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Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis for 8 a.m., 12 May 2014 |
Synopsis:
Forecast:
Soccsksargen and Zamboanga Peninsula will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the 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 east to southeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from the east over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate.
May 12 , 2014
( Monday ) as of
6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Sunny
BATANGAS : Sunny
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Sunny

1. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The creation of the
Barangay Action Team (BAT) in San Pablo City was supported by a city ordinance
approved in 2012 with the main function of monitoring the beneficiaries of the
Pantawid Pamilya program. Benjamin Romero, City Link of San Pablo City, said
the creation of the BAT in all barangays of the city has made the monitoring of
beneficiaries easier. As a result, the DSWD has established a helping hand in
the ground in ensuring that the program is implemented properly and the
beneficiaries are complying religiously with their co-responsibilities with the
program.
2. PIA Regional Watch
PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Nagkaloob ang
pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Batangas ng iba't-ibang serbisyo tulad ng libreng
gupit, libreng masahe, pedicure at manicure para sa lahat ng mga nanay na
empleyado ng pamahalaang panlalawigan bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Mothers
Day gayundin ang pagkilala sa natatanging kontribusyon ng mga ina sa lipunan.

1. PIA OFW Watch
PHILIPPINE STAR: A recruitment
consultant urged the DOH to investigate the “mass production of medical test
results” by some clinics accredited to examine aspiring OFWs, particularly
those bound for the Middle East.
2. PIA OFW Watch
DZMM: Tiniyak ng DFA na maaaksyunan
ang kaso ng nawawalang OFW na napaulat na dinukot sa Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Inabisuhan na ang magulang ng biktimang si Billy Enriquez na bumalik sa
tanggapan sa Lunes.
3. PIA OFW Watch
DZMM: Kinumpirma ng DFA na isang
dating staff ng Embahada ng bansa sa Ottawa, Canada ang kinasuhan dahil sa
pagkakasangkot sa human trafficking. Ayon kay DFA spokesman Charles Jose,
siniseryoso ng kagawaran ang kasong isinampa laban kay Buenaflor Cruz at hindi
kinukunsinte ng kagawaran ang mga alegasyon laban sa sinumang kawani ng DFA. Nagsasagawa
na rin anya ng sariling imbestigasyon ang Embahada ng bansa sa Ottawa at
patuloy na nakikipag ugnayan sa mga awtoridad ng Canada. Umaasa naman ang DFA
na isasailalim sa patas na proseso si Cruz kaugnay ng alegasyon.
BATANGAS
1. Tagalog news: DOST CALABARZON,namahagi ng P1.1M halaga ng mga
proyekto sa lalawigan ng Batangas
By: Mamerta P. De
Castro
Thursday 8th of May
2014
MATAAS NA KAHOY, Batangas, Mayo 8 (PIA)
--Namahagi ng iba't ibang mga proyekto na nagkakahalaga ng P1,110,000 ang
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Calabarzon sa mga kooperatiba at
samahan sa lalawigan ng Batangas kamakailan.
Ang mga pinagkalooban ng proyekto ay ang
Samahan ng Maggagatas ng Batangas Cooperative (SAMABACO) para sa pagtatayo ng
central milk consolidation facility (P150,000); Silver Consumers Association
mula sa barangay Hanopol Oriental sa lungsod ng Tanauan para sa upgrading
ng vermicomposting technology (P150,000); Batangas Seaweeds Farmers Association
(BASEFA) para sa pagsasaayos ng seaweed industry nito sa bayan ng Calatagan
(P150,000); E.Zobel foundation Inc., para sa labeling at packaging ng
complementary food products nito sa barangay Real, Calatagan, Batangas (P350,000);
Katipunan ng Magbubukid sa Hacienda Roxas Inc./CA Caisip Bignay Tea para sa
pagpaparami ng male bignay tree para sa reforestation program sa bayan ng
Nasugbu (P160,000) at Kabuhayan para sa may Kapansanan Inc. (P150,000) para sa
pagpapaganda ng kalidad at produktong instant salabat sa bayan ng Cuenca.
Sinabi ni Dr. Alexander Madrigal, hangad ng
kanilang tanggapan na maisulong ang kabuhayan ng mga samahang ito batay sa
millennium development goal ng administrasyong Aquino kung kaya’t patuloy ang
pagtulong nila at pagkakaloob ng pondo para sa mga ito.
