24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST
Issued at: 5:00 AM 25 March 2015
SYNOPSIS: Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon.
Issued at: 5:00 AM 25 March 2015
SYNOPSIS: Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon.
FORECAST: Cagayan Valley, Cordillera and the provinces of Aurora and
Quezon will experience cloudy skies with light rains. The regions of
Ilocos and Bicol will have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with
isolated light rains. Caraga and Northern Mindanao will experience
cloudy skies with light rains and isolated thunderstorms. Metro Manila
and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy
with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the northeast with slight to moderate seas.
PAGTAYA: Ang Cagayan Valley , Cordillera at ang mga lalawigan ng Aurora at Quezon ay makararanas ng maulap na kalangitan na may mahinang mga pag-ulan. ang mga rehiyon ng ilocos at kabikulan ay magkakaroon ng bahagyang maulap hanggang sa kung minsan ay maulap na papawirin na may pulu-pulong mga mahinang pag-ulan. Ang Caraga at Hilagang Mindanao ay magkararanas ng maulap na papawirin na may mahinang mga pag-ulan at pulu-pulong pagkidlat-pagkulog. Ang Metro Manila at ang nalalabing bahagi ng bansa ay magiging bahagyang maulap hanggang sa kung minsan ay maulap na may pulu-pulong mga pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog.
Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa hilagang-silangan ang iiral sa Luzon at ang mga baybaying dagat nito ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon. Sa ibang dako, ang hangin ay magiging mahina hanggang sa katamtaman mula sa hilagang-silangan na may banayad hanggang sa katamtamang pag-alon ng karagatan.
OVER METRO MANILA:
Maximum Temperature: 04:00 PM yesterday ----- 31.6 ºC
Minimum Temperature: 06:00 AM yesterday ----- 22.6 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity: 06:00 AM yesterday --------- 89 %
Minimum Relative Humidity: 04:00 PM yesterday --------- 53 %
Low tide today: 06:05 AM ……… 0.33 meter
High tide today: 01:15 PM ……… 0.94 meter
Low tide today: 09:04 PM ……… -0.02 meter
High tide tomorrow: 03:45 AM ……… 0.33 meter
Sunrise today: 05:57 AM
Sunset today: 06:07 PM
Moonrise today: 09:54 AM
Moonset today: 10:58 PM
Illumination today: 24 %
For more information and queries, please call at telephone numbers 927-1335 and 927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the northeast with slight to moderate seas.
PAGTAYA: Ang Cagayan Valley , Cordillera at ang mga lalawigan ng Aurora at Quezon ay makararanas ng maulap na kalangitan na may mahinang mga pag-ulan. ang mga rehiyon ng ilocos at kabikulan ay magkakaroon ng bahagyang maulap hanggang sa kung minsan ay maulap na papawirin na may pulu-pulong mga mahinang pag-ulan. Ang Caraga at Hilagang Mindanao ay magkararanas ng maulap na papawirin na may mahinang mga pag-ulan at pulu-pulong pagkidlat-pagkulog. Ang Metro Manila at ang nalalabing bahagi ng bansa ay magiging bahagyang maulap hanggang sa kung minsan ay maulap na may pulu-pulong mga pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog.
Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa hilagang-silangan ang iiral sa Luzon at ang mga baybaying dagat nito ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon. Sa ibang dako, ang hangin ay magiging mahina hanggang sa katamtaman mula sa hilagang-silangan na may banayad hanggang sa katamtamang pag-alon ng karagatan.
OVER METRO MANILA:
Maximum Temperature: 04:00 PM yesterday ----- 31.6 ºC
Minimum Temperature: 06:00 AM yesterday ----- 22.6 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity: 06:00 AM yesterday --------- 89 %
Minimum Relative Humidity: 04:00 PM yesterday --------- 53 %
Low tide today: 06:05 AM ……… 0.33 meter
High tide today: 01:15 PM ……… 0.94 meter
Low tide today: 09:04 PM ……… -0.02 meter
High tide tomorrow: 03:45 AM ……… 0.33 meter
Sunrise today: 05:57 AM
Sunset today: 06:07 PM
Moonrise today: 09:54 AM
Moonset today: 10:58 PM
Illumination today: 24 %
For more information and queries, please call at telephone numbers 927-1335 and 927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.
GMA resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz:
-Huling linggo na ng Marso pero hindi pa rin opisyal na nagsisimula ang tag-araw sa bansa.
-Sa ngayon, malakas na hanging Amihan pa rin ang umiiral sa buong Luzon.
-Sa Metro Manila, mababa ang tsansa ng ulan mula umaga hanggang gabi.
-Sa Visayas, posible ang ulan sa eastern at central section.
-Sa Mindanao, may pag-ulan sa Caraga, Davao at ilang bahagi ng Zamboanga Peninsula.
-Huling linggo na ng Marso pero hindi pa rin opisyal na nagsisimula ang tag-araw sa bansa.
-Sa ngayon, malakas na hanging Amihan pa rin ang umiiral sa buong Luzon.
-Sa Metro Manila, mababa ang tsansa ng ulan mula umaga hanggang gabi.
-Sa Visayas, posible ang ulan sa eastern at central section.
-Sa Mindanao, may pag-ulan sa Caraga, Davao at ilang bahagi ng Zamboanga Peninsula.
March 25, 2015 ( Wednesday )
as of 11:00 -12:00 NN
PIA 4A / PIA QUEZON : Cloudy in Lucena City
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
The Quezon Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will conduct a local
recruitment activity on March 27, 2015 at the Provincial Capitol,
Lucena City. About 1,000 production operators are needed to fill up
vacancies in factories located in Batangas, Laguna and Cavite.
18 hrs ·
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Local residents in the municipalities of San Francisco and Catanauan
enjoy free clean potable water from the newly constructed water supply
level 2 project in their respective municipality. The project was
conceptualized during the time of three-termer Rep. Danilo Suarez and
realized under the incumbent Rep. Aleta Suarez of the 3rd district of
Quezon.
PIA-4A/RIZAL:
A total of 894 graduates of various Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority - Rizal's various programs for 2014-2015 gathered
at the Cainta Auditorium this morning for the official awarding of
certificates of completion. TESDA Secretary Joel Villanueva, along with
Rizal Provincial Governor Rebecca Ynares, Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto and
TESDA-Rizal Provincial Director Velma Salazar lead the awarding of
certificate.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
In line with the celebration of Women's month, the provincial
government of Quezon in partnership with the Kalipunan ng Liping
Pilipina-Quezon is set to conduct free breast and cervical cancer
screening on March 27, 2015 at the Bulwagang Kalilayan, Lucena City.
This is part of the breast and cervical cancer prevention program of
the provincial government for women in the province.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
The Department of the Interior and Local Govrrnment IV-Calabarzon, in
collaboration with the Local Government Academy spearhead the launching
of the Regional Disaster Preparedness Manuals and Operation (LISTO).
