit hihigupin nito ang Habagat o Southwest Monsoon.
-Ang isa pang LPA na binabantayan ay nasa layong 560km silangan ng Legazpi City na nakapaloob pa rin sa ITCZ.
-Dahil dito ay makakasa ng mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan at pagkulog-pagkidlat sa area ng Mindanao, Visayas, at Mimaropa.
-Sa Metro Manila at nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon, maganda ang inaasahang panahon. Magiging mainit ang tanghali pero may tsansa pa rin ng isolated rainshowers at thunderstorms sa hapon o gabi.
-Ang LPA na binabantayan sa labas ng PAR ay ganap nang isang bagyo na may international name na Chan Hom. Sa ngayon ay wala pa itong posibilidad na pumasok sa bansa ngunit hihigupin nito ang Habagat o Southwest Monsoon.
-Ang isa pang LPA na binabantayan ay nasa layong 560km silangan ng Legazpi City na nakapaloob pa rin sa ITCZ.
-Dahil dito ay makakasa ng mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan at pagkulog-pagkidlat sa area ng Mindanao, Visayas, at Mimaropa.
-Sa Metro Manila at nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon, maganda ang inaasahang panahon. Magiging mainit ang tanghali pero may tsansa pa rin ng isolated rainshowers at thunderstorms sa hapon o gabi.
GMA resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz:
-Posibleng maging bagyo ang LPA na binabantayan ng PAGASA. Huli itong namataan sa layong 575 km silangan ng Northern Samar.
-Nakapaloob ang LPA sa ITCZ. Sa datos naman ng Japan Meteorological Agency, isa nang tropical depression ang LPA.
-Maghapong ulan ang asahan sa MIMAROPA Region.
-Sa Metro Manila, mataas ang tsansa ng ulan, lalo na pagdating ng hapon hanggang gabi.
-Mula umaga naman, may tsansa ng ulan sa halos buong Visayas.
-Tuwing Hulyo, tatlo hanggang limang bagyo ang inaasahang papasok ng PAR.
-Posibleng maging bagyo ang LPA na binabantayan ng PAGASA. Huli itong namataan sa layong 575 km silangan ng Northern Samar.
-Nakapaloob ang LPA sa ITCZ. Sa datos naman ng Japan Meteorological Agency, isa nang tropical depression ang LPA.
-Maghapong ulan ang asahan sa MIMAROPA Region.
-Sa Metro Manila, mataas ang tsansa ng ulan, lalo na pagdating ng hapon hanggang gabi.
-Mula umaga naman, may tsansa ng ulan sa halos buong Visayas.
-Tuwing Hulyo, tatlo hanggang limang bagyo ang inaasahang papasok ng PAR.
July 2 , 2015 ( Thursday) as of 9:00 AM
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1. Massive mangrove rehabilitation, to be done
in Batangas City
- July 01, 2015
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, July 1 (PIA)
--Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 4A CALABARZON
Regional Director Reynulfo A. Juan emphasized that massive mangrove
rehabilitation in Batangas province, in the whole region, and around the
country, is being done as part of the National Greening Program (NGP).
During the workshop on
"Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation of Mangrove, Watershed and
Waterways of Batangas City" held at the Sunrise Holiday Mansions in
Tagaytay City on June 25-26, 2015, Juan expounded on the DENR's efforts to
protect and rehabilitate mangroves as well as the importance of mangroves as
protection against storm surges considering that coastal Batangas is near the
fault line, experiences earthquakes and is prone to storm surges
The DENR field office--PENRO and
CENRO-- in Batangas will provide technical assistance to the city government
and barangay local governments in the re-establishment or rehabilitation
of some 26.5 hectares of mangroves and waterways in Tabangao Aplaya
(2 hectares), Libjo (1), Malitam (1), Wawa (20), Cuta (1) and Sta Clara (0.5).
Juan stressed, "A rehabilitated
mangrove forest will benefit all of us-- mangroves filter of wastes from
the sea and from uplands. The mangroves are beneficial to the fishers
particularly because of increased fish catch and improved marine habitat. And
at this time of stronger typhoons, climate change and tsunamis, those living
near the coastal areas where the mangroves were proven to have saved lives of
some of those living near coastal areas from the storm surges when typhoon
Yolanda battered the Visayas."
"Batangas City is on the right
track for preparing for any eventuality. Rehabilitating the mangroves build up
the city's buffer zones against possible storm surges, maintaining the
mangroves assures the safety of the Batangueños of today and the next
generations," he added.
The DENR Calabarzon chief expressed
appreciation for the support of Batangas City Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha as
represented by City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Oliver Gonzales
and the city's 30 barangay chairpersons with 15 in attendance and 15
represented by councilors for their support. (Audie Dela Cruz, DENR
Calabarzon-RPAO/PIA-4A)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/631435734087/massive-mangrove-rehabilitation-to-be-done-in-batangas-city#sthash.Ds600oHl.dpuf
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. Tagalog news: Mahigit 1,400 mag-aaral
ng BANAHIS dumalo sa adolescent forum
- July 01, 2015
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Hulyo 1 (PIA)
--Dumalo sa isinagawang adolescent forum ang may 1,432 Grade 7 at Grade 8 na
mag-aaral mula sa Batangas National High School (BANAHIS) na ginanap noong
Hunyo 24, 2015 sa Batangas City Convention Center.
May temang “Prevent Teenage
Pregnancy, Show you care, Be Aware,” ang forum ay layong maiibahagi ang mga
kaalamang dapat malaman ng kabataan ukol sa maagang pagbubuntis at pagkakaroon
ng reponsibilidad.
Magkakatuwang na itinaguyod ng
USAID-Luzonhealth, pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas, Batangas National High
School, DepEd Batangas City, Department of Health IV-A, City Health Office at
Provincial Health Office ang nasabing forum.
Sa mensahe ni Asst. Divisions Supt.
Rhina Silva, ipinaalala nito sa mga kabataan na ang bawat kalayaan na
ibinibigay ay may kasamang responsibilidad at limitasyon. Aniya pa, dapat
isaisip ng mga kabataan ang pagiging masunurin saan man makarating.
Binigyang diin naman ni provincial
DOH Officer Dr. Elizabeth Sario na maraming kasong teenage pregnancy ang
nangyayari sa bansa. Ilan sa mga itinuturing na dahilan ang kakulangan ng
impormasyon, mahigpit na magulang, economic status at sobrang access sa mga
gadgets tuad ng internet at cell phone.
Ayon pa kay Sario, ilan sa maaaring
gawin upang maiwasan ang maagang pagbubitis ay ang pagkakaroon ng youth
councils sa mga paaralan, regular na pagpuplong sa mga magulang at
paaralan, pagiging sensitibo, pagpapahalaga sa spiritual values at pagkakaroon
ng pangarap na umangat sa buhay.
Sinabi naman ni Dr. Ingrid Magnata
ng USAID na malaking bahagi ng populasyon natin ay mga adolescent o kabataan
kung kaya’t ang kanilang tanggapan ay patuloy ang pagbibigay ng mga technical
assistance upang maitama ang landas na kanilang tinatahak at maisulong ang
pagiging well-informed, empowerment, healthy at responsible people.
Sa pananalita ni Ms. Liza Abrenica,
Nurse VI ng Provincial Health Office, binanggit nito na may 13.3 porsyento ng
kabataan ang mattagpuan sa Calabarzon. Sa estatistika, may 41.1 porsyento ng
kabataan ang walang impormasyon sa sex at 4 sa 10 kabataan sa Calabarzon ang
walang kaalaman ukol dito.
Sa mga tala ng health centers sa
tatlong lungsod sa lalawigan, lumalabas na pinakamataas ang bilang ng teenage
pregnancy sa Batangas City - 798, sunod ang Lipa City - 796, at Tanauan City na
may 426 kasong naitala.
Sa apat na distrito naman ng
lalawigan, nakapagtala ng mataas na bilang ng teenage pregnancy ang unang
distrito na may 915, ikalawang distrito - 516, ikatlong distrito - 610 at
ikaapat na distrito - 846.
Tinalakay din ni Abrenica ang bilang
ng HIV infections na nagtriple ang bilang noong 2007 at 2008 at may 29
porsyentong pagtaas noong 2009. Aniya, pinakabatang nagkaroon ng HIV noong 2011
ay edad 22 at ngayong 2015 ay nakapagtala sila ng edad 17 na nagkaroon nito.
“Pabata ng pabata ang mga batang
nagiging biktima ng HIV, upang maiwasan ito ng mga kabataan dapat ay iwasan din
ang maagang pakikipagtalik. Manapa’y dapat ang asikasuhin ng mga kabataan ay
ang pagtatapos ng kanilang pag-aaral upang magkaroon ng maayos na buhay sa
hinaharap,dagdag pa ni Abrenica.
Kaugnay nito, nagsagawa ng
on-the-spot painting para sa mga kabataang dumalo na may temang “My Vision of
an Adolescent Friendly School” na nilahukan ng apat na mag-aaral ng BANAHIS.
Lumagda din ang mga kabataan sa Pledge
of Commitment na magpapaalala sa kanila na walang mabuting idudulot ang teenage
pregnancy sa kanilang buhay. (BHaby P. De Castro, PIA-Batangas)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681435565096/tagalog-news-mahigit-1-400-mag-aaral-ng-banahis-dumalo-sa-adolescent-forum#sthash.FtV7A0vp.dpuf
RIZAL
Tagalog
news: Wheel chairs, ipinamahagi sa seniors at PWDs ng Antipolo
- July 01, 2015
LUNGSOD NG ANTIPOLO, Rizal, Hulyo 1
(PIA) --Namahagi kamakailan ang Pamahalaang Panglungsod ng Antipolo ng medical
equipment at wheel chairs para sa mga senior citizens at persons-with
disabilities (PWD) sa barangay Sta. Cruz.
“Ang pamamahagi ng wheel chairs at
medical equipment ay isa pong paraan upang iparamdam sa ating mga senior
citizens ang pagmamalasakit at pagkalinga ng ating pamahalaang lungsod sa
kanila. Inaalagaan at pinapahalagahan po natin ang ating mga lolo at lola sa
Antipolo,” pahayag ni Mayor Jun Ynares na siyang nanguna sa programa.
Umabot na sa mahigit 1,000
wheelchairs ang naipamahagi ng pamahalaang lokal para sa mga senior citizens at
PWD mula noong 2014.
