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Synopsis:
Forecast:
The whole country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.
Light to moderate winds blowing from the southeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from the east to southeast over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate.
May 22 , 2014 ( Thursday ) as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Fair Weather
LAGUNA
: Sunny w/ partly cluody skies
BATANGAS : Fair Weather
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Rainy w/ occasional thunderstorm
 1. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/RIZAL: The Tanay municipal
government's "Basura Mo, Palit Gamit Eskuwela" is still ongoing.
Residents are encouraged by the LGU to trade in empty bottles, tin cans and
newspapers for pencils, ballpens or notebooks to be distributed to local
students.
2. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/RIZAL: The Angono Bureau of
Fire Protection has advised locals to be vigilant as three grass fire
incidents have been recorded within the week in the vicinity. The said fires
are believed to have been caused by extreme heat.
3. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The regional
disaster risk reduction management council (RDRRMC) IV-A is set to hold a
full council meeting on May 27, 2014 at Monte Vista Hotspring Resort, Pansol,
Calamba City. Topics for discussion include: the impact of a typhoon Yolanda
magnitude in the region, a 15-minute presentation by PAGASA and the
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 4A on the preparedness measures for El
Nino, and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Calabarzon’s
talk on the post disaster needs analysis report.
4. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Nagpa-alala ang
business and license division ng tanggapan ng punonglungsod ng San Pablo City
sa lahat ng mga may ari o operators ng tricycle sa lungsod na ang renewal o
muling pagtubos ng prangkisa ay katulad na ng proseso sa Land Transportation
Office (LTO) na ang batayan ay ang huling numero o last digit ng kanilang
plate number.
5. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Hiniling ni San
Pablo city schools division superintendent Susan Oribiana sa mga mamamahayag
na tulungan silang ipabatid sa mga magulang na ang Department of Education
(DepEd) ay mahigpit na ipinapatupad ang “no collection policy” kaugnay ng
pagbubukas ng mga eskuwelahan sa Hunyo 2. Walang dapat singilin sa lahat ng
batang magpapatala mula pre-school hanggang Grade 4 habang maaari lamang
singilin sa mga mag-aaral mula sa Grade 5 pataas ay para sa Boy Scout, Girl
Scout, Philippine Tuberculosis Society, at Parents-Teachers Association sa
paraang kusang loob at masisingil lamang simula sa ika-2 buwan ng school
year.
6. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The building of the
provincial science & technology center (PSTC) Laguna that will be
constructed in the Del Remedio campus of the Laguna State Polytechnic
University (LSPU) in San Pablo City will pioneer in offering a regional
laboratory for level and flow calibration that will help local businesses
while the installation of an electronic library on science will contribute to
knowledge management of students in the university, Laguna S&T director
Samuel L. Caperina said.
7. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The Department of
Science and Technology (DOST) Calabarzon will construct a new building for
the provincial science & technology center (PSTC) of Laguna at the Del
Remedio campus of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) in San Pablo
City. LSPU president Dr. Nestor M. De Vera acknowledged that the scientific
and technological expertise of the S&T center will add to the ability of
the university to produce topnotch students.
8. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Through the
P100,000 grant in aid provided by the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) Region 4A to the K-4 Kabuhayan center in Calauan, the center since
then has employed 20 mothers and produces an annual volume of 252,000 to
nearly 500,000 pieces of bread and meat products. The assistance equipped the
center and expanded it into a common service facility (CSF) with baking and
meat processing equipment. The center is a technology-based communal food
express, bakeshop, and meat processing project.
9. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/QUEZON: Naglaan ng P2
milyong pondo ang pamahalaang lungsod ng Lucena upang mapasimulan na ang
proyektong pagpapa-ilaw (electrification) na matagal nang hinahangad ng ilang
mga residente ng barangay Ibabang Iyam.
10. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/QUEZON: The Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 4A recently inventoried small scale
underground gold mining operations within the municipality of Buenavista
through interviews with mine operators, key officials of mining cooperatives,
mine workers and ocular inspection. About 22 active underground mine workings
are known to exist in the town employing more than 500 small scale miners,
according to MGB Region 4A.
11. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The Commision on Elections
en banc has voted, 7-0, to unseat Laguna Gov.Jeorge "E.R." Ejercito
for campaign overspending. Vice-Governor Ramil Hernandez will take over as
the new Laguna governo
12. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/QUEZON: DTI-Quezon
provincial office recently conducted a lecture series on consumer's rights
and responsibilities to 279 members of Tulay sa Pag-unlad Inc. (TSPI) in
Sariaya, Quezon.
13. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Members of the
Epektibo at Responsableng Kilusan ng Kababaihan sa Bagong Laguna (ERK2) -
Famy Chapter, were recently provided free health services. The activity aims
to promote awareness among members and women in the community of the
prevention of illness such as cervical and breast cancers.
14. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/QUEZON: The Innovations and
Multisectoral Partnerships to Achieve Control of Tuberculosis (IMPACT) along
with the provincial health office of Quezon will be conducting a
multi-sectoral alliance meeting and strategic planning on May 26-27 at Queen
Margarette Hotel, Barangay Domoit, Lucena. The activity is part of the DOH
and IMPACT's campaign on the prevention/control of Tuberculosis disease in
the province of Quezon.
15. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Muling nagpalabas
ang DTI ng presyo ng mga produktong gamit sa eskwela upang bigyan ng gabay sa
pamimili ang mga kunsumidores lalo na at malapit na ang pagbubukas ng pasukan
sa darating na Hunyo 2014.
16. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Out-of-school youth
from Brgy. Labuin in Santa Cruz, Laguna recently underwent Adolescent Health
and Youth Development (AHYD) seminar. The AHYD seminar aims to enhance
youth's skills, improve their health status, promote positive attitudes and
healthy behaviors.
17. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/QUEZON: The municipal
police station (MPS) of Candelaria has intensified its campaign against loose
firearms and illegal drugs, resulting to the confiscation of 11 loose
firearms and apprehension of 19 persons in drug-related cases, according to
MPS-Candelaria chief Police Sr. Inspector Jesus Ericson Polinag.
18. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Isang public
hearing ang isinagawa ng Sangguniang Bayan ng Calaca ngayong araw ukol sa
Calaca Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan 2013-2023 at Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance na layong alamin ang pulso ng mga Calaqueno ukol sa mga
nabanggit na paksa.
19. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Sumailalim ang
lahat ng barangay officials sa lungsod ng Tanauan sa isang computer literacy
training program na layong magbigay kaalaman ukol sa paggamit ng computer
upang magamit sa kanilang paglilingkod sa bayan.
20. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Alinsabay ng
pagsasagawa ng Brigada Eskwela, nagsagawa naman ng information dissemination
ang Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management office sa Lungsod ng Lipa ukol
sa mga dapat malaman at gawin kapag may kalamidad tulad ng lindol sa mga
magulang, guro at mag-aaral ng Inosloban-Marawoy National High School. Layon
nitong maiiwas ang mga ito sa kapahamakan at maituro ang tamang gawin sa
panahon ng kalamidad.
21. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/CAVITE: The city government
of Bacoor announced the recent opening of Bayad Center located in the city
hall at Barangay Tabing Dagat, part of the city goverment's commitment to
provide accessible and quality public service to its constituents.
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BATANGAS
1. Tagalog news: Aeta community sa Rosario,
pinagkalooban ng iba't-ibang serbisyo
Wednesday 21st of May 2014
ROSARIO, BATANGAS,
Mayo 21 (PIA) --Isinagawa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang pagbisita sa mahigit
50 pamilya na naninirahan sa Aeta community sa barangay Putingkahoy sa bayang
ito kamakailan.
