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Synopsis:
Ridge of High Pressure Area (HPA) affecting Luzon.
Forecast:
The whole country will experience partly
cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in
the afternoon or evening.
cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in
the afternoon or evening.
prevail over Luzon and from the northeast to southeast over the rest of
the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be
slight to moderate.
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August
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6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Sunny
BATANGAS : Sunny
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Sunny
: Sunny
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Nagsagawa ang Padre Garcia Municipal Police Station ng lecture ukol sa
responsible parenthood, karapatan ng mga bata at kababaihan, kampanya
laban sa ilegal na droga at marami pang iba. Layon nitong maipaunawa sa
mga tao ang kanilang karapatan gayundin ang maipaabot ang mga
impormasyong dapat nilang malaman.
Nagsagawa ang Padre Garcia Municipal Police Station ng lecture ukol sa
responsible parenthood, karapatan ng mga bata at kababaihan, kampanya
laban sa ilegal na droga at marami pang iba. Layon nitong maipaunawa sa
mga tao ang kanilang karapatan gayundin ang maipaabot ang mga
impormasyong dapat nilang malaman.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
May 600 caballero at mahogany trees ang itinanim sa STAR Tollway sa
pagtutulungan ng Batangas PNP, 740th combat group, kawani ng Phil.Red
Cross, at iba pa. Layon nitong patuloy na mapangalagaan ang kalikasan.
May 600 caballero at mahogany trees ang itinanim sa STAR Tollway sa
pagtutulungan ng Batangas PNP, 740th combat group, kawani ng Phil.Red
Cross, at iba pa. Layon nitong patuloy na mapangalagaan ang kalikasan.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Kaugnay sa pagdiriwang ng ika-136 taong kaarawan ni dating pangulong
Manuel L. Quezon, ang Saint Anne College sa pakikiisa ng pamahalaang
panlalawigan ng Quezon ay nakatakdang magdaos ng isang talakayan ngayong
ika-anim ng hapon sa Kalilayan hall, Lucena City. Tatalakayin dito ang
buhay at mga magagandang katangian ni Pangulong Quezon. Ang talakayan
ay dadaluhan ng mga mag-aaral ng Saint Anne College at mga mamamahayag.
Kaugnay sa pagdiriwang ng ika-136 taong kaarawan ni dating pangulong
Manuel L. Quezon, ang Saint Anne College sa pakikiisa ng pamahalaang
panlalawigan ng Quezon ay nakatakdang magdaos ng isang talakayan ngayong
ika-anim ng hapon sa Kalilayan hall, Lucena City. Tatalakayin dito ang
buhay at mga magagandang katangian ni Pangulong Quezon. Ang talakayan
ay dadaluhan ng mga mag-aaral ng Saint Anne College at mga mamamahayag.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Inilunsad sa bayan ng Sariaya ang ika-75 batch ng Kabalikat sa
Kabuhayan Farmers Training Program ng SM Foundation Inc. para sa 140 na
mga magsasaka at mga benipisyaryo ng 4Ps sa Sitio Ulbok, barangay
Lusacan 1. Sinabi ni Cristie Angeles, assistant vice president for
livelihood ng SM foundation Inc. na mabigyan ng makabagong kaalaman at
kasanayan sa pagtatanim ng mga gulay ang mga magsasaka gayundin maitaas
ang antas ng kabuhayan.
Inilunsad sa bayan ng Sariaya ang ika-75 batch ng Kabalikat sa
Kabuhayan Farmers Training Program ng SM Foundation Inc. para sa 140 na
mga magsasaka at mga benipisyaryo ng 4Ps sa Sitio Ulbok, barangay
Lusacan 1. Sinabi ni Cristie Angeles, assistant vice president for
livelihood ng SM foundation Inc. na mabigyan ng makabagong kaalaman at
kasanayan sa pagtatanim ng mga gulay ang mga magsasaka gayundin maitaas
ang antas ng kabuhayan.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
The city government of Lucena opened today the exhibit for the 150th
birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini at SM City Lucena. The activity
is part of the program for the city's founding day. Lucena City Mayor
Roderick Alcala said the celebration aims to inspire people to live like
Apolinario Mabini.
The city government of Lucena opened today the exhibit for the 150th
birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini at SM City Lucena. The activity
is part of the program for the city's founding day. Lucena City Mayor
Roderick Alcala said the celebration aims to inspire people to live like
Apolinario Mabini.
DFA Spokesperson Asec Charles Jose on DZMM:
Re: Repatriaction of Pinoys from Libya
- We want to contract airplanes to repatriate OFWs from Libya.
- We will verify reports and conduct investigation (re: report na hindi nabigyang priority ang mga Pinoy sa barko).
- We are taking notes about the complains and aalamin natin kung saan may pagkukulang.
- Nasa Tunisia ang may 400 OFWs na naghahantay ng chartered flight.
- Vine-verify din natin at binabantayan ang sitwasyon sa Missuouri sa
Amerikina dahil sa gulong nagaganap doon (due to death of black
teenager Michael Brown who was shot to death by a white police officer
here on Aug. 9).
Re: Repatriaction of Pinoys from Libya
- We want to contract airplanes to repatriate OFWs from Libya.
- We will verify reports and conduct investigation (re: report na hindi nabigyang priority ang mga Pinoy sa barko).
- We are taking notes about the complains and aalamin natin kung saan may pagkukulang.
- Nasa Tunisia ang may 400 OFWs na naghahantay ng chartered flight.
- Vine-verify din natin at binabantayan ang sitwasyon sa Missuouri sa
Amerikina dahil sa gulong nagaganap doon (due to death of black
teenager Michael Brown who was shot to death by a white police officer
here on Aug. 9).