Nagpahayag naman ng pasasalamat at kasiyahan
ang mga kinatawan ng lahat ng samahan at kooperatiba sapagkat malaking bagay
ang naibigay ng DOST sa kanila upang mas mapaganda, maisaayos at mapaunlad pa
ang kanilang mga produkto. (MPDC-PIA batangas)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=681399529420#sthash.7Hzz80le.dpuf
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Renewed trust and confidence in the Philippines reflects on Filipinos abroad | |||
Gov’t allots P6.8-M for President Aquino’s attendance in ASEAN Summit in Myanmar | |||
Palace spells out major thrusts to attain continuing, inclusive growth | |||
President Aquino leaves Saturday 24th ASEAN Summit in Myanmar | |||
Government will remain committed to resolving territorial spat with China diplomatically, says official | |||
Palace: Increase in tuition fees must be justified | |||
President Aquino arrives in Myanmar for ASEAN Summit |
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No taxes, landing fees for U.S. military under EDCA, says defense official | ||
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Use of radio frequency by U.S. military under EDCA does not need Congressional approval: Official | ||
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Philippine-Myanmar relations stronger, says envoy | ||
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Philippines, Myanmar to discuss air agreement this month, envoy says | ||
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Palace gratified by Standard & Poor’s rating upgrade | ||
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President Aquino thanks Margarita Juico for serving PCSO | ||
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President Aquino to lead Philippine delegation to ASEAN Summit in Myanmar | ||
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Palace justifies arrest of Chinese fishermen off Palawan | ||
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Palace confident Mrs Arroyo will be brought to justice, official says | ||
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Palace spells out three major thrusts to attain continuing, inclusive growth |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech upon his
arrival from the 24th ASEAN Summit
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NAIA Terminal 2, Pasay City
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12 May 2014
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Magandang umaga po sa lahat. Ikinalulugod ko pong ibalita sa inyo na naging mabunga ang ginawa nating pakikipagpulong sa iba pang pinuno ng Timog-Silangang Asya nitong nakaraang ika-dalawampu’t apat na ASEAN Summit. Sa pamamagitan ng makabuluhang diyalogo, nakapaglatag po tayo, kasama ang iba pang miyembro ng ASEAN, ng stratehiya upang maging tuloy-tuloy ang pag-unlad sa rehiyon. Nabigyang-diin rin po ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaisa at hinahon sa pagharap sa mga isyung kaugnay ng seguridad, pangangalaga sa mga nasa laylayan ng lipunan, pagbabago ng klima, at teritoryo. Tunay nga po: ang hamong kinakaharap ng isang miyembro ay hamon rin para sa buong ASEAN. Sa pamamagitan lamang ng kolektibong pagkilos, makakamit ang isang solusyong pangmatagalan at rumerespeto sa interes at karapatan ng bawat isa. Paulit-ulit nga pong nabanggit ang ating tagumpay sa pagbubuo ng Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, na nagawa natin sa tulong ng Malaysia, Indonesia, at Brunei, at sa suporta ng iba pang miyembro ng ASEAN. Isa po itong matingkad na patunay na gaano man katagal ang hidwaan, maaari itong matuldukan kung may pagtitiwala at kooperasyon sa pagitan ng bawat panig, at may kontekstong sumusuporta sa mapayapang diyalogo. Nagkaroon rin po ng palitan ng best practices hinggil sa mga inisyatibang pangkapayapaan. Napapanahon po ito lalo pa’t maraming isinasaayos na usapin sa ating rehiyon ngayon. Ibinahagi po natin ang ating karanasan upang makapaghain ng halimbawang maaaring magamit ng ating mga kapitbahay sa sarili nilang pagpupunyagi na makamit ang pangmatagalang kapayapaan. Kaugnay po nito, nilinaw rin nating patuloy ang ating pagsusumikapupang matamo ng ating mga kababayan sa Mindanao ang ganap na pag-unlad. Sa pamamagitan ng gender mainstreaming ay sinisiguro nating ang kababaihan ay kabalikat natin sa usaping pangkapayapaan at sa transpormasyon ng mga kanayunang apektado ng digmaan. Tungkol naman po sa territorial dispute, bago pa magsimula ang Summit ay naglabas na ang mga foreign ministers ng ASEAN ng isang joint statement kaugnay ng mga nagaganap sa South China Sea. Nagpahayag sila ng pagkabahala sa maaaring maging resulta ng mga agresibong hakbang sa pag-aangkin sa teritoryo. Kaya naman po nagpapasalamat tayo sa ASEAN chair, ang Pangulong Thein Sein at sa iba pang pinuno sa Timog-Silangang Asya na sumuporta sa ating panawagan sa higit na pagrespeto at pagpapatupad sa mga nailatag na prinsipyo sa Declaration of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. Ibinahagi rin po natin ang isinumite nating Philippine Memorial sa Arbitral Tribunal sa ilalim ng UNCLOS noong Marso upang igiit na rule of law ang kailangang mangibabaw nang hindi lumala ang hidwaan na kaugnay ng usaping teritoryo. Naisakongkreto na rin po ang dati ay pinaplano lamang na koneksiyon ng mga kalsada, paliparan at daungan sa pagitan ng Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, at Philippines, sa ilalim ng Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area or BIMP-EAGA. Halimbawa po nito ang naitatag na direct flight sa pagitan ng Kota Kinabalu at Puerto Princesa, at ang nabuong memorandum of agreement sa pagitan ng mga pribadong kompanya sa pagtatatag ng Davao-GenSan-Tahuna-Bitung shipping service. Sa tulong po nito ay mapapadali at mapapabilis ang pamumuhunan, kalakalan at turismo sa ating subregion. Ang resulta po: mas masiglang ekonomiya para sa mga kasaping bansa at mas maraming oportunidad para sa mga mamamayan. Nabigyan rin po tayo ng pagkakataon, kasama ang iba pang pinuno sa ASEAN, na mapakinggan ang pahayag ng mga kinatawan ng kabataan at naisantabing sektor ng lipunan. Malinaw po: sa ating rehiyon, hindi kailangang mag-alinlangan o matakot ang kabataan sa pagpapahayag ng kanilang punto-de-bista. Damang-dama rin po sa naganap na pakikipagpulong ang pagnanasa nilang tumulong sa pagpapalakas ng rehiyon, at kung gayon ay sa pagpapanday na rin ng kanilang kinabukasan. Patunay po ang nagdaang ika-24 na ASEAN Summit sa kultura ng konsultasyon, respeto at kooperasyon sa pagitan ng mga miyembrong bansa. Sa ating pakikibahagi ay naipakita natin ang ating kahandaang makiambag tungo sa higit na pagpapatatag ng Timog-Silangang Asya, na hindi maihihiwalay sa sarili nating pagtupad sa mas matatayog pang pangarap. Sa patuloy ninyong pagtitiwala, at sa mas maigting nating pakikipag-ugnayan at pakikipagtulungan sa ating mga karatig na bansa, aanihin ng susunod na henerasyon ang mga bunga ng ipinunla nating maunlad na Pilipinas sa isang maunlad na ASEAN. Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Magandang umaga po ulit. |




President Benigno S. Aquino III's Departure Statement
before leaving for the 24th ASEAN Summit,
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Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar
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10 May 2014
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Ngayong hapon, lilipad po tayo tungo sa lungsod ng Nay
Pyi Taw sa Myanmar upang dumalo sa ika-dalawampu’t apat na ASEAN Summit.