Alinsabay nito
nagsagawa ng isang medical dental mission na pinangunahan ng Provincial Health
Office upang matutukan at mabigyan ng kailingang medikal ang mga naninirahan
dito lalong lalo na ang mga kabataan.
Bukod dito, namahagi
din ng pitong sets ng toilet construction package na kinapapalooban ng isang
toilet bowl, tatlong sako ng semento, 30 hollow blocks at mga steel bars bilang
pagbibigay importansya sa kalinisan at kalusugan ng bawat pamilya. Ipinaunawa
din sa mga ito ang kahalagahan ng may sariling kubeta bilang bahagi ng personal
hygiene.
Namahagi naman ang
Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) ng mga school bags
para sa mag-aaral sa day care at mga groserya para sa pamilyang naninirahan
doon.
Isang maikling
programa din ang idinaos dito kung saan may mga palaro at paligsahan sa
pag-awit upang mabigyang kasiyahan ang mga mamamayan sa komunidad na ito.
Sinabi ni Governor
Vilma Santos Recto, na nais niyang ipadama sa mga katutubong Aeta na sila ay
kabilang sa mga prayoridad ng pamahalaang panlalawigan at nakahanda itong
tumulong sa mga pangangailangan ng mga ito lalong lalo na sa aspetong
pangkalusugan.
Malaki naman ang
pasasalamat ng mga Aeta sa mga dalang tulong ng pamahalaang panlalawigan para
sa kanila. (MPDC-PIA Batangas at ulat mula kay Elfie Ilustre-PIO Province)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=681400487231#sthash.KdJa9xEy.dpuf
2. Tagalog
news: Safe Motherhood Week, ipinagdiwang sa lungsod ng Batangas
Wednesday 21st of May 2014
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS,
Mayo 21 (PIA) --Ipinagdiwang ng may 250 mga buntis mula sa lungsod ng Batangas ang
Safe Motherhood Week sa Teachers Conference Center noong ika-14 ng Mayo na may
temang “Pagliligtas sa Buhay ng mga Buntis, Katungkulan ng Bawat Mamamayan”.
Layunin ng programang
ito na paalalahanan ang mga ina lalo’t higit ang mga nagdadalang-tao na pamalagiang
kumonsulta sa health centers upang masiguro ang kaniyang kaligtasan maging ng
kaniyang ipinagbubuntis.
Sinabi ni Dra. Rossana
Barrion, city health officer, na ang mga ganitong gawain ay nagpapatunay lamang
ng adbokasiya ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas sa pangunguna ni Mayor Eduardo
B. Dimacuha na pangalagaan ang kalusugan ng bawat mamamayan sa lungsod lalo’t
higit ang mga sanggol.
Hinikayat din ni
Barrion ang mga nagdadalang-tao na kung maaari ay huwag magpilit na manganak sa
bahay. Napakadelikado aniya nito sapagkat maaaring maubusan ng dugo ang isang
ina habang nanganganak at magresulta ng pagkamatay nito maging ng sanggol na
kaniyang dinadala.
Samantala, nagkaroon
din ng palaro na tinawag na “Bet on your Mommy” kung saan nagtagisan ang bawat
buntis sa pagsagot sa mga katanungan na may kinalaman sa pagbubuntis.
Nanalo sa “Paint Your
Ideal Community for Safe Motherhood Contest” si Sharmae Masangcay ng Brgy. 5.
Si Masangcay ay tumanggap ng P2,000 bilang cash prize.(Monina B. Fernandez, PIO
Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=681400484274#sthash.y6nVNVox.dpuf
RIZAL
1. DepEd Antipolo kicks off Brigada Eskwela in
66 elementary and high schools
By:
Gideon Gapayao
Tuesday 20th of May
2014
ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, May 20 (PIA) —Antipolo City’s 45
public elementary and 21 public elementary schools will once again benefit from
the Department of Education’s 10th year of Brigada Eskwela from May 19 – 23.
DepEd
Antipolo kicked off Brigada Eskwela through a parade starting from San Jose
National High School passing through the city proper before arriving at the
Juan Sumulong Elementary School for the program proper last May 19 with the
cooperation of the local police force and military.
Brigada
Eskwela is held yearly and deals with the adoption and rehabilitation of public
schools through providing new armchairs and repainting buildings through
volunteerism. However, DepEd Antipolo OIC Schools District Supervisor Merthel
Evardone stated that the unlike the previous runs of the program, this year’s
Brigada also focuses on the disaster risk reduction and management aspect.
SDS
OIC Evardone emphazised that disaster resiliency in school structures are
essential in most schools located in the rural parts of Antipolo most of which
are mountainous thus disaster prone structures are reinforced.
“A
positive aspect we can see is that most rural public schools are not congested
and overcrowded in contrast to those in the urban areas where 3-4 shifts are
needed to accommodate all the students” Evardone added.
Evardone
also stated that DepEd is in close coordination with the Department of Public
Works and Highways, AusAID and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
(PAGCOR) as well as several Public-Private-Partnership participants in its
other projects. (PIA-Rizal)
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See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=2261400631784#sthash.nkjAO8cE.dpuf
2. Tagalog news: Bagong gamit at uniporme,
ipinamahagi sa mga estudyante sa Antipolo
Wednesday 21st of May
2014
ANTIPOLO
CITY, Rizal, Mayo 21 – Bago pormal na magbukas ang klase ngayong taon ay isang
malaking surpresa ang handog ng Pamahalaang Lungsod sa mga mag-aaral dito
makaraang mamahagi ng mga libreng gamit sa eskuwela, at sa kauna-unahang
pagkakataon sa lungsod, kasama pati mga bagong school uniform.
Namahagi
kamakailan ang Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Antipolo ng mga libreng gamit sa iskwela
at sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ng mga bagong school uniform sa mga
paaralan ng siyudad.
Sa
paglulunsad ng programang Brigada Eskwela 2014 ay nag-abot ang mga kawani at
opisyales ng lungsod kabilang si Antipolo Mayor Jun Ynares ng mga kagamitan
upang tulungan ang mga guro, magulang at mga mag-aaral sa paghahanda ng mga
silid-aralan at iba pang pasilidad para sa nalalapit na pasukan.
Ikinatuwa
ng lokal kabataan at kanilang mga magulang nang mabalitaan na hindi na nila
kailangan pang gumastos para sa mga bagong gamit pang-eskuwela, sapagkat may
dala ang Pamahalaang Lungsod na mga bagong notebooks, bag at uniporme para sa
kanila.
