2 Dispatch for July 3, 2015 ( Friday), 3 Weather Watch , 1 PNOY Speech , Interview with Sec. Coloma Jr. , 16 Online News( July 2 ), 46 Photonews ( July 1) )

DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

Issued at: 5:00 AM today, 03 July 2015
Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow Synopsis:

At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "EGAY" was estimated based on all available data at 330 km northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (15.5N, 126.6E) with maximum winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move northwest at 13 kph. 

Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure Analysis 8 AM 03 July 2015

Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis 8 AM 03 July 2015

Forecast:

Rains with gusty winds will be experienced over Isabela while Bicol Region and Samar will have cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms will be experienced over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Zamboanga Peninsula, the rest of Visayas and the provinces of Cagayan, Aurora, Zambales and Bataan. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms will prevail over the rest of country.


Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail throughout the archipelago with moderate to rough seas. 

Weather Watch

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PAGASA, 11AM update:
-Tropical Storm ‪#‎EgayPH‬ has maintained its strength as it moves closer to Northern Luzon.
-At 10AM today, the center of TS Egay was estimated at 310km northeast of Virac, Catanduanes.
-It has maximum sustained winds of 65kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80kph.
-It is forecast to move northwest at 13kph.
-Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 400-km diameter of the tropical storm.
-Fisherfolks and small sea crafts are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, seaboards of Southern Luzon and Visayas and the northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao.
-Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of Bicol Region and Samar provinces are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
-Signal No. 1: Isabela and Cagayan including Calayan and Babuyan group of Islands.
-The public and DRRMCs concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5PM today.

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SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN No. 3
FOR: TROPICAL STORM “‪#‎EgayPH‬”
TROPICAL CYCLONE: WARNING

Issued AT 5:00 AM, 03 JULY 2015
(Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today)

TROPICAL STORM “EGAY” HAS MAINTAINED ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE IN A NORTHWEST DIRECTION.
• Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 400 km diameter of the tropical storm.
• Fisher folk and small sea crafts are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, seaboards of Southern Luzon and Visayas and the northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao.
• Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of Bicol Region and Samar provinces are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Location of eye/center: At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “EGAY” was estimated based on all available data at 330 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (15.5°N, 126.6°E).

Strength     : Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph

Forecast Movement   : Forecast to move Northwest at 13 kph.

Forecast Positions:
• 24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 285 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora.
• 48 hour (Sunday morning): 160 km Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan
• 72 hour (Monday morning): 50 km North of Itbayat, Batanes.
• 96 hour (Tuesday morning): 240 km North of Itbayat, Batanes.
• 120 hour (Wednesday morning): 435 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes.
Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph Expected in 36 hrs.)
Isabela and Cagayan

Impacts of the wind:
• Very light or no damage to high risk structures,
• Light damage to medium to low risk structures
• Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities. Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged
• Twigs of small trees may be broken.
• Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.
Wave Height: (Open Sea) 1.25-4.0 meters
The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

July 3, 2015 (Friday) as of 11:00 A.M.

PIA4A / PIA QUEZON  :   Cloudy in Lucena City

 

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02 JULY 2015.
	China must uphold the declaration on the conduct of parties it signed in 2002, says Palace
	Palace disputes Vice President Binay's allegations of inefficiency

China must uphold the declaration on the conduct of parties it signed in 2002, says Palace

Following Beijing’s statement that they have completed some of their land reclamation in the South China Sea, the Palace on Thursday said China must uphold what it signed back in 2002. “Kahit ano po ang kanilang bigkasing pahayag sa kasalukuyan, kinakailangang panagutan po nila ang kanilang idineklara noong 2002. Doon po sa Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, nilagdaan po ito ng China at ng mga miyembro ng ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations),” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. told reporters during a press briefing in Malacañang. “Isinasaad diyan na igagalang ang umiiral na sitwasyon. Isinasaad din na hindi dapat pakialaman ang mga umiiral na features sa South China Sea,” he added. On Tuesday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said during a daily briefing that land reclamation projects on some islands and reefs in the South China Sea had been completed “in recent days”. “‘Di po ba ito ay malinaw na hindi pagsunod sa sarili nilang deklarasyon noong 2002. Kaya kung sabihin man po nilang tapos na o ititigil na o hindi na itutuloy, hindi pa rin mapapabulaanan ang nauna na nilang paglabag sa deklarasyon noong 2002,” explained Secretary Coloma. Paragraph 5 of the 2002 ASEAN-China Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea states: “The Parties undertake to exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would complicate or escalate disputes and affect peace and stability including, among others, refraining from action of inhabiting on the presently uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, cays, and other features and to handle their differences in a constructive manner.” Then Chinese Special Envoy and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi signed the declaration for the Republic of China. Coloma further said that for its part, the Philippines has suspended improvements on the military airstrip on Pagasa Island. “Mahalaga pa ring ipunto dito na ang hinahangad po natin ay ang mapayapa, rules-based at diplomatikong solusyon. Kaya itinigil po natin ang mga repair activities kahit mismo doon sa Pag-asa Island, upang ipakita na tinototoo po natin ang ating mga deklarasyon,” he added.He noted that the support the Philippines has gained from the international community proves that it is on the right track in pursuing its stand to uphold the rule of law in resolving the dispute. “Ang pinakamatingkad na reyalidad ay hindi na tayo nag-iisa, at dahil hindi tayo nag-iisa, dumarami din ang mga option o mga kaparaanang bumukas sa mga bansang naniniwala na dapat pairalin ang rule of law,” said Coloma. PND (ag)

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Palace disputes Vice President Binay's allegations of inefficiency

Malacañang on Thursday refuted Vice President Jejomar Binay’s claim that the present administration has failed the Filipino people. During the launch of his political party on Wednesday, Vice President Binay accused the administration of being lazy, slow and indecisive. In response, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement that President Benigno S. Aquino III’s government has fostered the Filipino people’s welfare through good governance. "Masipag, maagap at masinop ang gobyerno sa pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng mga mamamayan," Secretary Coloma said. "Pinaghahandaan ang krisis at kalamidad bago pa man ito sumapit upang tiyakin ang kaligtasan at kapakanan ng sambayanan." Giving several examples, Coloma said the government has put in place measures that would help ensure the people’s safety when calamities strike. “Di ba’t ngayon bago pa dumating ang malakas na bagyo ganap na ang kahandaan ng gobyerno sa pamamagitan ng NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) para harapin ang panganib ng kalamidad upang matamo ang layuning zero casualties, katuwang ang mga local disaster risk reduction councils?” he said. He noted that the weather forecasts made by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) have become more accurate, owing to the modern equipment acquired by the government. He also cited the role of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) in helping prevent and mitigate disasters. Coloma further said that because of the government's prudent spending, the Department of Public Works and Highways has saved P49 billion in the construction of major infrastructure projects. “Bukod sa pagiging masipag, maagap at masinop, ang pamahalaang Aquino ay nag-ukol ng pinakamataas na prayoridad sa pagpapaangat ng antas ng kabuhayan ng mga mamamayan,” he said. To fight poverty, the Aquino government has allocated a huge chunk of the 2015 national budget – almost 37 percent or nearly P1 trillion -- for social development and poverty reduction, he said. Coloma explained that to attain its goal that “no one, especially the poor and the vulnerable, should be left behind”, the government expanded the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program. "Sa halip na ‘ala tsamba’ o ‘trickle-down effect’, tuwirang tinugunan ng pamahalaan ang kanilang mga pangangailangan sa edukasyon, kalusugan, hanapbuhay at pabahay," he said. "Nagbunga na ang mga pagpupunyaging ito habang patuloy pang pinaiigting ang pagsisikap na makamit ang pag-unlad ng nakararami o inclusive growth." Recent surveys have shown the positive results of these initiatives, he said, citing a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) last May that noted a decrease of 800,000 families experiencing involuntary hunger. In terms of generating employment, Coloma said the country's unemployment rate dropped to 6.6 percent in January 2015 from 7.5 percent in 2014. The number of overseas Filipino workers also decreased from 10 million to 8.4 million, he added. “Bumaba na rin ang bilang ng mga kabataang hindi nakakapag-aral. Sa isang pananaliksik ng Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) at UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), bumaba ang insidente ng out-of-school children, sa pagitan ng limang taong gulang hanggang labing-limang taong gulang, ng higit sa kalahati mula 11.7 percent tungo sa 5.2 percent,” he said. “Dagdag pa rito, ang antas ng pre-primary students ay tumaas mula 35 percent tungo sa 48 percent at karamihan ay mula sa mga pamilyang tinaguriang ‘headed by poorly educated individuals’. Ito ay patunay na naging epektibo ang mga programa ng gobyerno na tulad ng 4Ps, CCT at K-to-12.” Coloma assured that in its remaining year in office, the administration will continue to implement reforms to strengthen public institutions. “Ang gobyerno ay TUNAY na nasa kamay ng mga Boss. Batay sa prinsipyo ng mabuting pamamahala, mayroon tayong gobyernong bukas, hayag at may pananagutan,” he said. "President Aquino has built on the platform of good governance. The Aquino administration has brought forth a government that is open, transparent and accountable. The Aquino administration stands on its record of good governance that has transformed Philippine society and restored the Filipinos’ sense of pride and dignity. Taas-noo na ngayon ang Pilipino sa kahit sinuman sa buong mundo," Coloma added. PND (as)