Doon po ay makikipagpulong tayo sa iba pang mga pinuno sa Timog-Silangang
Asya upang lalong mapatibay ang atin pong samahan, at maglatag ng mga
inisyatiba tungo sa kaunlaran ng rehiyon. Kabilang po sa mga tatalakayin
natin doon ang pagpapaigting ng seguridad, pagtugon sa mga hamon ng
pagbabago ng klima, at pangangalaga sa kapakanan ng mga nasa laylayan ng
lipunan. Malinaw naman po sa atin: Mas mapapabilis ang pagresolba sa mga suliraning kinakaharap ng ASEAN kung may maigting na kooperasyon ang mga kasaping bansa. Ito po mismo ang batayang prinsipyo ng nilagdaan nating ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER). Sa bisa nga po ng kasunduang ito, naging kaagapay natin ang ating mga kapitbahay sa pagbibigay-lingap sa ating mga kababayang sinalanta ng bagyong Yolanda. Kaya naman gagamitin po natin ang oportunidad na ito upang personal na magpasalamat sa kanilang naging tulong at suporta. Magandang pagkakataon rin po ito upang iulat ang ating mga ginawang hakbang at natamong tagumpay sa pagtataguyod ng Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. Sa pamamagitan nito ay makakapaghain tayo ng modelo sa pagtataguyod ng pangmatagalang kapayapaan, na nagbubunsod ng malawakang kaunlaran. Ibabahagi rin po natin ang isinumite nating Philippine Memorial sa Arbitral Tribunal sa ilalim ng United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea noong Marso. Ang nais po nating ihayag: itaguyod at sundin ang rule of law sa pagresolba sa mga usapin sa teritoryo, upang mangibabaw ang pagkilala at respeto sa karapatan ng bawat bansa. Sumasalamin ang hakbang na ito sa ating paninindigan: Hindi maaaring madaan sa diyalogo ng dadalawang bansa lamang ang mga usaping nakaka-apekto sa iba’t ibang kasapi ng rehiyon. Sa Lunes ng madaling araw ang balik natin. Makakaasa po kayo na bawat minutong ilalagi natin sa ika-dalawampu’t apat na ASEAN Summit ay lalo pang magpapatamis sa mga bunga ng naipatupad nating reporma at makabuluhang pagbabago sa ating bansa. Patuloy nating patutunayan sa mundo: Ang Pilipinas ay isa nang maaasahang kabalikat sa kaunlaran, at handang makipagsabayan at magpakitang-gilas sa iba’t ibang larangan. Sa patuloy ninyong pagtitiwala, at sa sama-sama nating paghakbang sa tuwid na landas, maipapamana natin sa susunod na salinlahi ang isang Pilipinas na hinahangaan hindi lang sa ating rehiyon, kundi saan mang panig ng daigdig. Magandang hapon po muli. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. |
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‘Yolanda’ survivors get new homes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tanauan, Leyte – Criselda Palamos, 36, stood still by the door of
her newly-built house. Unable to contain her happiness, she kept
quiet for a while. At last, she already has a home which she truly
owns, six months after staying in a makeshift dwelling. In this Typhoon Yolanda-battered town, 20 displaced families were initially transferred to their permanent housing units in Primetown Village, Barangay Pago on April 28. Primetown Village is a housing project of the local government unit (LGU) in partnership with Gawad Kalinga and the National Housing Authority (NHA). Some 1,200 identified beneficiaries will be given their own house and lot here. Mayor Pelagio Tecson assured that Brgy. Pago as well as Maralbi and Sakun were carefully assessed and declared safe for relocation. He further stressed that the resettlement sites are accessible to livelihood opportunities and transportation facilities. Criselda, a mother of three, is grateful for this blessing. “Pagkatapos ng ‘Yolanda, biglang nagulo ang buhay namin. Maliban sa nawalan kami ng bahay, wala rin kaming kapera-pera at pagkain (After Yolanda hit our town, our life was instantly turned upside down, aside from not having a house to live, we did not have a single coin for food),” she said. The overall support of DSWD and the continuous distribution of relief goods helped Criselda and her family meet their daily food needs. Moreover, the 10-day cash-for-work (CFW) program of DSWD and the LGU, where she participated in rebuilding community assets, helped her earn while thinking what livelihood to pursue next. “Ang suporta ng pamahalaan at ng iba pang mga organisasyon ang nagsilbing lakas namin para makabangon (The show of support from the government and other organizations gave us hope),” Josephine Villegas said, whose family also transferred to Primetown Village. The construction of the housing project began in February with the beneficiaries volunteering in the building of their own units. Mayor Tecson expects to have the 1,200 houses built until the end of November this year. |
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PNoy gives green light for DSWD’s 2nd nationwide assessment of poor families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III has recently approved the
P1.9-billion budget for the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) to conduct its second Nationwide Assessment that
will identify poor families who will be qualified to receive
assistance from the government’s social protection programs and
services. “This undertaking will update the existing database and provide data users a more relevant, timely, and, reliable basis in developing policies and programs that will effectively address the needs of the poor,” DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said. The assessment, to be undertaken by the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR), better known as the ‘Listahanan’, shall be conducted within this year. ‘Listahanan’ is DSWD’s initiative to improve the design and implementation of social protection programs by providing a clear and reliable basis for beneficiary selection and program planning. It makes available to national government agencies and other implementers of social protection programs a comprehensive socio-economic database of poor families identified through objective and verifiable means. 15.3 million households With the approval of the budget, the Department will be able to proceed with the hiring, training, and deployment of approximately 58,000 field staff who will conduct the assessment on 15.3 million households nationwide. The budget will also be used to fund the printing of assessment forms and procurement of necessary equipment. The results of the assessment will be the basis for selecting a new set of beneficiaries for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and PhilHealth, which will also cover the “near poor” in its Indigent Program. It is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2015. The first assessment, which was conducted in 2009, resulted in the identification of 5.2 million poor households from the 10.9 million assessed. These identified poor have since become recipients of Pantawid Pamilya, Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens, and the PhilHealth Indigent Program. Enhancements For this second round, a new Proxy Means Test (PMT) model will be used to ensure the accuracy and precision of predicting the family’s annual per capita income. The PMT is a statistical model that estimates the annual per capita income of families based on observable family characteristics such as housing condition, family assets, education and occupation of family members and access to basic services. The estimated income is compared with official provincial poverty thresholds to determine the family’s poverty status. The new PMT model will also use the non-income variables sourced out from 2009 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) and Labor Force Survey (LFS) as income predictors. In the first assessment, the old PMT model predicted income based on variables selected from the 2006 FIES and LFS. Other features of the new model include barangay/community characteristics derived from the 2007 Census of Population and Housing (CPH) as among the factors affecting the family’s socio-economic activities. These are street patterns, access to mobile phone signal and availability of commercial establishments and recreation facilities. In addition, a second stage screener has been installed in the new model to minimize inclusion errors or instances where non-poor families are misclassified as poor. The family assessment form (FAF) was also enhanced. The FAF is a 52-item questionnaire used to assess the families. Enhancements on the FAF include identification of families within a household, members with disability, and a specific classification of occupation based on the Philippine Standard Occupation Classification (PSOC) |