Mga
lokal na patahian ang kinatulong ng Pamahalaang Lungsod sa paggawa ng
libu-libong set ng bagong uniporme para sa mga public elementary at high school
students. (ANTIPOLO PIO/PIA-Rizal)
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See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=2261400569729#sthash.L
TR8XqHG.dpuf
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Toast during the
dinner in honor of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic
of Vietnam
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President's Hall, Malacañang Palace
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21 May 2014
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Mr. Prime Minister, on behalf of the Filipino people, I welcome you and your
delegation to the Philippines, on your most recent visit to my country. I am
delighted to have this special opportunity to extend to you the same degree
of hospitality that you demonstrated when I visited Vietnam to attend the
ASEAN Summit in one of my first trips abroad as President. Today, Mr. Prime
Minister, you return to a country that is showing to the world that it is
not only more fun here, but that also the Philippines works. Mr. Prime Minister, then as now, you have only expressed your sincere regard for the well-being of the many Filipinos who live productive, dignified lives in Vietnam. This kindness and concern for the Filipino people was also seen in the assistance extended by the government and people of Vietnam to the thousands of my countrymen who were affected by Typhoon Haiyan, or Yolanda as it is known to us. On behalf of my countrymen, allow me to once again express our gratitude for your generosity and unwavering solidarity. Your presence today reaffirms the strong bonds between our nations as brothers in ASEAN—a relationship that finds root not only in our shared history as peoples of Southeast Asia, but also in our very commitment to adhere to the rule of law and to uphold mutual respect between the members of our community. Mr. Prime Minister, as I conveyed to you and our colleagues in the most recent ASEAN Summit in Myanmar: if an injustice is done to one, is it not true that it sets the stage for injustice done to all? Therefore, is it not our task, as leaders of ASEAN, to continue to find ways to strengthen our relations and build the mechanisms that will ensure fairness and justice throughout our region? The courage and strength that the government of Vietnam has demonstrated in protecting the interest of its people, despite the many challenges you face, have only been a source of inspiration for the peoples of ASEAN, as we work towards building a more secure, more prosperous, more equitable Southeast Asia. On this note, Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, please rise as I propose a toast: To your good health and happiness, Mr. Prime Minister, as well as that of President Truong T?n Sang, and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong; To the deepening friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and the Philippines; And to continued peace and prosperity of the peoples of ASEAN. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the
Courtesy Call of the ASEAN Business Club (ABC)
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Reception Hall, Malacañang Palace
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21 May 2014
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Secretary Cesar Purisima; Secretary Greg Domingo; of course, Mr. Jaime
Augusto Zobel de Ayala; Datu Sri Nazir Razak; delagates of the ASEAN
Business Club; honored guests; ladies and gentlemen: Good afternoon. First let me apologize for making you wait. I’m sure your time is very precious. I was undergoing an interview by a publication that has paid scant attention to us and I was maximizing the time, lest there not be a second opportunity. In our increasingly globalized milieu, the dynamics that apply to heads of state and government also apply to other leaders, including CEOs, presidents, and directors like yourselves. I believe we can all agree that our operations function more smoothly when we are given the chance to interact and work together—to exchange best practices, and even coordinate efforts—towards achieving inclusive and sustainable prosperity and progress. This is, after all, the principle behind, I understand, the ASEAN Business Club. Another idea I hope you will likewise agree with is whether we are leaders of a company or a country, is it not true that our driving force must be the betterment of people whose lives we are responsible for? As captains of industry, are you not concerned about your employees, your consumer base, and the communities who play host to your facilities? After all, you would not have reached such success today without understanding the truth that your business growth has always relied, and still relies on the millions of people that you interact with. These are the very same truths that have ignited the resurgence of our country. Whenever my administration is lauded for the progress our country has made, we are always quick to remind the world: The transformation of the Philippines is a collective achievement, built on the shoulders of a people prepared to undertake the difficult task of reform together. It began back in 2010, when our countrymen took a stand against corruption and impunity, and gave us the mandate for change—a mandate we would fulfill by eradicating corruption and fostering inclusive, equitable growth. My administration has been doing precisely this for almost four years now. Whether it is cutting down red tape to allow businesses to set up shop more easily, or plugging leaks and instituting reforms in our budgeting process—whether it is making massive investments in our people through skills training and education, health, and social services, or enhancing the state of national infrastructure, every single step government has taken has been for the welfare of the Filipino people. The commitment to good governance has already borne fruit. Just to give a couple of examples: The Philippines has consistently bucked the global trend, with economic growth remaining high, and even surpassing our targets. This is partly because, to a certain extent, external volatility and subdued global demand has not affected the country, since we are neither resource-dependent nor export-oriented. Thus, our IT-BPO sector continues to remain a strong driver of growth, while manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence because of, among other factors, robust domestic demand. This strong domestic demand is another indication of the potential that investors see in the Philippines—on top of our administration’s commitment to good governance, strong macroeconomic fundamentals, and the credit-rating upgrades we have received from all three major credit-rating agencies, placing us at investment grade or higher. No longer are we the Sick Man in Asia; we are now Asia’s bright spot—a viable destination for investments and tourists. Our countrymen have also seen the benefits of good governance in their lives; in turn, their support continues to empower us in pursuing further reform. For instance, Filipinos reaffirmed the mandate they gave us when they elected into our Senate a majority of the candidates I recommended to them—nine out of the twelve and the nine in the top ten of our senators, who will help to ensure that the transformation of the Philippines continues beyond this administration. It is likewise because of the Filipino people’s solid backing that we were able to pass politically complex legislation that had languished in Congress for far so long. It is because of them that a just and lasting peace in the southernmost part of our country is finally within our grasp—fostering greater stability across the entire archipelago. Together, we Filipinos are spurring a virtuous cycle of empowerment and growth: Whereas more people are empowered to take hold of opportunities opening up in society, the engines of growth then shift constantly towards higher and higher gears. This is the context in which your visit occurs: A government fully committed to service, a revitalized economy, and a people with renewed optimism and desire to take part in nation-building now and in the future—towards creating opportunities for all. In this case, “all” includes businessmen like yourselves; and I encourage you to make the most of your time here. Whether in your attendance to the World Economic Forum on East Asia, or in meetings among yourselves, this is the time to expand your connections and forge stronger relationships with your Filipino counterparts. The success story of the Philippines thus far is proof positive that, with the desire to uplift our fellowmen, and the dedication to work alongside each other, we can reach greater heights. May I invite you then to consider joining us—working with us even more—in harnessing the opportunities and potentials in our country today. With the Philippines on an economic upswing and the integration of ASEAN on the horizon, we are poised on the edge of even more meaningful progress—progress that we can realize today, in this visit, and in what I trust will be many more visits to come. Once again, welcome to the Philippines. And before I bid you a good day, may I just say, responding to the comments made earlier: When we started out, we really felt that there were so many problems that made me remember one of my father’s favorite songs, which was “The Impossible Dream.” Everything that had to be done seems to be so much impossible. That was when we started. Today, when we are confronted with problems, we tend to see the opportunities that those problems present before us. So, with that in mind, may I encourage you to think about that thought. Good day to each and everyone. |
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Abaya: Lot 2 of Capacity Expansion Project is Part of Upgrading