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02 JULY 2015 Ph scores high in IMF Fiscal Transparency Report; Abad: Reforms to be institutionalized to ensure sustainability DPWH-NCR July 3-6 road repair schedule GSIS offers calamity loan to members, pensioners in Koronadal City, Zambo Sibugay town PH scores high in IMF Fiscal Transparency Evaluation DTI, BOI strengthens regional capability for investors DILG and NYC formalize role of youth sector in disaster risk reduction management A DOLE-assisted sustainable convergence project: When in Camiguin, follow the trend: Eat suman moron 765 new homeowners to benefit from P100-M housing assistance QCPD nabs Korean for human trafficking World Innovation Summit for Health to participate in Forum 2015 PHL Embassy engages Ottawa police in diversity celebration PH’s livestock epidemiological status a market boon—DA DENR bares new information drive Vs. Air pollution BI intercepts nine counts of trafficking attempt Approved applicants for Registration without examination as Medical Laboratory Technicians 5 more Congressmen, et al. indicted for PDAF scam Ph scores high in IMF Fiscal Transparency Report; Abad: Reforms to be institutionalized to ensure sustainability Source: http://www.dbm.gov.ph With the country getting a favorable score in the International Monetary Fund’s Fiscal Transparency Evaluation (FTE), the Aquino Administration’s goal of instituting sustainable public financial management (PFM) reforms for greater transparency and accountability is expected to gain more ground. While the IMF also emphasized the need to close the remaining gaps in the Aquino administration’s strategy to fulfill the 36 principles of the IMF’s Fiscal Transparency Code (FTC), Administration officials expressed confidence in addressing these issues. “Through Daang Matuwid, we sought to reform public fiscal management and bring greater transparency and accountability to it. The IMF is a valuable partner in our fiscal reform efforts, and working with them and other stakeholders has allowed us to cover the gaps in our PFM reform road map. “At the same time, however, we have to resolve some longstanding issues in our fiscal management practices. From the DBM’s end, for example, we need to strengthen budget planning so that the resulting National Budget can properly support our growth and development targets. There’s a lot of work to be done as well in making sure that agencies spend their allocations quickly and efficiently,” Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said. According to the FTE report, the Aquino Administration scored well among the 36 indicators—Advanced in 7 indicators, Good in 16, and Basic (minimum) in 8. These scores range across the three pillars of the FTC, including fiscal reporting, fiscal forecasting and budgeting, and fiscal risk analysis management. “Unprecedented fiscal transparency under this administration’s core belief that ‘good governance is good economics’ has been a bedrock of our sound fiscal strength. We continue to strive for openness, as public finance reform allows us to better enhance the management of every hard-earned taxpayer peso,” Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said. “As a priority of the government, enhancing fiscal transparency stands as one of four pillars in our Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Process (FMP) Cebu Action Plan (CAP) for inclusive and sustainable economies,” Purisima said. The DBM, the Department of Finance (DOF), and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) pushed a number of reforms that helped the country secure a high score. Expenditure reforms include Performance-Informed Budgeting, Bottom-Up Budgeting, and the timely release of the GAA. The FTE report likewise issued a number of recommendations that would address the gaps in the country’s transparency practices. Some of these items have already been addressed via reporting improvements across government. For example, agencies now prepare their own final Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) for auditing by the Commission on Audit. Meanwhile, the DOF has already released its Tax Expenditure Report (TER) for 2011 early this year, which addresses the issue of transparency in income tax incentives and other tax expenditures. On the other hand, the Development Budget Coordinating Council (DBCC) annually releases the Fiscal Risk Statement (FRS), which includes information on government guarantees. With the government gathering the list of guarantees per Government-Owned-or-Controlled Corporation (GOCC) and the DOF computing for contingent liabilities, the resulting data—together with information on non-explicit guarantees—can be readily be included in the FRS. “We are encouraged by this report as we continue to lead the push for openness across the Asia-Pacific. An open government opens opportunities for a better performing economy,” Purisima noted. “The IMF’s report not only validates the Aquino administration’s good governance agenda. It also tells us that we’re headed in the right direction with our fiscal reform efforts. And as we continue to fine-tune our public financial management system, we can look forward to better government services and further improvements to our economy,” Abad concurred. |TOP| DPWH-NCR July 3-6 road repair schedule Source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and road repair effective 10 PM of July 3, Friday to 5 AM of July 6, Monday on the following roads in the cities of Quezon and Pasig: Quezon City 1.Along Payatas Road from Bicol St. to Visayas St. (2nd lane, North bound); and 2.Along Commonwealth Avenue from Commonwealth Market Extension Overpass to Bicol-Leyte Overpass (2nd lane from median island, South bound). Pasig City 1.Along C-5 Road from Petron Gasul Depot to Lanuza St. (Beside Petron Gas Station, 3rd outermost lane, North bound) |TOP| GSIS offers calamity loan to members, pensioners in Koronadal City, Zambo Sibugay town Source: http://www.gsis.gov.ph More than 6,000 active members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) working or residing in Koronadal City in South Cotabato and in the municipality of Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay stand to benefit from the emergency loan that the GSIS offers until July 16. Close to 800 old-age pensioners may also apply for a P20,000 emergency loan. GSIS has earmarked more than P202 million for the loan program implementation in the areas, which were declared under state of calamity due to the long dry season. Members who will avail of the loan program for the first time may apply for a P20,000 -loan, while members with existing emergency loan balance may renew their loan and borrow P40,000. Eligible to apply are members who are not on leave of absence without pay, have no arrears in paying premium contributions, and have no loans in default. The loan carries a 6 percent interest rate per annum and is payable in 36 monthly installments. The pension emergency loan is covered by a loan redemption insurance, which deems the loan fully paid in case of the borrower’s demise. Active members who are also old-age pensioners may apply for the loan only once. They are entitled to a P40,000 gross loan amount if they have an existing emergency loan balance. Active members may apply through GSIS Wireless Automated Processing System (GWAPS) kiosks located in GSIS offices, provincial capitols, city halls, selected municipal offices, large government agencies such as the Department of Education, and selected Robinsons Malls. Loan proceeds are electronically credited to the borrower’s GSIS eCard or unified multipurpose identification (UMID) card. Interested applicants may call the GSIS Contact Center at 847-4747. |TOP| PH scores high in IMF Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph Abad: Reforms to be institutionalized to ensure sustainability With the country getting a favorable score in the International Monetary Fund’s Fiscal Transparency Evaluation (FTE), the Aquino Administration’s goal of instituting sustainable public financial management (PFM) reforms for greater transparency and accountability is expected to gain more ground. While the IMF also emphasized the need to close the remaining gaps in the Aquino administration’s strategy to fulfill the 36 principles of the IMF’s Fiscal Transparency Code (FTC), Administration officials expressed confidence in addressing these issues. “Through Daang Matuwid, we sought to reform public fiscal management and bring greater transparency and accountability to it. The IMF is a valuable partner in our fiscal reform efforts, and working with them and other stakeholders has allowed us to cover the gaps in our PFM reform road map. “At the same time, however, we have to resolve some longstanding issues in our fiscal management practices. From the DBM’s end, for example, we need to strengthen budget planning so that the resulting National Budget can properly support our growth and development targets. There’s a lot of work to be done as well in making sure that agencies spend their allocations quickly and efficiently,” Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said. According to the FTE report, the Aquino Administration scored well among the 36 indicators—Advanced in 7 indicators, Good in 16, and Basic(minimum) in 8. These scores range across the three pillars of the FTC, including fiscal reporting, fiscal forecasting and budgeting, and fiscal risk analysis management. “Unprecedented fiscal transparency under this administration’s core belief that ‘good governance is good economics’ has been a bedrock of our sound fiscal strength. We continue to strive for openness, as public finance reform allows us to better enhance the management of every hard-earned taxpayer peso,” Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said. “As a priority of the government, enhancing fiscal transparency stands as one of four pillars in our Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Process (FMP) Cebu Action Plan (CAP) for inclusive and sustainable economies,” Purisima said. The DBM, the Department of Finance (DOF), and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) pushed a number of reforms that helped the country secure a high score. Expenditure reforms include Performance-Informed Budgeting, Bottom-Up Budgeting, and the timely release of the GAA. The FTE report likewise issued a number of recommendations that would address the gaps in the country’s transparency practices. Some of these items have already been addressed via reporting improvements across government. For example, agencies now prepare their own final Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) for auditing by the Commission on Audit. Meanwhile, the DOF has already released its Tax Expenditure Report (TER) for 2011 early this year, which addresses the issue of transparency in income tax incentives and other tax expenditures. On the other hand, the Development Budget Coordinating Council (DBCC) annually releases the Fiscal Risk Statement (FRS), which includes information on government guarantees. With the government gathering the list of guarantees per Government-Owned-or-Controlled Corporation (GOCC) and the DOF computing for contingent liabilities, the resulting data—together with information on non-explicit guarantees—can be readily be included in the FRS. “We are encouraged by this