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Quezon City Credit Surety Fund launched; 1st in NCR |
Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph |
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. (center) and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Constantine M. Bautista (third from left) led the launching of the Quezon City Credit Surety Fund (CSF) which will enable MSME-members of cooperatives gain access to bank loans without collateral. In place of collateral, the CSF secures up to 80% of the loan amount granted by banks to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The QC CSF was set up at the initiative of the Quezon City local government and local cooperatives. The CSF program, developed by the BSP to enhance MSMEs' access to bank credit, has since granted P1.1 billion loans to nearly 10,000 MSMEs through 30 CSFs. The QC CSF is the first CSF in NCR and the 31st in the Philippines. This brings the total CSFs to 14 in Luzon, 7 in the Visayas and 10 in Mindanao. Also present at the launching were, from left: BSP Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo, Land Bank of the Philippines Executive Vice President Cecilia C. Borromeo, Development Bank of the Philippines Chairman Jose A. Nuñez, Jr., Industrial Guarantee and Loan Fund CEO Benel D. Lagua, and Quezon City 5th District Councilor Jose A. Visaya. |
Banking System more inclusive according to BSP report |
Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph |
The Bangko Sentral released its 2013 Report on the State of Financial Inclusion in the Philippines, the third one since the maiden release in 2011. This report aims to measure the level of access to financial services in the country, track the effects and progress of targeted policies and initiatives as well as enable evidence-based policy making. The Philippine banking system has become more inclusive over the years. The network of banks and ATMs continues to expand in terms of number and physical reach, with a year-on-year growth of 4% and 15%, respectively. Usage of formal financial products and services has increased, as seen in the growth of bank deposits and loans. Deposit accounts in banks increased by 9% or around four million new accounts from 2012. While the growth is driven by an increase in the higher brackets of deposit accounts, there has also been an observable increase in the deposits from small savers which account for 75% of total number of deposits in banks. The loan portfolio has also expanded by 27% to PhP 4.25 trillion in 2013. While the NCR accounts for a significant portion of these deposits and loans, growth in terms of amount of deposits was also observed in all regions in Visayas while the highest loan growth of 55% from 2012 was in Central Visayas. Most noteworthy in the report are the gains in financial inclusion particularly in bringing financial services to areas which were previously unbanked or unserved. These significant strides have been made possible by strategic policies that the Bangko Sentral has set in place such as those on microbanking offices, the framework for electronic money (e-money) which facilitates access to transactional accounts and retail payments, microfinance and the strengthening of other financial service providers (FSPs) such as non-stock savings and loans associations (NSSLAs), pawnshops, remittance agents, other non-bank financial institutions, among others. There has been a modest yet meaningful drop in the number of municipalities that are unbanked from 611 to 604. In the municipalities that have gained banking presence, 73% of them were due to the establishment of other banking offices (OBOs) or micro-banking offices (MBOs), the scaled down banking office targeted to poor and low income clients. As designed, MBOs are indeed effectively serving the banking needs of the unbanked or underbanked, especially those living in the countryside. In 2013, the number of operating MBOs increased by 26% to 465 in 2013 from 370 in 2012. Fifty-six (56) cities and municipalities are served by MBOs alone, a 12% increase from the year prior. Majority of the local government units that are served only by MBOs belong to the lower tier in terms of income. The increase in the use of electronic money has likewise been significant. This signifies the greater access to transactional accounts which can be considered a first step toward financial inclusion. In 2013, registered e-money accounts reached 26.7 million, a 34% increase from 2010. Transactions similarly jumped to 217 million transactions in 2013 from 138 million in 2010. These transactions include bills payments, person-to-person payments, purchases, among others. Microfinance also continues to grow in the banking system with loan portfolio growth of 3% to P8.7 billion in 2013 from P8.4 billion in 2012. Micro-deposits have also been on an uptrend where accounts grew by 27% to P2.96 billion in 2013 from P2.33 billion in 2012. In terms of volume, the total number of micro-deposit accounts surged by 36% to 1.5 million accounts in 2013 from 1.1 million accounts in 2012. For microinsurance, data from the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) indicated that the total number of rural bank clients with microinsurance rose by 153% to 1.4 million in 2013 from around 543,500 in 2012. Finally, other FSPs remain important access points of financial services especially in areas where banking presence is either lost or not yet established. 398 out of 604 unbanked local government units have access to other FSPs. This means that only 206 local government units (equivalent to 13% of 1,634 LGUs and 4% of the total Philippine population) are left unserved. Strengthening these institutions and allowing them to participate in a productive ecosystem will enable useful access to financial services in the areas that they serve. The report shows that the Bangko Sentral’s efforts in expanding access have contributed to an increased usage of financial products and services. Yet there is still work to be done. Work is underway for a national baseline survey that will measure financial inclusion from the demand side and provide first-hand information on the quality (consumer experience) and welfare (consumer impact) dimensions of financial inclusion. The Bangko Sentral believes that with the continuous initiatives to improve the collection of both supply-side and demand-side information on financial inclusion, it will be able to craft evidence based policies that will ensure greater access to financial services to those that need them the most. |
NHMFC inks MOA with new service partners |
Source: http://www.nhmfc.gov.ph |
The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) formally signed recently the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the outsourcing of remediation activities for the corporation’s non-performing loans (NPLs) with three (3)accredited Service Partners (SPs). Out of fifteen (15) applicants, the proposals of S. P. Madrid & Associates Law Firm, Alexis A. Molaer Law Offices, and The Law Firm of Lauron Delos Reyes and Partners topped the evaluation conducted by the Accreditation Committee chaired by Mr. Adornico Redondo, Division Chief of Rizal Division. According to Mr. Redondo, these law firms are experienced outsourcer of collection services, active members of duly registered collection agencies, with sufficient logistics and manpower, and accredited collection partners of some government corporations and financial institutions. The accreditation of Service Partners is aimed to help improve NHMFC’s housing loan portfolio through the reduction of its NPLs. Accounts with twenty-five (25) months and above unpaid amortizations will be transmitted to the SPs for remediation and curing activities. “We encourage our delinquent borrowers to avail of our updating and restructuring programs to avoid foreclosure of their accounts,” NHMFC President Felixberto Bustos Jr. said. “Currently, NHMFC offers the Six Months Updating Scheme, In-House Restructuring Program, Special Repayment Program (SRP), and Salary Deduction Updating Program (SDUP),” he added. President Bustos also said that NHMFC willsoon launch the Buyer-Initiated Foreclosure Sale (BIFS) to help fast track the disposition of the corporation’s NPLs. This is intended to replace the existing Sale of Mortgage Rights Program (SAMOR III). |