Strategy Open and public bidding for the second lot of the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) Capacity Expansion Project for the Metro Rail Transit III (MRT-3) system has begun, as part of government’s effort to improve the rail transit’s services. “As we increase MRT-3’s capacity in order to improve its facilities and provide better services to more passengers, we need to upgrade its ancillary systems as well. With our policy of open and transparent bidding, we know that competition will lead to a more advantageous deal, and therefore, more savings for government,” said DOTC Secretary Joseph Abaya. In the Invitation to Bid published today, the DOTC disclosed that the approved budget for the contract is in the amount of P 836,463,049.86. A pre-bid conference for interested bidders is scheduled on May 28, which is also the day when bid documents will be issued. The ancillary systems entail the upgrading of the rail line’s traction sub-power station and of its depot facilities, as well as the construction of the North Avenue turnback and the Taft Avenue pocket track extension. Earlier this year, the DOTC signed the contract for Lot 1 of the Capacity Expansion project, which involves the purchase of forty-eight (48) new train coaches for the MRT-3 system. These additional coaches, which will decongest the over-capacity operations of the railway, will be delivered in monthly tranches beginning next year. Although the deadline for completion is slated in 2017, the winning supplier has committed to deliver all 48 new units by mid-2016. The DOTC also signed the contract for the new, unified contactless ticketing system for MRT-3 and Lines 1 and 2 of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system last March. This tap-and-go smartcard technology is designed to cut queuing time for passengers and allow seamless transfers from one line to another. It is scheduled to be fully operational by September 2015. “While our long-term upgrades are still on the way, we are also looking for quick improvements in the meantime. We have already extended operating hours in the morning, and are now experimenting with the viability of an Express Train service,” added Abaya. To recall, the MRT-3’s morning and evening operations were extended on a trial basis last February to March. The extended 4:30am start of operations, one hour earlier than the previous regular runs, has since been made permanent. Meanwhile, the Express Train service experiment will be concluded this week, with the MRT-3 Office expected to submit its recommendations to the DOTC next week. |
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Estancia, Iloilo – In an effort to prevent the proliferation of
child abuse cases in bunkhouses where survivors of Typhoon Yolanda
and the oil spill that occurred on November 8, 2013 are currently
staying, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),
through its Field Office VI, and the provincial local government
conducted an on-site lecture for couples on how to protect their
children. The lecture was part of the Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities Training (ERPAT) by the DSWD. ERPAT gives importance to the development and enrichment of knowledge, attitude, and skills of fathers in performing their paternal roles and responsibilities. Josie Cambell, DSWD-Field Office VI training specialist, emphasized during her session with the parents how to be resilient in times of disasters. She added that resiliency should be demonstrated by being able to rise again and put a semblance of normalcy amid chaos. This can be done by participating in various early recovery efforts of the government like the Cash-for-Work of the DSWD. “Dapat may ara kita preparatory measures. Indi lang kita maghulag kung arana (We should have preparatory measures. We should not only react when it is already there),” she said. She explained that these preparatory measures should include prevention of abuses, especially on children, while staying in temporary shelters and evacuation centers. She advised mothers to always keep an eye on their children, particularly the girls. Cambell also reminded the mothers that they should sleep beside their daughters, especially that a bunkhouse has only one room for the whole family. At present, there are 69 families or a total of 313 individuals living in the bunkhouses in Barangay Gogo. There are 157 males and 156 females. Responsible fathers Ronnie, 36, father of three, recognized the significance of the ERPAT saying, “Ang pagiging tatay hindi lang sa pangalan. Ang mga tataykatuwang sa panimalay kag sa pagpadako sa mga bata (Being a father is not just a term. Fathers are partners in running the households and bringing up the children).” As the sole breadwinner of his family, Ronnie, a fisherman, admitted he sometimes forgets that he also has responsibilities as husband and father. “Maayo kay may lecture nga pareho sini. Damo gid kami natun-an. Nadugangan ang amon nabal-an parte sa amon mga obligasyon bilang tatay (Good thing there is a lecture like this. We have learned a lot about our obligations as fathers),” he added. Men talking to men It helped that there are also male facilitators during the activity as the participants, mostly men who are noticeably uncomfortable talking about certain sensitive issues, found the urge to participate more with the male speaker able to relate to their experiences. “Lain gid ila reaction kung lalaki ang nagahambal sa tunga. Mas maka-relatesila, ilabi na kung ang speaker naga-istorya base mismo sa ila eksperyensya,naga-tango gid sila dayun (They have a different reaction when a man is speaking in front of them. They can relate better, especially if the speaker tells them his own experiences, they would nod in affirmation),” said Eduardo Guevarra, Social Welfare Officer III and Focal Person on Women, Family and Community of DSWD-Field Office VI. Fathers were made to differentiate “sex” from “gender”, identify the roles of both men and women, and taught how to be more gender sensitive. In his lecture, DSWD-Field Office VI Accountant Hector Roldan Provendido emphasized to the participants that they should treat their wives well because staying at home taking care of the children and looking after the family’s needs is not an easy task. If the husband has to pay his wife for every work that she does at home, Provendido said, the husband’s monthly earnings would not be even enough to pay her day’s work. “Medyo nahinalian man sila nga amo gali na ka dako ang bayran nila sa ila asawa kung kwentahon ang tanan nga ginaobra nila sa sulod sang balay. Peronaintindihan nila nga ang obra sang asawa indi mahapos (They were quite surprised that they have to pay that big if they will pay their wives for every work they do. But they understood that it’s not easy being a housewife),” he explained. Guevarra said domestic violence happens because many men, who are often tagged as the perpetrators, still believe that they are superior than women. With ERPAT, Guevarra hopes that men will become more informed about the effects of violence on women and become instrument to end this problem. |
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The Republic of the Philippines and Japan along with the
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recently signed a
cooperation agreement for the development of a Movable and
Deployable ICT Resource Unit (MRDU) that can be deployed in areas to
provide broadband communications before, during and the conduct of
relief operations after natural disasters. Research and development (R&D) on the Movable Deployable ICT Resource Unit (MDRU) started in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 with the support of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan (MIC), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and other Japanese ICT organizations. It is a unit that can be quickly deployed to restore communications in communities in the aftermath of a disaster. The unit is self-reliant running on its own power source and/or is able to harness other power sources such as power generators or local active power lines. The unit is in its final R&D phase. The MDRU is approximately the same size as a 12-foot-long shipping container. It is equipped with an array of communications equipment, servers, storage devices, and designed to bring not only a communications infrastructure but also data center functions to a disaster-stricken area in a very short time. According to Toshikazu Sakano, Project leader of the MDRU R&D Project, “Within approximately one hour of being set up, the MDRU is operational and providing services such as harnessing the wireless LAN of nearby areas to enable people in the affected area to make phone calls. It also efficiently supports on-site evacuation shelter operations.” The MDRU will complement the R&D for the all-weather communications system not dependent on cellular networks currently under development by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on the request by President Aquino in the wake of super typhoon Yolanda. Undersecretary Louis Casambre of the ICT Office of the DOST was very appreciative of Japan’s continued support for Philippine Development. “The MDRU will go a long way in the development of the Resilient Communications System we are currently working on, as soon as it is developed with intend to position them in several key areas and be readily deployed as soon as they are needed.” Usec. Casambre said. The ITU, the third signatory to the cooperation agreement provided assistance immediately after typhoon Yolanda, providing essential telecommunications equipment to assist in the relief efforts. The MDRU project will have an initial budget of CHF 217,711.00 (PhP 10,654,413). Project management and administration of the project will be provided by the ITU. The unit will be a donation of the Japanese Government and supported by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The unit will be tested and deployed in San Remigio, Cebu, a town that has not yet fully recovered its ICT infrastructure after typhoon Yolanda. About DOST-ICT Office – The Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology is the Philippine Government’s lead agency on ICT related matters. Its primary thrusts are in the ICT Industry Development, eGovernment, ICT policy development, Internet for all and Cybersecurity. |
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Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz
yesterday reminded 36 bus companies in the National Capital Region
to renew their Labor Standard Compliance Certificates (LSCCs)
pursuant to Department Order No. 118-12, the Rules and Regulations
Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Drivers and