report as we continue to lead the push for openness across the Asia-Pacific. An open government opens opportunities for a better performing economy,” Purisima noted. “The IMF’s report not only validates the Aquino administration’s good governance agenda. It also tells us that we’re headed in the right direction with our fiscal reform efforts. And as we continue to fine-tune our public financial management system, we can look forward to better government services and further improvements to our economy,” Abad concurred. |TOP| DTI, BOI strengthens regional capability for investors Source: http://www.dti.gov.ph As the Philippines continues to enjoy high investor confidence, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Board of Investments (BOI) continue to build sustainable groundwork to promote investments in the various regions of the country. “In collaboration with DTI’s regional offices, we have stepped up our promotion efforts to drive economic activities nationwide, especially in investment-ready areas,” DTI-Industry Promotions Group (IPG) Undersecretary Ponciano C. Manalo Jr. said. The BOI through its Domestic Investments Promotion Service (DIPS) and the Investment Assistance Service (IAS) recently synchronized their respective programs to conduct the investment counseling and capability-building training on investments promotion with focus on project plan preparation. “With these efforts, we expect a more vibrant DTI and BOI presence in providing frontline services to investors in the regions,” Manalo said. He also noted that this training intends to refine the skills of the DTI regional and provincial frontline staff and the Local Economic and Investment Promotion Officers (LEIPOs) assigned in the regional Negosyo Centers in assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and providing advanced advisory services on investments. He added that project preparation skills of the stakeholders will be enriched to generate ready to go investment projects for promotion and possible BOI registration. Aside from the frontline DTI regional and provincial staff and LEIPOs in Negosyo Center, participants in trainings also include economic stakeholders from the local chambers of commerce and industry, industry associations, SMEs, academe and representatives from the other line agencies. These series of trainings nationwide started last May. Similar trainings are scheduled in Region 7 (Cebu City) from 13 to 14 July 2015 and Region 3 (San Fernando, Pampanga) from 8 to 9 October 2015. |TOP| DILG and NYC formalize role of youth sector in disaster risk reduction management Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph Officials of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) have signed an agreement to formalize the participation of the youth sector in the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) activities of the local government units (LGUs) yesterday, July 1. This development followed Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas’ recognition of the strategic role of the youth in molding a resilient community and to fully realize the goals of the PDRRM in the local level. "Kabahagi na natin ang kabataan sa ating paghahanda para sa mga kalamidad dahil hindi natin alam kung ano ang hamon mula sa kalikasan. Ang importante ay pormal na nating katuwang ang mga kabataan, sa pangunguna ng National Youth Commission, sa paghahanda ng mga LGUs sa oras ng kalamidad," Roxas said following the signing ceremony at the Philippine School of Business Administration in Quezon City. In a joint memorandum circular signed by the DILG and the NYC, both agencies are enjoining all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, barangay leaders and other disaster risk reduction management stakeholders to institutionalize the participation on the youth in climate change adaptation and other activities related to preparedness and disaster mitigation. Commissioner Dingdong Dantes of the NYC said that he, on behalf of the NYC, is glad that DILG now recognizes them as part of the disaster preparedness activities in the local level. "Ang kalamidad ay isa sa mga issues na majority ng ating kababayan ang naaapektuhan. Sa aming ninanais na makatulong, natutuwa kami dahil nakita ng DILG ang importansya ng kabataan sa paghahanda," Dantes said. The LGUs are also expected to engage the youth sector as a legitimate member of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC) in their community. The youth group will represent the civil society organization in the LDRRMC to help the LGUs in disaster preparedness and other post-disaster activities including counseling of victims of tragedies. National and local consultations conducted by the NYC revealed that prior to the signing of the MOA, the youth sector has already been participating in numerous activities related to disaster risk reduction management including community hazard mappings, search and rescue efforts, relief operations, climate change adaptation, and others. However, lack of formal representation in the local level leads their efforts to an uncoordinated approach. When a community lacks the active involvement of the youth at the local levels, addressing the problem during times of disasters will be uncoordinated, especially in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Through the joint memorandum circular between the DILG and NYC, the youth sector will be recognized as a legitimate member of the LDRRMC in their community. |TOP| A DOLE-assisted sustainable convergence project: When in Camiguin, follow the trend: Eat suman moron Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph “For P8 apiece, you can eat suman moron during your visit to Camiguin. And when you leave, you can bring it as a coming-home give-away – pasalubong – at P100 per box, with one box containing 13 pieces of the delicious kakanin.” This is Marichu A. Gulle’s tireless marketing pitch to customers of the Kasamahan ng Liping Pilipina – Balbagon Association, which has made the production and sale of suman moron, a thriving enterprise for its 53 members. Suman moron, inspired by the Visayas’ famous traditional delicacy, is a trend favorite among Camagueños. “Now it has also become a hit among visitors to Camiguin,” says Ms. Gulle, president of Kalipi-Balbagon Association. Kalipi-Balbagon Association, says Gulle, started off in 2007 with only 20 women members in Mambajao, Camiguin’s capital town. “Initially, our members offer kakanin treats for different occasions, or special pasalubong for tourists coming to Camiguin.” The rice based delicacy became the association’s signature product in 2014 during the Mambajao’s Charter Day celebration. “It all started when Mayor Ma. Luisa D. Romualdo invited local food producers to showcase the town’s homegrown products during Mambajao’s Charter Day celebration. Kalipi-Balbagon Association decided to take part and our suman moron became an instant hit. Overnight, our suman moron became the talk of the town,” Gulle said. Gulle does not have a hidden trade secret in suman moron production. “We use white and black glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk. After cooking, we roll and twirl the suman moron, alongside each other for black-and-white type (tinambiran), or singly, either white or black, then wrap the product in banana leaves. After this, we steam it, and that’s it. Suman moron comes in salty or sweet and is best eaten with cocoa milk or tableya,” Ms. Gulle explained. Suman moron production came to the notice of the DOLE Regional Office No. 10 in 2014 while it was looking for viable livelihoods that can be assisted under the DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program, or DILEEP. “We discovered that suman moron is very popular and can become a sustainable livelihood. Based on our observation, the delicacy was selling briskly, particularly the ones made by Kalipi-Balbagon Association,” said Raymundo G. Agravante, DOLE regional chief. In September 2014, the DOLE regional office cobbled together the convergence support of the Municipality of Mambajao, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Trade and Industry by conducting a training for the members of Kalipi-Balbagon Association on new techniques in suman moron production and packaging, and benchmarking the association with other food handling providers of the same product. Immediately after the training, the DOLE released P100,000.00 to the association for its suman moron business, using the Mambajao Water District Workers’ Association, a DOLE accredited co-partner (ACP), as conduit. The financial livelihood assistance was under the DILEEP. The rest, as they say, was history. With the livelihood assistance, the association was able to ‘modernize’ and thus, increase, its production and sales. So popular suman moron has become that Camiguin visitors say that a trip to Mambajao will never be complete without a taste of its suman moron. “Soon, Mambajao, through the Kalipi-Balbagon Association, will become the suman moron capital of the Province of Camiguin. We plan to distribute high-quality suman moron, first, to the whole Northern Mindanao, and finally, to the country,” Ms. Gulle confidently beamed. She might just be right. Last February, the Kalipi-Balbagon Association, which has now 53 members, received unexpected visitors when a group composed of 70 people coming from different barangays of Vigan City benchmarked with the Association and said its suman moron was “the best suman moron they ever had tasted”. “We are really thankful to the DOLE and its partners for their help. Today, we are preparing a project enhancement proposal for us to acquire more sets of production equipment, such as coconut grater, coconut extractor, steamer, heavy duty stove, large woks, and a motorcycle vehicle for the delivery,” she said. |TOP| 765 new homeowners to benefit from P100-M housing assistance Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph On Thursday (July 2), Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas will formalize and personally witness the first step to granting 765 families of Brgy. Apolonio Samson in Quezon City more than 800 brand new, safe, and high quality houses as part of the national government's public safety and relocation program. In 2013, the President directed Roxas to immediately spearhead the transfer of informal settler families (ISFs) living in dangerous and high-risk areas to decent sites. Under the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Quezon City government, P100 million has been allotted from the General Appropriations Act of 2014 for the construction of micro-medium-rise houses. This is in accordance with the People's Plan, which is a distinct feature of DILG's relocation program called OPLAN Likas as it requires active participation from the people's organizations (POs) of the communities that will be relocated. In Brgy. Apolonio Samson, four POs helped in crafting their own People's Plan for a socialized housing project. Roxas has previously stated that this effort is part of President Aquino's social contract with the Filipino people, expressing the administration's "commitment to inclusive urban development." For its part, the DILG implemented OPLAN Likas to assist such ISFs to transfer to safer homes and build stronger communities with sufficient economic and social capital. |TOP| QCPD nabs Korean for human