DOJ announces appointment of Prosecutors in the National Prosecution Service |
Source: http://www.doj.gov.ph |
Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima today announced the appointment of seventy-two (72) prosecutors in the various prosecution offices in the National Prosecution Service (NPS). President Benigno S. Aquino issued the appointments of 72 prosecutors from Regions IV, VI, VII and X to address the need to fill-up the 20% vacancy in the NPS. "This is a timely development and a positive progress in the National Prosecution Service. The Department needs warm bodies to effectively discharge its mandate amidst the increase in cases filed with the Department," the Secretary underscored. Two (2) prosecutors were appointed in Region IV, one (1) from OPP-Mindoro Oriental and one (1) from OCP-Puerto Princesa City while eighteen (18) prosecutors in different prosecution offices in Region VI were appointed, one (1) from OPP-Antique, four (4) from OPP-Negros Occidental, seven (7) OCP-Bacolod City, two (2) OCP-I1oilo City, one (1) OCP-Roxas City, one (1) OCP-San Carlos City, one (1) OCP-Silay City and one (1) OPP-Aklan. Fifty-one prosecutors (51) were appointed in Region VII. Two (2) from the Office of the Regional Prosecutor (ORP), four (4) OPP-Bohol, ten (10) OPP-Cebu Province, three (3) OPP-Negros Oriental, one (1) OCP-Bayawan City, one (1) OCP-Bogo City, Cebu, one (1) OCP-Canlaon City, one (1) Carcar City, seventeen (17) OCP-Cebu City, one (1) OCP-Dumaguete City, two (2) OCP-Lapu-Lapu City, three (3) OCP-Mandaue City, one (1) OCP-Naga City, Cebu, two (2) OCP-Tagbilaran City, one (1) OCP- Talisay City, Cebu, and one (1) OCP, Tanjay City. And one (1) prosecutor was appointed in the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor-Misamis Oriental, Region X. The Secretary congratulated the newly-appointed prosecutors and reminded them to abide by the Code of Conduct for Prosecutors. "We need men and women of high integrity to man the frontlines of the Department," the Secretary said. "I am confident that we can achieve our vision for an expeditious administration of justice through honest and dedicated personnel," she further added. |
500 participants expected in National MSME Summit |
Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph |
At least 500 participants are expected to attend the National MSME Summit at SMX Convention Center in Davao City on 20-21 August. Apart from the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), representatives from policy and regulatory agencies, financial institutions and banks, industry clusters and associations, academe, development agencies, and national government agencies (NGAs) are expected to be around. Some corporate leaders, investors, technology providers and innovators, and policy makers are likewise anticipated to participate in the two-day event. The gathering, which is being organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National MSME Development Council, is primarily geared towards capacitating the MSMEs further for them to continuously reap success, with the collaborative efforts coming from all stakeholders. DTI-11 Officer-in-Charge Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi said that as there will be sharing of best practices from renowned successful entrepreneurs, the agency is keen about getting the participants more inspired to work for their own success. “If we are into business, our ulterior goal is to become successful, to make it big in the industry where we are into. With this, we want to hear success stories, we want to get motivation from people who have experienced the downside of business, yet managed to hit success later on,” she said. With the summit’s theme of “Philippine MSMEs: Beating Challenges….Accelerating Innovations”, innovative strategies will be highlighted as the country hurdles challenges especially with the implementation of the ASEAN Economy Community (AEC) 2015. “We have lined up guests who are experts in their respective fields so that they can really share the best ideas or inputs which can definitely be of help to the MSMEs,” she said. Ambi said that participants will surely gain a lot with just a minimal registration fee of P500 for two days. Interested participants may contact the DTI office nearest them for additional details about the event. In Davao City, they can reach DTI-Davao City Field Office at (082) 224-0511 local 201 of the Trade and MSME Development Division (TMSMEDD) at (082) 224-0511 local 415, or email at msmesummit2014@gmail.com and/or r11@dti.gov.ph.DTI11/JenMendoza |
National MSME Summit to tackle AEC preparation |
Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph |
The National MSME Summit is set to tackle matters that will further prepare the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) implementation next year. Slated at SMX Convention Center in Davao City on 20-21 August, the conference will feature resource speakers--experts in their respective fields--who will talk about the present state of the Philippine MSMEs as well as innovative strategies to address the gaps confronting them. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for Regional Operations Zenaida C. Maglaya will be presenting the Updated MSME Development Plan 2014-2016 and the current situation of the MSMEs in the country. The one-and-a-half-day event will be divided into four sessions, to wit: Moving Up the Value Chain; Finance Operation and Better Financial Management; Fresh and Processed Foods – Strengthening the Philippines as Food Basket; and Furniture and Crafts Galore – Competitiveness thru Creativity, Ingenuity, and Innovation. For the first session, topics on Priming Industry Clusters for AEC 2015 and Innovative LGU Support to MSMEs will be discussed. For the second session, topics will be on micro-finance programs. Both the third and fourth sessions will focus on the presentation and sharing of business experiences, challenges, and best practices by key experts in the fresh and processed food and furniture industries. DTI-Region 11 Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi said MSMEs must take advantage of this opportunity to gather sound inputs under one venue. “Our speakers are notable in their respective fields, and it’s a rare opportunity that all of them are gathered in the same venue because of their ever hectic schedules. But because they are committed in helping our MSMEs, they have managed to allocate time for them to share their ideas during the Summit,” she said. The gathering is being organized by DTI, in partnership with the National MSME Development Council. Interested participants may contact the DTI office nearest them for additional details about the event. In Davao City, they can reach DTI-Davao City Field Office at (082) 224-0511 local 201 or the Regional Trade and MSME Development Division (TMSMEDD) at (082) 224-0511 local 415, or email at msmesummit2014@gmail.com and/or r11@dti.gov.ph. |
On 1st year anniversary of MLC, 2006's entry into force, Baldoz thanks convergence partners, supporters |
Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