Conductors in the Public Utility Bus Transport Industry. The LSCCs is proof of a bus company’s compliance with the provisions of D.O.118-12, especially in the payment of the part-fixed and part-performance pay and social benefits. “There are 36 bus companies in Metro Manila that have not renewed their LSCCs. I urge them to do so because compliance with labor laws and occupational safety and health standards is good for business,” said Baldoz. She reminded the owners/operators of the bus companies that the LSCC is a requirement of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LFTRB) for the renewal of their bus franchise. An LSSC expires after one year. She explained that LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2012-01 states that failure of PUB operators to secure and submit to the LTFRB the required LSCCs shall be a ground for the immediate cancellation, or revocation of their franchises, or their Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC). Rule 8, Section 4 of D.O. 118-12, provides that DOLE shall coordinate with the LTFRB on the matter of appropriate action, including possible cancellation of franchise, in case of violations committed by bus owners/operators to comply with the said department order. As of 7 April 2014, records of the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board-National Capital Region show that 45 bus companies have renewed their LSCCs for the period 2013-2014, while two bus companies have new LSCCs issued. These 47 bus companies operate 2,447 bus units and employ 2,776 drivers and 2,433 conductors. There were previously 78 bus companies that have been issued LSCCs and were deemed compliant with D.O. 118-12, while five bus companies did not have any LSCC. The five bus companies were Del Monte Land Transport Company, Philippine Rabbit Bus Line, NAIA Metrolink Corporation, St. Martha Lines, Inc., and Universal Guiding Star Bus Line Corporation. NAIA Metro Link Corporation and Universal Guiding Star Bus Line Corporation are two bus companies recently issued new LSCCs. The 36 bus companies in NCR which have not renewed their LSCCs have 1,142 bus units and employ 1,141 drivers and 1,300 conductors. These bus companies are as follows: Newman Gold Liner, Inc., Paña Bus Liner, Luzon Bus Inc., Original Transport Service & Multi Coop., Diamond Star Lines, Corp., Kelly Transport, Viofel Transport, Inc., WLH, Don Mariano Transit Corp., Nova Auto Transport, Inc., Severino Santos Transit, City Link Coach Services, Inc., Pascual Liner, Inc., Bagong Silang Transport Service and Multi Purpose Cooperative; Renan Transit, Maggi Liner, WLLH Liner, Greenline Express, Cem Trans Services, Inc., JMA Transport, South Union Liner, Inc., Rainbow Express, Inc., Unicab Transport, ARR Transport, Inc., Apex Computer Transport Service, Inc., Divine Transport, Inc., and Roval Transport Corp. Also included are Quiapo Bus Line, Dimple Star Transport, Philtranco Service Enterprises, Inc., Amihan Bus Lines, Inc., Thelman Transit Corp., Del Monte Land Transport Company (DLTBCO), Philippine Rabbit Bus Line, St. Martha Lines Inc., and AJ Sampaguita Liner. |
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| As Thailand declares Martial Law Baldoz orders POEA to monitor situation for possible deployment ban Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday instructed Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) officer-in-charge Ameurfina Reyes to closely monitor the situation in Thailand, in close coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs, in the wake of the Thai Army's declaration of Martial Law in the country, a key ASEAN member. Baldoz issued the instruction before she left Manila to attend the ASEAN Labor Ministers' Meeting in Myanmar. “The DFA has issued Alert Level 2 (Restriction Phase) for Thailand which requires Filipino nationals staying in Thailand to restrict non-essential movements, avoid public places, and prepare for evacuation, if necessary," said Baldoz. "I have instructed the POEA to immediately convene the Governing Board to decide on a deployment ban in response to the events in Thailand. I strongly advise Filipinos in Thailand to be vigilant, avoid public places, restrict non-essential movements, and stay in their houses as much as possible,” she added. Secretary Baldoz is the chairman of the POEA Governing Board, while the POEA Administrator is the Vice Chairman. It can be recalled that the POEA Governing Board banned the deployment of newly-hired overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) intending to work in four specific areas in Thailand in late January when Thailand authorities declared a state of emergency in Bangkok and other surrounding areas stemming from the series of protests calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Ying Luck Shinawatra. The ban was issued after the DFA raised the crisis alert level for Thailand to Crisis Alert Level 2 (Restriction Phase) in Bangkok, the Thai capital; Nonthaburi Province; Lad Lum Kaew District (Pathumthani Province); and Bang Phli District (Samutprakan Province), in view of the declaration of a 60-day state of emergency due to the escalating civil unrest and insecurity in the said areas. The POEA Governing Board lifted the ban on 25 March. Baldoz said R. A. 10022 authorizes the POEA Governing Board, after consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), to impose a ban on the deployment of Filipino migrant workers in pursuit of national interest or when public welfare so requires. While Thailand is not a major OFW destination, POEA data show that the Philippines deployed 8,659 overseas Filipino workers to Thailand in 2013, mostly teachers, engineers, production and related workers, and composers, musicians, and singers. The Commission on Filipino Overseas’ Stock Estimate of Filipinos in December 2012 place the number of Filipinos in Thailand at 16,303. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Roxas hands over 38-M to Northern Minda Mayors for Anti-Poverty Projects | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas today turned
over more than P38 million to 21 mayors of Northern Mindanao who had
completed all requirements needed for them to avail of anti-poverty
projects from national government. The P38-million represent fifty percent of the total fund allotted by the national to the 23 mayors under the Grassroots Participatory Budget Process (GPBP), a new initiative being facilitated by DILG in which project identification and monitoring of implementation are implemented by LGUs in partnership with non-government organizations (NGOs) and people’s organizations (POs). Roxas turned over the checks worth P38,830,864.74 to 21 Northern Mindanao mayors shortly after the DILG chief attended the launching in Cagayan de Oro of theMindanao Barangay StraTREEgic Forest Project (BSFP). The BSFP, a joint project of the DILG, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), seeks to harmonize efforts in Mindanao to contribute to the National Greening Program’s goal ofplanting 1.5 billion seedlings in 1.5 million hectares of public lands by 2016. Roxas noted that the GPBP institutionalizes the Aquino government’s “bottom-up” approach in budget preparation process, which was introduced in 2013. "Sa pamamagitan ng GPBP, ang LGU sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga community-based organizations ay tumutulong sa paghanda ng kaukulang budget para sa mga proyekto na kailangan ng mga komunidad,” Roxas said. “Sa ilalim ng GPBP, ang LGUs at ang taong bayan ay binibigyang kapangyarihan na maging may-ari ng mga proyekto na makakatulong para labanan ang kahirapan. Isa itong paraan para tiyakin na ang lahat ay kasama natin sa pagtahak ng tuwid na daan,” he added. For this year, a total of P205.44 million has been allocated for two cities (Oroquieta and Cagayan de Oro) and 54 municipalities in Northern Mindanao under GPBP. The DILG chief explained that previously, the national budget is being prepared from the top, with government leaders deciding what projects to fund at the local level. The GPBP, he said, reverses the process by allowing would-be project beneficiaries to identify the projects that the government will in turn include in the preparation of the annual budget. The GPBP, he stressed, empowers not only the LGUs but the NGOs and POs as well in deciding what to do with the annual budget allocated for local government units under the program. Under GPBP, municipalities are qualified to receive a maximum of P15 million while cities are entitled to P50 million annually to fund local projects that include Municipal Water System, Livelihood Projects, Farm to Market Road, Irrigation System, Pre-Planting and Post-Harvest Facilities, Agriculture Production, Processing and Marketing, Livestock Raising and Plant Propagation. For the year 2014, the national government has allocated a total of P20.03 billion under GPBP to fund 19,553 poverty-alleviation projects that were identified by 1,226 local government units all over the country in coordination with civil society organizations in their respective communities. The bulk of the P20-billion budget were sourced from Department of Agriculture (P9.286 billion); Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); (P2.638 billion); DILG (P2.476 billion); Department of Education (P1.449 billion); and Department of Health (P1.355 billion). Other implementing agencies include Department of Agrarian Reform (P574 million); Department of Trade and Industry (P549 million); Department of Labor and Employment (P507 million); TESDA (P423 million); Department of Environment and Natural Resources (P417 million); Department of Trade (P175 million); Department of Energy (P97 million); and National Electrification Administration (P78 million). |
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Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar
Roxas visited the Province of Nueva Ecija on April 25, 2014 to
personally witness how the residents of the province benefited from
the different DILG projects implemented in the locality. He, being
known as Mr. Palengke during his stint as Secretary of the
Department of Trade and Industry also spent time for a simple “kumustahan”
with the market vendors in San Jose City. This is after he conversed
with the farmer leaders of the Kalasag Farmers Producers Cooperative
where Sec. Mar pledged to give them a stall at Farmers Market in
Quezon City where they can directly sell their onion products for a
much cheaper price. “Darating ang araw di na kayo farmers,
kapitalista na kayo”, he said. The cooperative received the 2012
Galing Pook Awards for its Farmer Entrepreneurship Program dubbed as