trafficking Source: http://pnp.gov.ph Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Police Chief Superintendent Joel D Pagdilao said a Korean national was arrested yesterday by operatives of the District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) and District Women and Children Protection Desk (DWCPD) at a condominium in Quezon City for alleged human trafficking. PCSupt Pagdilao identified the suspect as Woo Jung Woo, 27 y/o, residing at the 16th Floor Avida Tower, Boni Serrano Ave., Brgy. Bagong Lipunan, Quezon City. Woo was arrested at around 1:00 p.m, June 30, 2015 at his aforesaid residence during an entrapment operation conducted by combined personnel of DSOU and DWCPD. Report showed authorities acted upon information they received from an eighteen year-old female victim from Cavite about the suspect’s illegal activities. The suspect allegedly recruits females mostly from GMA Cavite and promised them of job as masseurs in a spa. However, instead of working as masseurs, victims were brought to his condominium and were apparently used as ‘sex workers’. An entrapment operation was set against Woo at his residence after the eighteen-year old female victim sought police assistance that resulted in the arrest of the suspect. Police recovered from the suspect photocopy of ads on a Korean Magazine of his illegal activity, calling cards, and the two hundred pesos used as entrapment money that was incorporated in the Php 5,000 boodle money. Police investigators are yet to establish the identity of Woo’s cohorts. PCSupt Pagdilao said the arrest of the suspect is part of QCPD’s aggressive implementation of the Oplan Lambat Sibat, a reinvigorated PNP anti-criminality campaign ordered by no less than DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista. |TOP| World Innovation Summit for Health to participate in Forum 2015 Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph 02 July 2015 - Philippine Ambassador to Qatar Wilfredo C. Santos received World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) CEO Egbert Schillings on June 29, who personally confirmed WISH’s participation in the upcoming Global Forum on Research and Innovation for Health (Forum 2015), which will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center on August 24 to 27. WISH will be presenting its Global Diffusion of Healthcare Innovation (GDHI) report during a session on evidenced informed policy-making in health. “After the successful participation of DOH Assistant Secretary Elmer G. Punzalan as speaker during the panel discussion on diabetes at the last WISH Summit held in Doha on February 17 to 18, our participation in Forum 2015 will hopefully lead to more collaboration between WISH and the Philippines. We also look forward to another meaningful participation from the Philippine delegation during next year’s WISH Summit in November,” Mr. Schillings said. WISH, which is under the stewardship of Qatar Foundation, is an international initiative that aims to promote and facilitate innovation in healthcare delivery around the world. |TOP| PHL Embassy engages Ottawa police in diversity celebration Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph 02 July 2015 – The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa joined six other ethnic communities in celebrating Canada’s multiculturalism at the First Annual Diversity Celebration at the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Headquarters on June 25. The Embassy staff took part in the celebration by introducing Philippine tourist destinations, Filipino food and handmade crafts to the Ottawa police force and members of the general public in the two-hour outdoor event. Protocol Officer Luis Miguel Moreno and Cultural Attaché Teresa Bragais also entertained the crowd with Filipino love songs. Along with the Philippines, representatives of the Jamaican, Palestinian, Colombian, Venezuelan, Mexican, Aboriginal and Sikh communities presented colorful dances, lively songs and instructive table-top cultural exhibits. Signaling the importance of diversity in the city’s development, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, attended the celebration. Mayor Watson noted that, every year, Ottawa welcomes more than 12,000 immigrants who bring with them a wealth of experience, skills and expertise. Likening the city to a mini-United Nations, the Mayor praised them for making countless contributions in many different areas such as law, teaching, medicine, business, politics, the arts and through community involvement, volunteering and advocacy. He affirmed the city’s commitment to removing barriers and creating equal opportunities for everyone regardless of cultural, heritage, race, language, beliefs or sexual orientation. Mayor Watson likewise took pride in the city’s success in attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which has made Ottawa one of Canada’s best diversity employers four years in a row. OPS has a Diversity and Race Relations Section responsible for ensuring that police respond effectively, appropriately, and sensitively to all members of the community, particularly those who have traditionally been marginalized by society. The Section endeavors to strengthen communication between police and immigrants, racialized communities, Aboriginal peoples and GLBT communities through various initiatives including the Annual Diversity Celebration. “The Philippine Embassy congratulates Mayor Watson for his work in building an inclusive city and thanks the Ottawa Police Service for its initiative to build partnerships with the ethnic and religious communities with a view to promoting cultural awareness within its ranks. In this spirit, we look forward to bigger diversity celebrations in the years to come,” Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila P. Garcia remarked. |TOP| PH’s livestock epidemiological status a market boon—DA Source: http://www.da.gov.ph The Philippine’s status as a country free from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and peste des petits ruminants (PPR) or goat plague gives the local livestock industry an edge in the international meat and meat products market, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The World Organization for Animal Health, more popularly known as the OIE (Office of Internationale Des Epizooties) has recognized the Philippines as FMD- and PPR-free during its recent OIE 83rd General Session in Paris, France. The Philippines was recognized as FMD-free without vaccination and PPR-free following the recommendation of the OIE Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases. Both recognitions were based on the documentation submitted by the Philippines to the OIE, and in accordance with OIE’s Terrestrial Animal Health Code. The Philippine government, in turn, has the obligation to immediately notify the OIE in case there is a change in the epidemiological situation relating to FMD and PPR in the country. Concerned agencies also need to confirm that the epidemiological situation has remained unchanged as required under the OIE’s Terrestrial Animal Health Code on a yearly basis. “With the Philippines being free from animal diseases such as FMD and PPR, we gain a bright prospect of being a choice country to import meat products from, especially in the integrated ASEAN market,” DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said. The Secretary added that the agriculture department has been proactively protecting this reputation with vigilant monitoring activities, including the institution of necessary policies and programs that complement the country’s FMD- and PPR-free advantage. “Along with the promotion of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP), and improving animal health services and standard requirements, among other programs, we are doubling our efforts in strengthening control of transboundary animal disease,” Alcala said. The Department’s Bureau of Animal Industry has also been conducting regular meetings with DA regional field offices to ensure that administrative and technical needs even at the local level are in place to ensure that the country’s livestock industry is fully guarded from the threat of FMD, PPR and other transboundary animal diseases. |TOP| DENR bares new information drive Vs. Air pollution Source: http://www.denr.gov.ph The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is urging the public to continue supporting government efforts to reduce air pollution as it launched a new public information campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care and use of clean fuel. At the 7th Annual Clean Air Forum held on Tuesday at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Quezon City, DENR Undersecretary and concurrent Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Director Jonas Leones announced the launching of Perwisyong Usok! Pigilancampaign, with the tagline, Konting Abala, Laking Ginhawa. “Konting Abala refers to simple acts like proper vehicle maintenance and the use of clean fuel, while Laking Ginhawa refers to benefits like less harmful smoke being emitted by vehicles, which in turn, cause less health and financial burdens. We believe that summing up doing even little acts, goes a long way,” Leones said. Leones said the campaign will escalate in the coming months with more newspaper advertisements, billboards and even celebrity endorsement. “We seek the support of our various government organizations, civil society, private sector, academe and media, to own this campaign, implement it in our respective spheres, expand dissemination of the same, use the campaign symbols, to enjoin more sectors’ awareness about it,” he said. He added: “We want to strengthen appreciation of our people of the need to achieve clean air, so commitment becomes strong, and enforcement becomes effective.” A joint undertaking by the DENR and the Partnership for Clean Air Inc., the Clean Air Forum was established to review on a yearly basis the progress of Republic Act No. 8749, or the Philippine Clean Air Act. This year’s theme is “Towards Identifying the Economic Benefits of Clean Air: A Call to Action.” Leones said the DENR has been zeroing in on motor vehicles, which contribute about 70 to 80 percent of air pollution in Metro Manila. “The number of vehicles plying the streets of Metro Manila has truly increased, especially in this day and age where purchasing vehicles has been made easier and more affordable. But along with the convenience that it brings, we sometimes overlook the major inconvenience, which is air pollution,” Leones said. According to the DENR official, it is imperative to know not only the health benefits but also the economic benefits of having clean air. “Using cleaner fuel, for example, not only cleans the air. It is also very economic since it prolongs the life of your engine, reducing maintenance costs. Breathing cleaner air also reduces the risk of diseases like lung cancer,” Leones said. “Some of us may think of these as short-term benefits, but in the long run, having cleaner air, is not just good for our health, but also for our pockets. The time and effort we invest in cleaning the air are definitely worth it.” He said that strong public support is crucial in ensuring the success of anti-air pollution programs being implemented by various government agencies, with help from civil society organizations, the private