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Synopsis:
Ridge of High Pressure Area (HPA) affecting Luzon.
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Forecast:
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening will prevail over the whole country.
Light to moderate winds coming from the east to southeast will prevail over the whole country. the coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate.
GMA resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz:
-Asahan ang ulan sa Cagayan Region at MIMAROPA bukas ng umaga.
-Sa hapon, buong Luzon na ang makararanas ng thunderstorm.
-Sa Metro Manila, mataas ang tsansa ng ulan sa buong linggo.
-Sa Visayas, western at central section ang uulanin bukas ng umaga.
-Pagdating ng hapon, may tsansa na ng ulan at thunderstorm sa buong Visayas.
-Sa Mindanao, umaga pa lamang ay may ulan na bukas.
-Asahan ang ulan sa Cagayan Region at MIMAROPA bukas ng umaga.
-Sa hapon, buong Luzon na ang makararanas ng thunderstorm.
-Sa Metro Manila, mataas ang tsansa ng ulan sa buong linggo.
-Sa Visayas, western at central section ang uulanin bukas ng umaga.
-Pagdating ng hapon, may tsansa na ng ulan at thunderstorm sa buong Visayas.
-Sa Mindanao, umaga pa lamang ay may ulan na bukas.
PAGASA weather forecaster Fernando Cada on GMA News TV:
-Kaninang alas-dos, tayo'y nag-isyu ng thunderstorm advisory. Nagkaroon ng halos development ng malawakang thunderstorm activity sa general Metro Manila area.
-Sa monitoring ng ating Doppler radar, ang indicator ay kulay orange, ibig sabihin magdudulot ng severe thunderstorm at iyon po ang nangyari kanina. Nagbuhos ng malakas na ulan at pagbugso ng hangin.
-Halos light to moderate na lamang ang naapektuhan ng pag-ulan sa Metro Manila.
-Expect po meron pa ring thunderstorm activitiy sa Pampanga; bahagi ng Quezon sa Dolores at Tiaong; Gen. Tinio, Palayan sa Nueva Ecija; Tarlac; Laguna; at San Antonio, Zambales.
-Wala pa tayo sa panahon ng tag-ulan. Ito'y precursor lamang na palapit na tayo sa tag-ulan.
-Kaninang alas-dos, tayo'y nag-isyu ng thunderstorm advisory. Nagkaroon ng halos development ng malawakang thunderstorm activity sa general Metro Manila area.
-Sa monitoring ng ating Doppler radar, ang indicator ay kulay orange, ibig sabihin magdudulot ng severe thunderstorm at iyon po ang nangyari kanina. Nagbuhos ng malakas na ulan at pagbugso ng hangin.
-Halos light to moderate na lamang ang naapektuhan ng pag-ulan sa Metro Manila.
-Expect po meron pa ring thunderstorm activitiy sa Pampanga; bahagi ng Quezon sa Dolores at Tiaong; Gen. Tinio, Palayan sa Nueva Ecija; Tarlac; Laguna; at San Antonio, Zambales.
-Wala pa tayo sa panahon ng tag-ulan. Ito'y precursor lamang na palapit na tayo sa tag-ulan.
JUNE 9, 2015 ( Tuesday )
as of 8:00 AM
PIA4A / PIA QUEZON : Partly Cloudy in Lucena City
Pinakamalaking
passenger terminal sa Batangas Port, nakatakdang itayo sa ilalim ng PPP
- June
08, 2015
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Hunyo 8 (PIA) -- Nakatakda na ang
pagtatayo ng karagdagang passenger terminal sa Batangas Port na sinasabing
magiging pinakamalaki at pinakamagandang terminal sa naturang pantalan.
Sa panayam kay Juan Sta. Ana, general manager ng
Philippine Ports Authority, ang proyektong ito ay itatayo sa ilalim ng Public
Private Partnership at nakatakdang simulan sa huling kwarter ng taon o sa unang
buwan ng susunod na taon.
Magiging katuwang ng PPA ang Asian Terminal Inc. (ATI) sa
proyektong ito at inaasahang mas magbibigay ng magandang oportunidad sa mga
Batangueno.
Umaabot sa P1.5b ang pondo ng proyektong ito at
tinatayang may kapasidad na 5,000 katao sakaling matapos ang bagong terminal.
Samantala,binuksan naman kamakailan ang Batangueno Port
Services Inc. container yard sa bisinidad ng Batangas Port. Ito ay may lawak na
dalawang ektarya kung saan ibinabagsak ang mga cargo at mas mapadali ang
pagdadala sa mga point of destination nito.
Isang paraan din ito upang madecongest ang dumaraming
cargo na ibinababa sa Port of Manila at nagdadala ng pagsisikip ng daungan at
mabigat na daloy ng trapiko.
Ayon naman kay Atty. Leopoldo Biscocho, Batangas Port
Manager, malaking bagay ang pagkakaroon ng container yard na malapit sa
pantalan bukod sa mapapagluwag nito ang tayo ng port ay magbibigay din ito ng
karagdagang hanapbuhay sa mga mamamayan sa lungsod. (PIA Batangas)
Kampanya
kontra ilegal na armas, patuloy sa Batangas City
- June
08, 2015
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Hunyo 8 (PIA) -- Patuloy ang
isinasagawang Oplan Katok ng kapulisan sa lungsod na ito kaugnay ng kanilang
kampanya kontra sa ilegal na pagtatago ng mga armas tulad ng baril bilang
pag-iingat ngayong nalalapit na ang eleksiyon.
Kaugnay ng nasabing kampanya, tumutungo ang kapulisan sa
tahanan ng mga indibidwal na napag-alamang nagmamay-ari ng baril upang tiyakin
kung kumpleto ba ang mga dokumento nito at nasa maayos na pag-iingat ang
nasabing armas.
Ayon kay PO3 Osmundo Calalo ng Batangas PNP, maaaring
magamit ang mga armas na ito ngayong nalalapit na ang panahon ng halalan.
Dagdag pa nito, ang mga baril na may pasong lisensiya ay
dapat munang issurender sa kapulisan. Kinakailangan ang approval o permiso mula
sa regional at national headquarters kung karapat-dapat bang i-renew ang
lisensiya ng baril ng isang tao.
May mga ilan na boluntaryo nang nagsuko na ng kanilang
armas at minarapat na hindi na i-renew pa ang lisensiya nito dahil sa kawalan
na rin umano ng interes.
Hinihikayat naman ng Batangas PNP ang mga mamamayan na
agad magsumbong sa kanilang tanggapan sakaling may mapag-alaman silang
nagmamay-ari ng baril na walang lisensiya o papeles.
Nagpaalala din ito na maging responsable ang sinumang
nagmamay-ari ng baril upang matiyak na payapa at maiwasan ang kaguluhan sa
darating na eleksiyon. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO/ PIA-BATANGAS/ FSC, PIA-4A)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681433470742/kampanya-kontra-ilegal-na-armas-patuloy-sa-batangas-city#sthash.U5H5PvzJ.dpuf
Tagalog
news: Mga serbisyong pang-edukasyon, patuloy na tinututukan sa Batangas
June 08, 2015
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Hunyo 8 (PIA) -- Isa sa mga sa
prayoridad sa HEARTS program ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang edukasyon kung
kaya naman higit na pinagtuunan niya ng pansin ang mga nangangailangang
estudyante ng lalawigan upang makatapos ng kanilang pag-aaral.
Ilan sa mga serbisyong pang-edukasyon na patuloy na
ipinagkakaloob nito ang Batangas Provincial Scholarship Program (BPSP) at
Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES).