Bridging Farmers to the Corporate Supply Chain. Sec. Mar also inaugurated the new PNP San Jose City Headquarters. During the program, he shared a brief but meaningful message where he highlighted the nature of DILG’S task particularly the PNP, BJMP and BFP. “Let us bear in mind that there are humans… there are policemen, fire officers who are risking their lives to ensure peace and security in our localities”, the Secretary said. He proceeded to Barangay San Felipe, Llanera where the Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig Sa Lahat (Salintubig) project is located. A total of 300 households benefitted from the project which is Potable Water level 2. “Ito po ang resulta ng daang matuwid na ipinangako ni Presidente Aquino”, said Sec. Roxas. “Natutuwa ako na hindi lamang sa papel ko nakita at nabasa ang mga proyektong ito. Ngayon ay napatunayan kong totoo nga na mayroong ganitong proyekto na naitayo upang makatulong sa mga mamamayan”, he added. The SILG also inaugurated the DILG - Agencia Espaola Cooperacion International Para El Desarrolllo (AECID) Infrastructure Project which is the Vaca Bridge in Barangay Plaridel, Llanera and inspected the livelihood projects. Sec. Mar then proceeded to the PNP Provincial Headquarters of Cabanatuan City and delivered a short message to the PNP personnel in the city. He likewise inspected the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) equipment in Cabanatuan City worth Php 15M. These equipment serve as great boost in the disaster preparedness strategies not only of these two provinces but even the nearby Local Government Units. Cabanatuan and Albay are the only two LGUs nationwide provided with these DRRM equipment. Towards the end of his visit, Sec. Roxas had an interfacing with local officials of the province of NE headed by Gov. Umali and Cong. Umali where he stated that the DILG will continuously assist LGUs by being their partner in upholding the tenets of good local governance. “Ang national government ay patuloy na tutulong sa ating mga local governments regardless of political affiliations. Lahat po ay pantay-pantay”, he said. Sec. Roxas was accompanied by Gov. Aurelio ‘Oyie’ Umali, 3rd District Rep. Czarina ‘Cherry’ Umali, San Jose City Mayor Marivic Belena, Llanera Mayor Lorna Mae ‘Lorna’ Vero, LMP President Blue Boy Abesamis, LNB Nat’l President Atty. Edmond Abesamis, DILG RD Florida Dijan, DILG ARD and NE PD Abraham Pascua, PNP RD PCSupt. Raul Petrasanta, Napolcom RD Manuel Pontanal, BJMP RD SSupt. Arnulfo Obias and BFP RD CSupt. Ariel Barayuga. |
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Crude prices were mixed over the
week’s trading days although daily postings were marginally higher
than in previous week. Following are the reasons behind the price
movements:
Specifically for products in Asia,
Platts noted of gasoline price up-tick over the week in view of
strong demand from the Middle East that continued to underpin the
market. Buying interest in the Middle East drew barrels from India
and reduced the flow of cargoes into the rest of Asia. However,
supply in the Asian gasoline market remain ample as inventory levels
grew in anticipation of an upswing in demand, as several refineries
in the region undergo, or prepare to begin, maintenance. Demand from
Vietnam, for instance, is expected to pick-up in the spot market as
the country's sole refinery in Dung Quat shuts for maintenance on
May 19 up to early July.
On the other hand, the Asian
gasoil/diesel market was upbeat, spurred by expectations that the
market is entering a peak demand season, despite high stockpiles
still seen in the key trading hub of Singapore. Platts further noted
that market observers expect inventories to be drawn down over the
next few months as Saudi Arabia starts importing for summer and the
Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Demand from Indonesia is also expected
to be boosted during the period.
Overall, Dubai crude recovered this
week by more than a dollar. Similarly, MOPS gasoline increased as
well by about US$2.60/bbl together with diesel by about US$0.30/bbl.
FOREX: Week-on-week value of Peso
appreciated by P 0.50 against the US dollar to P43.51, from P44.21,
in the preceding week.
Other recommended reference sites:
(1) http://www.aip.com.au/pricing (2) http://www.med.govt.nz/ers/oil_pet/prices/prices.html
DOMESTIC OIL PRICES
Effective today, 20 May 2014, most
of the oil companies implemented a decrease of P0.35/liter in the
price of diesel and an increase of P0.60 in gasoline, which also
reflected the increase in the price of bioethanol.
Diesel and gasoline have a
year-to-date net decrease of P1.50/liter and P0.25/liter,
respectively.
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QUEZON CITY, May 20 -- The Department of Science and Technology and
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources jointly launched
last May 17 the Yolanda Rehabilitation Scientific Information Center
(YoRInfoCenter) to provide scientific data to national agencies and
humanitarian organizations concerned with the rehabilitation of
areas in Eastern Visayas ravaged by typhoon Yolanda. According to a statement, YoRInfoCenter will serve as a one-stop shop that would provide government agencies and private organizations, local or foreign, with the latest satellite imageries and high resolution hazard maps that can be used as references in the rehabilitation effort. It was launched at the UP Diliman National Engineering Center where it would be housed and manned by experts from the DOST Project Noah and its component called DREAM (Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation), and the DENR’s Mines and Geosciences Bureau. “We are providing data like the latest satellite imageries and high resolution topographic maps for Yolanda areas,” Science Secretary Mario Montejo said “We are also providing multi-hazard maps on floods and areas that could be prone to landslides and storm surges. On top of that we have experts that can be consulted about these datasets.” Montejo added. “The DOST and the DENR have been using these information for the Yolanda effort but we have been getting numerous inquiries from many groups for these data. That’s why we have decided to come up with this center as a one-stop shop”, Montejo concluded. “Indeed, there are many humanitarian groups working for the rehabilitation, and they would need our scientific data especially to determine hazard zones, in their effort to support government in building back better,” he said. The DOST through the DREAM Program has launched earlier this year the SMARTER Visayas initiative Satellite-based Monitoring and Assessment of Rehabilitation in Typhoon-affected Regions (SMARTER Visayas) where it acquired the latest satellite imageries to assess damage of Yolanda. (S&T Media Service) |
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21 May 2014 - About seven months after super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
left a trail of devastation in its wake, the Philippines will host
the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management from June 4 to 6 with around 150 senior government
officials, scientists, academics, policymakers, industry and
business leaders, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and
representatives of regional and international organizations from
Asia and Europe gathering in Manila to discuss how best to handle
future mega-disasters. Dubbed “The ASEM Manila Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management: Post Haiyan- A Way Forward,” the conference is a Philippine initiative adopted by 49 Heads of States and Governments, the Presidents of the European Union (EU) and the Secretary General of the ASEAN Secretariat comprising ASEM. Conference chairperson Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for European Affairs, said that the international gathering will engage in earnest discussions and lively debates on whether current international practices and principles still hold in light of the Philippine experience with Yolanda. The ASEM Manila Conference will see senior representatives from national and local governments, international and regional organizations, humanitarian assistance organizations, NGOs and leading figures in the private sector reflect on their roles in the prevention of and response to disasters, as well as their contribution to recovery and rehabilitation efforts. A sharing of best practices, innovation and technology for disaster risk reduction and management, as well as how best to reconstruct and rehabilitate devastated areas will also be themes for discussion in the four working groups of the ASEM Conference that will be chaired by the EU, the Philippines, Switzerland, and Japan. EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Kristalina Georgieva and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Margareta Wahlstrom will join Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and other cabinet officials in making plenary statements during the ASEM Manila Conference. Before the plenary conference in Manila on June 5, ASEM delegates will visit Leyte Province where they will meet Governor Dominic Petilla and Mayors Pelagio Tecson, Jr. of Tanauan, Alfred Romualdez of Tacloban and Remedios Petilla of Palo, and NGO leaders to discuss their experiences during the super typhoon and residual challenges and opportunities. The delegates will also visit Bislig Elementary School in Tanauan and participate in the ground-breaking ceremony of an ASEM computer classroom. From Tanauan, the delegates will visit Barangay Pago, site of a resettlement project for some 40 displaced families. The ASEM Manila Conference is being held at a crucial time when the decade-old Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA) adopted by the world community as the global paradigm on disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) is about to end in 2015. The Philippines aims to contribute to the new global architecture on DRRM with the ASEM Manila Conference document to be called “The Tacloban Declaration” which will embody new policies and principles for DRRM. The DFA is the lead coordinator for the conference in partnership with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) of the Department of National Defense. The OCD is the Secretariat of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. |
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21 May 2014 – The Philippine Embassy in Wellington reported to the
Department of Foreign Affairs that World Vision New Zealand has
partnered with The Warehouse to bring 6,000 Back-to-School packs