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Philippines receives further credit rating upgrade from Standard & Poor’s, rating rRaised to “BBB” from “BBB-“; outlook is stable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Manila, 8 May 2014 – The Philippines today received a credit
ratings upgrade from international credit rating agency Standard &
Poor’s (S&P). In a statement released by the agency, the country’s
long-term sovereign credit rating was upgraded to “BBB” with a
stable outlook from “BBB-.” This upgrade follows the agency’s rating
action in May 2013, when it assigned the Philippines an
investment-grade rating. The country has also been granted
investment-grade ratings in 2013 by the other two major ratings
agencies, Fitch and Moody’s, with the latter assigning a positive
outlook, signaling that another upgrade could follow. Receiving news of the announcement, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima thanked the credit rating agency for the upgrade. “We are very pleased that S&P has recognized the Philippines’ remarkable economic comeback,” Purisima said, adding “This is further proof of President Aquino’s belief that good governance is good economics. We will continue to institutionalize good governance so our country’s economic growth is both sustainable and inclusive. This has been the 18th positive credit rating action since President Aquino took office, and the 4th upgrade from S&P.” In raising the ratings, S&P said “We expect ongoing reforms on a broad range of structural, administrative, institutional, and governance issues to endure beyond the term of the current administration.” S&P expressed optimism that the gains in revenue generation, spending efficiency and improvements in public debt profile and the investment environment will be sustained under the next administration. S&P also cited the country’s strong external liquidity and international investment position coupled with an effective monetary policy framework that has sustained low inflation and interest rate as supportive to the rating upgrade. Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) joined Secretary Purisima in thanking S&P. The Governor said that “The BSP welcomes the decision of S&P to upgrade the Philippines’ long-term sovereign credit rating by one notch, from “BBB-“to “BBB.” This is a major feat as S&P did a straight upgrade. They no longer assigned a positive outlook before upgrading the rating.” The Governor stressed that “This action is further affirmation of the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals. Since S&P raised the Philippines’ credit rating to investment grade in May 2013, the Philippines proved that it is able to sustain high economic growth despite external volatility and in the case of last year – successive domestic natural disasters. Gross domestic product grew 7.2% in 2013, one of the highest growth rates seen in Asia, while inflation was kept at 3%, the lower end of the inflation target range of 3%-5%. This rating upgrade is also a recognition that the structural reforms that we have put in place continue to gain traction, as demonstrated by the significant improvements in the country’s position in international governance and competitiveness surveys.” Governor Tetangco emphasized that, “The BSP will continue to support sustained and inclusive economic growth amid a low-inflation environment. We stand ready to adjust our monetary policy stance and adopt macroprudential measures, as appropriate, to guard against risks that would unsettle inflation expectations and threaten the soundness of our financial system. We will also continue to craft external sector policies that will help keep our external liquidity position strong.” |
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BOI says IPP to be valid for 3 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2014 Investments Priorities Plan (IPP) will now be effective for
three (3) years and will end to coincide with the end-of-term of the
Philippine Development Plan (PDP) in 2016. For the past 40 years, the IPP has been reviewed and changed on an annual basis. Every year, the BOI receives recommendations from relevant government agencies and the private sector for proposed changes in the list of sectors and economic activities that are eligible for fiscal incentives under the IPP. “A consistent, coherent, and a predictable policy environment attracts serious investors to choose the Philippines as their investment destination. We are after businesses that come here for the long term,” said Industry Development and Trade Policy Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Adrian Cristobal Jr. said. The BOI has been conducting inter-agency consultations and deliberations on the 2014 IPP framework since late last year. The agency also analyzed industry roadmaps, reviewed national development plans, industry studies, and relevant empirical work related to incentives. The current draft has undergone several peer review sessions with distinguished economists and experts while taking into consideration the actual needs of industry as seen through the more than 27 industry roadmaps submitted to the agency last year. According to the BOI, the current draft focuses on sub-sectors and economic activities that address specific supply- or value-chain gaps. “IPP serves both as a developmental tool for investment decisions of the private sector, and as a promotional tool for government to encourage first movers in new investment areas. More than a list of economic activities, the 2014 IPP will articulate the country’s industrial policy, strategies, and provide an appropriate response to the key constraints that hinder the entry of investments in critical areas of the economy.” Cristobal added. The BOI launched in 2012 the Industry Development Program that aims to integrate policy efforts for industry into a Comprehensive National Industrial Strategy (CNIS). For the past two (2) years, the agency has been leading industries in developing roadmaps that will identify gaps in investments, among others. “We are working smart to ensure that policies are harmonized and data are accurate to feed into this new industrial policy,” Cristobal said. A series of nationwide consultations on the 2014 IPP is being scheduled by the BOI this May, starting with consultations in Metro Manila from 7 to 9 May, and followed by consultations in Cebu on 12 May and in Davao, on 13 May. |