Sa kasalukuyan, may 58 maintainers ng full scholarship na
natanggap ng Php 25,000 bawat semestre at 886 maintainers ng old scheme
scholarship na natanggap ng Php 10,000 bawat semestre.
At sa pagbubukas ng bagong academic year, nadagdagan ang
kanilang bilang dahil sa pagtanggap ng 62 full scholars at 214 old scheme
scholars.
Mahigit 290 beneficiaries naman ng SPES ang nabigyan ng
pwesto sa ilang tanggapan ng kapitolyo at lokal na pamahalaan kung saan
binigyan ang mga estudyante ng pagkakataon na maranasan ang pagiging isang
lingkod bayan.
Bukod dito, tumanggap din sila ng sweldo na nagkakahalaga
ng P7,026 kung saan 60 porsiyento (P4,026) nito ay mula sa pamahalaang
panlalawigan at 40 porsiyento o (P3,000) nito ay kaloob ng Department of Labor
and Employment.
Ang mga programang ito ay sinusuportahan ng gobernadoras
sa tulong ng Provincial Assistance for Community Development (PACD) at Public
Employment Service Office (PESO) upang makapaghatid ng tulong sa mga higit na
nangangailangang estudyante at pamilyang Batangueño para magkaroon ng magandang
kinabukasan.
Hangad din ng mga programang ito na maitanim sa isipan ng
mga natulungan ang responsibilidad na mapagtibay ang pundasyon ng pag-aaral at
pagsusumikap upang umunlad ang buhay.
Sa huli ay binigyang-diin ng gobernadora na ang pag-akay
na ginagawa nila ay isang pamamaraan upang maibalik sa mamamayan ang buwis na
kanilang ibinabayad at humiling na mag-aral nang mabuti ang mga
estudyante para hindi mapabayaan ang pribilehiyong ipinagkaloob sa kanila. (Kristina
Marie Joy B. Andal – BatsPIOCapitol/PIA-BATANGAS/PIA-4A)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681433469561/tagalog-news-mga-serbisyong-pang-edukasyon-patuloy-na-tinututukan-sa-batangas#sthash.LJavHREx.dpuf
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| Palace welcomes report on significant drop in number of out-of-school children | |||
| The Palace on Monday welcomed a
report on the dramatic decline in the number of out-of-school
children in the country from 11.7 percent in 2008 to 5.2 percent in
2012. “We are glad that attention is being given to this encouraging report, as it highlights the dividends of the government’s investment in the Filipino people,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during a press briefing in Malacañang. The report, based on research conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), showed that the rate of out-of-school children to the total number of children between the ages of 5 and 15, was reduced to 5.2 percent in 2012 from 11.7 percent in 2008. The report attributed the significant decrease in the number of out-of-school children to the passage and implementation of mandatory kindergarten and the K to12 Law; the increasing budget the Department of Education has obtained from the national government; and the expansion of the government’s conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, which requires families to send their children to school. According to the report, national funding commitments to education have increased by more than 15 percent annually since 2010. “As a share of the national budget, education expenditures grew from 12 percent in 2009 to 14 percent in 2015, in view of the expanding Philippine economy,” it said. It stated that the government’s decision to increase the Department of Education’s budget, coupled with the investments in the CCT, is “clearly paying off with growing evidence of considerably improved participation of children in primary education.” The report stated that these human resource investments should continue, so that “no one, whether poor or non-poor, male or female, is left behind in education attainments as the country pursues a path of growth, prosperity, and development.” The results of the research were reported in the Global Initiative on Out-of-School Children Philippine Country Study published by the UNICEF, and presented by the PIDS and the UNICEF in a recent seminar. PND (ag) |
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| President Aquino receives credentials of new Resident, Non-Resident Ambassadors | |||
| President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday received the
credentials of several Resident and Non-Resident Ambassadors to the
Philippines in separate ceremonies held in Malacañang Palace. The President received the Resident Ambassadors at Malacañang’s Music Room. They were Nikolaos Kaymenakis of the Hellenic Republic of Greece; Kok Li Peng of the Republic of Singapore; Igor Anatolievich Khovaev of the Russian Republic; and Kim Jae-Shin of the Republic of Korea. They were all given arrival honors at the Palace grounds. The President meanwhile received the Non-Resident Ambassadors at the Rizal Hall. They were Mourad Belhassen of the Republic of Tunisia; Mun Song Mo of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; Felix Denegri Boza of the Federal Democratic Republic of Peru; Evgueni Stoytchev of the Republic of Bulgaria; Tito Saul Pinilla Pinilla, Republic of Colombia; Anwar Al-Agha, State of Palestine; Chandradath Singh of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Benjamin Clement Eghan of Ghana; Beatrice Kirsch of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; and Zurab Aleksidze of Georgia. All of them received foyer honors. During the ceremony, the President was assisted by Acting Foreign Affairs Secretary Laura del Rosario, Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Evelyn Austria Garcia, and Presidential Protocol Chief Celia Anna Feria. In his speech following the presentation of credentials, President Aquino enjoined all nations to work together to address the threat of pandemic, as well as risks brought about by global climate change and terrorism. “It is incumbent for all of us to synchronize our efforts and work harder to build more inclusive and more resilient communities. It is by doing so that we can pass to those younger than us a more harmonious, more progressive world, one in which no one is left behind,” said the President. PND (ag) |
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| Manila hosts Seed.ph Startup Workshop | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://icto.dost.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Calling all startup enthusiasts, students and mentors! The first 2015 Seed.PH Startup Workshop is set on June 10 at the Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. As part of the ICT Office’s celebration of the National ICT Month this June, the free workshop shall cover basic concepts and skills crucial in building a technology startup with the ultimate aim of cultivating a thriving startup ecosystem in the country. Spearheaded by the e-Innovation Group of the Department of Science and Technology Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO), 150 select participants from academic institutions that teach IT and computer science will come together to discuss startup topics like idea generation and development, the startup market, as well as the unique value proposition (UVP) of their respective products. The panel of esteemed speakers is composed of Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Joey Gurango, IdeaSpace Associate Director for Community Development Goldy Yancha, and representatives from budding Filipino budding startups Cojito and Cyberban. The Seed.PH initiative was first launched in 2014. Its primary target is to produce 50 local startups based in the Philippines with a company valuation of 10 Million Pesos or more by the end of 2016. |
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| Groundbreaking for P2.27-B LRT-2 Masinag extension tomorrow | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dotc.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| DOTC, LRTA Target Q3 2017 Completion of Civil Works Construction of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 East Extension Project is now ready to start, and will be kicked-off with a groundbreaking ceremony to be hosted by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) tomorrow, June 9, at the line’s Santolan Station. “The LRT-2 system is a crucial transportation service that hundreds of thousands of passengers rely on. We are pleased to extend its scope to even more stakeholders in the eastern part of Metro Manila, many of whom go into the metropolis for work and school on a daily basis,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya. The P 2.27-Billion project, which will add 4.2 kilometers to the line up to Masinag in Antipolo City, will be operational by the 3rd Quarter of 2017. It is expected to cater to an additional 75,000 daily passengers living in densely populated areas of Rizal. Secretary Jun Abaya will attend the groundbreaking ceremony, together with Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator Honrito Chaneco, as well as representatives from D.M. Consunji, Inc., the contractor for the project. The Masinag Extension covers the construction of a four (4)-kilometer elevated viaduct from Santolan, Pasig City to Masinag, Antipolo City. Two (2) additional stations will be built: the Emerald Station in Cainta, Rizal, and the Masinag Station at the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City. More LRT-2 Improvements On The Way Apart from the construction of the eastward extension to Masinag, two (2) other major contracts are up for bidding to further improve and modernize the LRT-2 system’s services. An Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract is already in the procurement process, and is intended to provide riders with customer-oriented services and well-maintained facilities that enhance the over-all passenger experience. Meanwhile, another railway extension project, this time on the Western end, is now in the pipeline after being approved by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board last month. Officially called the LRT-2 West Extension Project, this project will extend the line from its current end-station in Recto up to Pier 4 in Manila. |