sector, the academe, student leaders and other sectors. Leones also shared the following initiatives undertaken by the DENR and its partners in combating air pollution: · Installation of non-stop automated air quality monitoring stations in each of the 17 local government units in Metro Manila. Real time results are available online at the EMB’s website. · Cancellation of the licenses of 28 erring private emission testing centers and suspension of 49 others. Show cause orders had also been issued against 165 emission testing centers. · Expansion of roadside anti-smoke belching operations in major thoroughfares in Metro Manila, especially at night where air pollution rates are high. · Strict monitoring of ongoing major construction projects for total suspended particulates or pollutants that have adverse effects like respiratory diseases, when inhaled. · Issuance of a DENR administrative order that requires oil companies to ensure the availability of Euro 4 fuels by July 1, 2015, and compliance with Euro 4 emission standards by all new vehicles by 2016. Euro 4 fuels contain less sulfur content and emit less harmful substances in the air. |TOP| BI intercepts nine counts of trafficking attempt Source: http://www.immigration.gov.ph Pasay, Philippines – Nine passengers bound for Japan posing as students were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on June 25, 2015. The passengers whose names were withheld for their protection were traveling with a certain Annie Yamon Kotake, a Filipina holder of a Japan residence card and owner of K-Ann International School. All passengers were in possession of Japan student visas processed by Kotake’s school, however, they disclosed that the real purpose of their travel was to work in Japan. During the interview conducted by Immigration Travel Control and Enforcement Unit, it was discovered that the passengers, who are all from Cavite, met through Kotake and studied Japanese language under her school in preparation for their deployment in Japan. They also shouldered all their travel expenses for the trip. One of the intercepted passengers disclosed that Kotake had already recruited entertainers under the same scheme. Immigration spokesperson Elaine Tan warned jobseekers against transacting with illegal recruiters. “Filipinos who wish to work abroad have to make sure that they have the necessary working documents from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Otherwise, instead of finding greener pastures abroad, they run the risk of becoming victims of human trafficking.” The passengers, along with Kotake, were turned over to IACAT for further investigation. |TOP| Approved applicants for Registration without examination as Medical Laboratory Technicians Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph Manila, July 1, 2015---The Professional Regulation Commission announces the approved list of applicants who have qualified to be registered without examination as Medical Laboratory Technicians, pursuant to Section 21(3) of Republic Act No. 5527, known as the “Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969”, approved by the Commission as follows: RESOLUTION NOS. 4, 5, 6 |TOP| 5 more Congressmen, et al. indicted for PDAF scam Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph  Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales found probable cause to indict ex-Representatives Rozzano Rufino Biazon (Muntinlupa City), Rodolfo Valencia (1st district of Oriental Mindoro), Marc Douglas Cagas IV (1st district of Davao del Sur), Arrel Olaño (1st district of Davao del Norte), Arthur Pingoy, Jr. (2nd district of South Cotabato) and several others in connection with the PDAF scam. In five separate Resolutions, Ombudsman Morales directed the filing of Informations for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act [R.A.] No. 3019), Malversation (Article 217, Revised Penal Code [RPC]), and Direct Bribery against the five ex-Representatives and officials of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) including ERC Chairperson Zenaida Ducut, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Technology Resource Center (TRC), National Business Corporation (NABCOR) and other purported non-governmental organizations (NGOs) including Janet Lim Napoles before the Sandiganbayan. The five cases stemmed from separate complaints filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Atty. Levito Baligod. Ex-Rep. Biazon, et al. On ex-Rep. Biazon’s utilization of his pork barrel fund in 2007, the Resolution stated that Biazon endorsed the amount of P3 million to the Philippine Social Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), an NGO associated and controlled by Janet Lim Napoles with Evelyn De Leon as its President. It added that Biazon consequently received the amount of P1,950,000.00 as “rebates” through his agent, Zenaida Ducut, a former Congresswoman and Chairman of the ERC. Biazon faces indictment for Malversation, violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and Direct Bribery. Included as co-accused in the Malversation and Graft charges are Ducut, De Leon, Napoles, Relampagos and several others. Napoles also faces a charge of Corruption of Public Officials under Article 212 of the RPC. Records show that the amount of P3 million was covered by Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) issued by the DBM on 10 October 2007 sourced from Biazon’s PDAF. Biazon identified TRC as the implementing agency and PSFI as NGO partner in a purported project for financial assistance for farm implements, livelihood materials and training, which turned out be “ghost” projects since no deliveries were made. The Resolution stated that the findings in the COA audit report confirm the whistleblowers’ testimonies. Ex-Rep. Valencia, et al. Former Rep. Rodolfo Valencia was charged with three counts of Malversation and three counts of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in connection with the anomalous utilization of Valencia’s P7 million PDAF from 2007 to 2009. Included as co-accused are Celia Cuasay, Napoles, Relampagos and several others. Valencia’s PDAF from 2007 to 2009 were issued by the DBM through three SAROs and facilitated through the TRC and NABCOR as IAs, and released to the MAMFI as NGO partner through several Memoranda of Agreement (MOA). During his term as Congressman, Valencia continuously endorsed the implementation of his PDAF-funded livelihood and agricultural projects to questionable NGOs associated with or controlled by Napoles. The PDAF was anomalously used for livelihood and agricultural projects, skills training and distribution of livelihood kits. The COA Special Audit revealed that the implementing agencies, including NABOR and TRC, did not actually implement Valencia’s PDAF-funded agricultural and livelihood projects, and that the NGOs were dubious or non-existent. The Resolution stated that the findings in the 2007-2009 COA Report jibe with the whistleblowers’ testimonies and are validated by the COA audit results. Witnesses Benhur Luy, Marina Sula and Merlina Suñas claimed that the foundations indorsed by Valencia were all dummies of Napoles. They described that the payoffs for the kickbacks usually took place at the JLN office in Ortigas with Celia Cuasay, acting as Valencia’s representative, receiving the money. The Resolution also stated that “Valencia received total commissions, rebates or kickbacks amounting to at least P2.4M from his PDAF-funded projects in 2008.” Ex-Rep. Cagas IV, et al. Former Rep. Cagas IV faces indictment for two counts of Malversation and two counts of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Included as co-accused are Ducut, Napoles, Relampagos and several others. The PDAF of Rep. Cagas IV from 2007 to 2009 amounting to P11 million covered by two SAROs engaged NABCOR and TRC as IAs with POPDFI and SDPFFI as NGO-partners in supposedly implementing projects like the distribution of agricultural production and livelihood packages in the form of fertilizers, seeds and sprayers. The COA Special Audit also revealed that the implementing agencies, including NABOR and TRC, did not actually implement Cagas IV’s PDAF-funded projects, and that the NGOs were dubious or non-existent. The Resolution stated that the documents submitted by the NGOs to the IAs such as disbursement, progress, accomplishment, fund utilization, inspection and delivery reports were all fabricated. Per Luy’s records, Cagas IV received total commissions, rebates, or kickbacks amounting to at least P5.5 million from his PDAF-funded projects from 2007 to 2008, with payoffs usually taking place at the JLN office in Ortigas through his representative, Zenaida Ducut, who would claim the same either personally or through fund transfers using Ducut’s account. Ex-Rep. Olaño, et al. Ex-Rep. Olaño faces indictment for three counts of Malversation, three counts of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and Direct Bribery. Included as co-accused in the Malversation and Graft charges are Napoles, De Leon, Relampagos and several others. Napoles also faces a charge of Corruption of Public Officials under Article 212 of the RPC. Rep. Olaño’s PDAF amounts to at least P1,890,000.00 under SARO No. ROCS-07-00486, at least P3,830,000.00 under SARO No. ROCS-07-03495, and at least P2,250,000.00 under SARO No. ROCS-07-07940. Rep. Olaño is also found to have received commissions and kickbacks amounting to at least P3,175,000.00 from Napoles. The Resolution ruled that the projects on financial assistance for farm implements, livelihood materials and training turned out to be inexistent. It added that the findings in the COA audit report confirm the whistleblowers’ testimonies. Ex-Rep. Pingoy, et al. Former Rep. Pingoy and Ducut face indictment for two counts of Direct Bribery, multiple counts of Malversation and violations of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices. Included as co-accused in the Malversation and Graft charges are Napoles, De Leon, Relampagos and several others. Napoles also faces two counts of Corruption of Public Officials under Article 212 of the RPC. The charges were based on the illegal fund releases of Rep. Pingoy’s PDAF in the total amount of at least P20,910,000.00 under the following SAROs: at least P4,800,000.00 under SARO No. ROCS-07-00671; at least P9,600,000.00 under SARO No. ROCS-07-02974; at least P3,600,000.00 under SARO No. ROCS-07-09395; and at least P2,910,000.00 under SARO No. ROCS-08-05283. The first three SAROs were coursed through the TRC while the last SARO was through Nabcor, and were facilitated by bogus NGOs Philippine Social Development Foundation, Inc. (PSDFI) and Social Development Program for Farmers Foundation, Inc. (SDPFFI). The Resolution also found that Pingoy received commissions and kickbacks in the amount of P6,755,000.00 for SARO Nos. ROCS-07-00671, ROCS-07-02974 and ROCS-07-09395, and P300,000.00 for SARO No. ROCS-08-05283, from Napoles, through Ducut. The Resolution ruled that the projects on financial assistance for farm implements, livelihood materials and training turned out to be “ghost” projects, as confirmed by the whistleblowers’ testimonies and COA audit report. Ombudsman Morales also directed that copies of the Resolutions be furnished the Anti-Money Laundering Council for action on possible violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. |TOP|