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Preventive maintenance works on sections of three major highways in
Metro Manila were scheduled this weekend by the Department of Public
Works and Highways National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR). DPWH-NCR with clearance from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), will undertake road re-blocking and rehabilitation works on four road sections in Quezon City, Makati and Mandaluyong City from 10PM on May 9, 2014 (Friday) until 5AM on May 12, 2014 (Monday). The repairs in Quezon City are set at the center lane of Visayas Avenue, between Road 1 and Quezon Avenue and at the third (3rd) lane northbound direction of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), between Quezon Avenue and Landmark, under supervision of Quezon City First District Engineering Office. Metro Manila Second District Engineering Office on the other hand will handle the rehabilitation works at Southbound and Northbound path of South Super Highway, Makati City, all under existing flyover from Magallanes to Arnaiz Avenue. In Mandaluyong City, road re-blocking, with the supervision of Metro Manila First District Engineering office will be undertaken along EDSA, between Temple Drive and United Street. |
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President Benigno S Aquino III has approved the promotion of seven
more police generals assigned to key positions in the PNP
Directorial Staff and National Support Units. PNP Chief, Director General Alan L Purisima, formalized the promotion of seven star-rank police officials during simple ceremonies at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame. The promotions were approved upon the recommendation of DILG Secretary and National Police Commission Chairman Mar Roxas and PNP Chief, Director General Alan L Purisima. Promoted to the rank of Police Director (Major General) were Police Director Rodrigo P. De Gracia (The Director for Information and Communications Technology Management), Police Director Getulio P. Napeñas (Director, Special Action Force) and Police Director Melito Mabilin (Director, Civil Security Group). Four of them were promoted to the rank of Police Chief Superintendent (Brigadier General), they are: PCSupt Ulysses J. Abellera (Secretary to the Directorial -Staff) PCSupt Theresa Ann B. Cid (Director, Crime Laboratory Group) PCSupt Neri A. Ilagan (The Director for Integrated Police Operations – North Luzon) PCSupt Nestor F. Quinsay Jr. (Director, Police Community Relations Group) |
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UMID data capture services now available in selected SSS branches and service offices on Saturdays | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Social Security System (SSS) now has 13 Branches and two Service Offices (SOs) operating every Saturday to provide Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) data capture service, in addition to the regular operations offered during business days. “We understand that most of our members are also working during business hours and are unable to go to our offices during weekdays to have their ID captured. The opening of selected SSS Branches and SOs is our way of extending assistance to members for them to apply for UMID,” Vice President for Member Services Division, Mario Sibucao, said. In the National Capital Region (NCR), there are eight SSS Branches and one SO with data capture service on Saturdays. These are in Alabang, Diliman, Makati-Gil Puyat, Makati-Ayala, Manila, Pasay-Taft, Pasig-Shaw and San Francisco Del Monte, and the SO in Ali Mall- Cubao. For Luzon, SSS Branches in Biñan and Dagupan are open every Saturday for data-capture service; while in the Visayas, the branches in Iloilo and Cebu and the SO in Robinsons- Cebu provide the same. “These selected branches and SOs are open for eight hours a day just like regular working days. SSS Branches are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while our mall-based SOs operate from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM,” Sibucao added. SSS also provides data capture service in selected foreign branches that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can avail of from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Mondays to Fridays. These foreign branches are located either in the Philippine Embassy, the Philippine Consulate, or the Philippine Labor Office. “Our OFW members in Abu Dhabi, London, Riyadh, Rome, Singapore and Brunei can go to the Philippine Embassy to apply for UMID. For those in Hong Kong, Jeddah and Milan, they can visit the SSS offices at the Philippine Consulate. Meanwhile, OFWs in Kuwait, Taiwan and Dubai can drop by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office to have their IDs taken,” said Sibucao. Most SSS Branches already have data capture facilities wherein members can apply for their UMID. Members can go to the nearest branch from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday. Members can also schedule an appointment for data capture via the SSS Website. They must first register online before they can set an appointment. Scheduling of appointment must be done at least three days prior the date in order to allow the system to transmit the request to concerned branches. |
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Statement by BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. At its meeting today, the Monetary Board decided to keep the BSP's key policy rates at 3.50 percent for the overnight borrowing or reverse repurchase (RRP) facility and 5.50 percent for the overnight lending or repurchase (RP) facility. The interest rates on term RRPs and RPs as well as SDAs were also kept steady. Meanwhile, the Monetary Board decided to increase the reserve requirements for universal and commercial banks as well as thrift banks by a further one percentage point effective on 30 May 2014. The Monetary Board’s decision is based on its assessment that current monetary policy settings continue to be appropriate given a manageable inflation environment. Latest baseline forecasts show that the future inflation path is likely to stay within the target ranges of 4±1 percent for 2014 and 3±1 percent for 2015. Inflation expectations also remain broadly aligned with the target ranges over the policy horizon. At the same time, the Monetary Board noted that the balance of risks to the inflation outlook continues to lean toward the upside, with potential price pressures emanating from the possible uptick in food prices, as a result of expected drier weather conditions, as well as pending petitions for adjustments in transport fares and power rates. The adjustments in the reserve requirements are expected to help mitigate potential risks to financial stability that could arise from the strong growth in domestic liquidity. The Monetary Board believes that solid domestic economic activity provides room for the hike in the reserve requirements. Going forward, the BSP will continue to pay close attention to the outlook for inflation and growth to ensure that monetary policy settings remain consistent with price and financial stability. The BSP also remains prepared to implement policy actions as needed to prevent a potential build-up in inflation expectations and financial imbalances. |
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DOST-ICT Office Kicks Off SEED.PH Start up Workshops for 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the
Information and Communications Technology Office (ICT Office), is