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| DOLE builds case against business establishments denying access to labor laws compliance officers | ||||||||||||
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| Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz last
week issued a memorandum to all DOLE regional directors
directing them to submit the list of establishments that denied
or refused access to DOLE labor laws compliance officers (LLCOs)
during the conduct of the implementation of the new Labor Laws
Compliance System (LLCS) in 2014. The directive is aimed to facilitate the build-up of cases against the erring establishments or employers, according to Baldoz. “Refusal or denial of access to our LLCOs is a clear violation of Par. 4 of Art. 128 of the Labor Code,” she said in her latest directive. Pursuant to the memorandum, she asked the regional directors to include in their submission supporting documents, such as, but not limited to the notice of assessment; notice of results; affidavit of the LLCs who conducted the assessment/visit/investigation; notice of mandatory conference and minutes of mandatory conference (if applicable) and compliance order (if any). Baldoz said that while labor laws enforcement approach under the new Labor Laws Compliance System is highly developmental and less regulatory to encourage voluntarily compliance, the Secretary of Labor and Employment, through her visitorial power under the Labor Code, authorizes her or her authorized representative to inspect/visit business establishment to enforce all labor laws and occupational safety and health standards. |
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| 88 more OFWs arrive safely from Libya | ||||||||||||
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| Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, citing a report of Labor Attaché Nasser Munder from Tripoli, Libya yesterday said 88 more OFWs have safely arrived in Manila from that country through the government’s mass repatriation program for distressed OFWs. “The 88 OFWs arrived in two separate air flights, one via Emirates airlines from Dubai with 36 OFWs and another via Qatar Airways from Doha with 52 OFWs,” said Baldoz. “The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, through its Repatriation Assistance Division (RAD), provided the arrivals with proper assistance under the DOLE’s Assist WELL Program,” she added. Assist WELL is a DOLE special program to help distressed OFW repatriates in their return to the Philippines. It stands for Welfare, Employment, Livelihood, and Legal assistance. Under Assist WELL, the welfare assistance given by the DOLE includes airport assistance, transport assistance to OFW residence, temporary shelter, and accommodation upon arrival in the country, as well as cash assistance amounting to P10,000.00. Employment assistance includes job placement and referral for overseas and local employment, including services for competency assessment and certification through the TESDA. Livelihood assistance includes entrepreneurial development training for OFWS who are interested to engage in small business, and livelihood skills training for those who are interested to venture into livelihood projects. This program component also provides hands-on business mentoring and support to ensure proper guidance from business experts. It also includes business loan assistance of up to P2 million for additional capital through the reintegration program fund of the DOLE. For legal advice, the repatriates may avail of assistance concerning their rights as workers, as well as assistance in the preparation of and filing of complaints for illegal recruitment violations and disciplinary action cases. It also includes conciliation services for amicable settlement with employer or recruitment agency. Baldoz said the OFW repatriates left Libya through Tunis and from there took separate flights to Dubai and Doha where they took connecting flights to the Philippines. Labor Attaché Munder and Charge de Affaires Adelio Cruz of the Philippine Embassy in Libya accompanied the OFWs to Tunis towards the close of May, or on the 28th. Immediately after, the two officials left Tunis for Djerba to meet the chiefs of mission from various countries and to discuss with them the latest situation in Libya. “After this, the two Philippine officials will return to Tunis, then go to Benghazi via Labrouk to meet with Libyan officials and seek for their help in the release of seven OFWs who had been kidnapped. They will also discuss possible solution to the delayed payment and non-payment of salaries of some OFWs in the area. “Today, 2 June they will return to Tunis with 30 OFWs scheduled for repatriation either on 5, 12, or 20 June, the next schedules of repatriation,” Baldoz said. Meanwhile, Labat Munder also reported that a female OFW, Rowena Salde Colegado, who is allegedly a run-away, is confined in Tunis hospital due to failure. Baldoz directed Munder to provide the OFW appropriate assistance. | ||||||||||||
| TESDA’s on-site assessment and certification yields 140 NC II household service workers – Baldoz | ||||||||||||
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| Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday expressed delight over the report of Secretary Joel Villanueva, Director General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, that the DOLE attached agency’s skill assessment and certification program for OFWs has produced an initial 140 household service workers who were successfully assessed and were, thus, issued National Certificate II. “I am pleased to note that the TESDA, in cooperation with our Philippine Overseas Labor Offices, is off to a good start in its on-site skills assessment and certification program,” said Baldoz. In his report, Secretary Villanueva said the 140 NC II-certified HSWs are among the 177 HSWs assessed in Hong Kong and Dubai. “The 140 HSWs were issued NC II in nine qualifications: food and beverage service; housekeeping; beauty care; technical drafting; hairdressing; bread and pastry; wellness massage; massage therapy; and visual graphics,” Villanueva said. The TESDA chief added in his report that he expects the number of HSWs to be assessed and certified to increase in 2015. “We are targeting 850 certified HSWs this year. We have already processed 2,182 manpower profile forms and profiled 685 prospective HSW candidates for assessment in 37 qualifications.” Baldoz, who is the TESDA Board Chairperson, last year ordered the onsite skills assessment and certification to enable HSWs and other low-skilled OFWs to veer away from plain domestic work and transit to establishment-based jobs, envisioning outside-the-home occupations with prospect for higher incomes. Villanueva said that to boost its number of manpower assessors, the TESDA has developed a blended online training program on Trainers’ Methodology. “In Dubai, 31 prospective assessors attended the training program and the POLO has now 10 new assessors out of 18 candidates who passed the blended online training, or a 56 percent passing rate. We have also scheduled the assessment loading for the new assessors this June leading to their accreditation,” he said further in his report. In other posts, the TESDA has received and reviewed 34 training curricula submitted by Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, London, Qatar, Milan, Hong Kong, and Oman. TESDA Executive Director Patti dela Rama had visited Milan and Rome and did an ocular inspection of training centers in Singapore from 9-11 May 2015. Other POLOs are I the various stages of their preparation for the onsite program. | ||||||||||||
| Procurement support to help clear spending bottlenecks; Abad: Better procurement measures to boost disbursement, spending | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dbm.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
To fast-track procurement procedures that will ultimately
support swifter government disbursement and more efficient
public spending, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
has released the guidelines on the creation of procurement units
in all departments and agencies, as well as State Universities
and Colleges (SUCs), Government-Owned-or-Controlled Corporations
(GOCCs), and Government Financial Institutions (GFIs).
In line with the marching orders set by President Aquino with
Administrative Order (A.O.) No. 46 as well as Republic Act
(R.A.) No. 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act, all
agencies and departments will now have a single Bids and Awards
Committee (BAC), as well as the procuring units to support them
as per National Budget Circular (NBC) No. 2015-558.
“Last year’s underspending revealed to us the importance of
having the appropriate structure to support the agencies’
procurement efforts. A.O. 46 laid out long-term strategic fixes
to bureaucratic weaknesses in government procurement, via the
creation of procurement support units,” Budget Secretary
Florencio “Butch” Abad said.
Agencies with major procurements requirements—like the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the
Department of Education (DepEd)—may also create multiple BACs
with the appropriate procurement support, depending on the
number and complexity of the goods and services they need.
These support procurement units will be created at the central
offices of the departments and agencies, line bureaus, SUCs,
GOCCs, and GFIs. Their organization level shall be determined by
the level of the department or agency, as well as their average
procurement budget for the last three years.