LISTO is a set of manuals aimed at assisting LGUs in the formulation of
their disaster plans, providing and guiding them if they are ready and
whether they meet the minimum levels of readiness in time of disaster.
QUEZON
1. DOLE, Quezon LGUs, to implement SPES this summer
- March 24, 2015
Labor and Employment Officer Genecille Aguirre of DOLE-Quezon said the program aims to assists poor but deserving high school/ college students and out of school youths who are intending to pursue their education in the tertiary, technical or vocational level by encouraging employment during summer and even Christmas vacation.
SPES is mandated under Republic Act 9547 aimed to help poor but deserving students to pursue their education . Under this act, the employer will pay 60 percent of the students salary wage, in cash while the remaining 40 percent of the applicable minimum wage or hiring rate shall be paid by the DOLE in a form of check.
Among the LGUs that submitted their pledge of commitment of support to DOLE were Calauag, Guinayangan, Infanta, Lopez, Pagbilao, Panukulan, Pitogo, Plaridel, Atimonan, Alabat, Lucban and Gumaca, Quezon.
Applicants for SPES program must submit documents to public employment service office such as accomplished SPES application form, copy of birth certificate, certificate by the school registrar as to last enrollment, and the average passing grade or a copy of form 138, copy of the latest income tax return of the applicant’s parents or certification issued by the BIR that the parents are exempted from exempted from payment of tax. (RuelOrinday/ PIA-Quezon)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/701427166706/dole-quezon-lgus-to-implement-spes-this-summer-#sthash.y3W03izP.dpuf
2. Tagalog news: Color coding ng mga tricycle sa Lucena City, tutulong sa pagsugpo ng krimen
- March 24, 2015
Sinabi ni Mayor Roderick “Dondon” Alcala sa isang panayam na dahilan sa programang ito mas magiging madali na para sa mga kapulisan ng lungsod na matukoy ang mga tricycle na maaring gamitin ng mga masasamang loob sa pagsasagawa ng krimen.
Dagdag pa ng alkalde, magkakaroon ng iba’t-ibang kulay ang mga pumapasadang tricycle sa lungsod upang malaman kung saan ang ruta ng mga ito.
Buong ipinagmalaki rin ni Mayor Dondon Alcala na nakahandang tumulong ang pamahalaang lungsod sa mga miyembro ng bawat TODA sa lungsod sa pagpapakulay ng kanilang tricycle.
Aniya hahatian nila ang mga may-ari ng nasabing sasakyan sa kanilang gagastusin sa pagpapakulay ng kanilang tricycle.
Kung matatandaan, karamihan ng mga ginagamit sa iba’t ibang uri ng krimen sa syudad ay ang tricycle lalo’t higit ang mga walang prankisa at walang plaka. At dahil dito nahihirapan ang mga awtoridad na matukoy kung sino ang mga masasamang loob na gumagawa nito.( RMO-PIA-Quezon/ may ulat mula kay R. Lim-PIO Lucena)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/701427167411/tagalog-news-color-coding-ng-mga-tricycle-sa-lucena-city-tutulong-sa-pagsugpo-ng-krimen#sthash.XytGtPAS.dpuf
3. Tagalog news: Lucena public school teachers, hinikayat na makiisa sa kampanya sa real property tax collection
- March 24, 2015
Sa idinaos na pagpupulong ng mga guro sa Lucena West 1 Elementary School kamakailan, sinabi ng punong-lungsod na dahil sa naging magandang koleksiyon nito sa real property tax ay nagkaroon ng mahigit P8-milyong pagtaaas ang pondo ng lungsod.
Sinabi pa ng alkalde na kapag lalong tumaas ang koleksiyon ng lungsod ay siguradong tataas din ang School Board Fund na pakikinabangan ng lahat ng paaralan sa lungsod upang gamitin sa mga proyekto at programa ng mga ito.
Hinikayat din ng alkalde ang mga kaibigan at pamilya ng mga naturang guro na makiisa sa naturang kampanya sa buwis.
Ipinarating naman ng mga guro ng lungsod ang kanilang pagsang-ayon at pakikiisa sa mga programa ng pamahalaang panglungsod partikular sa kampanya nito sa koleksiyon ng buwis. (RMO-PIA-Quezon/ may ulat mula sa PIO Lucena)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/701427168271/tagalog-news-lucena-public-school-teachers-hinikayat-na-makiisa-sa-kampanya-sa-real-property-tax-collection-#sthash.8ArY5qlm.dpuf
CAVITE
1. Gen. Trias farmers receive farm equipment from KOICA
- March 25, 2015
In the turnover ceremony held at the General Trias Processing Plant in Barangay Santiago, General Trias Mayor Antonio “Ony” Ferrer thanked the KOICA led by Mr. Seo Dong Sung, Deputy Resident Representative of KOICA and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) for the continued support to the local milk industry.
Mayor Ferrer added that the concerns and support shown by KOICA to Filipino farmers raised the level of friendship and partnership between the Philippines and Korea. The mayor also pledged his support to raise the dairy industry which according to him is the One-Town, One Product (OTOP) of this first-class municipality.
General Trias Dairy Raisers Multi-Purpose Cooperative expanded their product lines from fresh milk flavored variants, white cheese, etc., with the addition of ice cream that comes in three flavors. GTDRMC aims to further increase the income of farmers and dairy raisers and improve the nutritional status of the community with the help of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Shared Service Facility (SSF).
GTDRMP was formed and registered in August 10, 2005 focused mainly to promote dairying and dairy enterprise to improve the quality of lives of the Carabao raisers. From 44 members, the Coop has increased its membership to 176 in 2012.
This multi-million project is in collaboration with the local government of General Trias, the KOICA and the Philippine Carabao Center of the Department of Agriculture. DTI’s SSF gave the cooperative a further boost with the acquisition of machines that eliminates spoilage of raw materials. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite/Gen. Trias PIO)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/671426922918/gen-trias-farmers-receive-farm-equipment-from-koica#sthash.V4itD9MF.dpuf
2. DSWD CALABARZON lauds General Trias LGU
- March 25, 2015
In a ceremony held at the DSWD regional office in Alabang, Muntinlupa City which coincided with the 64th anniversary of the said agency, Mayor Antonio “Ony” Ferrer proudly received the citation award from DSWD Regional Director Leticia T. Diokno.
Besides the quality of the services rendered by the workers, a big portion [points] of the award were due to the existence of permanent plantilla position for 56 out of 61 daycare workers of General Trias.
It only shows how the local government supports the 33 daycare centers as well as the programs and projects of the DSWD.
In a separate ceremony held at the town plaza, Mayor Ferrer recognized Social Workers Aurea Hernandez and Elizabeth Villamar for DSWD grant of accreditation given to them to handle related court cases.