launching a key component of its Seed.Ph Program with a series of
Startup Workshops this 2014 which will be held in various cities of
Lingayen, Iligan, Tuguegarao, Naga, Dumagete and General Santos
City. The program will kick off its first leg of workshops in
Lingayen on May 2, 2014. The ICT Office has been leading the efforts in collaborating with the industry stakeholders and partners to foster ICT-based innovations and entrepreneurship among Filipinos. As part of the Philippine Development Plan 2016 to achieve Competitive Industry and Services sector, the government is undertaking programs to promote e-commerce and ICT-based startups as a driving force to achieve its goals of becoming a significant player in the global digital economy. It further pursues innovation as an essential factor in harnessing culture of competitiveness. Through its Seed.Ph Program, it aims to boost the development of the country’s startup ecosystem and targeting at least 50 local startups based in the Philippines with average annual revenues of at least 10 Million Pesos each by the end of 2016. The recently released Philippine Startup Report authored by renowned Silicon Valley startup personality, Bowei Gai, illustrates the Philippines’ great potential in becoming a startup hub with the strengths that its ecosystem presents. The report cites the country being the fastest growing economy in Asia, transforming into investment grade status, having low operation costs, having majority of the population speaking in English, and having a large local westernized market with minimal business competition. These are the major elements that provide the local startup community great opportunities. According to the report, the Philippines has these strengths to take advantage of to become a prominent community that hosts high valued local as well as international startups. With the thrust to promote ITpreneurship as a viable career for IT enthusiasts and practitioners, the Seed.Ph Program will be bringing the workshops to 6 cities of different regions to discuss basic concepts and methods applied in building startups. Prominent Startup industry movers and successful founders will discuss startup basics and hope to inspire young audiences to seriously consider the terchnopreneurship track as a career. In one of his speeches in a Startup event last year, ICT Office’s Executive Director Louis Napoleon Casambre states “The budding local startup community has been a catalyst in creating efficient solutions as well as inspiring change in the country. We see the impact that startups like Facebook and Google have in our everyday life. This movement is now admirably being led by the youth who are strongly adept to current technological trends and have the drive to create positive changes in society”. The Startup workshop sessions include topics on Startup Innovations and Trends, Startup Ecosystem and Support, Intellectual Property Concepts, Pitching Basics and Fire Pitches and breakout sessions. The Seed.Ph workshops targets participants from different universities especially students in the fields of computer studies and business management, professors and school administrators and representatives from the private business partners and local government units. About DOST-ICTO – 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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Reconstruction of civil docs project in E. Visayas continues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Six months after Typhoon Yolanda, some 44,427 survivors now have
their vital civil documents re-established through the free Mobile
Civil Registration project launched last month by the Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Initiatives for
Dialogues and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services, Inc.
(IDEALS), Philippine Statistics Authority-National Statistics Office
(PSA-NSO), local government units and their local civil registrars. Under the project, ‘Yolanda’ survivors have the opportunity to recover or reconstitute their civil or legal documents such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, among others, which were lost or destroyed during the typhoon. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that civil documents are important to prove one’s identity. These documents are also required in accessing basic services such as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens. The project targets to assist 83,790 individuals from the 20 municipalities/cities in three cluster areas – Ormoc City; Tacloban City, and Balangiga. Bernard Kerblat, UNHCR representative to the Philippines, said, “Only one month of the project launch, almost half of the target beneficiaries have been served. Given the severity of the disaster and the number of persons affected, where else in the world under comparable disaster could we witness such achievement or result achieved in less than six months after such a huge disaster? Credit goes to DSWD, local civil registrars, and local NGO partners.” Kerblat said that those who continue to spread skepticism on government efforts to bring normalcy in ‘Yolanda’-hit areas “should know about the immense progress taking place such as this project, even if much remains to be done.” Those who still want to avail of the project may proceed to the mobile tents set-up in the three target areas. |
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DOLE's NWPC amends rules on wage hike exemption for calamity-affected establishments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Process is now more liberal, requirements easy to comply with DOLE's NWPC amends rules on wage hike exemption for calamity-affected establishments Establishments adversely affected by natural and human-induced disasters that have sustained property damage of at least 50 percent and whose recovery will exceed one year may now claim for exemption for a longer period from compliance with prescribed wage increases/cost-of-living allowances granted by Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Boards, or RTWPBs . Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz announced this yesterday after the National Wages and Productivity Commission, or NWPC, approved a resolution, Resolution No. 1, Series of 2014, amending NWPC Guidelines No. 2, Series of 2007 which spells out the rules on exemption from RTWPBs-issued wage orders. "Natural and human-induced disasters affect business operations and results to establishments experiencing temporary difficulties due to financial losses which necessitate government to step in and extend urgent assistance," Baldoz said. "The NWPC amendments to the 2007 Rules on Exemption liberalize the process and requirements for calamity-affected enterprises to qualify for exemption," she added. The resolution, unanimously approved by the members of the NWPC Board, namely, Ciriaco A. Lagunzad III, Chairperson-Designate; National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, Vice-Chairperson; Cedric R. Bagtas and David L. Diwa Jr., Labor Sector Representatives; Francisco R. Floro and Eduardo T. Rondain, Employer Sector Representatives; and NWPC Executive Director Maria Criselda R. Sy, will take effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation. The NWPC Board expanded the concept of "calamity", "hazard", and "disaster" to include both natural--such as typhoons, floods, earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruption, drought, pest infestation, etc., and human-induced--such as economic sabotage, financial crisis, rebellion, war, etc.