containing school bags, pens, books, a lunch box and an umbrella to
school children in Tacloban in time for the opening of the school
year in June. This in line with World Vision New Zealand’s continuing mission to help in the rebuilding of lives and communities in areas affected by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Central Philippines. The project represents World Vision New Zealand’s share in the project of World Vision to provide 18,000 school packs for primary, intermediate and secondary students in Leyte. The generosity of the people of New Zealand has so far raised US$1.38 million for World Vision New Zealand’s Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) Appeal. On May 03, representatives from World Vision New Zealand, The Warehouse and over a hundred members from the Filipino community and other nationalities and volunteers have come together to be part of the assembly line to pack the items for the Back-to-School packs and load them in containers to be shipped to the worst hit areas in Tacloban by the end of the month. Ambassador to New Zealand Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Honorary Consul General Paulo Garcia and Atty. Gene Bagsic from the Philippine Consulate in Auckland, visited The Warehouse distribution center in Auckland where the packing of goods were being done with media coverage provided by TV 3. She conveyed the gratitude of the Filipino people for New Zealand’s immediate and continuing assistance in the on-going and urgent rebuilding of lives and communities affected by typhoon Haiyan in Central Philippines and the generosity and compassion of World Vision New Zealand and its partner, The Warehouse to make a huge and far reaching difference in the lives of 6,000 Filipino children. She noted that the school packs would surely be treasured by the school children as they once again enjoy learning and going back to school in June. In reply to the letter of appreciation of Ambassador Benavidez, Mr. Seth Le Leu, Chief Advisor, International Development of World Vision New Zealand, stated that the organization will continue in their efforts to build back better the affected communities. Ambassador Benavidez said to him that “Now that the Filipinos in the affected areas are back on their feet lifted up by the spirit of “bayanihan” (volunteerism and helping one another) from our people back home and the Filipino communities abroad and the overwhelming response from our international partners, donor communities and organizations like World Vision New Zealand, the Philippine government has put in place a well-coordinated and multi-stakeholder reconstruction programme covering strategic development outcomes on education, housing and shelter, employment and livelihood, power restoration and infrastructure. As the Philippines confronts the crucial task of helping our countrymen recover and build back better and safer communities, we are grateful for New Zealand’s partnership and look forward to working closely with you and the international organizations in implementing collaborative and innovative programmes to effectively proceed with the rebuilding and reconstruction phase. There is still a long way to go but by God’s grace, we will emerge a stronger and more resilient and hopeful nation.” For a photo montage of the heartwarming day at The Warehouse distribution center, please click here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74546980/Packing%20for%20the%20Philippines/The%20Warehouse%20Packing-HD%20%28720p%29.m4v For a thank you video to the Filipino volunteers from one of the Youth Ambassadors of World Vision New Zealand, please click here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74546980/Packing%20for%20the%20Philippines/Thank%20you%20for%20volunteering.MOV |
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is partnering with the private
sector to promote various commodities into agricultural enterprise. Through the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), DA will partner with the private sector and local government units (LGUs) in providing key infrastructure, facilities, and technologies to boost farm production. PRDP is a six-year program of the DA, which aims to establish a platform for a modern, climate-smart and market-oriented agri-fishery sector. The P27.5-billion project will be jointly funded by the World Bank, national government and LGUs. Speaking during the PRDP Communications Planning Workshop, PRDP national deputy program director Arnel De Mesa said that initial government and private sector partnership include the development of banana plantation in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. "Unifrutti, a private banana corporation is collaborating with DA-PRDP for the development of at least 3,000 hectares of banana plantation in the Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur provinces," De Mesa said. "One of the bottlenecks identified was the poor road network. To meet the infrastructure requirement of export banana expansion, DA-PRDP will establish P273.8-million farm-to-market road in the area," he added. He said the provincial government of Maguindanao is now finalizing the feasibility and detailed engineering design of the P273.8-million road network. It will cover the Talayan to Marader FMR (12 km, P158.60 million) and the Guingulungan to Lambayao FMR (14 km, P115.2 million). Meanwhile, PRDP has also tapped the Philippine Calamansi Association Inc. (PCAI), buyer and processor of calamansi fruit products to enter into a marketing contract with farmers in Oriental Mindoro. Calamansi is indigenous to the Philippines and about 75 percent of the country's production comes from Oriental Mindoro. It gross about P23 million in annual export earnings. "One of the constraints is the low farmgate price during peak season. With PRDP's assistance, farmers form clusters and enter into marketing contracts with PCAI. The program has also encouraged farmers to engage in assembling, transporting, and processing, " De Mesa said. He said 39 farmer members of Oriental Mindoro Farmers’ Assocciation have delivered 58,712 kg of calamansi to PCAI during last year's pilot run of the calamansi trading enterprise. "This year, some 200 farmers are expected to deliver from 8,000 to 30,000 kg per week at prices negotiated with the farmers," he added. De Mesa said PRDP is also partnering with Kennemer Foods International for setting-up of cacao demonstration farms and nurseries as well as plantations in the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Palawan, Southern Leyte, and Bohol. In Albay, De Mesa said PRDP has tied-up with Juboken Enterprise a pioneer producer of geonet in Bicol region in providing trainings to coconut farmers to ensure quality production. "Geonet is being used by the DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) in in bio-engineering where protected slopes are planted to vetiver grass to prevent erosion," De Mesa said. "The draft business plan (for geonet) had been submitted to the region and we are just waiting the submission of the infrastructure projects worth at least P200 million," he said. De Mesa said the priority commodities in each province were identified based on the value chain analysis and the provincial commodity investment plan (PCIP). PCIP is a rolling plan containing specific infrastructure and enterprise subprojects in support to development of the commodities. Aside from VCA and PCIP, a business development plan is also required for a proposed enterprise project. |
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Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala delivered the welcome
remarks at the opening plenary of the Grow Asia Agriculture Forum on
Wednesday (21 May 2014) at the New World Hotel in Makati City, in a
run-up to the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia. Around 150 government, business and thought leaders – including agriculture ministers from other Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia – are expected to explore ways to accelerate sustainable agricultural growth and achieve food security through market-based multistakeholder initiatives, under WEF’s New Vision for Agriculture (NVA) framework. Through its NVA initiative, WEF has been bringing together agents from private, public and civil sectors to work on market-based solutions to the development of inclusive and sustainable agriculture in the region. Spotlight is on Southeast Asia, one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions and also home to vast numbers of the poor. The inaugural staging of Grow Asia will therefore serve as a venue for experts and stakeholders to explore opportunities for investment and partnership for agri-fishery development in Southeast Asia and will also serve as a venue where participants can share best practices and innovations. “We each face the emerging challenge of globalization of markets, climate change, dwindling natural resources and growing population in our march towards sustainable prosperity and a food-secure future,” Secretary Alcala said. “To prevail over this challenge, we must respond with greater synergy to the realities they present. And we must do so in a manner that benefits our smallholder food producers through innovative approaches and strategies.” Grow Asia will include sessions on what it calls “key enablers to agricultural development,” such as Raising Farm Productivity; Applying Innovative Financing Models; Increasing Efficiency in Food Value Chains; Developing Climate-Smart Agriculture; Strengthening the Enabling Environment; and Leveraging Information and Communication Technology. Grow Asia is an adjunct event of the 23rd WEF on East Asia, which runs through 21-23 May 2014 at the Shangri-La Hotel, also in Makati. The Department is hosting tonight a welcome dinner for agriculture ministers and other participants at the New World Hotel. |
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Manila, May 20, 2014 --- The Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) announces the rescheduling of the Board Licensure Examination
for Professional Teachers (BLEPT), Physicians (BLEP) and Sanitary
Engineers (BLESE) scheduled on July and August in the examination