The organization level of the procurement unit shall be as
follows:
The organizational structure of the procurement units of the
Procurement Management Service shall be divided into the
following: Office of the Director, the Procurement Planning and
Management Division, the BAC Secretariat Division, and the
Contract Management Division.
On the other hand, the procurement units at the division-level
shall be created under the Administrative Service or Finance
Administrative Service with responsibilities on a smaller scale
as compared to the service-level. Likewise, the procurement unit
at the section-level will be created under the General Services
Division or Administrative Division, but also on a smaller
scale.
“Our introduction of reforms in the bureaucracy in the past
years has revealed to us a better understanding of its
weaknesses, as well as opportunities for improvement. We’re
confident that with these new guidelines, agencies will not only
spend more efficiently but also support us in attaining our
growth targets,” Abad said.
Almost half of the 2014 spending deficit was revealed to be due
to structural weaknesses, which includes issues of capacity
within agencies and GOCCs. Because of this, the measures in A.O.
No. 46 cover the establishment of better procurement practices,
more effective monitoring and evaluation, and the involvement of
dedicated officials and staff in ensuring faster disbursements
in their respective agencies.
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| Roxas: Need is basis of police patrol jeep distribution | ||||||||||||
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| Secretary of Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas on Friday
Friday, June 5, vowed to implement a "needs-based" distribution
of the patrol jeeps to help ensure peace and order and help
promote progress and development in the country. "Sa pamamahagi po ng police patrol jeep, wala po tayong pinipili. Hindi ko po tinatanong ang partido, o kung sino ang mayor. Ang basehan po natin ay ang pangangailangan ng mga bayan para naman masiguro ang progreso ng mga probinsya," he told local government and police officials during a simple ceremony highlighting the turnover of the brand new police patrol jeeps at the Provincial Capitol in Sorsogon City last Friday. He also said that unlike cities, municipal governments usually do not have enough resources to buy patrol jeeps. The jeeps can also be used to strengthen local capacities to respond to disaster and other emergency situations. "Wala pong maiiwan, lahat mabibiyayaan. Basta tayo ay sama-sama at nagtutulungan, hindi ko kayo pababayaan, hindi ko kayo kalilimutan," he said, underscoring inclusivity as one of the main principles of Daang Matuwid. The turnover of the patrol jeeps, one for each of the province’s 14 municipalities, was witnessed by Sorsogon City Mayor Sally Lee and Provincial Administrator Robert Lee who represented Governor Raul Lee, and officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by Police Chief Superintendent Victor Deona, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO5). A total of 1,490 municipalities nationwide will get one patrol jeep each. In his brief message, the provincial administrator hailed Roxas for the distribution of the patrol jeeps as a clear and shining example of Daang Matuwid. "Malaking tulong ito para mapanatili ang ating peace and order sa buong lalawigan. Maraming salamat Secretary Roxas. Ito ay ehemplo ng matuwid na daan. Walang pinipili, walang partido, walang pulitika," he said. He also said that last year, Sorsogon had the lowest crime rate in Region 5. "I hope that this year, we will be able to maintain this status," he said. The keys to the patrol jeeps were turned over by Roxas to local chief executives and police station chiefs of the towns of Barcelona, Bulan, Bulusan, Casiguran, Castilla, Donsol, Gubat, Irosin, Juban, Magallanes, Matnog, Pilar, Prieto Diaz, and Santa Magdalena. "Malaking tulong ang mga patrol jeeps dahil bukod sa may karagdagang sasakyan na magagamit ang ating mga pulis, magagamit din ang mga iyan sa panahon ng kalamidad," Police Senior Superintendent Bernie Banac said. The local police in Sorsogon helps in the evacuation of residents living within the so-called danger zones around Mount Bulusan. Policemen in at least five towns namely Irosin, Bulusan, Bulan, Gubat and Barcelona, are always on alert whenever the volcano, the 4th most active volcano in the country, shows signs of volcanic activity. "’Pag nag-aalburoto ang bulkan, nakahanda na ang ating pulis para sa mabilisang paglikas. Itong mga patrol jeeps ay magagamit sa emergency evacuation," he added. The massive distribution of patrol jeeps aims to reduce crime incidence nationwide through enhanced police mobility and increased police visibility. Police Senior Inspector Jim Vargas Jermias, chief of police of the Barcelona Municipal Police Station said the patrol jeeps will boost the morale of the policemen. "Lalong gaganahan ang ating mga pulis sa pagtupad sa kanilang tungkulin. We have 63 barangays at itong dagdag na magagamit ay malaking tulong sa ating crime prevention campaign," he said. "Dati isa lang ang nagagamit namin. Ngayon, magiging dalawa na kaya mas magiging efficient ang ating mga pulis sa pag address sa crimes at pagtulong sa mga tao sa panahon ng kalamidad," Police Senior Inspector Jimmy Medina Pintor of the Bulan Municipal Police Station said. Mayor Benito Doma of the Municipality of Prieto Diaz said the patrol jeep will be a big help in the effort to fight crime in his town. “We only have one old police car in our municipality. With this patrol jeep, our police will have one more to use in patrolling the streets and we will able to cover more areas,” he said. Mayor Domingo Halum of Bulusan said the local government relies on kind-hearted private vehicle owners for the emergency evacuation. "With 14 remote barangays, some near the volcano, we will now have something to use for patrolling more area, distribution of relief goods, and most importantly, emergency evacuation. This will be a big help," he said. Roxas earlier distributed patrol jeeps for local police in 15 LGUs in the Province of Albay last Thursday. These patrol jeeps are meant to complement the PNP's Oplan Lambat-Sibat, which aims to fight crimes in a deliberate, programmatic, and sustained manner. Through Oplan Lambat-Sibat, crime incidents in the National Capital Region (NCR) dropped by more than 60 percent upon the program's implementation. It is now being implemented in other regions as well. |
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| Roxas to join Negrenses in celebrating creation of Negros Island Region | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas is set
to announce the creation of the Negros Island Region in his
scheduled visit to Bacolod and Dumaguete today, June 8. This development came after President Benigno S. Aquino III signed on May 29 Executive Order No. 183, creating the Negros Island Region (NIR), out of the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. Roxas is set to fly to Bacolod City on Monday afternoon before flying to Dumaguete City to meet the local officials of both provinces and hold meetings with leaders of civil society organizations, representatives of the academe, and other stakeholders. Prior to Malacanang's signing of EO 183, the one island region initiative received overwhelming support from the Negrenses as well as representatives of the business sector. In the previous setup, Negros Occidental was attached to Region 6 with its regional center located in Iloilo, while Negros Oriental was part of Region 7 with its regional center situated in Cebu. On both counts, distance and accessibility to national agencies regional offices impeded the efficient delivery of government services to the people of both provinces. Through the creation of NIR, the delivery of basic services to the Negrenses will be faster and more efficient, while development projects like farm-to-market roads, bridges, and other infrastructures will be integrated in the new region. Negrenses from both provinces strongly believe that they will reap more benefits from the NIR not only because of the convenience it would bring them when transacting with the national government, but also because of the social and cultural unity that can be expected from being part of one region. |
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| AFP Delegation Participates in Disaster Preparedness Exercise in Honolulu | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| 08 June 2015 - An AFP delegation is a part of the disaster
preparedness exercise, “Vigilant Guard/Makani Pahili 2015”
currently being held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 01 to 10.
The emergency disaster exercise program aims to examine disaster
response and recovery capabilities within the State Of Hawaii.