Pinagtibay din ng lungsod ang
libreng sine sa SM City Masinag at Robinson’s Place Antipolo tuwing araw ng
Lunes para sa mga senior citizens at PWD. Kailangan lamang nilang magpakita ng
kanilang valid Senior Citizen o PWD Identification Card at availment booklet sa
cinema operator ng naturang mall para makanood ng sine. (PIA-Rizal/Antipolo
PIO)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2261435717176/tagalog-news-wheel-chairs-ipinamahagi-sa-seniors-at-pwds-ng-antipolo#sthash.QE1sSOzc.dpuf
| President Aquino leads Air Force's 68th anniversary celebration in Pampanga |
| (CLARK, Pampanga) President Benigno S. Aquino III led the celebration of the
Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) 68th founding anniversary here on Wednesday,
urging its leadership to continue adhering to the righteous path so that
reforms in the organization could be sustained in the long term. During the event, held in Clark Air Base, the President highlighted the successes of his administration in pushing for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the past five years. He noted that aside from the acquisition of modern airplanes and weaponry, and the training of Air Force personnel, the PAF has a long-term plan that must be continued even after he steps down from office next year. "Mayroon din tayong isinusulong na PAF Flight Plan 2028, para gawing mas malawakan ang transpormasyon sa inyong organisasyon," President Aquino said in his speech. He said that the plan for the Air Force’s modernization will span three administrations. "Ibig sabihin, kung gusto nating makitang magtagumpay ang planong ito, kailangang tuloy-tuloy ang pagpanig natin sa Daang Matuwid; oras nga po na lumihis tayo mula rito, pihadong mauudlot ang pagsagad ninyo sa positibong pagbabagong ating nasimulan," he said. The AFP's modernization is continuing, he said, adding that in the past five years, the government has been able to complete 55 projects under the present modernization program, surpassing the 45 projects completed by the three previous administrations. Reforms in government and prudent spending have resulted in major upgrades for the Air Force's assets, he said. These upgrades include the purchase of two C-130 cargo planes, in addition to the three C-130s the PAF has at present, the President said. An additional two units of the C-295 will arrive soon as well as two units of C-212 light lift transport planes. Six units of Bell 412 combat utility helicopters will also be delivered to the Air Force. Also in the pipeline are six close-air support aircraft that will give the PAF enhanced capabilities to patrol the country's air space. This December, the President said, the PAF will receive the first two brand new FA-50 lead-in fighter trainer jets acquired by the Philippines from South Korea. The Philippine government is also acquiring 12 units of FA-50s from South Korea in a contract worth P18.9 billion. In June, the first FA-50 to be delivered to the Philippines, manufactured by the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), made its maiden flight. "Malapit na nga pong mag-take-off sa sarili nating airbase ang fighter jets na ito, na inaasahang higit na maglilinang sa kakayahan nating pangalagaan ang ating teritoryo," the President said. Aside from giving the PAF and its personnel new equipment, weapons and training, the government is also providing them their basic needs, he said. Under Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the government’s housing program for military personnel, 52,641 houses have been built, he said, noting that 6,400 of these are intended for PAF personnel. The government also raised the Subsistence Allowance for members of the AFP and is also providing them funds for appropriate uniforms, the President added. Joining President Aquino during the event were Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Gregorio Catapang, Jr., and Air Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado. The PAF's 68th founding anniversary carried the theme "Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan". PND (as) |
| ‘Competition Bill to improve PH footing in global economy’ – NEDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MANILA — The landmark legislation ‘Fair Competition Act’ will
strengthen the foundations for a sustained and inclusive growth
in the Philippines, according to the National Economic and
Development Authority (NEDA). “The Competition Bill will not only sustain but bolster a rapidly growing Philippine economy. As the bill levels the playing field among businesses, we can expect an increased level of confidence among the international business community, and thus lead to a surge of investments and economic activity, and an expanded logistical capacity,” said Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Arsenio M. Balisacan. The bill is one of the numerous reforms in governance and the economy that will encourage more investments. It seeks to eliminate unfair business practices among competitors such as engaging in agreements that restrict market competition by having fixed prices for goods and services, dividing the market among themselves, or controlling production. Moreover, it prohibits the abuse of dominant position, for example, by selling goods and services at a below-cost price, with the intention of driving out competition then increasing the price thereafter, or imposing unreasonable conditions on transactions, and keeping producers at a losing end by enforcing low purchase prices for their goods and services, among others. “The passage of this bill follows NEDA’s advocacy to remove or amend some existing laws and regulations that have become irrelevant or unenforceable. It is also aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) which identified this law as a measure that will improve the country’s business climate,” said Balisacan. “While this bill will certainly help us move forward, our efforts will remain focused on implementing key reforms in the country. The task at hand is to increase investments, address gaps in our economic system, and reduce barriers hampering productivity and growth in the country. These will allow us to increase opportunities for shared prosperity, sustain our gains, and lead us to an even higher growth path,” he added. The competition bill is considered to be one of the longest running congressional bills in the country, first introduced in the 8th Congress and has remained pending for 24 years since. It was only on June 10, 2015 that the bicameral conference committee overcame the hurdles concerning contentious provisions. The bill now awaits the President’s signature, which would enact it into law. |
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| Humble backyard garden provides food on the table, generates additional income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bringing food on the table is a primary concern of every family,
more so for a poor family with little or no income at all to
sustain nutritious meals. To help address this, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) included the topic “Bio-Intensive Gardening (BIG)” in its enhanced modules for Family Development Sessions (FDS) regularly attended by beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is a human development program that invests in the health and education of poor families, primarily those with children aged 0-18. It provides cash grants to partner-beneficiaries who comply with the conditions of sending their children to school, bringing them to health centers for checkups, and attending the monthly FDS. FDS is conducted monthly by DSWD and partners from non-government organizations, the private sector, and civil society organizations. It serves as a venue where topics on effective parenting, husband and wife relationships, child development, laws affecting the Filipino family, gender and development, home management, active citizenship, and electoral education are discussed. BIG teaches Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries to become food secure through backyard gardening since food grown at home is usually consumed by the family. According to DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, achieving a well-fed and food-secure household would mean improving what people eat, in terms of quality, quantity, and variety. This would require efforts related to increasing not only the available food supply, but also both physical and economic access to it. Sec. Soliman encourages beneficiaries to engage in backyard gardening, specifically BIG, to provide fresh and higher quality vegetables with better nutritional values for the whole family. Income generating hobby For Helen Camacho, a 43-year old Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary of Purok 13, Barangay Tibungco, Davao City, gardening is an income-generating hobby. ”Sa pirmiro nako nga pagtanom, nagsugod ko sa baynte ka semilya sa pechay. Nagakuha pud ko sa sementeryo og mga tetra pack aron matamnan (I started off with only 20 seedlings of Chinese cabbage. I also go to the nearby cemetery to gather and recycle tetra packs which I use as pots),” shared Helen. From 20 pechay seedlings, Helen now has over 70 seedlings along with other crops that she cultivates in their house. To make soil containers, Helen personally sews the tetra packs that she gathers from the cemetery. She even builds her own makeshift racks. “Dako kaayo og tabang ang urban container gardening sa amoang pagpamuyo. Busa magkugi gyud ko aron mas mapanindot pa ni (Urban container gardening is a huge help. I will really strive to improve my garden),” Helen said excitedly. Helen has been cultivating her urban container garden since February 2013 and now has over 200 seedlings. She narrated that her husband, 41-year old Alejandro, works as a tricycle driver and earns at most P300 a day. For additional income, Helen repacks the seedlings that she buys and sells it to fellow Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries at P5 per piece. Helen also sells her produce to her neighbors or at the local market. Her backyard garden also supplies her family’s food requirements, since they consume the vegetables which Helen harvests. This would result to savings which they could use to meet their other needs. Urban Container Gardening magamit gyud ni namo kay dili lang kini makalingawan namo, usa pud kini ka pamaagi nga makakwarta kami (We can really use this Urban Container Gardening. It is more than a hobby but it is income generating as well),” explained Helen. For those living in urban areas with little space for a backyard garden, urban container gardening is an initiative that hopes to help boost food security in the community. Likewise, in Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Pantawid Pamilya women-beneficiaries are growing high value crops such as strawberry, lettuce, and cauliflower, among others. They are also engaged in backyard gardening and root crops production. A mother of 13 children, Vercita Gawahan is one of the more than 3,500 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Manolo Fortich town. She loves to just stay at home while her husband works in a farm as the sole provider of the family. After learning about BIG through FDS, however, Vercita thought of engaging in backyard gardening to help her husband sustain the needs of their large family. Vercita said that she and her husband can now begin to look forward to a brighter future for their family because aside from the educational grants for their three children, she can now help augment the family income through the profits she makes by selling her garden’s produce. ”Sa pamamagitan ng Family Development Sessions ng Pantawid Pamilya, natutunan ko kung paanong malagpasan ang aking mga kahinaan at mag-focus sa aking mga kalakasan, na naging daan upang magbago ang aming buhay (Through the Pantawid Pamilya’s Family Development Sessions, I learned how to overcome my weaknesses and focus on my strengths which paved the way to achieve change in our lives),” she emphasized. |
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| Philippines' International Investment Position as of end-March 2015 registers higher net liability position driven by Appreciation of Financial Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The country’s preliminary International Investment Position
(IIP) registered a net liability position of US$43.2 billion as
of end-March 2015, higher by US$2.5 billion than the
end-December 2014 net liability position of US$40.7 billion.1,2
This developed as the increase in total external financial
liabilities (US$4.2 billion) exceeded the increment in total
external financial assets (US$1.7 billion). Total outstanding
external financial liabilities reached US$193.4 billion as of
end-March 2015, while total outstanding external financial