calendar for year 2014. The Professional Regulatory Boards for Professional Teachers, Medicine and Sanitary Engineering recommended the rescheduling of the licensure examination to give way to the centennial anniversary celebration of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) which coincides with the July 27, 2014 BLEPT. The PRC, in its issuance of Commission Resolution No.838 series of 2014 mentioned that, “there is a need to reschedule the BLEPT as well as other licensure examinations that will be affected including the Physician and the Sanitary Engineer licensure exam to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the exams”. The new dates of exams and their corresponding deadlines for filing of application will be: BOARD FROM TO DEADLINE OF FILING Professional Teachers July 27, 2014 August 17, 2014 June 15, 2014 Physician August 16, 17, 23, 24, 2014 August 23, 24, 30, 31, 2014 August 1, 2014 Sanitary Engineer August 12, 13, 14, 2014 August 26, 27, 28, 2014 August 6, 2014 |
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The Social Security System (SSS) and the International Labour
Organization (ILO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a
Grant Agreement for the SSS coverage of workers employed under the
Emergency Employment Program set up by the United Nations and ILO in
provinces devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year. The signing ceremony was held on May 14 at the SSS main office in Quezon City, with the MOU inked by ILO Country Director Lawrence Jeff Johnson and SSS Senior Vice President for Accounts Management Judy Frances See. Under the Agreement, the ILO will provide the SSS a grant for three months’ worth of SSS contributions of around 6,160 workers who will be hired under the cash-for-work scheme. The emergency workers will be paid the prevailing minimum wage and shall be registered as self-employed SSS members. On SSS’ part, it shall facilitate the registration of the emergency workers and ensure that the ILO grant goes towards their SSS contributions. Aside from SSS, the ILO will also shoulder the workers’ contributions to Philhealth. “We are very fortunate that government agencies, non-government organizations, and international institutions such as the ILO have banded together to provide means for the affected people to recover. The emergency employment programs or cash-for-work schemes for the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda are important approaches to bringing needed livelihood to people and helping communities ‘build back better’, as ILO puts it,” See said. The short-term jobs, which will be for a minimum of 15 days, involve the rehabilitation and rebuilding of areas and infrastructures such as debris-clearing of roads, declogging of drainage systems, preparation of agricultural lands for planting, and basic repair of public offices and health facilities. Majority of the emergency workers are based in Tacloban and Ormoc, while others are from Coron, Cebu, Bohol and Negros. According to ILO, its approach goes beyond short-term emergency employment as the program is intended to transition to medium-term, labor-based community work, skills training and enterprise development. “The Social Security subsidy that the ILO will provide for the workers in these emergency employment programs is important as this will ensure that they are covered with SSS protection for their and their family’s future security,” See noted. “We look forward to this partnership with the ILO, and to serving the initial 6,160 emergency workers affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda.” |
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The PCOO-NIB staff gave their warm wishes to the newly appointed Director Danilo S. Jamora after the oath taking ceremony. | ||
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Assistant Director Danilo S. Jamora took his oath of office as the newly appointed Director IV of the News and Information Bureau (NIB) before PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma, on Thursday at the New Executive Bldg., Malacañang. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Jamora served as NIB's Assistant Director. (Photo by Luisito L. Iglesias / NIB) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Head of Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines following his official visit in August 2007. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Head of Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace for the Working Visit to the Philippines on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines following his official visit in August 2007. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges views with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, during the expanded bilateral meeting at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines since his official visit on August 2007. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, escorted by President Benigno S. Aquino III, signs the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace during a working visit to the Philippines on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines following his official visit in August 2007. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, share a light moment during the joint press conference at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines following his official visit in August 2007. (Photo by Ryan LIm/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his remarks during the joint press conference at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace for the working visit to the Philippines of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines following his official visit in August 2007. (Photo by Ryan Lim/ Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Head of Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, during the joint press briefing at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines following his official visit in August 2007. (Photo by Ryan LIm/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III gives a brief history of the Palace to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Head of Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, upon arrival at the Malacañan Palace for a Working Visit to the Philippines on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines following his official visit on August 2007. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam review the honor guards at the Malacañan Palace Main Lobby on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines since August 2007. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, upon arrival at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines since August 2007. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shakes hands with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace Wednesday (May 21) for a 2 -day working visit to the Philippines. Viet Nam was the country's 18th trading partner in 2013, with the total trade amounting to US$ 1.33 billion. This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Philippines since August 2007. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam leads the wreath laying ceremony Wednesday (May 21) at the monument of former Vietnamese President Ho Chi Min at the ASEAN Garden in Intramuros Manila. (Photo by Marcelino Pascua/PCOO/Malacanang Photo) | ||
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Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam arrives at the Villamor Airbase Wednesday (May 21) for a 2-day working visit here in the Philippines. (Photo by Marcelino Pascua / PCOO / Malacanang Photo) | ||
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Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam arrives at the Villamor Airbase Wednesday (May 21) for a 2-day working visit here in the Philippines. (Photo by Marcelino Pascua / PCOO / Malacanang Photo) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares a light moment with Ayala Corporation chairman and chief executive officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima during the courtesy call of the ASEAN Business Club at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21, 2014). The ASEAN Business Club is an association of the chief executives of ASEAN’s most important business enterprises, who are committed to the advancement of the ASEAN agenda. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares a light moment with Ayala Corporation chairman and chief executive officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala during the courtesy call of the ASEAN Business Club at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). The ASEAN Business Club is an association of the chief executives of ASEAN’s most important business enterprises, who are committed to the advancement of the ASEAN agenda. Also in photo are CIMB Group Sdn Bhd. Malaysia group chief executive Dato Sri Nazir Razak, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes members of the ASEAN Business Club, led by Ayala Corporation chairman and chief executive officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and CIMB Group Sdn Bhd. Malaysia group chief executive Dato Sri Nazir Razak, during the courtesy call at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). The ASEAN Business Club is an association of the chief executives of ASEAN’s most important business enterprises, who are committed to the advancement of the ASEAN agenda. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III with the members of the ASEAN Business Club (ABC), led by CIMB Group Sdn Bhd. Malaysia group chief executive Dato Sri Nazir Razak and Ayala Corporation chairman and chief executive officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, pose for a group photo souvenir during the courtesy call at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). The ASEAN Business Club is an association of the chief executives of ASEAN’s most important business enterprises, who are committed to the advancement of the ASEAN agenda. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the members of the ASEAN Business Club, led by CIMB Group Sdn Bhd. Malaysia group chief executive Dato Sri Nazir Razak and Ayala Corporation chairman and chief executive officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, during the courtesy call at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 21). The ASEAN Business Club is an association of the chief executives of ASEAN’s most important business enterprises, who are committed to the advancement of the ASEAN agenda. Also in photo are Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau / Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