Hawaii National Guard, county, state, and federal agencies,
together with public and private stakeholders and partners,
organized the event. Vigilant Guard is sponsored by the United States Northern Command (USNorthcom), in partnership with the National Guard Bureau and National Guards of the 54 States and Territories. The exercise provides state and national guards the opportunity to improve coordination of domestic operations among local and state governments, federal, non-governmental organizations, and the Department of State. This is the largest exercise to be held so far was attened by the Philippines, along with other Asia Pacific countries. The Philippine Delegation is headed by Rear Admiral Aurelio Rabusa Jr., Deputy Chief Of Staff for Reservists and Retirees Affairs, J9, GHQ, Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Hawaii National Guard and USPACOM were among the first responders when Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated Tacloban, Leyte and other parts of the Philippines in November 2013. |
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| PHL Consulate General in Chongqing Celebrates 117th Independence Day, 40 Years of PHL-China Diplomatic Relations | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| 08 June 2015 - The Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing
hosted a well-attended reception on May 31 to celebrate the
117th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
and the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic
Relations between Philippines and China, with Chongqing
Municipal People’s Congress Vice Chairman Du Liming as Guest of
Honor. In her remarks, Philippine Consul General Olivia Palala cited that as the theme for this year’s Independence Day celebration suggests, President Aquino’s administration is determined to continue its reforms and is looking forward to leaving a legacy of positive and permanent changes in the government. She added that this 2015, the Philippines is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. For his part, Vice Chairman Du took note of the long ties between the Philippines and China which extend way back to the Tang and Song Dynasties and expressed hope for more cooperation and exchanges. He also stated that the Philippines is part of the 21st Maritime Silk Road in this part of the world. After their remarks, Consul General Palala and Vice Chairman Du offered toasts to the long and lasting friendship between the Philippines and China. The event was highlighted by the well-applauded performance of the Philippine Madrigal Singers with their mixed repertoire of Filipino, Spanish, English and Chinese love songs. About 150 guests attended from the Chongqing municipal government, members of the consular missions in Chongqing, business, travel, media, cultural and academic sectors and members of the Filipino community. Filipino food like sinigang and adobo were among the more popular dishes served during the reception which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel Chongqing. |
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| BSP Warns the Public against "Phishing Scams" | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued an Advisory to the
Public pertaining to Phishing Scams.
Phishing is a form of identity theft whereby someone steals or
uses personal or sensitive information of another person without
his/her knowledge or permission, through hacking into one’s
personal account, hijacking one’s data and taking over one’s
online identity, to commit fraudulent acts/crimes, or conduct
unauthorized business.
Once the scammers have your information, it becomes possible for
them to withdraw money or purchase items under your name, open a
new bank or credit card account, use your present account to
illegally deal with other people, or encash checks on your
behalf.
Scammers may also install computer viruses and worms or embed
them in your e-mail and disseminate more phishing e-mails to
other people.
These fraudsters usually send an e-mail with a generic greeting,
such as “Dear Customer” or “To Our Valued Client” with an urgent
message or content containing a threat such as “Verify your
account”, “Update your account”, or “Failure to do so will
result in account suspension.”
The message is usually accompanied by a link that, when clicked,
leads to a spoofed or fake website which asks you to input your
personal and financial information such as User IDs, passwords
and account and personal identification numbers.
Scammers may use official-looking logos and other identifying
information from a financial institution or other legitimate
organization.
Phishing may be done in various methods other than e-mail, such
as text messages, chat rooms, electronic fake banner
advertisements or message boards, fake mailing lists, fake job
search sites and job offers, and fake browser toolbars.
To avoid being victimized by Phishing scams, do not reply to
suspicious e-mails. Ignore and delete the message. Do not
click any link in a suspicious message. Do not give personal and
financial information requested through e-mail.
Instead, call your bank and send a letter to verify if such
e-mail request is real. If you think you have given out
information to a phisher, report the incident immediately to the
company that was spoofed.
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| Php 3 Million Day Care Centres In Camarines Sur | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently turned over
four day care centres in Presentacion, Camarines Sur, in support
to the Philippine Development Plan of growth and poverty
reduction. Agrarian Reform Program Officer I, Edmundo C. Nacario of the Program Beneficiaries and Development Division said the project amounting to Php 3 million, with the municipality of Presentacion chipping in Php157,500.00 as counterpart fund, is a great step towards poverty alleviation.june 8 2015 national pix 2 The Local government of Presentacion has identified the following Barangays for the construction of the day care centres namely: Barangay Bantugan, which is 15 kms from the poblacion, has a total population of 531 and which can only be reached either by an hour’s trek over a 3.3 km rugged terrain, passing over 2 creeks and one river or by a motorcycle ride at P300/person; Barangay Bicalen with 577 residents is 11.5 kms away from the poblacion and can be reached by a motorcycle hire at the cost of P250/person; Barangay Lidong which is farther at 27 kms from the poblacion can be reached at 600/person motorcycle ride and has a total population of 1021 and lastly Barangay Pagsangaan which is 7.5 kms from the poblacion with 550 residents and can be reached on a motorcycle ride at 80.00/person. The project 48-square meter school building can each accommodate 30 school-aged kids of 3-4 years old, and these barangays have the following pre-school aged children who would eventually start school this month, Bantugan has 28; Bikalen has 26, Lidong has 36 and Pagsangaan has 40. Nacario said the municipality of Presentacion, a fourth class small coastal town in the Province of Camarines Sur, has been a recipient of four school buildings under the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting Program (GPB) of the Government. (Carla Yu) |
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| Ex-mayor convicted for hiring private lawyer | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Fernando Miguel, former mayor of Koronadal City, was found
guilty of violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019
(Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) and was sentenced to
imprisonment ranging from six years and one month as minimum to
eight years as maximum. The case involved the purchase transaction entered into by the city local government involving real property intended as the location of the new city hall building, wherein Miguel engaged the services of private counsel, Atty. Joffrey Montefrio, under a contract of service for the notarization of the deed of sale. In December 2003, Montefrio sent a statement of billing charging the local government a total of P419,000.00 as notarial fees and was paid in full in March 2004. Ombudsman prosecutors presented documents from the Commission on Audit (COA) showing that the payment of notarial fees was irregular and violative of COA Circular 98-002 which prohibits a government entity from hiring private lawyers except under extraordinary or exceptional circumstances and subject to the written conformity of the Solicitor General or the Government Corporate Counsel. In a 34-page Decision penned by Justice Oscar Herrera, Jr., the Sandiganbayan stated that “accused Miguel acted with evident bad faith and manifest partiality when he illegally engaged Atty. Joffrery Montefrio, a private lawyer, to render legal services to the City of Koronadal in connection with the notarization of the Deed of Sale.” Ombudsman prosecutors also presented witnesses who testified that the services of the Provincial Legal Office were readily available to notarize the documents for free. The Sandiganbayan explained that “having been City Mayor for many years already, prior to the purchase of the Plomillo property by the City of Koronadal, accused Miguel knew or ought to have known that the legal services of the Provincial Legal Office can be solicited and availed of for free.” The anti-graft court stated that “the action of accused Miguel undoubtedly caused undue injury to the government particularly the City of Koronadal, which lost the amount of P419,000.00 paid to Atty. Montefrio, and thereby gave unwarranted benefit, advantage or preference to the latter who is a private party.” Meanwhile, City Treasurer Eufrosino Inamarga and City Accountant Imelda Tamayo were acquitted for insufficiency of evidence. |