 

 

President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the 68th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force

Clark Air Base, Pampanga

01 July 2015

Ito na po ang huling anibersaryo ng ating Hukbong Himpapawid na dadaluhan ko bilang inyong Commander-in-Chief. Isang taon mula ngayon, babalik na ako sa buhay-pribado. Kaya sa pagharap ko sa inyo, mainam na balikan natin ang panatang binitiwan ko: Ipamana ang isang Pilipinas na di-hamak na mas maganda kaysa aking dinatnan. Patunay ang matatagumpay nating reporma sa Hukbong Himpapawid at sa buong Sandatahang Lakas na tumototoo tayo sa ating salita. Naalala ko nga ang sinabi ng isang bagong graduate ng Philippine Military Academy nitong taon: Salamat daw, at ‘yung ating Air Force, hindi na lang puro “air” kundi talagang meron na ring “force.” Kung babalikan nga ang kasaysayan, nakakalungkot isipin na ang ating Hukbong Himpapawid, na isa sa unang naabot ang “jet age” sa ating rehiyon at nakilala sa mga operasyong tulad ng Bali at Congo Missions, ay naiwang “grounded” dahil sa sistema ng katiwalian, transaksiyonalismo, at maling pamamalakad na namayani sa ating bansa nang mahabang panahon. Lalo kang manghihinayang sa dinatnan nating estado ng ating Air Force kapag inisip mo kung gaano kahusay ang pilotong Pilipino. Nariyan ang kagitingang ipinamalas ni Captain Jesus Villamor at ng kanyang squadron ng Boeing P-26A, o ‘yung tinaguriang “Peashooters,” na humarap sa mas malakas na hukbo ng bansang Hapon noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig. ‘Yung P-26 po, masasabi nating napaglumaan nang eroplano: Open ang cockpit at di-retractable ang landing gear; kaya naman meron ‘yung tinatawag na matinding “drag” sa kanyang pag-operate nito. Idagdag ko na rin: Walang oxygen system ang P-26, kaya mahirap at mapanganib ang pag-akyat ng eroplano sa mas mataas na altitude. Mas mabagal, mas mahirap imaniobra, at mas mababa ang operational ceiling nito kumpara sa zero fighter ng Hapon na masasabing pinakamodernong fighter sa puntong iyon ng buong mundo. Ang punto nga po rito: P-26 ang gamit nina Villamor, laban sa mga di-hamak na mas makabagong eroplano at mas bihasang fighter pilots ng Hapon, na may ekperyensiya na dahil nakasabak na sila sa Manchuria. Pero sa husay nina Villamor, kahit na dehado sa bilang, sa bagong kagamitan, at maging sa karanasan ang kanilang grupo, nadali pa rin nila ang isang bomber at tatlong zero fighter ng kalaban. Di nga lang po sa Air Force may ganitong kuwento ng husay ng ating mga sundalo. Nariyan din ang tulad ni Commodore Ramon Alcaraz. Noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig din, nakaengkuwentro niya ang siyam na zero fighters ng Hapon. Sakay ng nag-iisang Q-boat na yari sa kahoy, napabagsak niya ang tatlo sa siyam na eroplano. Noong 1989 naman, nariyan ang kuwento ng isang Major Danilo Atienza ng 15th Strike Wing. Ang nangyari po: Noong panahon ng aking ina, may mga nagrebeldeng kasapi ng Air Force na sumali sa kudeta laban sa kanyang administrasyon. Nakapagsanay pa raw sa Samar ang mga rebeldeng piloto at sundalo, at inipon nila ang lahat ng assets sa Sangley, kasama na ‘yung tinatawag nating Tora-Tora na eroplano para sa gagawin nilang pag-atake. Matapos nga nilang i-rocket ang Camp Aguinaldo at Malacañang, ay babalik sila sa Sangley para ihanda ang 500-pound bombs na ibabagsak nila. Inatasan nga po sina Major Atienza at kanyang mga kasamahan na bawiin ang base sa mga rebeldeng sundalo. Sakay ng kanyang F-5 Freedom Fighter, nakipagbakbakan siya sa mga rebelde at nagdulot siya ng matinding pinsala sa kanilang hanay. Sa operasyong ito, binuwis ni Major Atienza ang kanyang buhay sa pagtatanggol ng ating demokrasya. ‘Pag iniisip nga natin: Kung di nagdesisyon itong si Major Atienza na harapin ang mga rebelde, at kung natuloy ang pagbomba sa atin, di na nga po tayo magkikita at wala ang lahat ng pinagtutulungan natin para sa inyong hanay. Ang gusto ko nga pong idiin sa lahat ng ito: May mga naging tiwali sa hanay ng Air Force, pero ang nagtuwid at nagwasto sa kanila ay taga-Air Force din. Sagana nga po sa ganitong mga eksena ng kagitingan ang kasaysayan ng Hukbong Himpapawid. Ang masaklap: Imbes na tumbasan ng kalinga ng Estado ang inyong mga pagsisikap, ang isinukli ng ating sinundan ay status quo ng kapabayaan. Ang ipinamana sa atin: Sambayanang uhaw sa kaunlaran at pagkakataon; isang Sandatahang Lakas na handang gawin ang tama’t makatwiran pero salat sa suporta at kagamitan; isang Hukbong Himpapawid na limitado ang kakayahang maabot ang matatayog na adhikain para sa bayan. Ganitong siklo ng kawalang-pag-asa at pagsasantabi sa inyong kapakanan ang tinibag natin sa Daang Matuwid. Sa mabuting pamamahala, pinaunlad natin ang kakayahan at kagamitan ng mga kawal ng bayan. Ang hangad natin: Bigyang-lakas kayo upang mas epektibo ninyong magampanan ang inyong mandato. Kaya nga po tuloy-tuloy ang pagsusulong natin ng modernisasyon sa AFP. Isipin ninyo, sa loob lang ng limang taon, ang nakumpleto nating mga proyekto sa ating modernization program: 55. Nalampasan na po natin ang 45 proyektong natapos ng nakaraang tatlong administrasyon. Alam po nating di-biro ang presyo ng inyong mga kagamitan; alam din nating di basta-basta ang pag-abot sa “modern age” kung saan may mga missiles ang ating Sandatahan. Kailangan talaga ng pondo para sa modernisasyon, at di nga puwedeng pawang sa Sandatahan lang nakatuon ang budget natin. Kung maibabahagi ko lang: Noong ako po’y nag-uumpisang Congressman, kakatapos pa lang noong tinaguriang Asian Financial Crisis, at lahat ng kinakailangan po ng ating distrito ay nilalapit natin sa iba’t ibang tanggapan. Ang tugon sa atin sa lahat ng pagkakataon noon: Sorry, wala tayong pondo. E kung wala tayong pera para sa isang barangay noong araw, paano pa tayo makakabili ng ating mga helicopter, medium-lift transport, at lead-in fighter? ‘Yan nga po ang pagkakaiba sa Daang Matuwid: Tama ang pamamalakad, tama ang paggugol sa pera ng bayan, kaya naman puwede mong mapaglaanan ang lahat ng prayoridad ng lipunan. Sa kaso po ninyo, ang dating nag-iisang C-130 natin, ngayon, tatlo na, at nasa proseso tayo ng pagdagdag ng dalawa pang unit para lalong palakasin ang inyong heavy-lift capability. Natanggap na rin ninyo ang una sa tatlong binili nating CASA C-295 medium lift transports at dalawang bagong Bell 412. Nakatakda ding dumating ang dalawa pang units ng C-295, dalawang C-212 light lift transports, at anim pang Bell 412 combat utility helicopters. Dagdag pa rito, mayroon din tayong nakapilang anim na close-air support aircraft na lalong magpapalawig sa kakayahan ninyong magsagawa ng iba’t ibang operasyon sa ating bansa. Sa Disyembre naman, matatanggap na ninyo ang unang dalawang unit sa ating mga FA-50 lead-in fighter trainer jets na binili natin mula sa South Korea. Nito ngang Hunyo, matagumpay na naisagawa ang maiden flight ng unang FA-50 unit na binili natin. Malapit na nga pong mag-take-off sa sarili nating airbase ang fighter jets na ito, na inaasahang higit na maglilinang sa kakayahan nating pangalagaan ang ating teritoryo. Di nga lang pagbili at pag-upgrade sa mga kagamitan para sa inyong mga misyon ang tinututukan natin; tinutugunan din ng inyong gobyerno ang iba pang pangangailangan ng ating unipormadong hanay. Sa ilalim po ng Phase 1 at Phase 2 ng housing program natin para sa ating mga unipormadong hanay, nakapagpatayo na tayo ng 52,641 units ng bahay. Anim na libo, apat na raang units dito ang nakalaan para sa ating Hukbong Himpapawid. Nariyan din ang tinaasan nating Subsistence Allowance para sa AFP, at maging ang pagbili ng mga angkop na kasuotan ng mga kasapi ng Air Force. Mayroon din tayong isinusulong na PAF Flight Plan 2028, para gawing mas malawakan ang transpormasyon sa inyong organisasyon. Nais ko lang pong bigyang-diin: Tatlong administrasyon ang saklaw ng inisyatibang ito, at 364 days na lang po ang natitira sa ating panunungkulan. Ibig sabihin, kung gusto nating makitang magtagumpay ang planong ito, kailangang tuloy-tuloy ang pagpanig natin sa Daang Matuwid; oras nga po na lumihis tayo mula rito, pihadong mauudlot ang pagsagad ninyo sa positibong pagbabagong ating nasimulan. Maliwanag po: Kinakalinga kayo ng Estado, at sinusuklian ninyo ito. Ito pong pamumuhunan ng lipunan sa inyo, talagang nagkakaroon tayo ng dibidendo. Halimbawa: Matapos humagupit si Yolanda sa Kabisayaan, naglabas ng abiso ang Department of Science and Technology na matindi pa rin ang prevailing winds; ang sagot naman ng ating Air Force: “Andoon na kami sa marginal; kaya na namin ‘yang hangin na ‘yan.” Batid ninyo ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayang sinalanta ng super typhoon—mula sa gutom, sakit, kawalan ng tirahan, at pagkasawi; at talaga namang pinilit ninyong matupad ang inyong misyon. Day 1 pa lang, matapos ang bagyo, 24 oras matapos manalasa si bagyo, nagpalipad na kayo ng helicopter, at kumilos kayo kasama ng Army para ma-clear ang runway sa Leyte na naging susi para tuloy-tuloy na makapaghatid ng tao, kagamitan, at ayuda ang ating mga C-130 at iba pang eroplano. Ni minsan po, sa lahat ng pagsubok—mula sa kaguluhan sa Zamboanga, lindol sa Cebu at Bohol, at maging sa iba pang kalamidad, di tayo nakarinig ng “Sir, pagod na kami; ayaw na namin; nagawa na namin ang parte namin.” Bagkus, lagi pa kayong nagsikap at naghanap ng paraan para makapag-ambag at makapagdagdag ng tulong. Banggitin ko na rin: Ang mga eroplano, helicopter, at iba pang kagamitan, talagang alagang-alaga sa inyo, dahil kilalang-kilala ninyo ang bawat asset natin. Matapos nga ang kada paglipad, agad itong isasalang sa tune-up at preventive maintenance para maihanda sa susunod na misyon kinabukasan. Kaya naman, kahit mataas ang operational tempo, nasasagad ang gamit at napapatagal ang pakinabang sa ating mga asset. Di nga lang po sa Air Force natin nakita ang ganitong sigasig; ito ang ipinapamalas ng buong Sandatahang Lakas at maging ng ating mga kapulisan na handang sumaklolo sa panahon ng delubyo at sa harap ng peligro. Naaalala ko nga po nang may tumamang bagyo sa Isabela, kahit humahagupit pa ito, nagsagawa na ng clearing sa kalsada ang ating mga pulis. At sa ganitong lagay, paanong di hahangaan at mamahalin ng taumbayan ang ating mga kawal, lalo pa’t kitang-kita nila na imbis na maglamangan ay ipinaparamdam ninyo ang pagdadamayan? Tunay po: Hindi matatawaran ang tapang at dedikasyon ng ating Hukbong Himpapawid at ng ating buong unipormadong hanay. Gaano man kasalimuot ang sitwasyon, gaano man kadambuhala ang hamon sa inyong harapan, nakahanda kayong itaguyod ang interes at kaligtasan ng sambayanan. Hindi man araw-araw naibabalita ang inyong mahahalagang operasyon, hindi man laging naihahayag ang inyong kabayanihan, patuloy pa rin kayo sa pagpapakitang-gilas alang-alang sa inyong kapwa at bandila. Sa ngalan ng sambayanan, maraming-maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong serbisyo. Di naman natin makakamit ang makabuluhang transpormasyong tinatamasa na ng AFP kung wala ang isang kakampi ng reporma tulad ni Kalihim Voltaire Gazmin na nagtitimon sa ating kasundaluhan. Nariyan din ang mga AFP Chiefs of Staff na kaagapay ni Sec. Volts sa pagsigurong makakamit natin ang mas mataas na antas ng paglilingkod sa sambayanan: Nagpapasalamat tayo kina Heneral Ricardo David, Heneral Eduardo Oban Jr., Heneral Jessie Dellosa, Heneral Emmanuel Bautista, at sa inyong kasalukuyang Chief of Staff na si Heneral Gregorio Pio Catapang. Siyempre, dito sa Air Force, naging posible ang pagbabago dahil nagkaroon kayo ng mga pinunong gaya nina Heneral Oscar Rabena at Heneral Larry dela Cruz, at Commanding General Jeff Delgado na talagang nakatutok sa inyong kapakanan. Malinaw po: Mayroon nang gobyernong tunay na nagmamalasakit sa mga kawal nating kumakalinga sa mamamayan. Sa nalalabing panahon natin sa puwesto, makakaasa kayong hindi magmamaliw ang suporta natin sa inyong hanay. Dodoblehin pa natin ang pagsisikap upang mapabilis pa ang paghubog natin sa isang Hukbong Himpapawid na talagang maipagmamalaki ng ating mga Boss ngayon, at ng mga susunod pang henerasyon. Ang atas at hamon ko naman sa inyo: Sa bawat sangandaan, manatili kayong tumatahak sa landas na tama at makatwiran, patuloy kayong maging tagapagtanggol ng ating lipunan. Kasabay ng pagbati ko sa inyong ika-68 na anibersaryo, nais kong ipaabot sa inyo: Tunay na karangalan ko ang makapaglingkod bilang Pangulo at Commander-in-Chief ng isang Sandatahang Lakas na nagsisilbing ehemplo ng husay, disiplina, at propesyonalismo. Maraming salamat po. Maligayang anibersaryo sa inyong lahat. At magandang tanghali.