--for purposes of the exemption. It also ordered the RTWPBs to include in wage orders without exemption provision "a statement that in case of a calamity, the Board may accept applications for exemption for establishments adversely affected by calamities, such as natural and/or human-induced disasters. "The calamity must have occurred within six months prior to the effectivity of a wage order," the resolution reads. Secretary Baldoz said the most important part of the amendment is the extension of the exemption period to one year. "If the damage to properties of the establishment is at least 50 percent, based on the assessment of a competent authority, and the period of recovery will exceed one year, the six-month period of exemption may be extended to one year," Baldoz explained. The NWPC Board also allows RTWPBs to re-open the period for the filing of exemption applications if the calamity occurred after the expiration of the period for the filing of an exemption application. Applicant-establishments, however, need to submit a certification that a general assembly to explain to its workers its intent to file an application for exemption has been conducted prior to the filing of the application, and an undertaking to conduct another general assembly to inform the workers of the decision of the RTWPB on its application. To simplify the documentary requirements, the resolution provides that a certification by the barangay and photos of the damaged property or properties may be submitted in lieu of audited financial statements. |
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Baldoz instructs POEA, OWWA, and POLO to assist abused OFW Uychiat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday directed Administrators Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Carmelita Dimzon of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, respectively, to look into the case of OFW Rowena Uychiat who was reportedly tortured and abused by her employer in Hong Kong. “Look into the nature of this case and work with each other and with the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Hong Kong. I want to know what happened. Look how we can assist OFW Uychait and her family," said Baldoz after she received a report from Philippine Labor Attache to Hong Kong Manuel Roldan on Uychait's case. Labor Attache Roldan reported to Secretary Baldoz that the POLO has blacklisted Uychiat's employer, Yui Anna Hoi Yin, for abusing the OFW. "This means Yui Anna Hoi Yin cannot hire another worker unless police investigation shows otherwise. The POLO will not process any contract document which the employer will present as a pre-requisite to visa issuance," Roldan said, adding that the POLO has watch-listed a total of 3,545 employers, 320 of them in 2013 and 27 in the first two months of 2014. He explained that the POLO encourages OFWs whose employers are under the watch-list to report inappropriate working conditions, abuses, and maltreatment done to them by their employers. Uychiat, according to POEA records was first deployed for a two-year contract on 7 July 2009 to Kuwait as a household service worker by Mirben International Manpower Services with a US$400 monthly salary. She had returned and was re-deployed to Hong Kong on 22 July 2013. An active member of the OWWA, Uychiat would be entitled to livelihood and loan assistance should she decide to come back to the Philippines. She is also entitled to scholarship grants for her children. Should she need medical assistance, she will receive all PhilHealth benefits. Administrator Dimzon said that with regards the need for legal assistance, Uychiat can avail of it--from the POLO on the labor aspect and from the Philippine Consulate on the non-labor aspect. She said she will coordinate with the POLO in Hong Kong so that Uychiat can be extended this assistance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DOE opens PECR5 for coal and petroleum exploration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The DOE has launched today the 5th Philippine
Energy Contracting Round (PECR5) for the exploration of potential
coal and petroleum areas in the country. “Through PECR, we created an equal playing field for all interested parties, in which the government ensures that all service contracts and offered areas are in accordance with existing Philippine laws and policies,” Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla said in his opening message at the official launching ceremony held at the Intercontinental Hotel Manila, Makati City. He added that there were three potential areas for petroleum under the Bangsamoro, but the national government excluded those temporarily and promises to put the areas back in concurrence with the Bangsamoro government once it is duly formed. The PECR5 offers eleven (11) areas for petroleum exploration mostly located in Luzon, and fifteen (15) areas for coal exploration, largely concentrated in Mindanao, as follows:
After the opening of applications, there will be a 2-month evaluation period. Applications will be evaluated for compliance with the DOE requirements on legal, technical and financial capability. Applications are required to include the proposed work program and economic development of the proponent.Endorsement of winning applicants for coal and petroleum is targeted on 21 November 2014 and 04 May 2015, respectively. For more information, please visit the PECR5 website: www.doe.gov.ph/PECR5. |
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Statement by Sec. Florencio B. Abad on standard & Poor's upgrade of the country's investment grade rating | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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“Standard and Poor’s (S&P) raising of the country’s long-term
sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook—the highest
rating ever given to the country in history—is another welcome
affirmation of the country’s strong economic fundamentals. At the
same time, it validates the progress and expected sustainability of
the Aquino Administration’s governance reforms. “For one, this credit upgrade recognizes the gains brought about by the public financial management reforms we have instituted. We are on the right track in terms of continuously improving our public spending efficiency primarily in ramping up investments for infrastructure projects, among other key priority and substantial programs and projects. “Moreover, this vote of confidence from international investment analysts also raises our international competitiveness and further increases our attractiveness to foreign investors. The positive outlook on our investment position will in turn significantly aid our ability to generate more jobs and livelihood opportunities. “S&P’s upgrade also serves as a reminder for us to remain committed to continuity and ensure the sustainability of our reforms. Our main agenda will always be to advance rapid, sustained and inclusive growth–one that aims to make substantial strides against our longstanding struggle against poverty–through honest and effective governance.” |
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Secretary Del Rosario receives Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norio Mitsuya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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09 May 2014- Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign
Affairs Norio Mitsuya called on Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F.