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| SEC Successfully Incorporates Within 1 Business Day | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| Eliminating fraud with Integrated Business Registration System In less than 2 months since a dozen government institutions announced reforms to make doing business in the Philippines easier, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted successful figures in incorporating businesses within one business day. With its Integrated Business Registration System (IBRS), the SEC was able to incorporate 1572 of 1582 corporations within 1 business day, posting a 99.37% success rate. The data, submitted to the Department of Finance (DOF) covering the period of 4-22 May 2015, improves on the 96.87% success rate initially posted for the period of April 15-30. Notably, 1518 corporations (95.95%) were approved within 8 hours, almost triple the number posted for the previous month. Meanwhile, 54 corporations (3.42%) were approved within 1 business day. Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima lauded the SEC’s achievement saying, “Inertia is strong and heavy; staying put is the easiest way to go nowhere. We started these reforms to ease doing business knowing that momentum is key. Seeing how all legitimate applicants can incorporate very quickly with the SEC and even register with the social agencies is more than encouraging. We need to constantly beat performance expectations to leap forward.” The utilization of the IBRS has advanced the SEC’s anti-fraud initiatives through stringent processes that can help pinpoint fraudulent applicants. The IBRS has allowed the SEC to capture more comprehensive and specific data in processing new corporations, as all applicants are highly encouraged to detail all relevant information regarding their businesses. Relevant information include the complete address of their operations and key contact particulars such as their telephone, mobile and fax numbers, along with their email address. The various social agencies are likewise taking measured steps in the eradication of fraud within their respective operations. The SSS has implemented a policy wherein if no communication or document from the registered corporation is received within a period of 30 days upon registration, the SSS shall call or visit the newly registered corporation. Philhealth is expected to follow suit, while Pag-IBIG has a separate auditing policy in place. The improved transparency and accountability of registering new corporations allow the SEC and the social agencies to accurately verify and determine the true nature of the corporation and if said corporation is legitimately in operation. SEC Chairperson Teresita J. Herbosa vowed to continue governance innovations at the SEC saying, “The IBRS is proof par excellence of the government’s commitment to both good governance and good economics. We prevent fraud and enable businesses to start quickly and conveniently. The private sector can expect us to continue working hard as a partner in growth and prosperity.” |
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| Streamlining Awards winners announced | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation Inc. (CLGCFI),
chaired by Tarlac Governor Victor A. Yap, announced the local
government awardees in the“9th Recognition of Outstanding
Central Luzon Local Government Units (LGUs) Implementing the
Streamlining Program” held last 24 April 2015 at the Holiday
Inn, Clark Freeport. The outstanding LGUs conferred with awards in the four major categories are the following: Most Outstanding LGU Implementing the Streamlining Program in the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit Regional Winner – Talavera, Nueva Ecija Most Outstanding LGU for IT Innovations Regional Winner – San Simon, Pampanga Best in Customer Relations Regional Winner – Talevera, Nueva Ecija Most Successful LGU in the Institutionalization of Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) reforms. Regional Winner – City of San Fernando, Pampanga In addition, Plaques of Recognition were also given to three LGUs per province whose evaluation scores were ranked highest in their respective province for the four (4) major award categories. Part of the event is the awarding of three Plaques of Recognition to three LGUs in Central Luzon that were ranked in the top 10 of the National Competitive Council’s Index for Cities and Municipalities in the Philippines for 2014 in the following categories: Top 10 Most Competitive Municipalities – Lubao, Pampanga (6th) Top 10 Most Competitive Cities in Government Efficiency – Angeles City (3rd) Top 10 Most Competitive Municipalities in Infrastructure – Paniqui, Tarlac (3rd) DTI-R03 Director Judith P. Angeles welcomed DTI Assistant Secretary for Industry Development Group Ceferino S. Rodolfo, the keynote speaker for the event. Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alavarado gave a message as Vice-Chairman of the CLGFI. DILG Regional Director Florida M. Dijan presented and explained the categories and the awards process. The event also included the Oath Taking of the Central Luzon Association of BPLOs (CLAB). Director Angeles said that DTI-R03 served as the secretariat for the recognition of the LGUs. She said that all the 130 LGUs in Central Luzon were objectively and comprehensively evaluated using the National Competitive Council’s index in measuring the level of competitiveness and readiness of LGUs in enhancing business through efficient business permits and licensing system, innovation and good customer relations. |
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| 09 June is World Accreditation Day | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| The World Accreditation Day (WAD), which is celebrated annually
on 09 June, is a global initiative jointly established by the
International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International
Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to raise awareness
of the importance of accreditation-related activities. The WAD
2015 theme focuses on the role that accreditation plays in
delivering health and social care. The greatest challenge of today is the successful provision of health and social care. With the expanding global population growth and increased life expectancy, the need to provide reassuring, consistent, and cost-effective health and social care will grow in its magnitude and complexity. The health and social care sector is not unique in its goal of striving to deliver a balance of quality, economic, social, and environmental needs, ultimately aiming for excellence. Health and social care excellence is driven by the need to provide confidence in the delivery of a competent service to patients, families, regulators, and commissioners. Accreditation within the health and social care sector supports this assurance. It provides an essential tool for healthcare providers to demonstrate that they have undergone a rigorous process to ensure that their patients consistently receive high quality services delivered by competent staff working in safe environments. For the annual celebration of the WAD, the ILAC and IAF invite their national representatives from around the world to mark the occasion with dedicated celebrations. For the Philippines’ WAD celebration, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) sets an Orientation on ISO 15189: Medical Laboratories-Requirements for Quality and Competence on 09 June 2015 and invites individuals, organizations and other stakeholders to support and make use of said international standard’s benefits in their business and operations. The DTI-PAB is the Philippine’s National Accreditation Body. It is an internationally-recognized Multi-Lateral Agreement (MLA) and Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) signatory to the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation/International Accreditation Forum (PAC/IAF) and the Asia-Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation/International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC/ILAC), respectively. The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) is an international cooperation of laboratory and inspection accreditation bodies, while the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is the world association of Conformity Assessment Bodies interested in certification of organizations in the areas of management systems, products, services, personnel and other similar programmes of certification. ILAC and IAF are formed to help remove technical barriers to trade, both organisations work together and coordinate their efforts to enhance the accreditation and the conformity assessment worldwide. For more information on World Accreditation Day and on the Orientation on ISO 15189, call DTI-PAB at 751.4707. |
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| TESDA assures best care for PWDs | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.tesda.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| From a simple act of aiding someone sit in a wheelchair or
lending a hand as one ascends or descends the stairs, to
learning how to use non-visual computers. These were among the training modules being given to TESDA trainers and focal persons faced with the challenge of providing technical vocational education to persons with disabilities (PWDs). "Skills training is one way of connecting PWDs to the physical, social , economic and cultural environment so they can fully enjoy their rights," Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva said about the agency's Sensitivity Training and Basic Sign Language Course being conducted at the TESDA Women's Training Center. "To address the specific needs of the PWDs, the people around them, particularly the trainers, should know how to deal with them or handle them properly," Villanueva said. "Appropriate planning of the program and projects should also be done considering their type of disability," he added. The trainers and focal persons were given orientation on the laws and policies on the training and employment of PWDs. There were lectures on courtesy rules of blindness and mobility training, which included specific movements as getting into a chair, getting into a car, stance, grip, and the like. There was also a deaf sensitivity with basic conversational sign language, understanding deafness and deaf people and the sign language connection. A lecture on orthopedically handicapped sensitivity was also given. The participants were taught how to operate computers using non-visual desktop access (NVDA) to allow them to make full use of information and communication technology in teaching or assisting persons with visual impairment. Among the culminating activities were workshops where the participants prepared their regional action plans and identified the issues, concerns and recommendations to enhance TESDA's training programs for PWDs. "We have to see the PWDs with the understanding that their disabilities are only incidental, and this does not deprive them of their rights and opportunities available to them," Villanueva said. "By strengthening the capacity of the trainers of PWDs, we are showing that we recognize every person's capacity to contribute in a meaningful way for the country," he added. Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, mandates TESDA to include vocational training of PWDs as a component of its continuing human resources development program. |
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| Expert bats for cryo-conservation of tamaraw, Philippine deer in DOST forum | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dost.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| An expert has stated in a National Academy of Science and