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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.

DWIZ / Kasangga mo ang Langit by Rey Langit

03 July 2015

LANGIT: Secretary Sonny. Magandang umaga po sa inyo. SEC. COLOMA: Magandang umaga sa iyo Rey at sa lahat ng ating taga-subaybay. LANGIT: And I suppose nakapagpalabas na po ng pakikiramay po ang Palasyo dito po sa pagkasawi po ng - 38 na bodies na raw po ang nare-recover - dito po sa paglubog ng motorized banca sa Ormoc, Secretary? SEC. COLOMA: Sadyang nakakalungkot ang kaganapan kahapon, Rey. Mahigit tatlongpung buhay ang nabuwis sa pagtaob ng isang motorized banca na 200 meters lamang ang layo - ayon doon sa ulat - sa Puerto ng Ormoc. Kaya pinasisiyasat po ng ating Pangulo at nakikidalamhati po tayo sa pamilya ng mga nasawi. LANGIT: Meron pong ilang mga lumutang na kuwestyon hinggil po roon sa tinatawag na center of gravity nitong motorized banca. Siguro po malaki rin po ang ipapaliwanag ng MARINA kung papano ang kanilang kalakaran sa pag-a-approve po ng mga sasakyang pandagat lalo na kapag malalaki po ang kapasidad tulad niyan. SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Rey. Dahil ang dapat na isinagawa talaga diyan ay tiniyak iyong kaligtasan ng mga pasahero. Ayon doon sa ulat na natunghayan natin, ang sinabi nung isang survivor ay napansin niyang tila hindi balansiyado kaya mismong siya ay nagtangkang lumipat doon sa isang bahagi, pero parang napakabilis ng mga pangyayari. Kaya’t kailangang talaga iyong masusing imbestigasyon at dapat papanagutin iyong mga responsible, dahil napakahalaga iyong pagtitiyak nang kaligtasan ng ating mga mamamayan. LANGIT: Not to mention, Secretary. Siguro nakita na rin po ninyo sa mga footages po ng news ang hinggil po roon sa alon. Eh habang nire-rescue, nagkakaroon po ng rescue operations, ay malakas po iyong alon. Sabi ko eh, papanong pinayagan pang maglayag eh ang lakas pala ng alon doon sa area na iyon. SEC. COLOMA: Meron pong mga pamantayan na nakatakda. Kaya nga po malaki ang kabawasan sa kabuuan ng mga maritime accidents ay dahil doon sa mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng Philippine Coast Guard doon sa patakaran na kapag masama ang panahon, kahit signal number 1 lamang, ay hindi na sila nagbibigay ng pahintulot na magpalaot ang mga sasakyang pandagat. Kaya iyan ang ating bibigyang ng masusing pag-aaral, Rey. Hindi talaga dapat pinahihintulutan kung meroong nakaambang panganib sa ating mga mamamayan. LANGIT: Secretary, samantalahin ko na rin po ang pagkakataon on behalf ‘nung mga families po nitong mga naging biktima rito sa Ormoc. Ano po ang pupuwedeng ma-extend pong tulong ng ating Palasyo doon po sa mga surviving member ng families? SEC. COLOMA: Well, titingnan po natin ito, kasi po meron namang mga by law ay entitled sila kapag meroong mga aksidente. Hindi lang po natin memorized kung ano iyong mga detalye niyan at kung sila po talaga ay maralita ay puwede rin naman po silang tulungan ng ating Department of Social Welfare and Development. LANGIT: Madako naman po tayo sa ibang mga issues, Secretary. I understand sunud-sunod din po ang naging pahayag po ng Palasyo hinggil po roon sa mga naging statement po lately ni Vice President Jejomar Binay, Secretary? SEC. COLOMA: Ang mahalaga sa kasalukuyang talakayan, Rey, ay malaman ng ating mga kababayan iyong katotohanan. Kaya’t iyan naman po ang ating panawagan, dahil marami pong ibinabatong batikos. Masasabi lang po natin, dapat ang mga ito ay batay sa aktuwal na datos at may konkretong katibayan. Dahil hindi naman responsable kung bato lang tayo ng bato ng paratang na wala naman palang pinagbabatayang konkreto ito. LANGIT: Secretary, may nagtext lang po rito hinggil po roon sa isyu, bagama’t alam kong in place naman po ang mga ahensiya ng gobyerno na nag-a-address roon sa isa sa pinakamalaking problema natin na nakapasok rito sa ating itong sinasabi nilang synthetic na bigas na hindi naman pala—plastic hindi naman talaga tunay na bigas ito. Naku diyos me, eh meron nang nabiktima sa Davao at merong nagki-claim na dito sa Metro Manila eh mabibili na rin daw po ito sa merkado? SEC. COLOMA: Tinututukan po iyan ng ating mga concerned agencies. Iyon pong Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Health, pati na rin po NFA kung ito ay napasama sa mga inaangkat na bigas dahil pangunahin po iyong kaligtasan ng ating mga mamamayan at iyong kanilang kalusugan. Hindi po natin puwedeng mapahintulutan na magkaroon ng panganib po sa kanilang kalusugan dahil sa pagpasok ng mga pagkain na hindi po naayon sa pamantayan ng kalusugan. LANGIT: And in-admit naman po ng Department of Agriculture na wala naman silang binibigyan ng permiso na mag-angkat lalo na at galing po rito sa bansang Tsina. And apparently, itong mga sako-sakong na-identify na may mga synthetic na bigas ay galing po sa bansang Tsina, Secretary? SEC. COLOMA: Kaya nga masusing pinag-aaralan at inimbestiga ito, Rey. Dahil dapat mapigil nga at hindi dapat magkaroon ng kahit anino ng panganib sa kalusugan ng ating mga mamamayan. LANGIT: Isyu naman po ng appointment, Secretary. Marami po ang nag-aantabay at saka nagmamatyag kung sino po finally ang magiging PNP Chief. Meron po ba tayong clue na maibibigay sa ating mga taga-subaybay, Secretary? SEC. COLOMA: Malinaw po ang batayan na gagamitin ng ating Pangulo: Sino ba ang pinaka-kuwalipikado; Sino ba ang merong kakayahan na maging lider ng Pambansang Kapulisan; At isa rin na tinitingnan na mahalagang batayan na iyong kanyang termino ay hihigit pa doon sa mga mahalagang events na ating tinitingnan ‘no katulad noong APEC at sa susunod na taon din ay meron din po tayong pambansang halalalan. Iyan po ang mga konsiderasyon na tinitingnan po ng ating Pangulo. Dahil kinakailangan na maging stable po iyong leadership ng Philippine National Police. Ayaw po ng Pangulo iyong maikli lamang ang magiging termino at magiging papalit-palit na naman habang nasa kalagitnaan tayo ng mga paghahanda para sa mga mahalagang kaganapan tulad ng APEC at ng 2016 national elections. Iyan po ang naipahiwatig na na mga konsiderasyon bukod po doon sa pinakamahalaga rin na dapat ay sapat po sa kuwalipikasyon, merong kinikilalang katangian ang isang pinuno at mapapatatag po ang kahusayan ng ating Pambasang Kapulisan. Kahit naman po medyo naantala ang pagpili, tinitiyak lang naman ng Pangulo na ang pipiliin ang siyang pinakamahusay na pinuno. LANGIT: For a while natunghayan natin, Secretary, iyong sinasabi nilang shortlist. But merong isang napasama po na isang Heneral. But itong Heneral na ito ay napasama rin po roon sa kinasuhan po ng Ombudsman. Ano po iyon, kapag nasa shortlist at nagkaroon ng ganitong klase ng kaso, automatic po laglag po iyan sa potential na listing and probable chance na maging PNP Chief? SEC. COLOMA: Siyempre po tatalima ang ating Pangulo doon sa mga nabanggit na ng mga kuwalipikasyon at hindi naman maaring magpasya sa isang paraan na magiging maligalig. Kinakailangan po ay naayon sa batas ang gagawing pagpili. LANGIT: Ito, meron pang isang text dito, Secretary. Pakitanong mo lang kay Secretary Sonny kung how true na ang Iglesia ni Cristo at Liberal Party - doon sa rekomendasyon nila sa paghirang ng PNP Chief - ang isa sa medyo nagpapa-delay ng declaration? SEC. COLOMA: Wala po tayong impormasyon hinggil diyan. Ang batid po natin ang ating Pangulo po ay may integridad at hindi po nagpapadala sa pag-impluwensiya ng anumang grupo. Tanging ang kapakanang pambansa lamang po ang ginagamit niyang pamantayan sa pagsasagawa ng mga mahahalagang desisyon tulad ng ating pinag-uusapan. LANGIT: And doon sa mga possible na tatakbo sa 2016. Meron din po bang panawagan na dapat eh magpahinga na muna sa pagtatrabaho para naman hindi napagbibintangan na nagagamit po ang pondo po ng bayan at saka ng ahensiya na kanilang pinatatakbo, Secretary? SEC. COLOMA: Dalawang bagay ang nakapaloob diyan sa katanungan mo, Rey ‘no. Unang-una, kinakailangan iyong patuloy na paghahatid ng mahalagang serbisyo-publiko. Kaya kung ang tinutukoy natin ay mga miyembro ng Gabinete, eh dapat lang ‘no na sa lahat ng panahon 100% ang kanilang serbisyo na naayon sa mandato ng kanilang tanggapan. Ibig sabihin, hindi dapat haluan ng kulay pulitika o ng pagkakampanya na makabawas doon sa kanilang pagiging epektibo. Pangalawa naman, iyong pagtalima din naman sa batas na hindi dapat samantalahin iyong posisyon. Dapat din ay tumalima sa diwa ng Election Code kahit na technically wala pa namang kandidatong maituturing dahil hindi pa namang nagpa-file ng Certificate of Candidacy. Hindi rin dapat gamatin iyong public office sa pangangampanya o pamumulitika, ganung hindi pa naman nag-uumpisa iyong opisyal na panahon ng kampanya, Rey. LANGIT: All right, and I suppose that will be all for the day. Pero, Secretary, nakarating na po ba sa Pangulo iyong pakiusap kong ang isang Sonny Coloma ay mapasama po roon sa senatorial list? SEC. COLOMA: Parang malayo po ang tinatahak na landas. Maaring pumaimbulog na iyan sa himpapawid o sumisid sa karagatan. (laughs) LANGIT: Malalim iyong binitiwan ninyong salitang iyon, Secretary. Naghahangad pa rin po ako at sana makarating sa pandinig ng ating Pangulo ang wish na ito. SEC. COLOMA: Maraming-maraming salamat, Rey, sa iyong matibay at matatag na pagiging kaibigan. LANGIT: Thank you, Secretary and good morning po. SEC. COLOMA: Thank you and good morning, Rey.