As the Philippines’s ratification to the International Labor Organization’s Maritime Labor Convention (ILO-MLC), 2006 turns one-year on Wednesday, 20 August 2014, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz expressed thanks and gratitude to all DOLE-partners for all their hard toil in ensuring the country is on track in keeping up with the highest international standards of welfare and protection for overseas and domestic Filipino seafarers. “President Benigno S. Aquino III ratified the ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 on 20 August 2012, making the Philippines the 30th and final ILO member-state to ratify the global treaty required for it to come into force, which happened on 20 August 2013,” said Baldoz. “Our convergence in setting in place policies and mechanisms for compliance with the Convention made sure that over 300,000 overseas Filipino seafarers and 60,000 domestic seafarers are at best protected,” she added, even as she enjoins the Filipino nation to share in the celebration on the occasion of the 1st Year Anniversary of MLC, 2006 coming into force. The DOLE-led celebration will be held tomorrow, 20 August, at the AMOSUP Convention Hall, Intramuros, Manila. The whole-day affair will highlight the country’s observance and accomplishments of the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda pillars on (1) creating jobs; (2) guaranteeing rights at work; (3) extending social protection; and (4) promoting social dialogue. Considered as a milestone in the country's maritime history, the event aims to increase awareness among the general public about the indispensable services that seafarers contribute to domestic and international seaborne trade, the world economy, and society at large. It shall also an occasion for the DOLE to recognize the efforts of domestic shipping companies in complying with labor standards, to be highlighted by the awarding Certificates of Compliance (COCs) to 13 domestic shipping companies. Another highlight of the celebration is the launching of the Labor Education Programs and Services in the Maritime Industry. POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac will conduct an orientation and present an update on the MLC Amendments. Booths and help desks which will feature Information and Education (IEC) materials on DOLE’s programs and services for seafarers will also be set-up for event attendees. “Dubbed as the “seafarers’ international bill of rights”, the MLC, 2006 is a single, coherent international instrument that consolidates and updates fundamental principles and labor standards for seafarers,” Baldoz said. “For both seafarers and ship owners, the MLC provides the necessary balance between labor standards and regulation on the one hand, and the promotion of productivity and competitiveness on the other hand,” she added. Baldoz explained that when the MLC entered into force 12 months after it was ratified, it became the “fourth pillar” of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), such as the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended (SOLAS), International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended (STCW), and International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 73/78 (MARPOL). “A major contribution to global economic growth, the convention helped us achieve decent work for seafarers and secure the economic interest in fair competition of quality ship owners. The first year anniversary of the MLC, 2006's coming into force celebrates over a decade of involvement of the government, through the DOLE, in global maritime affairs,” Baldoz said. “With the Philippines, being the world’s premier and preferred source of quality seafarers, we are more than committed to exhaust best efforts to protect them and promote their welfare and interest,” she finally said. Representatives from the DOLE and other government agencies, such as the Department of Foreign Affairs; Department of Health; Department of Transportation and Communication; Social Security System; Commission on Higher Education; and National Telecommunications Commission, are expected to grace the occasion. The labor and management sectors are also expected to send representatives. |
OFW repatriates from Libya assisted through Assist WELL Program reach 2,736 |
Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
Update on OFW repatriation from Libya OFW repatriates from Libya assisted through Assist WELL Program reach 2,736 Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday said the number of OFW repatriates from Libya assisted through the DOLE's Assist WELL Program has doubled in over a week and expressed satisfaction that the program is being smoothly implemented as expected. "The 1,299 OFWs assisted through Assist WELL as of 10 August 2014 has reached 2,736 as of date. They have requested for a total of 8,064 assistance of various types, with most requesting for three or more types of assistance. As I said, our regional and other attached offices are working double-time to satisfy their requests for various assistance," said Baldoz. She attributed the spike in the request for assistance to the number of repatriates who arrived en masse over the weekend through the government's repatriation program. A total of 736 OFW repatriates arrived from Libya via Malta last Saturday and Sunday on board two government-chartered flights of national flag carrier Philippine Airlines. She said the most number of request, a total of 1,710, is for overseas job assistance, or 63 percent of total requests. Last week, as the DOLE started tracking the repatriates' request, Baldoz expressed the view that the number of OFWs wanting to go back to work abroad other than Libya supports the conventional wisdom that OFWs who have already experienced working abroad would still want to go abroad for obvious reasons. At 1,684, the second highest number of request is transportation assistance, mostly by OFWs going back to their provinces; followed by requests for livelihood, or tulong-pangkabuhayan, at 1,346, or 49 percent. Thirty-four percent of the request are for assistance to be employed locally. Other assistance requested and the number of repatriates who requested them are as follows: scholarship or training, 694 (25 percent); legal assistance, 541 (20 percent); temporary accommodation, 406 (20 percent); medical assistance, 250 (nine percent); and stress debriefing/counselling, 167 (six percent). Other types of assistance requested are medical assistance for a member of the OFW family; financial loan/loan for business; scholarship for OFW dependents; and claims for unpaid salary. One OFW asked for assistance to put up a welding shop, while 30 repatriates asked for the refund of their placement fee. Baldoz said that of the 2,736 OFW repatriates assisted, an overwhelming 2,027 are active members of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, while 615 are not. The rest, or 94, have no record. She also said the 2,736 OFW repatriates from Libya come from all of the country's 17 regions, with OFWs from Region 4-A the most numerous at 695, or 25 percent. A total of 495 OFW repatriates are from Region 3 (Central Luzon); 376 from the NCR; 207 from Region 6 (Western Visayas); 145 from the Bicol Region; 135 from Region 1 (Ilocos Region); and 113 from Region 7 (Central Visayas). The labor and employment chief said the DOLE continues to assist repatriates from Libya through the Assist WELL Program, which seeks to address the Welfare, Employment, Livelihood, and Legal needs of OFWs repatriated from Libya to ensure their smooth and effective reintegration. |
Bangsamoro Basic Law timetable on track – Deles |
Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph |
MANILA – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles today said that the timeline for the drafting of the Bangsamoro Basic Law remains on track, assuring that it will be submitted to Congress within the month of August. “After the meeting of Parties ended last Friday, it was understood that there will be a need to incorporate all agreements reached into the final draft as well as fine-tune the entire draft to ensure that all articles will be consistent with each other,” Deles said. “The draft is expected to be submitted to the President within the week and to Congress within the month,” she added. Last Friday, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. and Bangsamoro Transition Commission chair Mohagher Iqbal issued a joint statement which states that they “have concluded discussions on the various issues” on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law. Iqbal’s meeting with Ochoa came after a series of meetings of the peace panels of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to resolve sticky issues on the draft BBL before it is submitted to Congress. On August 10, the peace panels issued a joint statement, which “reiterated their commitment to finish an agreed draft Bangsamoro Basic Law by August 18, 2014.” With the latest joint statement issued by Ochoa and Iqbal on August 15, Deles said that it was clear for both Parties that the “draft will not be submitted (to the President) today.” “It was clear at the end of this round of talks that a few more days were needed to review the draft and ensure that all the agreements/clarifications are properly incorporated and the whole draft is fine-tuned to ensure consistency within and across the different articles,” she added. Earlier, Deles stated that the “passage of the BBL remains on top of the President’s legislative agenda” and “the leadership of both houses of Congress have indicated that they are prepared to work overtime to ensure the timely passage of the law.” |
OFF-duty cop outgun 2 armed robbers in QC |
Source: http://pnp.gov.ph |
An off-duty cop shot dead two armed robbers whom he tried to arrest during a robbery at a fuel service station last night in Quezon City. Reports reaching the PNP National Operations Center (NOC) in Camp Crame disclosed that, the unidentified suspects arrived at Orange Fuel Gas Station along Quirino Highway on board a color black Suzuki motorcycle and posed as customers. The back rider alighted and proceeded to the cashier’s booth and at gunpoint, divested the cashier of the establishment day’s earnings. Police Officer 2 Cesar Tolentino, assigned at Station Investigation Division Management Section in Caloocan City Police Station who at that time is waiting for his motorcycle to be filled-up, immediately responded to the incident after being informed by the gasoline boy. He cautiously approached the suspects, introduced himself as police officer and ordered them to surrender peacefully. However, the suspects boarded to the motorcycle and fled while the back rider fired his gun towards PO2 Tolentino. The latter sensing imminent danger found no option but to retaliate, and put a gun fight with the robbers. The suspects were wounded and immediately brought by responding policemen to the East Avenue Medical Center for treatment but later on pronounced as dead by the attending physician. While the cashier of the Gasoline Station, witness of the incident arrived at the hospital and positively identified the slain suspects as the very same persons who held him up. Recovered from the suspect is the firearm they used, a caliber .38 Shooter revolver loaded with four live ammunition and two fired cartridge cases on its cylinder. Further investigation is done by the Quezon City Police District. |
DFA holds Forum on ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements |
Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
19 August 2014 – A Forum on ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) was successfully held on August 13 in Traders Hotel, Pasay City. Hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)-Office of ASEAN Affairs and the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), with the special participation of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the forum emphasized the need to prepare Philippine professional groups and the academic sector for ASEAN economic integration. In her opening remarks, DFA Undersecretary for International Economic Relations Laura Q. Del Rosario spoke on the need for a mandatory accreditation of universities to improve standards of education and produce a more competitive labor force. She also proposed that NAST host the meeting of Chief of Science Advisers to discuss the role of Science and Technology in the development of the region’s production chain. National Competitiveness Council (NCC) Private Sector Co-Chairman Mr. Guillermo M. Luz said that the Philippines is moving its way up in both world and ASEAN rankings, based on the Global Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum, but there are many challenges to be met in order to be more competitive. In particular, Mr. Luz said that remaining on standstill is not an option, as the other economies are doing their best to move up the rankings. PRC Chairperson Atty. Teresita R. Manzala provided an overview on ASEAN MRAs, including the processes and requirements to be ASEAN-accredited professionals. Breakout sessions were held for three clusters. These sessions highlighted that professional groups have different views and appreciation of MRAs, especially regarding submission and compliance of the requirements; and issues and concerns from professional groups centered on earning differentials, labor market standards and assistance from the government. |
PHL Consulate General in Toronto strengthens economic diplomacy agenda |
Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
19 August 2014 – The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto actively pursued its economic diplomacy program on August 16 as it welcomed a visiting delegation of Filipino businessmen from the Canadian Chamber (CANCHAM) of Commerce in the Philippines and participated in a multicultural and trade exhibit, “Filipinas Expo 2014” in downtown Toronto’s Metro Convention Center. Philippine Consul General Junever M. Mahilum-West informed the delegates of the growing relations between the Philippines and Canada in terms of people-to-people contacts, tourism and official exchanges in her welcoming remarks that kickstarted CANCHAM’s week-long mission in Canada. Consul General Mahilum-West also said that visits of trade missions such as CANCHAM’s offer valuable opportunities to grow trade and investment relations between the Philippines and Canada, for the mutual benefits of both countries. She exhorted the trade delegation to use the bilateral infrastructure and other resources that are already in place to strengthen bilateral economic relations between Canada and the Philippines. Senator Tobias “Jun” Enverga, a keynote speaker, noted the huge potential in Canada-Philippines bilateral ties and called on the members of the trade delegation to generate more exchanges by making the unfamiliar Philippine market more familiar to Canadian business. CANCHAM’s visit in Toronto which will also include the cities of Ottawa, Montreal and Guelph aims to bring together and explore ways to further expand business, trade and investment in both Canada and the Philippines. Its first outbound mission to Canada includes business interests in agri-food business packaging/labeling/manufacturing, education and training, real estate and construction, immigration consultancy, travel and tourism. Also on the same day, the officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto led by Consul General Mahilum-West participated at a one-day trade exhibit organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce of Toronto (PCCT) at Metro Toronto Convention Center. FILIPINAS EXPO 2014 saw the participation of more than a hundred exhibitors from Toronto’s multicultural groups which largely featured Philippine goods and services, food products, crafts and cuisine. The Consulate General in Toronto for its part used the occasion to disseminate information about its consular services that include overseas voters registration, during which occasion applications from eligible “walk-in” registrants were actively undertaken, and dual citizenship as well as its “save the date” campaign on “Winter Escapade” Part 2. |