assets amounted to US$150.2 billion. The increase in total external financial liabilities was due mainly to revaluation adjustments arising from changes in market prices. Moreover, net inflows from non-residents’ investments in equity securities (portfolio investments) and equity capital (direct investments) during the quarter contributed to the increase in financial liabilities as investors’ appetite improved given the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals. Meanwhile, the increase in total external financial assets was primarily on account of investments in debt securities and in debt instruments (direct investments) that were issued by non-resident affiliates. Across sectors, only the BSP maintained a net external asset position as of end-March 2015 while the rest of the sectors—Banks (i.e., Deposit-taking Corporations except the Central Bank), General Government and Other Sectors—posted higher net external liability positions. The BSP continued to hold the largest share (54 percent) of residents’ total claims on the rest of the world, amounting to US$81.1 billion as of end-March 2015. The Other Sectors accounted for 31.3 percent (or US$47 billion) of total outstanding financial assets while Banks held the remaining 14.7 percent (US$22.1 billion). More than half (53.6 percent) of residents’ total holdings of external assets as of end-March 2015 were reserve assets held by the BSP, amounting to US$80.5 billion. Investments in debt instruments issued by foreign affiliates (or intercompany loans) accounted for 14.1 percent of total external financial assets. The rest were residents’ placements in equity capital (10.6 percent), deposits abroad (9.1 percent), and holdings of non-resident issued debt securities (7.6 percent). The Other Sectors continued to hold the majority of residents’ total liabilities to non-residents, with a 65 percent share as of end-March 2015. The sector’s outstanding liabilities increased by US$5.3 billion (4.4 percent) to US$125.7 billion from US$120.4 billion as of end-December 2014. These were largely in the form of equity capital placements by non-residents (34.8 percent), issuances of equity securities (34.7 percent) and of debt instruments to foreign affiliates (11.2 percent), and foreign loans (10.7 percent). The General Government’s outstanding external liabilities amounted to US$36.9 billion as of end-March 2015, accounting for 19.1 percent of total external liabilities to non-residents. The sector’s outstanding external liabilities comprised of issuances of debt securities (58.5 percent) and loans (41.5 percent). The external liabilities of Banks amounting to US$$29.5 billion accounted for 15.3 percent of the country’s total external liabilities as of end-March 2015. The sector’s liabilities were mostly in the form of issuances of equity securities (38.1 percent) and loans (37.5 percent). Outstanding financial liabilities of residents to the rest of the world consisted largely of non-residents’ holdings of equity securities (US$54.9 billion), non-residents’ placements of equity capital (US$45.7 billion), and foreign loans (US$39.8 billion) equivalent to 28.4 percent, 23.6 percent and 20.6 percent, respectively. Debt securities, mostly issued by the NG comprised 15.8 percent (US$30.5 billion) of these foreign obligations. ------------ 1 The IIP, based on the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, 6th edition (BPM6), is a companion framework to the Balance of Payments (BOP) statistics. While the BOP is a statistical statement that records the country’s transactions or flows with the rest of the world for a given period, the IIP summarizes the country’s stock of financial claims on and financial liabilities to the rest of the world as of a specific reporting period. Similar to the BOP’s financial account, the assets and liabilities in the IIP are classified as direct investments, portfolio investments, financial derivatives, and other investments. The BSP has started releasing quarterly IIP statistics in 2014 in compliance with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recommendation of enhancing the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) to improve the availability and timeliness of compiling and disseminating IIP data. 2 On a year-on-year basis, the country’s net liability position increased by US$3.9 billion from US$39.3 billion as of end-March 2014 as the rise in total external financial liabilities exceeded that of total external financial assets. |
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| DOJ-OFC completes advanced competition judges training | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| After a series of workshops for Regional Trial Court judges, the
DOJ - Office for Competition (OFC) conducted the 1st Advanced
Course on Competition Policy and Law (CPL) in partnership with
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 25-26 June 2015
in Cebu City. "With the ratification of the Philippine Competition Act, it is imperative for the members of the judiciary to continue enhancing their knowledge in economic analysis in the application of competition laws," said Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima. The two-day event modeled on international best practices was conducted under the second phase of the JICA Capability Building Project for A Comprehensive National Competition Policy. The modular approach ensures that the courts as key stakeholders are duly equipped with the necessary tools. In his welcome remarks, Supreme Court Administrator Jose Midas P. Marquez underscored the linkages of judicial education, judicial independence, and public trust. "One way for the judiciary to maintain the respect and confidence of the public is for it to continually improve the quality of justice it administers, through continuous judicial education," he said. He also urged the judges to sharpen their technical competence in competition law. DOJ Assistant Secretary Geronimo L. Sy, Head of the OFC said that "We need to transform the law as an instrument for economic justice. It is no longer enough to cite the letter and the spirit of laws - we are moving towards a more dynamic system anchored on the vision of a robust rule of law and empowered institutions." The whole judicial training will be reported at the 7th United Nations Conference to Review the UN Set on Competition Policy. An estimated number of 120 judges and court personnel have actively participated in the project to pursue the DOJ-OFC's advocacy on competition and regulatory reforms as it fulfills its mission of achieving an effective, efficient, and equitable administration of justice in the country. |
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| Growing IT/BPM and ICT industries in PH Prime for investment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Washington, DC— Recent developments and policy changes in
Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT/BPM)
in the Philippines are making the country ripe for investment
and poising it to ride a new wave of revolution in information
and communications technology (ICT). This was the message of government officials and business leaders who traveled to San Francisco for a conference entitled “Invest in the Philippines: Asia’s Bright Spot,” the third and final leg of a high level trade and investment mission to the United States on 29 June 2015. In his remarks, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. pointed out that the IT/BPM and ICT industries in the Philippines are very much alive and have been a strong driving force in the Philippine economy. “The choice of San Francisco as the third city of this historic High Level Trade and Economic Mission to the United States is very appropriate. San Francisco, and Silicon Valley in particular, is the heartland of innovation and technology. And the importance of information and communications technology, which this city breathes and lives, is one that is not lost on the Philippines,” said Ambassador Cuisia. The envoy added, “The first wave of the information and communications technology revolution transformed the Philippine semi-conductor industry into one of the most important segment of our economy. Today, the IT/BPM industry has been the fastest growing industry in the Philippines in the last ten years. In 2011, we overtook India to become the number one outsourcing destination for voice support. And the Philippines is second only to India as a global outsourcing destination, specifically in the areas of healthcare and software.” However, the Philippines is still facing challenges in the IT/BPM and ICT industries. According to keynote speaker Mr. Diosdado Banatao, Managing Partner of Tallwood Venture Capital, a main challenge that remains for the country is infrastructure building in ICT, particularly the lack of internet bandwidth, which he also noted as an area of opportunity for investments. The government is addressing these issues through legislature aimed at reforming the country, boosting economic growth, and creating an environment conducive to investment. Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, who participated in the San Francisco Conference, shared the Congressional agenda for the last year of the Aquino administration, which is to pass the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act in order to institutionalize reforms and best practices, amend the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Charter to strengthen its regulatory power, and approve the Customs Modernization Law to achieve trade facilitation and logistics efficiency. According to Senator Drilon, a bill to create the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is also on its way. On 2 June, the Senate approved the third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2686, which mandated the creation of the DICT. The bill would effectively create the agency charged with developing, planning, and promoting the government’s ICT agenda, as well as speed up the industry’s growth and competiveness by enhancing the country’s technology linkages with ICT firms abroad. The House version is currently being debated at the committee level. There has also been a greater emphasis on education, which is further enriching one of the biggest assets of the country, its human resource. Secretary of Trade and Industry Gregory L. Domingo pointed out that the young Philippine workforce is only getting better due to the reforms in the educational sector such as the introduction of K-12 and doubling the budget of education. Panelists in the conference agreed that with a strong, high-skilled and eager labor force, good political leadership, the ability to provide the required infrastructure, the Philippines has created an excellent business environment. “It is our hope that this conference will generate not only investments in infrastructure and PPP, which are equally important to the continued success of the Philippine economic story, but also in the information and communications technology sector. Such investments from the United States will complement the Philippine Government’s investments, in the last few years, on the infrastructure, technology and human resources that underpin the growing Philippine economy,” said Ambassador Cuisia. The Conference is the third stop of a high level trade and investment mission to the United States taking place from 24 to 29 June 2015. The delegation made a pitch in Washington, D.C. on 24 June and conducted an Economic Briefing and Investment Conference in New York on 26 June. The Mission is an important follow-up to the Philippines-United States Memorandum of Cooperation on an Infrastructure Collaboration Platform, which was signed during the 8th Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum (GILF) held in New York in February. The Conferences are being organized by the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the Philippine Consulates General in New York and San Francisco, in partnership with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the US-Philippines Society, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Investor Relations Office, as well as Citibank, Deutsche Bank, Development Bank of the Philippines, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, JP Morgan, Land Bank of the Philippines, Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered, and UBS. |
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| Siargao’s proclamation as labor laws-compliant tourist destination completes distinction as ecological sanctuary—Baldoz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Siargao, the island famous for its ‘Cloud 9’ surfing waves, and
certified as a protected biodiversity area in the country, basks
on yet another level of recognition as Labor and Employment
Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz had declared the