Technology (NAST) roundtable discussion that native wildlife
species which are genetically diverse, such as the tamaraw,
Philippine deer, and small ruminants should be considered for
cryo-conservation or the process of preserving cells by
subjecting them to very low temperatures. Dr. Lerma C. Ocampo, senior science research specialist at the Philippine Carabao Center, was one of the speakers at the discussion conducted last June 5 by NAST, an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The discussion tackled the topic “Animal Genetic Resource Management and Cryobanking” and aims to develop policy recommendations for animal genetic resource conservation and guidelines on cryobanking in the Philippines. According to Ocampo, the tamaraw, Philippine deer, and small ruminants are believed to be disease-resistant, survive climate change, and thrive in local feed resources around them. Water buffalo, cattle and goat are currently being used for cryo-conservation activities in the Philippines with a facility located inside the Philippine Carabao Center LIB Complex in Nueva Ecija. Countries have been prompted to draw up an Animal Genetic Resources Conservation program to help ensure the continuous availability of food for their citizens due to population growth, urbanization, and weather disturbances which, according to Ocampo, could eliminate animal populations at any given time. However, problems involving local ordinances among others, have hindered the inclusion of these wildlife species into the Philippines’ cryo-conservation initiatives. “One approach to address such constraint is to optimize a recovery method for testicular sperm from post mortem testes,” said Ocampo. Another approach, she added, is to “revisit and propose the use of electro ejaculator machine to collect sperm from live animals for future semen collection preservation.” Cryobanking capitalizes on cryopreservation technologies such as conventional slow freezing techniques, vitrification or quick freezing technology for egg cells and embryos, and liquid nitrogen storage Established in 2012, the Nueva Ecija cryobank facility for livestock and endangered indigenous animals stores locally processed semen from various breeds of water buffalo, goats, and cattle. Semen production labs like the Nueva Ecija stock farm and the Philippine Carabao Center at the Central Luzon State University and UPLB serve as the repository and source of frozen sperm from commercially active livestock. Six cryobank units called cryotanks for the storage of frozen germ plasm are housed within the facility. These cryotanks are supplied with liquid nitrogen from a liquid nitrogen depot. Dr. David Steane, honorary adviser on genetics and biodiversity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives in Thailand, however, reminded during the NAST discussion that cryo-conservation needs clear regulations, specifically on health and ownership among others. (S&T Media Service) |
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| 15 new patrol jeeps to strengthen Albay | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| To boost the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s invaluable
service to Bicolanos, Secretary of the Interior and Local
Government Mar Roxas issued 15 brand new multi-purpose patrol
jeeps to municipalities in Albay province on Thursday, June 3. According to Roxas these patrol vehicles are important both in curbing criminality and in disaster preparedness operations in the province. "Hindi lang ito para sa anti-criminality. Hindi lingid sa inyong kaalaman na ang Albay ay madalas dinadaanan nitong mga kalamidad. Dagdag pa diyan ang home grown na Mt. Mayon, na maya't maya kung sumungit at nagtatangka ng pagsabog," Roxas said. It can be remembered that almost 50,000 Bicolanos fled from their homes when Mt. Mayon erupted last September 2014. According to records Mt. Mayon, the famous volcano for its near perfect cone shape, has erupted more than 40 times. Guinobatan Mayor Ann Ongjoco said that the patrol jeeps will be beneficial in evacuating residents that are usually threatened by flash floods and volcanic eruptions. Roxas, together with Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, also reminded all PNP personnel and other local chief executives to remain vigilant, and to use these patrol vehicles in addressing the needs of residents in times of disaster. He maintained that all municipalities of Albay will receive a unit of patrol jeep, as part of the 1,490 units which will be delivered to all municipalities nationwide. "Programmatic ito. Ito po ay mula sa inyo, pera po ninyo ito, at nararapat lamang na ang serbisyo ay mapasainyo sa lalong madaling panahon," Roxas stressed. As Secretary of the DILG, Roxas wants to ensure the safety of the Bicolanos from disasters through efficient and effective government efforts such as the procurement and distribution of patrol jeeps. |
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| Statement of Secretary Roxas on Executive Order 183 creating the Negros Island Region | ||||||||||||
| Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph | ||||||||||||
| I am very pleased to share with you that news that, on May 29,
President Aquino signed Executive Order 183, which creates the
Negros Island Region. Through this significant EO, all cities,
municipalities, and barangays under the former regions that
included Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental are now part of
just one region. We want to thank Negros Occidental Governor and RDC-6 Chairman Alfredo Maranon Jr., Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, and the other officials of Negros who continue to work with us in effectively executing the Implementing Rules and Regulations. We also thank the representatives of the business groups, civil society, and non-government organizations and other stakeholders, for their active involvement in the consultations we held. You have already helped us in different ways; however, I will have to ask for your assistance in one more matter: Please help the DILG in explaining and informing our countrymen about the details and benefits of having this One Island Region. Through your sustained assistance and support, we will be able to bring our countrymen in Negros closer to living more progressive lives. To our beloved Negrenses: I know that you have not fully benefitted from certain meaningful services, because you had to share funds and resources with other regions. I consulted you, and I learned of your desire to have equal and direct representation as one region. This desire is exactly what the formation of the One Negros Island Region fulfills. Part of the Executive Order signed by our President is the creation of Regional Councils that will focus on the different aspects of ensuring our region’s well-being: the Development Council led by NEDA; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council led by the Office of Civil Defense; and the Peace and Order Council led by the DILG. The processing of your papers will also be faster, because you will no longer need to travel long distances for the applications, approvals, and follow-ups involved. You can count on the fact that the DILG will work with its other partners in the Negros Island Region Technical Working Group to formulate a Roadmap that will improve the delivery of important services, and that will create more opportunities for all of you. Along the Daang Matuwid, our main goal is to achieve growth in which no one falls or is left behind. The One Island Region is one way we have fulfilled this promise to our countrymen. This is not just the union of cities, municipalities, and barangays; it is also the union of our dreams. And through your continued trust, we will together realize a safer, more prosperous, and more peaceful One Negros Island Region. |
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| Tonight, we gather as friends in order to anticipate the 117th anniversary
of the proclamation of Philippine independence this Friday; and to celebrate
the longstanding friendship between the Filipino and Chinese peoples, as
well as the contributions of Chinese-Filipinos to our national development. These occasions hold significant meaning for all of us, perhaps best illustrated in the image you see before you. This picture was taken in 1899, in Yokohama, Japan. The man seated is Sun Yat Sen, honored as the Father of Modern China. Standing beside him is Mariano Ponce: a close personal friend of both Dr. Sun Yat Sen and our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, and thus a member of the generation who fought for the establishment of an independent Philippines. In 1898, a year before this photograph was taken, we Filipinos proclaimed our independence in Kawit, Cavite. In 1911, Sun Yat Sen overthrew the oppressive Qing Dynasty. Both these men were spurred to action by the principles of freedom and equality, and the desire for progress, peace, and stability for their countrymen. These very aspirations brought them together, as friends and as partners who sought to help each other in their respective struggles. Many of you would have heard the saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This photograph encapsulates the solidarity and the drive for independence of our forefathers. These, and friendship, are the legacies our founding generations have left to us, borne of shared experiences. We Filipinos had to reclaim our sovereignty from foreign colonizers; we had to do so again in 1986, from a dictatorship imposed by one of our own countrymen. China has likewise had to reclaim its dignity and sovereignty from the impositions of foreigners in the past. Thus, today, we are given an opportunity to revisit the fundamental bases of our relationship: a relationship consecrated by the heroes we revere and focused on our goals for our peoples: prosperity, stability, and the rule of law. The full integration of Chinese-Filipinos into our society is itself proof of the solidarity that can be realized from such a relationship. History has shown us that Chinese-Filipinos were not treated as full citizens of the Philippines back in the day, yet your forefathers chose to set this aside, in favor of contributing to national development. Indeed: in every sphere of public life, whether in the days of our forefathers or in the present, excellence has been displayed by Chinese-Filipinos. General Ignacio Paua fought alongside the heroes of our revolution in the struggle to claim Philippine independence. Decades later, it would be General Vicente Lim engaging in battle during the Second World War. In politics, we have Sergio Osmeña, our first Speaker of the House, our first elected Vice President, and our President from 1944 to 1946. In law, there is the example of Claudio