Others who were given recognition are the 57 daycare workers who received outstanding, very satisfactory, and satisfactory level accreditation from the DSWD.
This year, the local government is scheduled to construct additional new daycare centers in major community in General Trias. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite/Gen. Trias PIO)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/671426920891/dswd-calabarzon-lauds-general-trias-lgu#sthash.BnFdHrNT.dpuf
3. Cavite local gov't underway to strictly implement Lemon Law among car dealers, distributors
- March 23, 2015
The proposed ordinance requires all the dealers and distributors of brand-new vehicles operating in the province to strictly observe the provisions of the RA 10642 through posting information posters of the said act within the premises of their establishment.
They said ordinance also required dealers and distributors to provide car buyers with the legible copy of the provisions of the act.
Sponsored by Provincial Board Member Teofilo B. Lara and co-sponsored by Provincial Board member Carlo R. Chua, the proposed ordinance aimed to protect the consumers from any factory defects within 12 months from the date of purchase of a brand new vehicle from the dealers.
The proposed ordinance is under the Lemon Law signed last year which states that buyers of brand new vehicles who experience defects within a year after purchase would be able to secure a refund or replacement of the unit if repairs prove hopeless.
Once past and approve, any dealer/distributor found guilty of violating any provision of the said ordinance shall be meted with the following fines: Php2,000.00 for the first offense, Php3,000.00 for the second offense and Php5,000.00 for third offense. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/671426916191/cavite-local-gov-t-underway-to-strictly-implement-lemon-law-among-car-dealers-distributors#sthash.ORM7P4BD.dpuf
4 . DILG leads launching of 10th “UBAS” in Rosario
- March 23, 2015
The launching, held at the Casa Hacienda, Tejeros Convention in Rosario was attended by barangay leaders, members of the Catholic Church (Diocese of Imus) and JIL Church – Rosario, Atty. Mariness L. Ledesma, CPA, UBAS Executive Director, Director Josefina E. Castilla-Go, CESO III – Regional Director, DILG IV-A and other national and local executives.
UBAS, a partnership between the Religious Sectors, the Liga nga mga Barangay (LnB) ng Pilipinas, and the DILG was initially launched last September 12, 2014 at the Archbishop's Palace in Intramuros, Manila.
It is is a tri-partite linkage between the government, the Church and barangay leaders where information, volunteerism, and participation flow freely among the stakeholders towards sustainable development.
The 10th UBAS launching also coincided with the 118th Anniversary of the Hukbong Katihan (Founding of the Philippine Army and Tejeros Convention which was attended by Senator Antonio Sonny F. Trillanes as guest of honor and speaker.
Following the launch in Rosario, DILG also launched UBAS in the municipality of General Emilio Aguinaldo. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite/DILG-Region IV-A)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/671426915794/dilg-leads-launching-of-10th-ubas-in-rosario#sthash.YlFCzIXe.dpuf
5. MMDA chair discloses national gov’t projects/plans in Cavite
- March 23, 2015
Tolentino made the remarks during his visit to the provincial capitol where he delivered an inspirational message to his fellow Caviteños during its Monday flag-raising ceremony.
In his message, Chairman Tolentino is confident that one of the provinces poised to accept ASEAN integration even without plans laid down by the national government is the province of Cavite.
Being a member of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Tolentino laid the projects being approved by the department which will be beneficial for the province.
Among the projects he disclosed is the Daang Hari extension which is set to commence this year. The project is a construction of a new 4-kilometer 4-lane toll road, from the junction of Daang Reyna and DaangHari in Las Piñas/Bacoor, Cavite to SLEX through the Susana Heights Interchange in Muntinlupa, traversing the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation.
The proposed link-road will use the Susana Heights Interchange as exit and entry from north and south of SLEX and will include the construction of a new bridge/widening of the existing bridge crossing SLEX as well as the expansion of the Susana Heights toll plaza.
Other projects include the LRT 1 extension and NAIA elevated expressway which will be inaugurated in October this year. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite/PICAD)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/671426916077/mmda-chair-discloses-national-gov-t-projects-plans-in-cavite#sthash.Jx5sALdX.dpuf
6. Cavite tops business registrations transactions in CALABARZON
- March 23, 2015
Following Cavite is the province of Laguna with 21 percent, Batangas with 19 percent, Rizal with 12 percent and Quezon with at least eight percent.
With a total of 8, 728 or at least 18 percent of the total new transactions nationwide and 1, 932 or 16 percent of the total renewal transactions, Calabarzon region leads the record with most number of transactions, thus overtaking the National Capital Region.
National Capital region, meanwhile, has processed 5,453 new registration or 12 percent of the total transactions, and 771 renewals or 9 percent of the total renewal transactions.
Toledo added that this is the first time in the history of DTI’s online Business Name Registration System (BNRS) that the largest number of registration was recorded outside the NCR.
She also affirmed that the Trade and Industry department will roll out more initiatives integrating business registration-related processes across business registration agencies. (Charlie S. Dajao, DTI-Calabarzon / DTI-KMIS/Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/671426915952/cavite-tops-business-registrations-transactions-in-calabarzon#sthash.wQNHaRLb.dpuf
BATANGAS
1. Tagalog news: Tatlong malalaking proyektong pang-imptrastakture, sisimulan sa bayan ng Padre Garcia
- March 25, 2015
Sa panayam kay Mayor Abraham Gutierrez, sinabi nito na una sa mga proyekto ay ang itatayong “Arko ng Kapatiran” sa pagitan ng kanilang bayan at kalapit na bayan ng San Antonio,Quezon.
Ang groundbreaking at pagbabasbas ay isinagawa noong Marso 16,2015 kung saan lumagda din sa sisterhood agreement ang pinuno ng dalawang bayan.
Maglalagay din ng police outpost sa bahaging ito upang patuloy na mapanatili ang katahimikan at kaayusan sa mga nasabing bayan.
Ang sisterhood agreement ang nakikita umanong paraan upang mapaunlad ang magkalapit na bayan. Pinag-usapan din na magsasagawa ng palitan ng kalakal na layong mapunan ang pangangailangan ng mga residente.
Ikalawa sa proyekto ang pagtatayo ng Overseas Filipino Workers farm project sa mahigit 4.6 ektaryang lupain na binili ng lokal na pamahalaan. Bawat Garcianong OFW ay maaring bumili ng 1,000 metro kwadrado na maaaring taniman ng organikong gulay at mga damo na maaaring ipakain sa mga alagang baka lalo na at kilala ang bayan bilang Trading Capital in the Philippines.
Ikatlong proyekto ay ang konstruksiyon ng bagong gusali ng Bureau of Fire Protection(BFP) na matatagpuan sa Brgy. San Miguel at katabi ng ginagawang bagong himpilan ng pulisya sa naturang bayan.