island-province as labor laws-compliant tourist destination. “With the recognition, Siargao becomes the fifth in the country to join the league of tourist destinations that had been declared labor laws-compliant,” said Baldoz, counting the islands of Boracay, Guimaras, Camiguin, and Dinagat as eminent members of the league. Baldoz had unveiled markers in these island tourist spots proclaiming them as labor laws-compliant after they passed the DOLE’s Labor Laws Compliance System’s tripartite-led joint assessment. To herald Siargao’s achievement, Secretary Baldoz, along with DOLE senior officials led by Undersecretary Rebecca C. Chato, DOLE Caraga Regional Director Atty. Johnson G. Cañete Bureau of Working Conditions Director Catherine L. Parado, Bureau of Local Employment Director Dominique R. Tutay, Labor Communications Office Director Nicon F. Fameronag, Institute of Labor Studies Executive Director Grace Riguer, and Planning Service Director Adeline de Castro, and Siargao province’s local leaders led by Governor Sol F. Matugas and Congressman Francisco T. Matugas, unveiled the marker declaring Siargao as labor laws compliant tourist destination at the Philippine Ports Authority in Dapa, Siargao Island on 17 April 2015. “The labor reforms that we have initiated are continuously taking shape and in fact, bearing fruits, and the recognition of labor-laws compliant tourist destinations and eco-zones in the Philippines, in which your province is the latest addition, is now further energizing the emergence of a ‘culture of compliance’ in the industry,” the Secretary said as she addressed a gathering of tripartite partners at a ceremony in Dapa Port. The Secretary also led the inauguration and recognition of DOLE initiated projects in the Siargao Island and in the Caraga Region. At the Siargao Provincial Capitol Building, Secretary Baldoz turned-over a Job Search Kiosk (JSK) to Gov. Matugas, while Director Tutay oriented the province’s Public Employment Service Office staff and other local government officials on the operation of the employment information portal. Baldoz assured Siargao officials, led by Governor Sol F Matugas and Congressman Francisco T. Matugas of the First District of Surigao del Norte, that Siargaonon jobseekers have now access to relevant information on job openings, to hiring requirements of employers, and to information on upgrading their skills through the TESDA programs and BLE career guides with the use of JSK. Baldoz also led, along with DOLE Siargao Provincial Head Hermie Baytoc, the signing of Memorandum of Agreement on Voluntary Code of Good Practices. Atty. Cañete, DOLE Caraga Regional Office Director, also joined the Secretary in awarding the Certificates of Compliance to 127 establishments in Siargao province and Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Caraga Board Secretary Earl dela Victoria in recognizing Isla Cabana Resort as recipient of the Productivity Incentive Award. The labor and employment chief had also a chance to personally meet former OFW Helen A. Nalupa of Agusan del Norte who is one of the pioneer recipients of DOLE’s ‘Sa ‘Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am/Sir.” Nalupa, a teacher who had worked as a household service worker, passed the Licensure Examination given by the PRC in Hongkong in 2014. Baldoz also awarded former OFW Rechie K. Alcolar P10,000.00 worth of welding equipment for his machine shop as a beneficiary of the National Reintegration Program for OFW’s Livelihood Development Assistance Program. Moreover, Secretary Baldoz, together with OWWA Regional Director Samuel Madrid awarded certificates of completion to 35 beneficiaries of the OWWA skills training on coco sugar and coco vinegar production. TESDA also awarded during the program the P1 million worth of scholarship grants to select Siargao residents. Secretary Baldoz’s declaration of Siargao Island as Labor Laws-Compliant Tourist Destination now complements and completes the package of the province as an ecological haven. Siargao has been declared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as one of the country’s key biodiversity area (KBA) which paved the way for the establishment of the Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape or SIPLAS under Presidential Proclamation No. 902. |
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| An option to reintegration: Baldoz directs OWWA and POLOs to continue training OFWs and upload training graduates in the PhilJobNet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Athens—What can the government do to help overseas Filipino
workers who do not want to go home to the Philippines because
their families are already with them in the countries where they
work? Mulling over this question, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday said OFWs who are already long-time residents of Italy, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain, and other countries – who are working as household service workers, and who do not imagine themselves going back to the Philippines because their families are already with them because of these countries’ ‘family re-unification’ policies – may choose to move to better-paying jobs outside the homes, also in these countries, or in countries where their skills would be needed and in-demand. And to be able to do this, Baldoz directed the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to continue and intensify their training of OFWs, particularly HSWs, in higher-level skills that command, or pay, higher salaries, and are demanded outside the confines of the household. Speaking before the Filipino community in Athens where she attended the 117th Philippine Independence Day celebration, and later in a dialogue with the 30-member strong Accredited Co-Partner (ACP) organizations of the Philippine Embassy, Baldoz said she realized, based on her conversations with OFWs, that many of them needed an alternative to the government’s reintegration scheme and she is offering them continuous skills training aligned with international standards that would address that need. “Your decision to become OFWs was personal, so is your decision whether or not to come back for good to your home country. Those of you who may not want to avail of our reintegration program can look for work opportunities here in your host country where you have stayed for long, or in another country which demands your skills. After you complete your training, it is your choice to get in-country, or third country employment, and the government will assist you with world-class training,” said Baldoz. In this regard, Baldoz directed the POLOs and the OWWA to upload in the PhilJobNet, the government’s online job search and job matching portal, all graduates of POLO training onsite so that these can be viewed and accessed by employers. “The enhanced PhilJobNet can accommodate this online registry of POLO training graduates, while the TESDA is putting in place the DOLE’s onsite skills assessment and certification that should follow the training. The online registry will allow for effective and efficient monitoring of the graduates and their transition from household-based occupations to occupations outside the homes,” said Baldoz. “We can better track OFWs who are trained, assessed, and certified onsite. We can also facilitate their documentation. The tracking could be from POLO to another POLO if it is a third-country employment the graduate pursues,” said Baldoz, who explained that no such online registry and tracking system exists yet. Baldoz said she will visit later this year the countries in Asia where there are mainly domestic workers, particularly Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia to see the progress of the training program and the onsite skills assessment and certification. |
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| Gov't peace panel keeps hopes high on Congress' okay of BBL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MANILA – The government peace panel expressed optimism that the
proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will get the thumbs up of
majority of members of the present Congress despite lingering
questions of some legislators. GPH peace panel member Senen Bacani said the government peace team is optimistic that the draft Bangsamoro law will pass the legislative hurdle, pointing out that the measure has the full support of President Benigno Aquino III and the leaderships of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Bacani said: “Hopefully with a fuller discussion of this law there will be a better understanding of what is in there for everybody. We’ve always said that we’re relying on the collective wisdom of the members of both houses [Senate and House of Representatives] to come up with a law that will basically satisfy the aspirations of the Bangsamoro and one that will be in accordance with the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB).” “We know that there is no such thing as an overnight process. What is important is the implementation of the law. And what is even more important is the spirit of the law. (And) how do you change the mindset of people? That cannot be done overnight. There has to be a new way of thinking,” he added. While he conceded that prejudices and biases brought by past and current social and cultural inequities add to the challenges confronting the BBL, Bacani said these should not be stumbling blocks in the approval of the proposed bill. He pointed out anew that the full implementation of the decommissioning process is concurrent to the enactment of the draft BBL into law. “As previously agreed in the Annex on Normalization, the phase two of the decommissioning process, [which is the completion of] validation of MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) forces and weapons up to the ratification of the BBL, it naturally follows that the 30 percent decommissioning will also happen in phase two,” Bacani said. He likewise stressed that the MILF has proven that it can partner with the government in providing security and in the implementation of the law, particularly in areas in Mindanao with presence of armed groups. “[This measure] will be the first step towards a road to a just and lasting peace in the Bangsamoro and in Mindanao,” he added. |
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| Former PHL President joins inaugural West Point all Academies Asia Summit in Singapore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30 June 2015 - Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos was in
Singapore from June 25 to 27 as special guest of the inaugural
West Point All Academies Asia Summit (WPAAS) held at the Marina
Bay Sands Singapore. President Ramos, the oldest alumni in the
gathering (West Point Class 1950), was accompanied by other West
Point alumni from the Philippines including former AFP Chief of
Staff General (retired) Narciso Abaya. While in Singapore, President Ramos visited the Philippine Embassy to engage with personnel and representatives of the Filipino community. He was accompanied by his daughter Cristy Ramos during the trip. |
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| Google Engineer, Apple designer, and Restauranteur Travel to PHL for 2015 FYLPRO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30 June 2015 - A Google Engineer, a designer for Apple, and a
New York restaurateur will be embarking on a leadership
immersion program to the Philippines to meet with influential
personalities and deepen their understanding of issues affecting
the country. Freddy Anzures, a designer for Apple Inc; Kevin Gabayan, a software engineer for Google Inc; and Nicole Ponseca, CEO and proprietor of Jeepney Filipino Gastropub and Maharlika Filipino Moderno in New York, are three of the 10 outstanding Filipino-American delegates to the 4th Filipino-American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPRO) from July 02 to 09 in Manila. The unique program allows Filipino-Americans who are leaders in various communities in the United States to meet and dialogue with the highest officials and policymakers in the Philippines, media, cultural experts, business executives, social entrepreneurs, and innovators in different fields in the Philippines. Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., who started FYLPRO in 2012 as a way to further engage high-performing next-generation Filipino-Americans, wished the delegates luck as they travel to the Philippines for the program. “I am proud of these 10 young leaders who are already affecting change in their respective spheres of influence. They have worked hard and are all deserving of this once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to the Philippines, interact with some of the country’s movers and shakers, and develop networks that will help them further their advocacies. I wish them the best of luck as they begin this journey,” said Ambassador Cuisia. For Anzures, technology is a tool that can be used for development, and he hopes to help the Philippines affect change through the use of technology. “The honor and opportunity to collaborate with FYLPRO will allow me to create a bridge between Silicon Valley and the Philippines, which could result in a better understanding of how technology could help Filipino culture and community progress. I intend to use my leadership skills as a role model for other Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to aspire towards affecting change through advances in technology and future concepts of life, work, and communication,” said Anzures. For FYLPRO delegate Gabayan, the program is a way to connect with his roots. “I was thrilled to learn I had been selected for the program! This learning opportunity is fulfilling on both professional and personal levels. I'll be meeting with students, university and government officials, and companies to learn more about the state of Filipino technology education and technology startups. The program also helps fulfill a desire I have to stay connected to the history and culture of my heritage. It's also time to work with FYLPRO delegates to discover ways we can better serve our communities. I'm looking forward to it to say the least,” said Gabayan. Ponseca sees the program as an opportunity to be a part of a Philippines that is well on its way to being a world leader in its own right. “Despite our rich history, The Philippines feels like a very youthful country--brimming with all the dynamic qualities that come with youthfulness: exuberance, enthusiasm and vitality. The Philippines is thriving. FYLPRO is just one of many groups committing resources and intellectual brain power to the country's success, so it can stand in economic ascendency and as a world leader in its own right,” said Ponseca. Below are the ten delegates of the 2015 FYLPRO: Freddy Anzures (San Francisco, CA) – Designer in the Human Interface Group at Apple. He has been granted various patents as an inventor and collaborator on Mac OS X, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch since 2004. Freddy also provides design and art direction for music as creative director of Wax Poetics magazine. Freddy is interested in building relationships with art, design, and music programs as well as cultural institutions in the Philippines in an effort to bring awareness of traditional and a definition of contemporary Filipino style. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University. Areas of Focus: Arts & Culture and Technology Jessica Caloza (Washington, D.C.) – Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education. She also fundraised for several Members of Congress. She led the first campaign office in Palmyra, Virginia for President Obama’s re-election campaign. She was formerly an intern at the White House Jobs Council. Additionally, Jessica worked as a case manager for youth offenders and as a Filipino translator at the Immigration Justice Project at the American Bar Association. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Ethnic Studies from the University of California, San Diego. While there, she founded Isa Magazine, an Asian American publication focused on social justice issues. Areas of Focus: Educational Equity, Women’s Issues, and Strategic Partnerships Jennifer Coliflores (Boston, MA) – Staff attorney with the Committee for Public Counsel Services Public Defender Division. Jennifer also worked for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as special assistant to Lt. Governor Kerry Healey. She serves as a volunteer and vice president for the Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation Board of Directors. Jennifer is active in the Fil-Am community in the New England area and volunteers for the Philippine-American Mainstream Advocacy for Nonpartisan Associations (PAMANA). She finished Law School at the Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island and undergraduate from Colby College in Waterville, Maine where she founded the Colby Filipino Club. Area of Focus: Civic Engagement Anna Marie Cruz (Los Angeles, CA) – Chief Financial Wellness Evangelist for Financial Finesse a leading workplace financial wellness provider. After a journey of self-discovery during an international development project in Vietnam with the United Nations, Anna Marie returned to the US determined to connect the Fil-Am community to issues in the home country. This led her to Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) and served as the Small Business Coach to support entrepreneurs with business plans and the launch micro-businesses. She also owns a health coaching business. She received a MBA from University of Michigan and completed her undergraduate at California State University in Long Beach. Areas of Focus: Social entrepreneurship, health/wellness, and education Congressman Ty Cullen (Honolulu, HI) – Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 16, 2013 representing District 39. Cullen consecutively served from 2011 until 2013 in the District 41 seat. Previously he worked as a program coordinator at Hale Kipa, Inc., a non-profit that serves at-risk youth, a ramp agent for Aloha Airlines and a teaching assistant at St. Michael's School. He serves as an HIV/AIDS prevention instructor, an assistant coach for PONY League youth baseball and a tutor at St. Joseph's School. Cullen earned his B.A. in Sociology and Political Science and his MPA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Area of Focus: Government Kevin Gabayan (Sunnyvale, CA) - Software Engineer at Google, working in the Android Location and Context team. He was the data science lead of Bump Technologies when it was acquired by Google, a graduate student research fellow at NASA Ames, and an officer of the Stanford Asian American Graduate Student Association. Kevin leads the Balanga Hangout Series, an experimental series of live video-teleconference talks and workshops delivered by Silicon Valley technology professionals to an audience in Balanga, Philippines. He is all-but-dissertation for the Stanford PhD in electrical engineering. Kevin earned an MS in electrical engineering from Stanford and a BS in electrical engineering from UCLA. Areas of Focus: Technology startups and technology education. Angelo Ignacio (Seattle, WA) – Marketing specialist for World Vision USA, an international Christian humanitarian organization that provides disaster relief in countries such as Nepal, Sierra Leone, Syria and the Philippines. Worked as a staff member at Invisible Children and contributed to efforts that secured the passing of two legislative bills that mandated the disarmament of warlord Joseph Kony. Angelo has participated in the AIDS LifeCycle, a 600-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles held to raise support for AIDS/HIV services. Originally from Los Angeles, he graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. Areas of Focus: Nonprofit, Marketing, Technology, Social Entrepreneurship Mark Jimenez (Washington, DC) – Legislative Aide for U.S. California Representative, Congressman Ami Bera, where he advises on policy issues regarding higher education, housing, law enforcement, civil rights, voter protection, and Asian American Pacific Islander outreach. He was a field organizer for President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign in Las Vegas, Nevada where he registered, persuaded, and motivated thousands of voters to reelect the president. Mark graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors in International Development focusing on South East Asia and the Philippines. In August, he will begin his Masters in Public Policy at UC Berkeley with a fellowship through the Public Policy International Affairs Program. Area of Focus: Government Nicole Adrienne Ponseca (Brooklyn, NY) – Nicole is a restaurateur and owner of Maharlika Filipino Moderno and Jeepney Filipino gastropub. She is recognized for her excellent food + service and received numerous awards and acknowledgments to include Best Restaurant, Best Burger, Best Seafood, Bayani Award by the Filipino American Historical National Society and the Distinguished Woman of 2015 Award by the Philippine Consulate. She is rated #6 in Zagat’s Restaurant Power Player list. Previously she was a former advertising and production executive for Saatchi & Saatchi. Nicole attended the University of San Francisco earning her B.A. in Business Administration. Areas of Focus: Entrepreneurship and Gastronom Lakhi Mangharam Siap (Chicago IL) – Founder & Community Relations Director of Ascene Chicago, a nonprofit media marketing & events company that promotes unity and collaboration within Asian American community. He also is the co-owner of Isla Pilipina Restaurant. He’s a recipient of the Community Leadership national award by AT&T’s Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement. Lakhi volunteers for several Filipino organizations such as Bantay.ph, Kaya Co, Pilipino Americans Unity for Progress, and the Youth Chair for NaFFAA Illinois. He’s passionate about reversing the Philippines’ “brain drain” by bringing exceptional Filipino Americans back to their motherland in order to create opportunities and give back. Areas of Focus: Leadership development, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Civic Engagement, Arts and Culture. The 2015 FYLPRO is made possible with the invaluable partnership of the Ayala Foundation, Inc. and the generous support of corporate sponsors Ayala Corporation, Chevron Philippines, Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Philamlife, PHINMA, Philippine Airlines, and SGV and Co. For more information on FYLPRO, please visit http://FYLPRO.com/. |
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| K to 12 Program wins support from LGUs, parents, teachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Support from the local government units (LGUs) and General
Parents-Teachers Associations (GPTAs) continues to pour out as
the Department of Education (DepEd) gears up for the full
implementation of the K to 12 Program. “The K to 12 Program will remove the disadvantages for our graduates and professionals who compete in the global market. In connection, K to 12 opens the door for the recognition of our graduates and professionals under the European Standard known as the Bologna Process and the Washington Accord for the United States,” said John Marvin Nieto, Acting Presiding Officer of the City Council of Manila, in a statement. The City Council of Manila also reiterated that the previous 10-year basic education program was congested and insufficient, causing Filipino learners to lag behind compared to their counterparts overseas. The council also acknowledged adequacy of the additional two (2) years in high school, taking into consideration that all of the countries in the world had implemented the K to 12 Program long before, except for Djibouti and Angola. Moreover, the General Parents-Teachers Association (GPTA) from the Division of Mandaluyong pledged their support to the K to 12 Program by committing to provide career guidance to the learners, initiating school-based interventions complementary to the schools’ academic enhancement of children and educating their co-parents on the fruits of K to 12. More importantly, parents of Mandaluyong pledged to ensure that their children will advance to Senior High School after Grade 10. Supporters believe that the new K to 12 curriculum is designed to allow students to acquire 21st century skills that will gain them access to a wide array of opportunities, should they choose to be employed, become a young entrepreneur or enter college. |
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| DILG boosts police patrol, delivery of services in ComVal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas is
expecting an increase in anti-criminality operations in
Compostela Valley with the delivery of 11 multi-purpose police
patrol jeeps to each of the local government units (LGUs) in the
province. "Pantay-pantay lahat sa Daang Matuwid. Hindi tayo namimili ng pagsisilbihan. Dapat po tayo maglingkod ng wagas at walang humpay dahil walang maiiwanan sa Tuwid na Daan," Roxas said during the formal turnover ceremony at the Nabunturan provincial capitol on Saturday (June 27). The brand new patrol jeeps were given to the mayors and the respective chiefs of police assigned in the municipalities of Compostela, Laak, Mabini, Maco, Maragusan, Mawab, Monkayo, Montevista, Nabunturan, New Bataan, and Pantukan. "Lahat po ng munisipyo dito sa Compostela Valley ay bibigyan ngayon ng kani-kanilang police patrol jeep. Labing-isang patrol jeep sa labing-isang munisipalidad dito po sa Compostela Valley," the Secretary said. According to Roxas, the patrol jeeps are not only for crime-fighting purposes as they are designed as multi-purpose vehicles. The jeeps can also be utilized for the delivery of basic supplies to remote barangays, the evacuation and rescue of affected residents during times of disasters and calamities, and the ferrying of food supplies to evacuation centers. The DILG chief also congratulated Compostela Valley Gov. Arturo Uy for the developments the local government initiated through the years. "The last time I was here in Compostela Valley ay nung humagupit si Typhoon Pablo [in December 2012],” said Roxas. “Now, seeing ComVal for the first time since the typhoon ay malaki na ang progresong aking nakita—malago na ang mga pananim, nakatayo na ang mga dati'y nawasak ng bagyo, at higit sa lahat, bumalik na ang mga ngiti sa mga labi ng mga Comvalenyo.” "Ngayon ay mas mapapabilis ang serbisyo sa tao ng Compostela Valley,” the Secretary concluded. “Patunay lamang ito na kayo po ang aming boss.” |
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| Davao police operations intensified with new patrol jeeps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| In fulfillment of the Aquino administration’s promise to create
safer communities for Davaoenos, Secretary of the Interior and
Local Government rolled out 33 patrol jeeps to Region XI last
Saturday (June 27) in order to intensify all anti-criminality
operations conducted in Davao provinces. The vehicles were distributed to Davao del Norte (8), Compostela Valley (11), Davao del Sur (9), and Davao Occidental (5), boosting the capabilities of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region XI. "There is no development without peace and no peace without development," Roxas said as he discussed the importance of equipping the PNP with patrol jeeps to boost their mobility. These vehicles are just 33 out of the 1490 patrol jeeps recently procured by the PNP as part of the nationwide modernization of the police force. "Ang importante ay mapagsilbihan at mabigyan ng napakahalagang kagamitan ang lahat ng bayan, ang lahat ng kapulisan," Roxas said. The DILG chief now expects better coordination between the police forces In the Davao Region, especially during operations. Davao Police Regional Director Wendy Rosario said that the patrol vehicles ensure that policemen can patrol the streets frequently, lowering the occurrence of conventional crimes such as theft and physical injuries. All Davao policemen are also on high alert against the rampant selling and use of illegal drugs. "Kapag lahat ng bayan ay mayroong police patrol jeeps ay mas madali makipag-coordinate sa checkpoint. Mas madali ang makipagtulungan [at] koordinasyon ‘pag may kriminal na hinahabol," Roxas explained. Roxas believes that other communities can be safe for Filipinos, especially after Davao City was ranked as the 9th Safest City in the world. Under Daang Matuwid, the Secretary also piloted OPLAN-Lambat Sibat to curb criminality in a deliberate, programmatic, and sustained approach. "Maasahan po na patuloy ang pagtutok ng pamahalaang nasyunal sa pamumuno po ni Pangulong PNoy. Lahat tayo nasa Daang Matuwid," Roxas said. |