SOURCE: News Information Bureau - Data Processing Center

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			President Benigno S. Aquino III acknowledges the men and women in uniform participating in the pass-in review during the 68th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Rey Baniquet - Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin; Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr.; and PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado upon arrival for the 68th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			The Aerobatic Demonstration and Opener Pass of the PAF during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947, two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. Also in is photo Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 68th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. Also in photo are Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr.; and PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. Also in photo Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr., PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado, reviews the troops during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Rolando Mailo/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III checks the scale model of FA 50 aircraft frpom South Korea as part of the exhibition during the celebration of the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III checks the newly acquired choppers as part of exhibition during celebration of the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a coffeetable book presented by PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado, presents the command plaque and streamer during the awarding ceremony for the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 68th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday (July 01). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Matatag na Bagwis, Dangal ng Bayan, Lakas ng Sambayanan”. The PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corps, which was established in 1941. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III talks with Ana Theresia Hontiveros Baraquel after administering the oath as Philhealth Director in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Ana Theresia Hontiveros Baraquel after administering the oath as Philhealth Director in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Amelia Guanzon after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Sheriff Abas after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Health Secretary Janette Garin after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office to newly appointed officials in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Gil Nartea/ Lauro Montillano/ Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. Also in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario; Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan; Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr.; Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario; The Netherlands Ambassador to the Philippines Maria Christina Theresia Derckx and United Nations Development Programme resident representative and UN resident coordinator Ola Almgren. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands signs the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 30). Queen Maxima is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building at the APEC Lounge in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Monday (June 29). Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr., Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Jose Perpetuo Lotilla, Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III, Megawide Construction Corporation chairman Michael Cosiquien, GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation president Manuel Louie Ferrer, GMR Group of Companies chairman Grandhi Mallikajurna Rao, GMCAC chief executive advisor Andrew Harrison, Public Private Partnership Center executive director Cosette Canilao. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III with Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr., Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, lowers the time capsule during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Monday (June 29). Assiting the president are Megawide Construction Corporation chairman Michael Cosiquien and GMR Group of Companies chairman Grandhi Mallikajurna Rao. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the new facilities at the newly renovated MCIA Terminal 1 during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu with Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. ,Megawide Construction Corporation chairman Michael Cosiquien, GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation president Manuel Louie Ferrer, GMR Group of Companies chairman Grandhi Mallikajurna Rao, GMCAC chief executive advisor Andrew Harrison and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Center executive director Cosette Canilao upon arrival at the Mactan Cebu International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building on Monday (June 29). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project (PPADP) Open Ramp and the Air Defense Alert Center (ADAC) Western Command Center in Barangay San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday (June 29, 2015). The project aims to improve the facilities of the existing Puerto Princesa Airport, enhance the quality of airport service and the safety of air transport to comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards; and expand the airport capacity brought by the increasing air traffic demand. Also in photo are Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez,Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron and Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Julianito Bucayan. (Photo by Exequiel Supera / Lauro Montellano Jr./ Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron, Korean Ambassador Kim Jae-Shin, Palawan 1st District Representative Franz Joseph George Alvarez, 2ndDistrict Representative Frederick Abueg and 3rd District Representative Douglas Hagedorn, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Director General Lt. Gen. William Hotchkiss (Ret.), The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Manila Representative Office chief representative/country director Yongkeun Oh and Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Julianito Bucayan upon arrival for the inspection of the Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project (PPADP) Open Ramp and the Air Defense Alert Center (ADAC) Western Command Center in Barangay San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday (June 29, 2015). (Photo by Exequiel Supera / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the Livestock Philippines 2015, with the theme "One Stop Event to Fulfill the Livestock, Feed, Meat and Food Industries Needs" at the Function Room of SMX Convention Center in Pasay City Thursday (June 25).  The event is hosted by the Department of Agriculture and its attached agencies. Livestock Philippiunes 2015 will serve as the perfect platform for global trade players to place investments in the local livestock, animal health and feed industries. (Photo by Lauro Montillano / Gil Nartea. / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces Livestock Philippines 2015 expo hosted by the Department of Agriculture with the theme "One Stop Event to Fulfill the Livestock, Feed, Meat and Food Industries Needs" at the Function Room of SMX convention center in Pasay City Thursday (June 25). With the President in photo are Agriculture secretary proceso Alcala and Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto. (Photo by Lauro Montillano/Benhur Arcayan/Gil Nartea/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			The graduates of the Special Training for Employment Program of TESDA listen to President Benigno Aquino III during the mass graduation ceremonies and awarding of toolkits held at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Joel Villanueva, Pasay City Lone District Representative Imelda Calixto-Rubiano and Pasay City Mayor Antonio Calixto upon arrival for the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23, 2015). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Rodolfo Manabat/ Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Joel Villanueva, awards the Certificate of Training and toolkits to 24 STEP scholars representing the 2,022 graduates during the Special Training for Employment Program mass graduation ceremonies and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the TESDA Special Training for Employment Program  mass graduation and awarding of toolkits at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. officers, led by its president Angel Ngu, for a snap shot during the oath taking ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). Also in photo is Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a scale model of the 2-classroom school building presented by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc., led by its president Angel Ngu, during the oath taking ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). The Operation: Barrio Schools is the longest running and biggest private sector led development program focused on educational infrastructure. To date, some 4,933 school buildings – equivalent to 9,866 classrooms – have already been turned over to public schools nationwide, benefitting nearly one million schoolchildren. Also in photo is Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III inducts the newly elected officers of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc., headed by its president Angel Ngu, in ceremonies held at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). (Photo by Gil Nartea / by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the oath taking ceremony of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) officers at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (June 23). Also in photo are FFCCCII honorary president Amb. Domingo Lee, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, FFCCCII president Angel Ngu, honorary president Dr. Alfonso Siy and vice president Dr. Cecilio Pedro. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Certificate of Recognition to Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Rafael Yabut during the Recognition and Awarding Ceremony for the agency's 117th anniversary celebration held at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. Also in photo is Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson during the agency's 117th anniversary celebration held at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, views the photo exhibit on the agency's infrastructure projects following the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a copy of a framed ISO 9001:2008 Registration Certificate of DPWH’s Quality Management System from Secretary Rogelio Singson during the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
			President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 117th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at the DPWH Quadrangle of the Central Office in Bonifacio Drive Port Area, Manila City on Monday (June 22). This year’s anniversary theme is “DPWH: Sa Daang Matuwid, Para Sa Diyos at Bayan”. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
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