Ang proyektong ito ay pinondohan ng BFP national ng P2.5M at ang lupang pagtatayuan naman ay pag-aari ng munisipyo.
Ayon kay Gutierrez, malaki ang bahagi ng mamamayang Garciano sa mga proyektong tulad nito na isinusulong ng lokal na pamahalaan sapagkat walang ibang makikinabang dito kung hindi sila.
Dagdag pa nito na ang mga proyektong ito ay senyales ng patuloy na pag-unlad ng kanilang bayan. (Bhaby P. De Castro-PIA Batangas)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681427251372/tagalog-news-tatlong-malalaking-proyektong-pang-imptrastakture-sisimulan-sa-bayan-ng-padre-garcia#sthash.v7JOhAR6.dpuf
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President Aquino opens 4th Euromoney Philippines Investment Forum | |
President Benigno S. Aquino III highlighted his administration's economic
achievements during the 4th Annual Euromoney Philippines Investment Forum at
The Peninsula Manila in Makati City on Tuesday. In a speech delivered before business leaders and investors at the hotel’s Rigodon Ballroom, President Aquino said the country has had an impressive number of achievements that have contributed to its economic progress. The President noted the country's "all-time high of $6.2 billion in foreign direct investments and a respectable 6.1 percent Gross Domestic Product growth" last year. "2014 was a banner year for net Foreign Direct Investments, reaching an all-time high of $6.2 billion, 65.9 percent higher than what we received in 2013. We have likewise posted impressive growth: from 2010 to 2013, the Philippines averaged a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 6.3 percent. Compare this to the previous three-year period, under my predecessor, where growth was just at 4.3 percent. On top of this: even in spite of the lingering effects of Typhoon Haiyan and the uncertainty in the global economy, our country still posted a respectable 6.1 percent GDP growth figure last year," he explained. President Aquino also cited a Bloomberg report saying the Philippines is forecasted to be the world's second fastest growing economy in 2015. "The tremendous amount of confidence the global community has developed for the Philippines is incredibly gratifying, especially considering that, not too long ago, we were known as the ‘Sick Man of Asia.’ However, our administration remains hard at work so that we can maximize every opportunity available to us, and I think many of you will agree with me when I say: You ain't seen nothing yet," he said. He also pointed out that infrastructure is one of the sectors that have benefitted from “our drive to become more competitive". The budget of the Deparment of Public Works and Highways, he said, has more than tripled from P165 billion in 2010 to almost P570 billion in 2015. "We can expect this to grow even more, as our goal is to have infrastructure spending comprise 5 percent of GDP by 2016," he said. The President said that under the Public-Private Partnership program, nine projects have been awarded, 16 are in the process of being bidded out, and more than 30 other projects are under various stages of development. President Aquino further said that the government has been pursuing options to address the projected power shortfall this summer due to the threat of the El Niño weather phenomenon and the rehabilitation of the Malampaya gas field. "We are expediting the rehabilitation of the 300-megawatt (MW) Malaya Thermal Power Plant Unit 1 to help augment power supply in Luzon. We are also requesting the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines to optimize the dispatch of hydropower plants, which will generate additional energy supply during peak hours. Partnerships with the private sector have also proved useful: Under the Interruptible Load Program, as of January 2015, 252 participants have signed up to use their own generators and de-load a total of 688.67 megawatts during times when power supply is too tight," he said. He indicated that 48 committed incoming power projects with 4,693.8 MW of power are expected to come between now and 2018. Out of these 48 power plants, 21 will be from renewable energy, in line with our goal of diversifying our energy mix and building a power supply that is as clean and reasonably priced as possible, he added. Emphasizing that the country's greatest resource is its people, President Aquino said his administration will continue to channel funds to programs that have the twin effects of creating a skilled, talented, and healthy workforce that can attract more investors, and of allowing the people to retake control of their destinies. The President told business leaders and investors attending the forum to "take a closer look at the Philippines", inviting them "to bet on the Filipino people and discover for yourself how it's more fun and more profitable to do business in the Philippines". "Together, I am convinced that we can work to accelerate this country's performance and propel it to even greater heights," he concluded. Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima earlier introduced President Aquino as guest speaker while Euromoney Institutional Investor Asia Chief Executive Officer Tony Shale delivered the welcome remarks. Some of the key topics to be discussed during the 4th Euromoney Philippines Investment Forum are the Philippines and the ASEAN Economic Community; infrastructure analysis; capital markets: financing growth; real estate investment trusts in the Philippines; solving the energy and power crisis; and digital economy. PND (jm) |
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President Aquino hosts special luncheon for Ateneo, La Salle volleyball teams | |
President Benigno S. Aquino III hosted a special
luncheon for the volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University and De La
Salle University, congratulating the players for their sportsmanship and for
maintaining the spirit of unity despite their long-standing and intense
rivalry.In his speech, President Aquino
recalled that the initial suggestion was for the Ateneo Lady Eagles to be
invited to the Palace but it was decided that the De La Salle Lady Spikers
be included as well, along with the Ateneo Blue Spikers who recently grabbed
the championship. "Kaya naman, binabati ko po ang mga bumubuo sa tatlong koponang ito, mula sa inyong mga kasapi sa loob at labas ng court, mga manlalaro, coach at manager, gayundin ang mga institusyong inyong kinakatawan," he said. The President lauded the players of both Ateneo and De La Salle, saying they reflect the enthusiasm and determination of today's youth, and are true role models of young Filipinos who are determined to succeed in whatever endeavor they pursue. He said he hopes that the example they have shown would be emulated by the country's politicians, now that there are those who want to sow confusion. "Naisip ko rin po na sana, ang mga pulitiko, pati na ang mga kasapi ng iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan, ay ganito rin ang ipamalas na ugnayan," he said in his message to the athletes. "Kapag tinanaw nila ang isang tunggalian o kompetisyon, matanong sana nila sa kanilang mga sarili: Healthy ba ang rivalry na ito? Kapag naman may kritisismo, matanong sana nila: Constructive ba ito?" While the country is composed of numerous islands, the Philippines will remain one nation, the President said. Like volleyball, he added, the country could succeed if there is unity, proper strategy and coordination. "Iyan nga ang panawagan sa atin ngayon, lalo na sa inyong mga kabataang magmamana sa ipinupunla nating reporma: ang mag-One Big Fight laban sa katiwalian at kahirapan," he stressed. "Basta’t nagkakaisa at buo ang pusong makipagkapwa, siguradong makakamit ang kolektibo nating hangarin bilang isang bansa." The Ateneo Lady Eagles defeated the De La Salle Lady Spikers last March 14 to complete a season sweep and bag their second consecutive championship in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 77 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Ateneo Blue Spikers also won their first ever UAAP men’s volleyball title by taking down National University last March 7 at the Mall of Asia Arena. PND (as) |