8 Agrarian Reform beneficiaries organizations receive tools from FAO |
Source: http://dar.gov.ph |
TACLOBAN CITY – Eight agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) from five towns in Samar and Leyte received farm tools from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as part of the rehabilitation process in farm areas ravaged by typhoon Yolanda. 188 sets of farm tools consisting of a shovel, a hoe and a bolo were distributed to five ARBOs in Samar namely the Caticugan Farmers Association, San Juan Farmers and Fishermen Association and the Pagsulhugon Irrigators Association, the Legaspi Farmers and Fishermen Association and the Kauswagan han Canyoyo Consumers Cooperative, and three ARBOs in Leyte: the Tulusahay Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, the St. Benedict Association for Sustainable Farming and the Jaro Agrarian Reform Cooperative of Tunga and Jaro. “Thank God for these tools. These are exactly what we need to tend our farms. Now we don’t need to borrow tools from other villages,” said Farmer Benderito Dacuno, chairman of the Legaspi Farmers and Fishermen Association. FAO Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Fidel Rodriguez said that the tools were donations from the governments of Ireland and Belgium through the United Nations. “Every group of five farmers will share one set of these tools to help them in tending to their respective farms,” explained Rodriguez. The FAO also distributed 2,486 bags (40 kilogram per bag) of certified rice seeds and equal number of urea fertilizer (50 kilogram per bag) to rice farmers. DAR Regional Director Sheila Enciso said that the FAO is among the first foreign organizations that responded to DAR’s call to help in the rehabilitation of agrarian reform communities (ARCs) particularly those in Leyte, Samar and Eastern Samar’s hardest hit areas. |
DA says corn will be PHL’s ‘champion’ crop next year |
Source: http://www.da.gov.ph |
August 2014 Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examination results released in four (4) working days |
Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph |
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 26 out of 37 passed the CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICERS LICENSURE EXAMINATION, 126 out of 209 passed the SECOND MARINE ENGINEER OFFICERS LICENSURE EXAMINATION and 260 out of 458 passed the OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH LICENSURE EXAMINATION given by the Board for Marine Engineer Officers in Manila and Cebu this August 2014. The members of the Board for Marine Engineer Officers are Engr. Miguel O. Marasigan, Officer-in-Charge; Engr. Victoriano A. Alojado, Engr. Ferdinand R. Pascua and Engr. Eldefonso G. Uba, Members. The results were released after four (4) working days from the last day of examinations. Registration for the issuance of Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification Cards will be on August 19, 2014 until August 28, 2014 (Central Office) and on August 19, 2014 until September 5, 2014 (Regional Office). In addition, 447 applicants were approved for upgrading as Chief Marine Engineer Officers as per Board Res. Nos. 28 and 29 dated March 10, 2014, Board Res. No. 34 dated March 14, 2014, Board Res. No. 39 dated March 28, 2014, Board Res. No. 47 dated April 14, 2014, Board Res. No. 54 dated April 30, 2014, Board Res. No. 55 dated May 8, 2014, Board Res. No. 67 dated May 27, 2014, Board Res. No. 74 dated June 13, 2014, Board Res. No. 78 dated July 2, 2014 and Board Res. No. 86 dated July 9, 2014, Series of 2014. The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examinations WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER. |
Former Iloilo Mayor, 6 others indicted |
Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph |
For failing to properly utilize public funds used in the celebration of the Saug Festival in 2008, six local government officials of Lemery, Iloilo face criminal charges for Malversation of Public Funds thru Falsification of Public Documents (Article 217 in relation to Article 171 [2] and [3] of the Revised Penal Code). Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales affirmed the finding of probable cause against ex-Mayor Mildred Arban-Chavez, former Executive Assistant Limwel Arban, Municipal Accountant Riza Lee Candelario, Municipal Budget Officer Isidro Parica, Officer-in-Charge Municipal Treasurer Melanie Peniero, Teacher I Pelcy Galino, as well as private respondent Freddie Cuarte. The Resolution narrates that the Committee on Audit of the Sangguniang Bayan of Lemery, Iloilo conducted an investigation on the P150,000.00 cash advance granted to Mayor Chavez in connection with the Saug Festival. Upon referral to the Commission on Audit (COA) Regional Office No.VI for special audit examination, it was determined that the breakdown of transactions covered the following: P21,000.00 payment to Galino for rental of tables, chairs and curtains from Lemery National High School (LNHS); P37,000.00 payment to Cuarte for rental of video camera; and P18,000.00 payment to a certain Ramie Belarga for rental of generator set. Cuarte however, denied having rented out his video equipment but admitted to having signed a voucher for the liquidation of the P37,000.00 rental payment. On the other hand, the principal of LNHS stated that the school received P58,000.00 but denied having rented out the school’s table, chairs and curtains, as P21,200.00 from the money received was used to purchase items from the market for food preparations. COA State Auditor III Lily Nava issued a Credit Notice dated 16 April 2009 informing the local government officials that out of the P150,000.00 cash advance, P132,000.00 was suspended while P18,000 was disallowed. |
PDIC advises borrowers of Banco Carmona to pay their obligations |
Source: http://www.pdic.gov.ph |
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), the Receiver of the closed Banco Carmona, Inc. (A Rural Bank), reminded borrowers of the bank to continue to pay their loans and transact only with authorized PDIC representatives. In a statement, PDIC advised borrowers of Banco Carmona to pay their loans and other obligations directly at any Philippine National Bank (PNB) Branch under account name, PDIC FAO BURL BANCO CARMONA, INC. The Receiver cautioned borrowers that it has discontinued the engagement of the bank's collectors. Moreover, PDIC has not engaged any person to collect the loans of the bank. To ensure proper recording of payments made by borrowers, PDIC further advised borrowers to keep copies of the PNB Deposit/Payment Slips. The Receiver emphasized that only payments with validated PNB Deposit/Payment Slips shall be considered valid payments. Official receipts will be issued by PDIC upon validation of payments and will be sent through mail to the borrowers. For proper accounting of their payments, borrowers who do not receive their official receipts are advised to send a copy of their deposit slips by mail to the Deputy Receiver for loans Mr. Benefico M. Magday at the PDIC Office, 5th Floor, SSS Bldg., Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City or send via e-mail to Ms. Ma. Flora C. Llana at mcllana@pdic.gov.ph or to Ms. Thelma Arias-Peña at tbarias@pdic.gov.ph. The Monetary Board (MB) placed the Banco Carmona under the receivership of the PDIC by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1181.A dated August 1, 2014. As Receiver, PDIC took over Banco Carmona on August 1, 2014. Officers and employees of the closed bank have yet to turn over the bank's records to PDIC, thereby delaying payout operations for insured deposits. Banco Carmona is a two-unit rural bank with Head Office located at J.M. Loyola St., Carmona, Cavite. Its lone branch is also located in Carmona, Cavite. Borrowers of the bank may also communicate with the PDIC - Loans Management Department III at (02) 841-4970 or 841-4663. Queries may also be sent through email at pad@pdic.gov.ph. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the inauguration of the Proposed Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road network in Tuao, Cagayan |