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| PCC explores fungus as natural bio-control agent vs. liver flukes in carabao | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Philippine Carabao Center, an attached agency of the
Department of Agriculture, is set to conduct a study that will
explore the use of a common fungus as a bio-control agent to
address liver flukes that infest an estimated 2.8 million
carabaos in the Philippines. This is made possible by a research
grant from the Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Program
Office, which is mandated to support initiatives on the safe and
responsible use of biotechnology in the area of agriculture and
food production. Led by Sonny Ramos, scientists at PCC located in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, hope to evaluate the efficacy of Pochonia chlamydosporia as a potential natural bio-control agent against the trematode Fasciola sp., commonly known as liver fluke and the causative agent of a condition called Fasciolosis affecting carabaos and other ruminants. Fasciolosis has always been considered as one of the most widespread and destructive parasitic diseases in carabaos. It is the leading cause of sickness, low fertility, and even mortality not only in carabaos but also in other ruminants. Studies have also confirmed that carcass weight of infested carabaos is significantly lower than those without infestation. These animals become infected by the helminths usually by consuming water or grass infested by snails carrying the fasciola eggs. The economic impact caused by the infestations could be enormous, with current incidence estimates in the range of 35% - 100% of the estimated 2.8 million water buffalo population in the Philippines, according to 2014 Philippine Statistics Authority data. Carabaos are of great economic importance for the Filipino farmers and the agricultural industry. Some agricultural activities are contingent on carabaos for farming labor such as for tilling and flattening arable land, and other pulling or load-carrying tasks. PCC has also been at the center of an initiative that explores carabaos as sources of meat and milk. Traditionally, control of liver flukes is done through various chemical agents to kill the parasites within the bovine’s gastro-intestinal tracts (GITs). However, recent observations showed that resistance to chemical agents have developed rapidly, which consequently led to the increase of cost of animal treatment, in addition to the growing concern over the use of anti-helminthics because of chemical contamination in meat produce and on the environment. Focus of the research is the ability of P. chlamydosporia to damage liver fluke eggshell embryos by penetrating them with its hypha. Many researchers previously reported and described P. chlamydosporia as a biological control agent against fasciola eggs and as a complementary disease control method in cattle. Through experimental field evaluations, the application of the formulation containing the fungus was proven effective in reducing the availability of eggs in the environment and reinfections in cattle in natural condition. PCC hopes to apply this method to Philippine water buffalo. If proven efficient, P. chlamydosporia may demonstrate a promising, cost-effective and natural method for overcoming the liver fluke problem in carabaos. This could also be a clean and preferred alternative to anti-helminthics. The benefits of this research would extend to the veterinarians, the livestock industry, and may serve as a springboard for future studies. |
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| Mariveles ex-mayor, Cedric Lee charged with graft, malversation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Office of the Ombudsman formally charged Mariveles, Bataan
ex-Mayor Angel Peliglorio, Jr. and businessman Cedric Lee before
the Sandiganbayan for unlawful disbursement of P23,470,500.00 to
Izumo Contractors, Inc., a construction company owned and
operated by Lee. In an eight-page Order, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales affirmed the earlier Resolution indicting Peliglorio and Lee of one count each of Malversation of Public Funds under Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) and violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) after the Office found no legal basis to reverse its findings of the existence of probable cause against respondents. The indictment stemmed from a complaint filed by incumbent Mayor Jesse Concepcion in connection with the construction of the Mariveles public market initiated by Peliglorio in 2005. Funding of the project was initially sought through a bond flotation scheme authorized by the Sanguniang Bayan (SB) on 8 November 2005 under Municipal Ordinance No. 46-05, but due to lack of investors, Peliglorio obtained a P120M loan on 22 March 2007 from Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP), with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) as trustee. Lee requested Peliglorio, through a letter dated 26 March 2007 invoking a purported Supplemental Agreement, to authorize the release of the amount of P23,470,500.00 representing “advance mobilization fund/downpayment and financial charges” from the trust account. In response, Peliglorio, in a letter dated 27 March 2007, directed LBP to release directly to Lee the requested amount. The Certification dated 8 January 2008 of the municipal treasurer of Mariveles attested, however, that no part of the P120M loan was entered in its book of account. The same observation was contained in the 2007 Annual Audit Report made by the Commission on Audit which uncovered that the “reclamation project” intended to be financed by the loan was not implemented and the loan details are not available for scrutiny because its supporting documents cannot be located. Investigation found further that UBP subsequently refused to release the loan proceeds prompting complainant Concepcion to rescind the contract of loan and forge a compromise agreement with UBP and LBP. On December 31, 2007, subject to the terms of the agreement, LBP debited from the IRA account of Mariveles the amount of P14,056,084.43 as payment for the P23,470,500.00 advanced by LBP to Lee. The 27-page Resolution concluded that the letter of Peliglorio provided for the impetus of the dubious and questionable release of the P23,470,500.00 to Lee causing undue injury to the municipality in the amount of P14,056,084.43 as the construction of the public market never commenced and the municipality never benefited therefrom. It added that Peliglorio, in bypassing the processes embodied in the loan agreement and entering into a Supplemental Agreement, acted with evident bad faith in blithely allowing Lee to partake of millions of public funds despite lack of factual support, procedural safeguards or guarantee of performance, and without prudence or vigilance in protecting the interests of the municipality. It underscored that Lee, as the direct beneficiary of the loan proceeds and the signatory of the letter-request, have conspired with him. Article 217 of the RPC provides that any public officer who, by reason of the duties of his office, is accountable for public funds or property, shall appropriate the same, or shall take or misappropriate or shall consent, or through abandonment or negligence, shall permit any other person to take such public funds or property, wholly or partially, shall be guilty of the misappropriation or malversation of such funds or property, while Section 3(e) of R.A. No. 3019 prohibits public officials from causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage or preference in the discharge of his official administrative or judicial functions through manifest partiality, evident bad faith or gross inexcusable negligence. |
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| PDIC Public Assistance Center, a one-stop shop for all
stakeholders. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Commissioner and
Acting Chairman Robert S. Martinez and Philippine Deposit
Insurance Corporation (PDIC) President Cristina Que Orbeta led
the ribbon cutting ceremony to formally launch the PDIC Public
Assistance Center located at the 3rd Floor of SSS Bldg., Ayala
Ave. corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City. The launching of the
Public Assistance Center coincides with PDIC's 52nd founding
anniversary on June 22 and the commemoration of Depositor
Protection and Awareness Week (DPAW) celebrated on June 16-22
every year. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) launched its Public Assistance Center on June 22, 2015, culminating the commemoration of the 13th Depositor Protection and Awareness Week (DPAW). The Public Assistance Center is PDIC's one-stop shop for the convenience of depositors, borrowers and all stakeholders who transact with the Corporation. The Public Assistance Center is located at the 3rd Floor, SSS Bldg., Ayala Ave. corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City. The launch was led by PDIC President Cristina Que Orbeta and Civil Service Commission (CSC) Commissioner and Acting Chairman Robert S. Martinez with Fr. Jose Nilo Lalap of Don Bosco Parish officiating the blessing. With the inauguration of the Public Assistance Center, clients can transact with PDIC in one convenient place. It is intended for depositors filing a claim, borrowers settling loans, creditors following up claims against closed banks, or prospective buyers of assets for sale. Priority lanes have been provided for senior citizens and those requiring special assistance. The launch of the Public Assistance Center is in line with the PDIC's thrust to continuously improve operational efficiency and systems consistent with its ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management system to promote public service effectiveness and depositor protection. |
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| MB places Rural Bank of Taysan (Batangas), Inc. under PDIC receivership, all valid insured deposit claims will be paid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Monetary Board (MB) placed Rural Bank of Taysan (Batangas),
Inc. under the receivership of the Philippine Deposit Insurance
Corporation (PDIC) by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1001.B dated
June 26, 2015. As Receiver, PDIC took over the bank on June 29,
2015. Rural Bank of Taysan is a single-unit rural bank with Head Office located at J.P. Rizal St., Brgy. Poblacion East, Taysan, Batangas. Based on the Bank Information Sheet filed with the PDIC as of December 31, 2014, the bank is owned by Grace G. Buencamino (17.67%), Belen B. Gutierrez (15.83%), Crisanto S. Bautista III (9.06%), Shirley Maribel B. Gutierrez (6.21%), Renato Z. Loza (5.84%), Arturo T. Gutierrez (5.52%), Ma. Antonio F. Bonifacio (5.08%), Wendelina S. Bautista (4.96%), Gabriella Victoria G. Buencamino (3.07%), Patrocinia B. Gutierrez (2.92%) and Jose G. Alcantara (2.23%). The Bank's President is Grace G. Buencamino and its Chairman is Belen B. Gutierrez. Latest available records show that as of March 31, 2015, Rural Bank of Taysan had 1,121 accounts with total deposit liabilities of P47.6 million, all of which are insured. 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 P100,000.00 and below need not file deposit insurance claims, except when they have outstanding obligations with Rural Bank of Taysan or acted as co-makers of these obligations, and have incomplete and/or have not updated their addresses with the bank, and have been evaluated to be not eligible for early payment. PDIC targets to start mailing payments to these depositors at their addresses recorded in the bank by the second week of July. Depositors may update their addresses until July 6, 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 July. The PDIC also announced that it will conduct a Depositors-Borrowers Forum on July 9, 2015. It enjoins all depositors to attend the Forum to verify with PDIC representatives if they are eligible for early payment. Those not eligible will be informed 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 (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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| Schedule of Registration for Manila passers of the May 2015 Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Manila, June 30, 2015---The Professional Regulation Commission
hereby informs all those who passed the May 2015 Nurses
Licensure Examination (NLE) in Manila of the schedule of their
initial registration at the Ground Floor, Main Building:
Registrants are advised to observe the
following steps HERE.
Registrants are also advised to strictly observe the schedule
for initial registration to avoid any inconvenience.