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Government to focus on good governance, fighting poverty in next 15 months | |
The administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III
will focus on pushing good governance, creating jobs and fighting poverty in
the next 15 months, a Palace official has said. "In the next 15 months, the administration will intensify efforts at job creation while maintaining fiscal discipline in order to rein in inflation. Good governance is imperative in achieving inclusive growth," Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement on Tuesday. "The government continues to implement measures to stabilize prices of commodities. Various programs have been put in place to bring about poverty reduction. This includes breaking intergenerational poverty through the conditional cash transfer program, skills development for enhanced employability, and improving the business climate in the country through good governance,” he added. Secretary Coloma issued the statement following the March 1-7 Pulse Asia survey that found the administration's performance ratings “do not significantly differ” from the results of a similar survey conducted in November 2014. The Aquino administration also got a positive 31 net approval rating in responding to the needs of those affected by calamities. Coloma said the administration scored positive net approval ratings in eight other urgent national concerns: stopping the destruction and abuse of the environment; defending the country's territorial integrity against foreigners; fighting criminality; enforcing the law; increasing peace in the country; fighting graft and corruption in the government; creating more jobs; and controlling fast population growth. PND (as) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's
Speech at the 4th Euromoney Philippines Investment Forum
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Rigodon Ballroom, The Peninsula Manila, Makati City
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24 March 2015
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Every year, without fail, I receive an invitation to speak at this forum,
and every year, without fail, I accept. The first Philippines Investment
Forum took place about a year and a half into my presidency. Since then,
this has become a valuable opportunity for me to share the progress our
country has made. Here, we have been able to trace the success story that is
the Philippine economy. There has been so much good news these past few years, and yet, this good news has often been relegated to the back pages of our broadsheets. I must admit: our campaign to change the mindset that negativism sells is still a work in progress. While it is true that we have had our share of setbacks and challenges; we also have an impressive number of achievements under our belt. This is why I have made it a point to spread the good news, and why I am always thankful for those who stay balanced and constructive: pointing out areas in which we can improve, while also acknowledging our progress. Mr. Shale gave a few examples of our success in his remarks earlier. Perhaps I can also provide a little more data: 2014 was indeed a banner year for net FDIs, reaching an all-time high of $6.2 billion, 65.9 percent higher than what we received in 2013. We have likewise posted impressive growth: from 2010 to 2013, the Philippines averaged a GDP growth of 6.3 percent. Compare this to the previous three-year period, under my predecessor, where growth was just at 4.3 percent. On top of this: even in spite of the lingering effects of Typhoon Haiyan and the uncertainty in the global economy, our country still posted a respectable 6.1-percent GDP growth figure last year. The Philippines was likewise upgraded to investment grade by all three major credit ratings agencies in 2013, and has continued to receive upgrades since. We are indeed making history. All these, and many other factors, have led to even greater optimism for our country’s prospects. Just to give you one example: Bloomberg recently reported, I’m told, that the Philippines is forecasted to be the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2015. The tremendous amount of confidence the global community has developed for the Philippines is incredibly gratifying, especially considering that, not too long ago, we were known as the “Sick Man of Asia.” However, our administration remains hard at work so that we can maximize every opportunity available to us, and I think many of you will agree with me when I say: You ain’t seen nothing yet. Infrastructure is one of the sectors that has greatly benefited from our drive to become more competitive. Through the efforts of our Department of Public Works and Highways, corruption has been vastly minimized, if not eradicated, and projects are now regularly completed ahead of time and under budget, including those started by past administrations. The good news is that the DPWH’s budget has more than tripled: from P165 billion in 2010, to almost P570 billion in 2015. We can expect this to grow even more, as our goal is to have infrastructure spending comprise five percent of GDP by 2016. We are also pursuing another path towards accelerating infrastructure development in the Philippines, namely, the public-private partnerships program [PPP]. Thanks to the good work of those in the Public Private Partnership Center, we have proved to be exceedingly efficient in executing PPP projects. If you will allow me to make a quick comparison: The past three administrations combined were only able to complete six solicited PPP projects. On the other hand, under our administration, nine projects have been awarded; 16 are in the process of being bid out; and more than 30 other projects are under various stages of development. Another sector we have focused on is that of power, which, for the longest time, has been rather complicated, to say the least. Rest assured: we share your concern. Right now, the Philippines has a total dependable capacity of 15,665 MW, which is—or should be—sufficient to meet our highest projected demand level of 10,222 MW for 2015. But we cannot be content with this, especially with the potential power supply gap in Luzon this summer, due to the threat of El Niño and rehabilitation of the Malampaya gas field. Government has been pursuing an entire menu of options to address this projected shortfall. We are expediting the rehabilitation of the 300 MW Malaya Thermal Power Plant Unit 1 to help augment power supply in Luzon. We are also requesting the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines to optimize the dispatch of hydropower plants, which will generate additional energy supply during peak hours. Partnerships with the private sector have also proved useful: Under the Interruptible Load Program, as of January 2015, 252 participants have signed up to use their own generators and de-load a total of 688.67 megawatts during times when power supply is too tight. The good news is that a total of 48 committed incoming power projects with 4,693.6 megawatts of power are expected to come online between now and 2018. Out of these 48 power plants, 21 will be from renewable energy, in line with our goal of diversifying our energy mix and building a power supply that is as clean and reasonably priced as possible. As you can see, we are determined to continue treading green pathways to development, and to maintain our status as one of the driving forces for clean energy in the region. As I have said before, our vulnerabilities to climate risk should not keep us from exerting maximum efforts in pursuing non-conventional sources of energy. We are hopeful that the rest of the world will see the value in such a strategy. These kinds of efforts are even more crucial, in light of the realization of the ASEAN Economic Community [AEC], expected to take place further this year. ASEAN is a formidable economic force. At a time where many countries in the world are experiencing economic uncertainty, it has remained one of the world’s fastest growing regions. On top of this, one must consider its size: If ASEAN were just one country, it would be a 2.4-trillion dollar