Teehankee, who did not hesitate to stand up for the rights of the people during the Marcos dictatorship. Filipino art and culture bear the mark of Ang Kiukok, a National Artist for Visual Arts. As Filipinos, they, in their everyday lives, did their part to build our nation. This is being continued by the FFCCCII. Your economic and civic contributions are vast; you have provided jobs to so many of your countrymen through the companies you manage and own. At the same time, you have taken it upon yourself to empower them in other ways: building classrooms for public schools and housing for Filipinos affected by Typhoon Yolanda; providing assistance to victims of other tragedies, including that of the recent Valenzuela fire; conducting medical missions, and supporting our national police, among others. For everything you have done and you will continue to do, let me express our gratitude: thank you for all your efforts. This is the kind of solidarity that must go beyond our national borders; it is the kind of solidarity all nations of goodwill must strive to accomplish. Countries can no longer rely solely on their own strengths. In many ways, our successes and failures are dependent on the successes and failures of partners and friends in the global community. Challenges such as pandemics, global terrorism, and climate change, or even those related to economic growth, become infinitely less daunting when we work to overcome them in unison with others. That is why we have always been determined to work with other nations to improve our collective fortunes, economic or otherwise. For example, as proof of our intentions to have friendly relations with the People’s Republic of China, we need only look at the sector of tourism. At the time of my state visit to China in 2011, the Philippines was sending almost 830,000 tourists to China; while Chinese tourists visiting the Philippines only numbered around 190,000. The situation has seen some improvement over the years. In 2013, over 426,000 Chinese tourists visited the Philippines. This still does not compare, however, to the almost 1 million Filipinos who traveled to China, visited its historical and cultural sights, and contributed to its economic growth in 2013. The discrepancy is heightened especially when you take into consideration that our country represents only around 1/13th of China’s total population. This trend continues in trade and investment. In 2011 again, during that same visit to China, I spoke to a gathering of businessmen. It was pointed out that, back then, Filipino foreign direct investments into China totaled roughly $2.8 billion, while Chinese investments into the Philippines were at roughly $600 million. Indeed: The kind of world we live in today demands greater solidarity from all nations, based on the truism that stronger relationships between nations redound to the benefit of their peoples, and also to the entire world. In trade and investment, as with all other aspects of the relations between the Philippines and China, there is much that we can improve on—as long as our relationship is strengthened by mutual respect, the determination to maintain fairness and harmony, and a firm commitment to the rule of law. Let me emphasize that this does not only take place on the level of governments: everyone, including businessmen and captains of industry like yourselves, has a role to play. It is my hope that we all bear this in mind, as we commemorate the independence of the Philippines—an occasion that likewise underscores our interdependence with the world and, consequently, our desire, then as today, to be and to act as a responsible member of the community of nations. Moving forward, may we all strive to do our part in enhancing cooperation and unity, as our forefathers did: whether to uplift the lives of Filipinos on our shores, or to work towards fostering stability that will redound to the benefit of all. Thank you, and good day. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III join with the Non-Resident Ambassadors for a photo opportunity during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes the Non- Resident Ambassadors during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Ambassador to the Philippines Beatrice Kirsch during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Georgian Ambassador to the Philippines Zurab Aleksidze during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Ghana Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Benjamin Clement Eghan during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the Philippines Chandradath Singh during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of State of Palestine Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Anwar Al-Agha during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Colombia Ambassador to the Philippines Tito Saul Pinilla Pinilla during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Bulgaria Ambassador to the Philippines Evgueni Stoytchev during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Peru Ambassador to the Philippines Felix Denegri Boza during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Tunisia Ambassador to the Philippines Mourad Belhassen during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Georgian Ambassador to the Philippines Zurab Aleksidze during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the Philippines Chandradath Singh during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes State of Palestine Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Anwar Al-Agha during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Colombia Ambassador to the Philippines Tito Saul Pinilla Pinilla during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Bulgaria Ambassador to the Philippines Evgueni Stoytchev during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Republic of Peru Ambassador to the Philippines Felix Denegri Boza during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Democratic People's Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Philippines Mun Song Mo during the Presentation of Credentials at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Republic of Tunisia Ambassador to the Philippines Mourad Belhassen signs the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacanang Palace for the presentation of credentials on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Ryan Lim / / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Hellenic Republic of Greece Ambassador to the Philippines Nikolaos Kaymenakis during the Presentation of Credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Hellenic Repuclic of Greece Ambassador to the Philippines Nikolaos Kaymenakis signs the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace for the presentation of credentials on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Exequiel Supera/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Russian Federation Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Anatolyevich Khovaev during the Presentation of Credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palaceon Monday (June 08). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jae-Shin during the Presentation of Credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, Kim Jae-Shin, reviews the honor guards during the arrival honors accorded him at the Malacañang Palace Grounds for the presentation of credentials on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines Kok Li Peng during the Presentation of Credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (June 08). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) Imperial Hotel staff line up the hotel sidewalk to bid farewell to President Benigno S, Aquino III following the completion of his 4-day state visit to Japan from June 2 to June 5. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Poto Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes His Majesty Emperor Akihito and Her Majesty Empress Michiko at the Reception Area of the Imperial Hotel for the farewell call by Their Majesties on Friday (June 05) during the President's State Visit. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Kiku Room of the Imperial Hotel for the farewell call by Their Majesties on Friday (June 05) during the President's State Visit. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) His Majesty Emperor Akihito greets members of the Philippine official delegation following the farewell call of Their Majesties at the Imperial Hotel on Friday (June 05) during the President's State Visit. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III views the message of his mother, former President Corazon C. Aquino, written on November 13, 1986 at the guest room of the Nippon Press Center Building. The press event with the Japan National Press Club was held on Friday (June 05) during his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President BJapan National Press Clubenigno S. Aquino III signs the guest book of Japan National Press Club at the Nippon Press Center Building on Friday (June 05) during his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech
during the press event with the Japan National Press Club at the
Conference Hall of the Nippon Press Center Building on Friday (June
05) for his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III attends the press event with the Japan National Press Club at the Conference Hall of the Nippon Press Center Building on Friday (June 05) during his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III expresses his views during the open forum for the Press Event with the Japan National Press Club at the Conference Hall of the Nippon Press Center Building on Friday (June 05) during his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Kiku Room of the Imperial Hotel for the farewell call by Their Majesties on Friday (June 05) during his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Kiku Room of the Imperial Hotel on Friday (June 05) during his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III listens as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers his remarks during the dinner at the Kacyo-no-Ma Hall of the Akasaka State Guest House on Thursday (June 04) for his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his remarks during the dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Kacyo-no-Ma Hall of the Akasaka State Guest House on Thursday (June 04) for his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III shake hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the joint press briefing at the Sairan-no-Ma Room of the Akasaka State Guest House on Thursday (June 04) during his State Visit in Japan. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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