del Rosario on May 8 to discuss a wide range of bilateral, regional
and international issues. During the call, Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister Mitsuya stressed the important partnership between the Philippines and Japan as both countries confront similar challenges in the region while sharing common values of freedom and democracy. He emphasized Japan’s support for the Philippines’ arbitration case as it adheres to international law. Mr. Mitsuya also welcomed the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States. In response, Secretary del Rosario expressed his appreciation for Japan’s support for the Philippines’ arbitration case which seeks to find a peaceful resolution to the dispute in the West Philippine Sea. He welcomed the United States-Japan Joint Statement, issued during US President Barack Obama’s visit to Japan and which called on claimant countries in the South China Sea to clarify their claims in accordance with international law, including the use of international arbitration in settling maritime disputes. Secretary del Rosario also took the opportunity to thank Japan for its continued support for the capacity enhancement of the Philippine Coast Guard. The two also agreed to further cooperate in promoting trade and investments between the Philippines and Japan, including exploring ways to resolve issues and improve the business environment, and to facilitate the deployment of Filipino nurses and caregivers to Japan. They also affirmed support for each other in the international legal and cultural fora. |
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Secretary Del Rosario to highlight Rule of Law in ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, other Meetings in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9 May 2014 – Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario will
highlight the Philippines’ advocacy of the rule of law as he joins
other ASEAN Foreign Ministers in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’
Meeting (AMM) on May 10 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Apart from the AMM, the Secretary will attend the 11th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting and the 14th Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC). The Meetings are part of the preparations for the 24th ASEAN Summit which will officially begin on May 11. Topics for discussion during the aforementioned meetings reflect the priorities of Myanmar’s chairmanship that bears the theme, “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community.” The topics include, among others: Regional and international issues; Guidelines and future directions for ASEAN’s external relations; Climate change, disaster management, transnational crime; Food and energy security; Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); and Human rights issues. On May 11, the Secretary will join the delegation of President Benigno S. Aquino III at the 24th ASEAN Summit, ASEAN Leaders’ Interface Meeting with Representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), ASEAN Leaders’ Interface Meeting with Representatives of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting with ASEAN Youth. |
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III listens to the discussion during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Ruby Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III reviews his documents during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Ruby Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III participates in the exchanges during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Ruby Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III links arms with his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the traditional group photo opportunity during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar – President Benigno S. Aquino III poses for the traditional group photo opportunity with his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar – President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, arrives for the traditional group photo opportunity during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III poses for the traditional group photo opportunity with his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. In the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III links arms with his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the traditional group photo opportunity during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III poses for the traditional group photo opportunity with his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the opening ceremony of the 24th ASEAN Summit at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III links arms with his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the traditional group photo opportunity during the opening ceremony of the 24th ASEAN Summit at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III is welcomed by Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein and Madame Daw Khin Khin Win upon arrival at the Myanmar International Convention Center Main Lobby during the Opening Ceremony of the 24th ASEAN Summit on Sunday (May 11, 2014). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III links arms with his counterparts in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the traditional group photo opportunity during the opening ceremony of the 24th ASEAN Summit at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III poses for the traditional group photo opportunity with his counterparts in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the opening ceremony of the 24th ASEAN Summit at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday (May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Seri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak, 24th ASEAN Summit Chairman Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’zzaddin Waddaulah, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III prepares for the traditional group photo opportunity with his counterparts in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the opening ceremony of the 24th ASEAN Summit at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here on Sunday(May 11). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. Also in the photo are Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III (second from left) joins his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for a group photo souvenir during the welcome dinner hosted by Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein and Madame Daw Khin Khin Win for the 24th ASEAN Summit at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center on Saturday night (May 10). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. In the photo are Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Thai deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana, Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Myanmar President Thein Sein and his wife, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar – President Benigno S. Aquino III (second from left) joins his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for a group photo souvenir during the welcome dinner hosted by Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein and Madame Daw Khin Khin Win for the 24th ASEAN Summit at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center on Saturday night (May 10). “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. In the photo are Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Thai deputy Prime Minister Phongthepth Epkanjana, Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Myanmar President Thein Sein and his wife, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) Republic of the Union of Myanmar President U Thein Sein and Madame Daw Khin Khin Win welcome President Benigno S. Aquino III upon arrival at the Myanmar International Convention Center-1 on Saturday night (May 10, 2014) to join his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the Welcome Dinner during the 24th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit this year with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar as host.“Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III passes through the Static Guards upon arrival at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit this year with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar as host. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Myanmar officials led by Myanmar Ambassador to the Philippines U Ye Myint Aung and Myanmar upon arrival at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit this year with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar as host. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit this year with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar as host.“Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Myanmar officials led by Myanmar Ambassador to the Philippines U Ye Myint Aung and Myanmar upon arrival at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit this year with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar as host. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines Vice Chief-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Alan Luga, troops the line during the send-off ceremony at the Departure Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal II in Pasay City on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his departure statement during the send-off ceremony at the Departure Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal II in Pasay City on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets his Cabinet members during the send-off ceremony at the Departure Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal II in Pasay City on Saturday (May 10) to join fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders at the 24th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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