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Eksaktong dalawang taon na ang nakalipas mula nang pumanaw ang isang bantayog ng reporma ‘di lang para sa ating mga LGU, kundi para sa ating buong bansa. Nagdala ng matinding lumbay ang pagkawala ni Secretary Jesse Robredo; kasabay nito, umigting ang pagkilala ng buong sambayanan sa kanyang mga nagawa at mga pamana niyang halimbawa. Para sa amin naman pong mga naging kaibigan ni Jesse, naaalala namin hindi lang ang kanyang mabuting trabaho, kundi pati na rin ang kanyang pagkatao. Ganito ko po naaalala si Jesse: Laging nagmamadali—hindi lang sa pag-uwi sa pamilya niya sa Naga, kundi sa paghahatid ng serbisyo sa ating mamamayan. Para kay Jesse, ang benepisyong bunga ng mabuting pamamahala, dapat matanggap ng mamamayan, now na. Ito naman po ang patuloy nating ipinaglalaban sa tuwid na daan; ang paninindigan natin: Ipaabot sa mamamayan na kasama nila ang pamahalaan. Ito ang kinakatawan ng tulay na pinapasinayaan natin ngayon, na magsisilbing inter-regional link para sa Regions 1, 2, at sa Cordillera. [Palakpakan] Natataon naman ang inagurasyon natin ngayon sa papalapit na anibersaryo ng pagpanaw ng aking ama, na siya namang ginugunita natin sa pagpapasinaya ng tulay na ito. Ang sabi nga po sa akin, kay dating Francisco Mamba Sr., nagmula ang ideya na magtayo nitong tulay na magpapabilis sa daloy ng transportasyon at komersyo sa inyong lalawigan. Taong 1968 po iyon. Gaya ng ating laging paninindigan: Wala tayong balak na ipasa sa susunod sa atin ang mga pangangailangan na kaya nating tugunan. Talaga nga pong masugid na kabalikat natin sa adhikaing ito si Secretary Manny. Noon pa man, bilang kinatawan ng ikatlong distrito ng Cagayan, isinulong niya ang pagpopondo sa tulay na ito. Dahil nga po sa masusing pakikipagtulungan ng buong pamilya Mamba sa DPWH at sa lokal na pamahalaan, nakumpleto nitong 2013 ang tulay at ang kasama nitong road network. Halagang P599.4 million ang naging kabuuang budget para sa imprastrukturang ito. Ang inilaan namang P145 million para sa ikaapat na bahagi ng proyekto, nagmula po sa Disbursement Acceleration Program. Hindi lang po natin nagawang ilaan sa mas episyenteng paraan ang pondo; dahil sa maayos na pangangasiwa ni Kalihim Babes Singson at ng DPWH, ito po ay nakatipid pa tayo ng P33.7 million. [Palakpakan] Ngayon pong nakatayo na itong 360-lineal meter permanent bridge, kasama na ang 40-lineal meter Malummin Bridge, ang 20-lineal meter Angang Bridge, at ang 21.93 kilometrong road network component dito sa Tuao, malaki ang naibabawas sa oras ng pagbibiyahe. Dati raw po inaabot nang apat hanggang limang oras kung maglalakbay ka mula Tuao patungong Kabugao sa Apayao; ngayon, humigit-kumulang dalawang oras at kalahati na lang ang biyahe kaya makikita natin si Governor Bulut madalas. [Palakpakan] Ang biyaheng Tuao patungong Conner, Apayao, naman, na dating dalawang oras, nabawasan nang mahigit sa kalahating oras. Samantala, ang biyahe mula bayan ng Rizal dito sa Cagayan papuntang Tuguegarao, isang oras at dalawampung minuto na lang po, na inaabot dati nang dalawang oras. Magpapasigla rin sa turismo ang pagbubukas ng mga ruta patungo sa iba’t ibang tourist destinations sa inyong lalawigan, tulad ng Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat na tinatawag na Pilgrimage Center of the North; ang Tuao Belfry, Lallayug Forest Park, at Cassily Lake. Dahil mas babaybayin na ang mga ruta patungo sa mga lugar nito, asahan na rin ninyo ang pagsulpot ng mga bagong negosyo. Batid po natin ang halaga ng imprastruktura, hindi lang para mapalakas ang lokal na ekonomiya, kundi bilang maaasahang daan kapag masama ang panahon. Dahil sa tulay na ito, hindi na kailangang hintaying humupa ang tubig mula sa Chico River kung maulan para makabiyahe. Ang tulay ang magsisigurong tuloy-tuloy ang daloy ng transportasyon at kalakal, umulan man o bumagyo. Kongkretong patunay ang proyektong ito sa makabuluhang transpormasyong dulot ng pagtahak natin sa tuwid na daan. Kung dati, isinasantabi ang kapakanan ng nakakarami, samantalang tumanda na sa panlalamang ang iilan; ngayon, natutugunan ang tunay na pangangailangan ng taumbayan. Kasama na riyan ang pagsigurong aabot lalo na sa malalayong lalawigan tulad ng Cagayan ang kaunlarang natatamasa natin ngayon. Kaya naman, isinusulong natin ang mga tamang proyekto na tama ang kalidad, sa tamang halaga, at natatapos sa tamang oras dahil itinalaga natin ang mga tamang tao. Nakatutok din tayo sa patuloy na pagkukumpuni sa ating mga arterial at secondary roads na bahagi ng ating national road network, sa pagtitindig ng mga permanteng tulay, at sa pagpapatag ng mga kalsada na maghahatid ng mga turista at biyahero sa iba’t ibang panig ng ating bansa. Para naman po sa panukalang budget para sa 2015, naglaan tayo ng P562.35 billion, o katumbas ng mahigit 21 porsyento ng pambansang pondo, para sa imprastruktura. Ang hangad po natin: Kaunlarang nagbibigay ng benepisyo sa nakakarami. Nangyayari na po ito, at ngayon na papalakas nang papalakas ang ating ekonomiya ay mas ganado tayong isulong ang positibong reporma na magdudulot ng malawakang transpormasyon sa bansa. Ito ang pangarap ng aking ama; ito ang pangarap ni Secretary Robredo; ito ang pangarap ng napakaraming tumindig para sa Pilipino: [Palakpakan] Isang lipunan kung saan lahat ay nag-aambagan para sa kapwa at bansa; isang lipunan na hitik sa oportunidad at walang sinuman ang naiiwan. Napatunayan na po natin sa loob ng apat na taon na walang imposible sa sambayanang tumatahak sa tuwid na daan. Marahil, sa ganitong paraan natin mapapasalamatan ang mga nagsakripisyo upang makarating tayo sa ating kinalalagyan: ang laging pumanig sa tama at makatwiran. At tiwala ako—nasa eksena man ako o wala—patuloy na ipaglalaban ng Pilipino ang kanyang kapwa, at hahakbang sa landas tungo sa isang mas maaliwalas, mas patas, at mas maunlad na bukas. Bago po ako magtapos, alam niyo may naisip na nga ho ako kanina. Si Manny Mamba ho ang, kung hindi ako nagkakamali, ang kauna-unahang kasamahan natin dito sa Northern Luzon na nagmungkahing tayo’y tumakbo sa isang national office. [Palakpakan] Kung minsan, Manny, ‘pag nakikita natin ang asenso sa bansa, pinapasalamatan kita. Pero tuwing araw na nagsusuklay ako ng buhok, napapag-isip ako, kaibigan kaya kita? [Tawanan at palakpakan] Nakasama rin ho natin sa kongreso si Governor Bulut nang tatlong termino. Siya po’y nakasuporta rin po sa atin. Noong 2007 po, number 19 po ako sa Apayao. Noong 2010, tumakbo po akong presidente na po; umasenso na po ako, number 4 na po ako. [Tawanan] Pero Butzy [Bulut], ito ang pangako ko naman sa iyo: sabi nga naman sa akin ni Babes Singson, nagkatulungan man tayo o hindi, ako po ang ama ng bayan, presidente ng buong Pilipinas, kailangang tugunan kung saan ang pinakamataas na pangangailangan. [Palakpakan] Next year, Butzy, at maliban doon sa nagawa na, P1.3 billion ang nakalaan para sa Apayao. [Palakpakan] Hindi ko na papantayan ‘yong number 19 dahil 11 tulay lang raw ang kailangan ninyo. [Tawanan] So, 11 bridges ang asahan mo, pero kaklaruhin ko lang po, medyo may konti pang gusot sa right of way at saka ‘yung tinatawag na absorptive capacity. Baka kulang ‘yung mga kontratista sa Apayao para matapos nila ‘yung 11 tulay, at inaambisyon namin, sa pakikipagtulungan sa’yo at sa local government units ng Apayao, ay matapos natin ito bago tayo bumaba sa puwesto. [Palakpakan] Mga kasama, ‘pag nagbabasa tayo ng diyaryo araw-araw, tila marami nang nangangampanya. Parang nakalimutan nila may problema tayo ngayon. Mayroon naman problema sa 2016 na eleksyon–2016 na ‘yon. Ngayon, tugunan muna natin ‘yung problemang bumabalot sa atin pong sambayanan, dahil obligasyon natin, maski saan tayong panig. Kung tayo’y may magagawa naman sa kapwa, hindi puwedeng “somewhere down the line.” Dapat ho, “Now na!” Magandang umaga po. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks at the Tuao East Town Center Gymnasium in Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meterAngag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Also in photo are League of Provinces of the Philippines national president and Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino and Tuao Municipal Mayor Francisco Mamba, Jr. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, unveils the marker during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. Also in photo are Tuao Municipal Mayor Francisco Mamba, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba and Public Works and Highways Region II Director Melvin Navarro. (Photo by Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks at the Tuao East Town Center Gymnasium in Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. Also in photo are League of Provinces of the Philippines national president and Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino. (Photo by Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III distributes PNoy baller bands to the crowd as he graces the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a warm welcome from the locals during the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the inaugural drive-through at the completed Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). The newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy Aquino Bridge across the Chico River, costs P599.40 million, is connected to two other small bridges, the 40-meter Malummin and the 20-meter Angag bridge. It will permanently connect Cagayan to the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao and also an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The bridge is expected to boost the local economy of the three regions for it shortens the travel time and eases the transportation of goods and agricultural products of farmers and traders to any point of Regions I, II and CAR. Also in photo are Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Tuao Municipal Mayor Francisco Mamba, Jr., Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Head Manuel Mamba and Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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Piat Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Othello Bartolome leads the pray over to President Benigno S. Aquino III during his visit to the Our Lady of Piat Basilica Menore in Piat, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). Our Lady of Piat (formally: Nuestra Señora de Piat) is a 16th century Roman Catholic icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the patroness of the town, it is one of the most venerated Marian images of Mary in the country and is referred to as the Mother of Cagayan. Also in photo are Piat Municipal Mayor Carmelo Villacete and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Head Manuel Mamba. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Fr. Othello Bartolome, Our Lady of Piat Parish Priest during his visit to the Our Lady of Piat Basilica Menore in Piat, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). Our Lady of Piat (formally: Nuestra Señora de Piat) is a 16th century Roman Catholic icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the patroness of the town, it is one of the most venerated Marian images of Mary and is referred to as the Mother of Cagayan. Also in photo are Piat Municipal Mayor Carmelo Villacete and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Our Lady of Piat Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Othello Bartolome during his visit to the the Our Lady of Piat Basilica Menore in Piat, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). Our Lady of Piat (formally: Nuestra Señora de Piat) is a 16th century Roman Catholic icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the patroness of the town, it is one of the most venerated Marian images of Mary in the country and is referred to as the Mother of Cagayan. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the Our Lady of Piat Basilica Menore in Piat, Cagayan on Monday (August 18). Our Lady of Piat (formally: Nuestra Señora de Piat) is a 16th century Roman Catholic icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the patroness of the town, it is one of the most venerated Marian images of Mary in the country and is referred to as the Mother of Cagayan. Also in photo are Piat Municipal Mayor Carmelo Villacete and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Head Manuel Mamba. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at the Tuguegarao Airport, Cagayan for his visit to the Our Lady of Piat Basilica Menore in Piat and the inauguration of the Ninoy Aquino Bridge and its connecting road networks in Tuao on Monday (August 18). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., leads the singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the ceremonial distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy Marine troops at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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The ceremonial distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy Marine troops was held at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. The whole project will be delivered within the year and will be shipped in two batches. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III chats with AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., during the ceremonial distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy Marine troops at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin during the ceremonial distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy Marine troops at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the ceremonial distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy Marine troops at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. The whole project will be delivered within the year and will be shipped in two batches. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr leads the ceremonial distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy Marine troops at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. Shown recieving the rifle here is PFC Patrick Paul E. Alcala of Philippine Army. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, leads the ceremonial distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy Marine troops at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. The whole project will be delivered within the year and will be shipped in two batches. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the ceremonial distribution of Assault Rifles to the Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Navy (PN) Marine troops at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Headquarters Canopy at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (August 14). One of the major programs of the AFP Modernization is to upgrade the mission-essential capability requirements of the AFP in terms of firepower for the ground troops. Also in photo are Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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