economy. This is precisely why, as ASEAN integration takes full effect, the Philippines is taking every possible measure to take on a more dynamic economic role in the region. Our compliance rate in the AEC scorecard in terms of our commitments to AEC 2015 is now at around 86 percent. I have already signed crucial laws that will help us meet our financial integration commitments, including an Act Strengthening the Insurance Industry and the Act Allowing the Full Entry of Foreign Banks in the Philippines. Moving forward, we will continue expanding the range of financial tools available in our country, so we can maximize the advantages of integration. Widening the range of financial options in the country also helps another key sector: that of micro, small, and medium enterprises [MSMEs]. An empowered MSME sector is one of the main foundations of a healthy economy: It enables us to establish economic dynamos in even the most remote parts of the nation; it creates opportunities, giving our countrymen yet another path through which they can take hold of their destinies. Ultimately, it can become one of the strongest and most direct tools towards inclusive growth, and thus, we want MSMEs to take on a leading role in our country’s growth story. This is why we have been working overtime to provide MSMEs the wherewithal to compete and succeed in an increasingly global market. For instance, our SME Roving Academy has conducted more than 1,871 training sessions focused on skills training, product pricing and costing, business planning, entrepreneurship development, and financial management, among many others. To date, these have helped more than 85,000 potential and established entrepreneurs. Last year, I also signed the Go Negosyo Act along with its implementing rules and regulations. Through these, we have started putting up what we call “Negosyo Centers,” or business centers, that will offer MSMEs a full range of services, including business registration processing, training sessions and seminars, and the establishment of market linkages. By the end of this year, we intend on putting up 100 of these establishments across the archipelago. Rest assured, our administration will do everything in its power to build on our economic momentum by continuing to invest in the Filipino people. In the past four years and eight months, we have gained the fiscal space necessary to double the budget of our Department of Education, more than triple the budget of our Department of Health, and increase the budget of our Department of Social Welfare and Development by more than seven times, all without raising taxes, apart from the sin tax. We have begun to see the results of our investments in our people. In fact, this year, we will witness the fruits of our decision to expand the DSWD’s conditional cash transfer program to include families with high-school aged children. According to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, high school graduates earn 40 percent more than a person who only graduates from grade school. Under the expanded CCT program, the first batch of children in assisted families will be graduating from high school this month, which will help lay the foundations for a better future for them. As I have stated time and again, our greatest resource is our people, and we will continue to channel funds to programs that have the twin effects of creating a skilled, talented, and healthy work force that can attract more investors, and more importantly, of allowing our people to retake control of their destinies. Today, as all of us in this hall look to the future, there is indeed much reason for optimism. By nearly all available measures—be it GDP, global competitiveness rankings, or credit ratings—the Philippines is poised for even more success. There is, however, one aspect of our country that has yet to be sufficiently measured, and that is the limitless potential of our people, who have been the lifeblood of our success. These past few years, our people have proven themselves to the world. But having been exposed to the skill, talent, loyalty, and resilience of so many of our countrymen, I know that we have only scratched the surface. I am thankful that all of you are here today, whether it is those who have already invested in this country, or those who have just taken the first step. To those who are here to take a closer look at the Philippines, I invite you: Bet on the Filipino people, and discover for yourself how it’s more fun and more profitable to do business in the Philippines. If, on the other hand, you decline this invitation, perhaps I may pose a question, how confident are you that you will never say: we missed such a good opportunity? Together, I am convinced that we can work to accelerate this country’s performance, and propel it to even greater heights. Thank you for your kind attention. Good day. |
President Benigno S. Aquino III's
Speech during the Special Luncheon with the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU)
Men's and Women's Volleyball Teams and De La Salle University (DLSU) Women's
Volleyball Team
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Magandang tanghali muli sa inyong lahat. At least, natuloy ho itong ating luncheon, and I’d like to thank both Father Jett and Brother Armin for organizing this, and I really felt this was a very timely event. So, this is the formal portion of the speech… You know, I could see in your faces there are a lot of questions in your mind. I think first and foremost are two questions: One, when will we eat [laughter], and, is there enough for everybody? [Laughter] Susan, I’m glad you’re here. I hope you took note that these are athletes who normally have healthy appetites. [Laughter] Alam po n’yo, talagang deka-dekada na ang inabot ng rivalry ng Ateneo at La Salle. Naaalala ko nga po: Noong panahon namin, which was about five years ago or so, [tawanan] grabe ang girian. Siguro po, kung literal na nakakapatay ang masamang tingin, marami nang nakaltas na henerasyon ng mga Atenista at Lasalista. Hanggang ngayon, mainit pa rin ang tunggalian ng dalawang eskuwelahang ito. Mapa-basketball, volleyball, o iba pang paligsahan, laging pinipilahan at pinag-aagawan ang mga ticket—siguro para kay Fr. Jett, sunod sa mga nag-a-appeal sa pagpasok sa Ateneo [tawanan] ay ‘yong pagkuha ng tiket ang pangalawang problema niyang pinakamabigat—[Tawanan] mapanood lang po ang laban. Wala itong pinipiling edad; anumang taon ka nag-graduate, lahat, all-out sa pag-cheer sa kani-kaniyang alma mater. Paano ba naman kasi, sa tuwing naghaharap, parang laging buhay ang nakataya. Championship man o no bearing ang laban, parehas lang; talagang itataya ng bawat isa ang lahat, huwag lang madaig ng kalaban. Ngayon, kung mapapansin ninyo ang ating Gabinete, mayroong pong nag-aral sa Katipunan, mayroon pong nag-aral sa Taft at sa Greenhills, at mayroon naman pong hindi sigurado kung saan nila gusto pumunta [tawanan] tulad po ni Kim Henares na galing sa La Salle at sa Ateneo, at saka ni Jun Abaya—nagpunta ng Taft, tapos Ateneo Law School by way of Annapolis, ‘yung eskuwelaham po hindi ‘yung street ha. [Tawanan] Gayumpaman, pamilya na ang turing namin sa isa’t isa. Sa lahat ng pagkakataon po, mayroon kaming pagkakaisa, maliban na lang, at ito lang ho—singular time na hindi ho united ang Cabinet, ‘pag naglalaban ang Ateneo at La Salle. [Tawanan] Tulad ho noong isang beses, kasama ko sa isang silid dito po sa Malacañang si Brother Armin at Secretary Babes Singson, na parehong galing La Salle. UAAP Season po noong nakaraang taon, at finals na yata ng Men’s Basketball Tournament o round of four. Ang tanong ni Secretary Babes kay Brother Armin, ”How did our team do?” Ang sagot po ni Brother Armin, “Ateneo lost to NU.” [Tawanan] Di ko naman po alam kung pinaparinig sa akin ‘yun. Ang sabi ko, “Di ba ‘yung tanong, ‘How did our team do?’ Pero Ateneo at NU ang pinag-uusapan n’yo?” Kako, “Ganyan ba ang turo sa inyo sa La Salle, huwag sagutin nang diretso ang tanong? Christian brother ka pa man din.” [Tawanan] Tapos, nagtawanan po kaming lahat. Isang beses naman, mayroong State Visit dito sa Malacañang. At sa tuwing kami’y magtu-trooping down the line, ang tinutugtog po ng PSG Band ay “Blue Eagle, The King!” Ang nakangiting sabi ni Sec. Babes, “Bakit sa okasyong ganito, lagi na lang ‘Fly High’ ang naririnig ko?” Ang sagot ko naman po, “Kasi kapag ‘When The Saints Go Marching In’ ang pinatugtog natin, baka ho imbes na mag-martsa, magsayawan ang lahat ng ating panauhin.” [Tawanan] Natapat din na noong nakaraang taon at ngayong taon, kasabay ng finals match ng Ateneo at La Salle women’s volleyball team, ay nasa Baguio ako para sa PMA graduation. Gustuhin ko mang manood, hindi ko na nagawa, dahil nagkataon ding may isyu tayong dapat tutukan at pag-aralan. Pero sa totoo lang, hindi ko na kinailangang tumutok sa TV; sa hiyawan pa lang ng mga kasamahan nating nakakapanood nito, nalalaman ko na kung gaano katindi ang laban, at kung sino ang nananalo. Ang ikinatutuwa ko po ay noong magbasa ako ng diyaryo sa sumunod na araw nitong huling labanan. Ang nadatnan kong larawan: May nakasuot ng berde at may mga nakasuot ng bughaw, nagyakapan. Tapos na ang laban, naroon kayong mga manlalaro’t taos-pusong binabati ang isa’t isa. Sa kabila ng mahigpit na kompetisyon at matinding pressure na manalo, pinairal ninyo ay ang spirit of unity and sportsmanship. Di ba’t napakaganda nun? Ngayon, may nagmungkahi nga po sa ating paunlakan ang courtesy call ng Women’s Volleyball Team ng Ateneo de Manila University, tulad noong nakaraang taon. Ang naisip ko: Baka naman puwede rin nating maimbita ang 1st runner-up ng tournament. Kung nagpakitang-gilas ang Lady Eagles, malamang, na-motivate silang maghanda nang husto dahil hindi basta-basta ang kompetisyon. Di po ba, kapag mayroon kang katapat na mahusay, talagang mahihimok ka ring itodo at ibigay ang lahat? Iyan po ang dahilan ng pagtanggap din natin ngayon at pagkilala sa Women’s Volleyball Team ng De La Salle University, ang DLSU Lady Spikers. Gayundin, umabot sa atin ang nakamit na kampeonato ng Men’s Volleyball Team ng Ateneo de Manila University, ang Ateneo Blue Spikers. Sabi ko, mainam siguro kung isabay at pag-isahin na lang natin ang pagbisita ninyong lahat dito. Kaya naman, binabati ko po ang mga bumubuo sa tatlong koponang ito, mula sa inyong mga kasapi sa loob at labas ng court, mga manlalaro, coach at manager, gayundin ang mga institusyong inyong kinakatawan. Tunay nga: Sinasalamin ninyong mga atletang mag-aaral ang sigla, sigasig, at determinasyon ng henerasyon ngayon. Huwaran kayo ng pambihirang husay at kakayahan ng kabataang Pilipinong magtagumpay, anuman ang larangang kanilang mapili o mapusuan. Lalo namang pinapatunayan ng pagtitipong ito: Sa likod ng matinding kompetisyon at kantiyawan, ay mga tunay na magkakatuwang at magkakaibigan. Batid ito, lalo na ninyong mga atletang dating magkakaeskuwela, na ngayon ay magkatunggali sa iba’t ibang liga. Alam din ito ng ilan sa inyong players, na sabi ng mga writer kong more or less kaedad ninyo, ay may kasintahan o napupusuan nang mula sa kabilang eskuwela. [Tawanan] Sa panahon ngayon kung saan may mga nagtutulak ng kaguluhan at pagkawatak-watak sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng mundo, at maging dito sa atin, maraming puwedeng matutunan sa ipinapakita ninyong mabuting halimbawa. Kahit pa nasa sentro kayo ngayon ng age-old rivalry na ito ng Ateneo at La Salle, hindi kayo tuluyang nagpapadala sa girian at asaran. Sa inyong edad, ipinapakita ninyo, maging sa mga nakakatanda sa inyo, ang kapangyarihan ng pagpapakumbaba at pakikipagkapwa. Naisip ko rin po: Sana, ang mga pulitiko, pati na ang mga kasapi ng iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan, ay ganito rin ang ipamalas na ugnayan. Kapag tinanaw nila ang isang tunggalian o kompetisyon, matanong sana nila sa kanilang mga sarili: Healthy ba ang rivalry na ito? Kapag naman may kritisismo, matanong sana nila: Constructive ba ito? Iyan nga po ang diwang gusto nating itanim sa isip at puso ng ating mga kababayan. Nahahati man tayo sa iba’t ibang isla, mayroon man tayong mga pagkakaiba, sa huli, iisang koponan lang tayong mga Pilipino. Walang spike na di kayang saluhin, kung nakatutok sa nagkakaisang layunin. Walang atakeng hindi kayang itawid, kung may estratehiya, may pasahan, at may koordinasyon ang bawat isa. Sa pagbubuklod at pagkakasundo, sa pakikiambag para sa tunay na pagbabago, panalo ang bawat Pilipino. Iyan nga panawagan sa atin ngayon, lalo na sa inyong mga kabataang magmamana sa ipinupunla nating reporma: ang mag-One Big Fight laban sa katiwalian at kahirapan. Ika nga ng ni Coach Tai ng Ateneo Lady Eagles: Heartstrong. Basta’t nagkakaisa at buo ang pusong makipagkapwa, siguradong makakamit ang kolektibo nating hangarin bilang isang bansa. Bago po ako magtapos, muli akong nagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat na dumalo ngayon. Kung saka-sakaling may mag-request ulit na makipag-selfie sa atin, papayag ako pero may kondisyon na po itong taong ito. Last year ho kasi may lumapit sa akin, puwede bang maki-selfie. Sabi ko, “Puwede.” Ang nagtanong ho sa akin isa eh. Ang nasa litrato ho yata bente singko kami. [Tawanan] Pero magaling ho ‘yung kumuha, wala hong na-crop ang mukha. Bago ho ako pumayag, kung saka-sakaling may gusto pa hong magpa-selfe sa inyo sa akin, mauna sanang makipag-selfie sa inyo ang dalawa nating kasamahang ginawang posible ang pagtitipong ito: sina Fr. Jett Villarin at Bro. Armin Luistro, at kung nadiyan rin ho si Bro. Benny, sana Kung paano ho ang pagtrato n’yo sa kanila, ganun ho sana ang pagtrato n’yo sa akin. Magandang tanghali muli sa inyong lahat. At congratulations to all. We would not have achieved our achievements without the good interaction with others. Thank you. Good day. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with the University Athletic Association of the Philippines women's volleyball back-to-back champion Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles, led by two-time UAAP women's volleyball Most Valuable Player Alyssa Valdez, and UAAP Season 77 women’s volleyball 1st Runner Up De La Salle University Lady Spikers for a group photo souvenir during the special luncheon with both teams at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the special luncheon with the volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University the De La Salle University at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a De La Salle University jacket signed by the Lady Spikers during the special luncheon with the volleyball teams of both Ateneo de Manila University the De La Salled University at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III poses with the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 77 women’s volleyball 1st Runner Up De La Salle University Lady Spikers for a group photo souvenir during the special luncheon with the volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). Also in photo are Education Secretary Armin Luistro and Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with the University Athletic Association of the Philippines women's volleyball back-to-back champion Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles, led by two-time UAAP women's volleyball Most Valuable Player (MVP) Alyssa Valdez, UAAP Season 77 men’s volleyball champion Ateneo Blue Spikers, and UAAP Season 77 women’s volleyball 1st Runner Up De La Salle Lady Spikers for a group photo souvenir during the special luncheon with members of both school teams at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). Also in photo are AdMU president Jose Ramon Villarin and Education Secretary Armin Luistro. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with the University Athletic Association of the Philippines women's volleyball back-to-back champion Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles, led by two-time UAAP women's volleyball Most Valuable Player Alyssa Valdez, and UAAP Season 77 women’s volleyball 1st Runner Up De La Salle University Lady Spikers for a group photo souvenir during the special luncheon with both teams at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the De La Salle University Lady Spikers for a selfie shot during the special luncheon with both volleyball teams of the Ateneo de Manila University and the De La Salle University at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24, 2015). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with two-time University Athletic Association of the Philippines women's volleyball most valuable player Alyssa Valdez; AdMU president Jose Ramon Villarin and Education Secretary Armin Luistro for a selfie during the special luncheon with the volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a De La Salle University (DLSU) jacket signed by the Lady Spikers during the special luncheon with the volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III addresses the 4th Euromoney Philippine Investment Forum at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila in Makati City on Tuesday (March 24). The Forum was host to a by-invitation-only audience of over 500 business leaders, investors and policy makers. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 4th Euromoney Philippine Investment Forum at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila in Makati City on Tuesday (March 24). The Forum was host to a by-invitation-only audience of over 500 business leaders, investors and policy makers. Also in photo is Euromoney Institutional Investor Asia chief executive officer Tony Shale. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 4th Euromoney Philippine Investment Forum at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila in Makati City on Tuesday (March 24). The Forum was host to a by-invitation-only audience of over 500 business leaders, investors and policy makers. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with South Luzon Tollway chairman and San Miguel Corporation president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang and Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala during the briefing on the South Luzon Expressway-Toll Road 4 (SLEX-TR4) Project and other major road projects in Southern Tagalog at Barangay Lalig, Tiaong, Quezon on Monday (March 23). The SLEX-TR4 project is a Php13.1Billion planned expressway extension from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena, Quezon mandated under Presidential Decrees 1112 and 1894. It involves the construction of 58-kilometers, 4-lane toll road. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with South Luzon Tollway chairman and San Miguel Corporation president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang during the Briefing on the South Luzon Expressway-Toll Road 4 (SLEX-TR4) Project and other major road projects in Southern Tagalog held at Barangay Lalig, Tiaong, Quezon on Monday (March 23). The SLEX-TR4 project is a Php13.1Billion planned expressway extension from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena, Quezon mandated under Presidential Decrees 1112 and 1894, that involves the construction of 58-kilometers, 4-lane toll road. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with South Luzon Tollway chairman and San Miguel Corporation president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang during the briefing on the South Luzon Expressway-Toll Road 4 (SLEX-TR4) Project and other major road projects in Southern Tagalog held at Barangay Lalig, Tiaong, Quezon on Monday (March 23). The SLEX-TR4 project is a Php13.1Billion planned expressway extension from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena, Quezon mandated under Presidential Decrees 1112 and 1894, that involves the construction of 58-kilometers, 4-lane toll road. Also in photo is Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the briefing on the South Luzon Expressway-Toll Road 4 (SLEX-TR4) Project and other major road Projects in Southern Tagalog at Barangay Lalig, Tiaong, Quezon on Monday (March 23). The SLEX-TR4 project is a Php13.1 Billion planned expressway extension from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena, Quezon mandated under Presidential Decrees 1112 and 1894, that involves the construction of 58-kilometers, 4-lane toll road. Also in photo are South Luzon Tollway chairman and San Miguel Corporation president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang; and Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the briefing on the South Luzon Expressway-Toll Road 4 (SLEX-TR4) Project and other major road Projects in Southern Tagalog at Barangay Lalig, Tiaong, Quezon on Monday (March 23). The SLEX-TR4 project is a Php13.1 Billion planned expressway extension from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena, Quezon mandated under Presidential Decrees 1112 and 1894, that involves the construction of 58-kilometers, 4-lane toll road. Also in photo are Toll Regulatory Board executive director Atty. Edmund Reyes; Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson; Quezon 2nd District Representative Vicente Alcala; South Luzon Tollway chairman and San Miguel Corporation president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang; Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala; Tiaong, Quezon Mayor Ramon Preza; DOTC Secretary Joseph Abaya; and Citra Metro Manila Tollways Corporation president and chief executive officer Shadik Wahono. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a replica of the “vara de mando” (cane of command, which is the symbol of authority of General Emilio Aguinaldo as “capitan municipal” or “gobernadorcillo” of Cavite El Viejo (old name of Kawit) from National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the facilities of the new e-learning room showcasing 30 computer units with interactive history lessons during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo is National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Cavite 1st District Representative Francis Gerald Abaya and Kawit, Cavite Mayor Reynaldo Aguinaldo. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours the facilities of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo during the inauguration ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo is National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and the facilities of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo during the inauguration ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours the facilities of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo during the inauguration ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo is Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III lays the replica of “vara de mando” (cane of command, which is the symbol of authority of General Emilio Aguinaldo as “capitan municipal” or “gobernadorcillo” of Cavite El Viejo (old name of Kawit) in a special casing to signal the formal inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III offers a wreath during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Cavite 1st District Representative Francis Gerald Abaya, Kawit, Cavite Mayor Reynaldo Aguinaldo and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Cavite 1st District Representative Francis Gerald Abaya, Kawit, Cavite Mayor Reynaldo Aguinaldo and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno upon arrival for the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Nestle officials, headed by Nandu Nandkishore, Nestle S.A., Switzerland executive vice president and zone director of Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Middle East, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (March 19). Also in photo are outgoing Nestle Philippines, Inc. (NPI) chairman and chief executive officer John Martin Miller and incoming NPI chairman and chief executive officer Suresh Narayanan; Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ponciano Manalo, Jr. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Nestle officials, headed by Nandu Nandkishore, Nestle S.A., Switzerland executive vice president and zone director of Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Middle East, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (March 19). Also in photo are outgoing Nestle Philippines, Inc. (NPI) chairman and chief executive officer John Martin Miller and incoming NPI chairman and chief executive officer Suresh Narayanan. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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