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| PhilHealth Regional Office I holds joint employers and ACAs forum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| n line with the implementation of Circular No. 009-2015
(Mandatory Payment of Premium Contributions of Employers and
Employees in PhilHealth Accrediting Collecting Agents), the
PhilHealth Regional Office I held its first-ever Joint Employers
and ACAs Forum in Pangasinan. The forum was hosted by the Collection Section (ColSec) and was held at PRO I’s Training Room. Since it coincided with the commemoration of Independence Day, employees donned Filipiniana attire which made the event more meaningful and exciting. Done in four (4) sessions, the forum brought together 180 participants from the government and private sectors, ACAs and bookkeepers in the province. Dr. Leo Douglas V. Cardona, Jr., PRO I Regional Vice President, was present in all sessions, equipped with a presentation material on the status of membership and collection as well as on updates about benefits. With the emphasis on sharing and caring, Cardona said that “we are here for social service, not business.” ColSec, together with P-AIMS and Membership Section, dealt with the issues brought about by the latest development in employer remittance. The group made sure that employers’ concerns were addressed properly by the ACAs. On a positive note, the Corporation got the full support of collecting agents, banks’ branch heads and representatives. They took the challenge and encouraged everyone to pay at their respective branches come July 1. With the assurance of PRO I’s collecting partners, and the cooperation of the employers and bookkeepers, the Regional Office is optimistic that it can withstand the changes that may come. As they say, nothing is permanent except change. |
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| President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the 68th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ito na po ang huling anibersaryo ng ating Hukbong Himpapawid na dadaluhan ko
bilang inyong Commander-in-Chief. Isang taon mula ngayon, babalik na ako sa
buhay-pribado. Kaya sa pagharap ko sa inyo, mainam na balikan natin ang
panatang binitiwan ko: Ipamana ang isang Pilipinas na di-hamak na mas
maganda kaysa aking dinatnan. Patunay ang matatagumpay nating reporma sa
Hukbong Himpapawid at sa buong Sandatahang Lakas na tumototoo tayo sa ating
salita. Naalala ko nga ang sinabi ng isang bagong graduate ng Philippine
Military Academy nitong taon: Salamat daw, at ‘yung ating Air Force, hindi
na lang puro “air” kundi talagang meron na ring “force.” Kung babalikan nga ang kasaysayan, nakakalungkot isipin na ang ating Hukbong Himpapawid, na isa sa unang naabot ang “jet age” sa ating rehiyon at nakilala sa mga operasyong tulad ng Bali at Congo Missions, ay naiwang “grounded” dahil sa sistema ng katiwalian, transaksiyonalismo, at maling pamamalakad na namayani sa ating bansa nang mahabang panahon. Lalo kang manghihinayang sa dinatnan nating estado ng ating Air Force kapag inisip mo kung gaano kahusay ang pilotong Pilipino. Nariyan ang kagitingang ipinamalas ni Captain Jesus Villamor at ng kanyang squadron ng Boeing P-26A, o ‘yung tinaguriang “Peashooters,” na humarap sa mas malakas na hukbo ng bansang Hapon noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig. ‘Yung P-26 po, masasabi nating napaglumaan nang eroplano: Open ang cockpit at di-retractable ang landing gear; kaya naman meron ‘yung tinatawag na matinding “drag” sa kanyang pag-operate nito. Idagdag ko na rin: Walang oxygen system ang P-26, kaya mahirap at mapanganib ang pag-akyat ng eroplano sa mas mataas na altitude. Mas mabagal, mas mahirap imaniobra, at mas mababa ang operational ceiling nito kumpara sa zero fighter ng Hapon na masasabing pinakamodernong fighter sa puntong iyon ng buong mundo. Ang punto nga po rito: P-26 ang gamit nina Villamor, laban sa mga di-hamak na mas makabagong eroplano at mas bihasang fighter pilots ng Hapon, na may ekperyensiya na dahil nakasabak na sila sa Manchuria. Pero sa husay nina Villamor, kahit na dehado sa bilang, sa bagong kagamitan, at maging sa karanasan ang kanilang grupo, nadali pa rin nila ang isang bomber at tatlong zero fighter ng kalaban. Di nga lang po sa Air Force may ganitong kuwento ng husay ng ating mga sundalo. Nariyan din ang tulad ni Commodore Ramon Alcaraz. Noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig din, nakaengkuwentro niya ang siyam na zero fighters ng Hapon. Sakay ng nag-iisang Q-boat na yari sa kahoy, napabagsak niya ang tatlo sa siyam na eroplano. Noong 1989 naman, nariyan ang kuwento ng isang Major Danilo Atienza ng 15th Strike Wing. Ang nangyari po: Noong panahon ng aking ina, may mga nagrebeldeng kasapi ng Air Force na sumali sa kudeta laban sa kanyang administrasyon. Nakapagsanay pa raw sa Samar ang mga rebeldeng piloto at sundalo, at inipon nila ang lahat ng assets sa Sangley, kasama na ‘yung tinatawag nating Tora-Tora na eroplano para sa gagawin nilang pag-atake. Matapos nga nilang i-rocket ang Camp Aguinaldo at Malacañang, ay babalik sila sa Sangley para ihanda ang 500-pound bombs na ibabagsak nila. Inatasan nga po sina Major Atienza at kanyang mga kasamahan na bawiin ang base sa mga rebeldeng sundalo. Sakay ng kanyang F-5 Freedom Fighter, nakipagbakbakan siya sa mga rebelde at nagdulot siya ng matinding pinsala sa kanilang hanay. Sa operasyong ito, binuwis ni Major Atienza ang kanyang buhay sa pagtatanggol ng ating demokrasya. ‘Pag iniisip nga natin: Kung di nagdesisyon itong si Major Atienza na harapin ang mga rebelde, at kung natuloy ang pagbomba sa atin, di na nga po tayo magkikita at wala ang lahat ng pinagtutulungan natin para sa inyong hanay. Ang gusto ko nga pong idiin sa lahat ng ito: May mga naging tiwali sa hanay ng Air Force, pero ang nagtuwid at nagwasto sa kanila ay taga-Air Force din. Sagana nga po sa ganitong mga eksena ng kagitingan ang kasaysayan ng Hukbong Himpapawid. Ang masaklap: Imbes na tumbasan ng kalinga ng Estado ang inyong mga pagsisikap, ang isinukli ng ating sinundan ay status quo ng kapabayaan. Ang ipinamana sa atin: Sambayanang uhaw sa kaunlaran at pagkakataon; isang Sandatahang Lakas na handang gawin ang tama’t makatwiran pero salat sa suporta at kagamitan; isang Hukbong Himpapawid na limitado ang kakayahang maabot ang matatayog na adhikain para sa bayan. Ganitong siklo ng kawalang-pag-asa at pagsasantabi sa inyong kapakanan ang tinibag natin sa Daang Matuwid. Sa mabuting pamamahala, pinaunlad natin ang kakayahan at kagamitan ng mga kawal ng bayan. Ang hangad natin: Bigyang-lakas kayo upang mas epektibo ninyong magampanan ang inyong mandato. Kaya nga po tuloy-tuloy ang pagsusulong natin ng modernisasyon sa AFP. Isipin ninyo, sa loob lang ng limang taon, ang nakumpleto nating mga proyekto sa ating modernization program: 55. Nalampasan na po natin ang 45 proyektong natapos ng nakaraang tatlong administrasyon. Alam po nating di-biro ang presyo ng inyong mga kagamitan; alam din nating di basta-basta ang pag-abot sa “modern age” kung saan may mga missiles ang ating Sandatahan. Kailangan talaga ng pondo para sa modernisasyon, at di nga puwedeng pawang sa Sandatahan lang nakatuon ang budget natin. Kung maibabahagi ko lang: Noong ako po’y nag-uumpisang Congressman, kakatapos pa lang noong tinaguriang Asian Financial Crisis, at lahat ng kinakailangan po ng ating distrito ay nilalapit natin sa iba’t ibang tanggapan. Ang tugon sa atin sa lahat ng pagkakataon noon: Sorry, wala tayong pondo. E kung wala tayong pera para sa isang barangay noong araw, paano pa tayo makakabili ng ating mga helicopter, medium-lift transport, at lead-in fighter? ‘Yan nga po ang pagkakaiba sa Daang Matuwid: Tama ang pamamalakad, tama ang paggugol sa pera ng bayan, kaya naman puwede mong mapaglaanan ang lahat ng prayoridad ng lipunan. Sa kaso po ninyo, ang dating nag-iisang C-130 natin, ngayon, tatlo na, at nasa proseso tayo ng pagdagdag ng dalawa pang unit para lalong palakasin ang inyong heavy-lift capability. Natanggap na rin ninyo ang una sa tatlong binili nating CASA C-295 medium lift transports at dalawang bagong Bell 412. Nakatakda ding dumating ang dalawa pang units ng C-295, dalawang C-212 light lift transports, at anim pang Bell 412 combat utility helicopters. Dagdag pa rito, mayroon din tayong nakapilang anim na close-air support aircraft na lalong magpapalawig sa kakayahan ninyong magsagawa ng iba’t ibang operasyon sa ating bansa. Sa Disyembre naman, matatanggap na ninyo ang unang dalawang unit sa ating mga FA-50 lead-in fighter trainer jets na binili natin mula sa South Korea. Nito ngang Hunyo, matagumpay na naisagawa ang maiden flight ng unang FA-50 unit na binili natin. Malapit na nga pong mag-take-off sa sarili nating airbase ang fighter jets na ito, na inaasahang higit na maglilinang sa kakayahan nating pangalagaan ang ating teritoryo. Di nga lang pagbili at pag-upgrade sa mga kagamitan para sa inyong mga misyon ang tinututukan natin; tinutugunan din ng inyong gobyerno ang iba pang pangangailangan ng ating unipormadong hanay. Sa ilalim po ng Phase 1 at Phase 2 ng housing program natin para sa ating mga unipormadong hanay, nakapagpatayo na tayo ng 52,641 units ng bahay. Anim na libo, apat na raang units dito ang nakalaan para sa ating Hukbong Himpapawid. Nariyan din ang tinaasan nating Subsistence Allowance para sa AFP, at maging ang pagbili ng mga angkop na kasuotan ng mga kasapi ng Air Force. Mayroon din tayong isinusulong na PAF Flight Plan 2028, para gawing mas malawakan ang transpormasyon sa inyong organisasyon. Nais ko lang pong bigyang-diin: Tatlong administrasyon ang saklaw ng inisyatibang ito, at 364 days na lang po ang natitira sa ating panunungkulan. Ibig sabihin, kung gusto nating makitang magtagumpay ang planong ito, kailangang tuloy-tuloy ang pagpanig natin sa Daang Matuwid; oras nga po na lumihis tayo mula rito, pihadong mauudlot ang pagsagad ninyo sa positibong pagbabagong ating nasimulan. Maliwanag po: Kinakalinga kayo ng Estado, at sinusuklian ninyo ito. Ito pong pamumuhunan ng lipunan sa inyo, talagang nagkakaroon tayo ng dibidendo. Halimbawa: Matapos humagupit si Yolanda sa Kabisayaan, naglabas ng abiso ang Department of Science and Technology na matindi pa rin ang prevailing winds; ang sagot naman ng ating Air Force: “Andoon na kami sa marginal; kaya na namin ‘yang hangin na ‘yan.” Batid ninyo ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayang sinalanta ng super typhoon—mula sa gutom, sakit, kawalan ng tirahan, at pagkasawi; at talaga namang pinilit ninyong matupad ang inyong misyon. Day 1 pa lang, matapos ang bagyo, 24 oras matapos manalasa si bagyo, nagpalipad na kayo ng helicopter, at kumilos kayo kasama ng Army para ma-clear ang runway sa Leyte na naging susi para tuloy-tuloy na makapaghatid ng tao, kagamitan, at ayuda ang ating mga C-130 at iba pang eroplano. Ni minsan po, sa lahat ng pagsubok—mula sa kaguluhan sa Zamboanga, lindol sa Cebu at Bohol, at maging sa iba pang kalamidad, di tayo nakarinig ng “Sir, pagod na kami; ayaw na namin; nagawa na namin ang parte namin.” Bagkus, lagi pa kayong nagsikap at naghanap ng paraan para makapag-ambag at makapagdagdag ng tulong. Banggitin ko na rin: Ang mga eroplano, helicopter, at iba pang kagamitan, talagang alagang-alaga sa inyo, dahil kilalang-kilala ninyo ang bawat asset natin. Matapos nga ang kada paglipad, agad itong isasalang sa tune-up at preventive maintenance para maihanda sa susunod na misyon kinabukasan. Kaya naman, kahit mataas ang operational tempo, nasasagad ang gamit at napapatagal ang pakinabang sa ating mga asset. Di nga lang po sa Air Force natin nakita ang ganitong sigasig; ito ang ipinapamalas ng buong Sandatahang Lakas at maging ng ating mga kapulisan na handang sumaklolo sa panahon ng delubyo at sa harap ng peligro. Naaalala ko nga po nang may tumamang bagyo sa Isabela, kahit humahagupit pa ito, nagsagawa na ng clearing sa kalsada ang ating mga pulis. At sa ganitong lagay, paanong di hahangaan at mamahalin ng taumbayan ang ating mga kawal, lalo pa’t kitang-kita nila na imbis na maglamangan ay ipinaparamdam ninyo ang pagdadamayan? Tunay po: Hindi matatawaran ang tapang at dedikasyon ng ating Hukbong Himpapawid at ng ating buong unipormadong hanay. Gaano man kasalimuot ang sitwasyon, gaano man kadambuhala ang hamon sa inyong harapan, nakahanda kayong itaguyod ang interes at kaligtasan ng sambayanan. Hindi man araw-araw naibabalita ang inyong mahahalagang operasyon, hindi man laging naihahayag ang inyong kabayanihan, patuloy pa rin kayo sa pagpapakitang-gilas alang-alang sa inyong kapwa at bandila. Sa ngalan ng sambayanan, maraming-maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong serbisyo. Di naman natin makakamit ang makabuluhang transpormasyong tinatamasa na ng AFP kung wala ang isang kakampi ng reporma tulad ni Kalihim Voltaire Gazmin na nagtitimon sa ating kasundaluhan. Nariyan din ang mga AFP Chiefs of Staff na kaagapay ni Sec. Volts sa pagsigurong makakamit natin ang mas mataas na antas ng paglilingkod sa sambayanan: Nagpapasalamat tayo kina Heneral Ricardo David, Heneral Eduardo Oban Jr., Heneral Jessie Dellosa, Heneral Emmanuel Bautista, at sa inyong kasalukuyang Chief of Staff na si Heneral Gregorio Pio Catapang. Siyempre, dito sa Air Force, naging posible ang pagbabago dahil nagkaroon kayo ng mga pinunong gaya nina Heneral Oscar Rabena at Heneral Larry dela Cruz, at Commanding General Jeff Delgado na talagang nakatutok sa inyong kapakanan. Malinaw po: Mayroon nang gobyernong tunay na nagmamalasakit sa mga kawal nating kumakalinga sa mamamayan. Sa nalalabing panahon natin sa puwesto, makakaasa kayong hindi magmamaliw ang suporta natin sa inyong hanay. Dodoblehin pa natin ang pagsisikap upang mapabilis pa ang paghubog natin sa isang Hukbong Himpapawid na talagang maipagmamalaki ng ating mga Boss ngayon, at ng mga susunod pang henerasyon. Ang atas at hamon ko naman sa inyo: Sa bawat sangandaan, manatili kayong tumatahak sa landas na tama at makatwiran, patuloy kayong maging tagapagtanggol ng ating lipunan. Kasabay ng pagbati ko sa inyong ika-68 na anibersaryo, nais kong ipaabot sa inyo: Tunay na karangalan ko ang makapaglingkod bilang Pangulo at Commander-in-Chief ng isang Sandatahang Lakas na nagsisilbing ehemplo ng husay, disiplina, at propesyonalismo. Maraming salamat po. Maligayang anibersaryo sa inyong lahat. At magandang tanghali. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III acknowledges the men and women in uniform participating in the pass-in review during the 68th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Rey Baniquet - Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin; Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr.; and PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado upon arrival for the 68th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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The Aerobatic Demonstration and Opener Pass of the PAF during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947, two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. Also in is photo Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 68th
Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the
Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on
Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the
theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The
PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World
War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps,
which was established in 1941. Also in photo are Defense Secretary
Voltaire Gazmin, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Chief of Staff
General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr.; and PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. Also in photo Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado, reviews the troops during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Rolando Mailo/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III checks the scale model of FA 50 aircraft frpom South Korea as part of the exhibition during the celebration of the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III checks the newly acquired choppers as part of exhibition during celebration of the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a coffeetable book presented by PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado, presents the command plaque and streamer during the awarding ceremony for the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III talks with Ana Theresia Hontiveros Baraquel after administering the oath as Philhealth Director in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Ana Theresia Hontiveros Baraquel after administering the oath as Philhealth Director in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Amelia Guanzon after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Sheriff Abas after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Health Secretary Janette Garin after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office to newly appointed officials in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Gil Nartea/ Lauro Montillano/ Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario; Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan; Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr.; Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario; The Netherlands Ambassador to the Philippines Maria Christina Theresia Derckx and United Nations Development Programme resident representative and UN resident coordinator Ola Almgren. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands signs the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building at the APEC Lounge in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Monday (June 29). Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr., Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Jose Perpetuo Lotilla, Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III, Megawide Construction Corporation chairman Michael Cosiquien, GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation president Manuel Louie Ferrer, GMR Group of Companies chairman Grandhi Mallikajurna Rao, GMCAC chief executive advisor Andrew Harrison, Public Private Partnership Center executive director Cosette Canilao. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III with Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, lowers the time capsule during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Monday (June 29). Assiting the president are Megawide Construction Corporation chairman Michael Cosiquien and GMR Group of Companies chairman Grandhi Mallikajurna Rao. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the new facilities at the newly renovated MCIA Terminal 1 during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu with Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. ,Megawide Construction Corporation chairman Michael Cosiquien, GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation president Manuel Louie Ferrer, GMR Group of Companies chairman Grandhi Mallikajurna Rao, GMCAC chief executive advisor Andrew Harrison and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Center executive director Cosette Canilao upon arrival at the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building on Monday (June 29). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project (PPADP) Open Ramp and the Air Defense Alert Center (ADAC) Western Command Center in Barangay San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday (June 29, 2015). The project aims to improve the facilities of the existing Puerto Princesa Airport, enhance the quality of airport service and the safety of air transport to comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards; and expand the airport capacity brought by the increasing air traffic demand. Also in photo are Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez,Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron and Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Julianito Bucayan. (Photo by Exequiel Supera / Lauro Montellano Jr./ Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron, Korean Ambassador Kim Jae-Shin, Palawan 1st District Representative Franz Joseph George Alvarez, 2ndDistrict Representative Frederick Abueg and 3rd District Representative Douglas Hagedorn, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Director General Lt. Gen. William Hotchkiss (Ret.), The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Manila Representative Office chief representative/country director Yongkeun Oh and Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Julianito Bucayan upon arrival for the inspection of the Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project (PPADP) Open Ramp and the Air Defense Alert Center (ADAC) Western Command Center in Barangay San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday (June 29, 2015). (Photo by Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the Livestock Philippines 2015, with the theme "One Stop Event to Fulfill the Livestock, Feed, Meat and Food Industries Needs" at the Function Room of SMX Convention Center in Pasay City Thursday (June 25). The event is hosted by the Department of Agriculture and its attached agencies. Livestock Philippiunes 2015 will serve as the perfect platform for global trade players to place investments in the local livestock, animal health and feed industries. (Photo by Lauro Montillano / Gil Nartea. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces Livestock Philippines 2015 expo hosted by the Department of Agriculture with the theme "One Stop Event to Fulfill the Livestock, Feed, Meat and Food Industries Needs" at the Function Room of SMX convention center in Pasay City Thursday (June 25). With the President in photo are Agriculture secretary proceso Alcala and Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto. (Photo by Lauro Montillano/Benhur Arcayan/Gil Nartea/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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The graduates of the Special Training for Employment Program of TESDA listen to President Benigno Aquino III during the mass graduation ceremonies and awarding of toolkits held at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Joel Villanueva, Pasay City Lone District Representative Imelda Calixto-Rubiano and Pasay City Mayor Antonio Calixto upon arrival for the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23, 2015). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Rodolfo Manabat/ Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Joel Villanueva, awards the Certificate of Training and toolkits to 24 STEP scholars representing the 2,022 graduates during the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation ceremonies and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the TESDA Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. officers, led by its president Angel Ngu, for a snap shot during the oath taking ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). Also in photo is Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a scale model of the 2-classroom school building presented by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc., led by its president Angel Ngu, during the oath taking ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). The Operation: Barrio Schools is the longest running and biggest private sector led development program focused on educational infrastructure. To date, some 4,933 school buildings – equivalent to 9,866 classrooms – have already been turned over to public schools nationwide, benefitting nearly one million schoolchildren. Also in photo is Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inducts the newly elected officers of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc., headed by its president Angel Ngu, in ceremonies held at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Gil Nartea / by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the oath taking ceremony of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) officers at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). Also in photo are FFCCCII honorary president Amb. Domingo Lee, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, FFCCCII president Angel Ngu, honorary president Dr. Alfonso Siy and vice president Dr. Cecilio Pedro. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Certificate of Recognition to Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Rafael Yabut during the Recognition and Awarding Ceremony for the agency's 117th anniversary celebration held at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. Also in photo is Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson during the agency's 117th anniversary celebration held at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, views the photo exhibit on the agency's infrastructure projects following the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a copy of a framed ISO 9001:2008 Registration Certificate of DPWH’s Quality Management System from Secretary Rogelio Singson during the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Light to moderate #rains affecting portions of #ZamboangaPeninsula, #SurigaodelSur, #SurigaodelNorte, #DinagatIs. #AgusandelNorte,#AgusandelSur,#MisamisOccidental, #MisamisOriental, #Camiguin, #LanaodelNorte, #Bukidnon, #CompostelaValley, #DavaodelNorte #DavaodelSur, #DavaoOriental, #DavaoCity, #LanaodelSur, #SultanKudarat, #Maguindanao,#CotabatoCity, #SouthCotabato, #Sarangani and nearby areas.All are advised to keep monitoring for the updates.
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Pres. Exec Order No. 137 designates July as National Disaster Consciousness Month. http://t.co/H4dtRnauBf #BePrepared http://t.co/CwpsMHBFeQ
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Planets Whereabouts
•On July 1, Venus and Jupiter will be seen 0.4 degrees apart in the western sky after sunset.
•On July 24, Mercury reaches its superior conjunction. A superior conjunction happens when an inferior planet (such as Mercury) passes behind the Sun as seen from Earth and will be out for observation due to its proximity to the Sun.
•On July 26, the gibbous moon will be located close to Saturn separated at 2.9 degrees of an arc from each other.
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•On July 1, Venus and Jupiter will be seen 0.4 degrees apart in the western sky after sunset.
•On July 24, Mercury reaches its superior conjunction. A superior conjunction happens when an inferior planet (such as Mercury) passes behind the Sun as seen from Earth and will be out for observation due to its proximity to the Sun.
•On July 26, the gibbous moon will be located close to Saturn separated at 2.9 degrees of an arc from each other.
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