DAILY WEATHER FORECAST
Issued at: 5:00 AM today, 28 August 2015
Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrowSynopsis:
At 4:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 450 km east of Maasin, Southern Leyte (10.2N, 129.0E).
Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrowSynopsis:
At 4:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 450 km east of Maasin, Southern Leyte (10.2N, 129.0E).
Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure Analysis 8 AM 28 August 2015
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Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis 8 AM 28 August 2015
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Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms will be experienced over Eastern Visayas, Bicol region and the province of Quezon. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms will prevail over the rest of the country.
Light to moderate winds blowing from the east to southeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from the northeast to northwest over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate.
August 28 , 2014 ( Fri day ) as of 9:00 AM
PIA4A / PIA QUEZON : Cloudy in Lucena City
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Maragondon LGU
distributes P472K worth of educational assistance
·
August 23, 2015
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite, Aug. 23 (PIA) –The local government of
Maragondon recently distributed a total of P472,000 worth of educational
assistance to high school and college students in the municipality.
Mayor Reynaldo A. Rillo personally handed the amount of P1,000 each to
the 329 college students and P500 each to the 287 high school students as
assistance for their educational needs like books and school supplies.
According to Mayor Rillo, the funding for the educational assistance was
sourced out from the five percent Gender and Development (GAD) fund of the
municipality.
As one of its priority programs, the local government unit is working and
wanting to increase the budget allocation for its educational scholarship
assistance program to accommodate the expected increasing number of
student-beneficiaries.
The educational assistance aims to help deserving students fulfill their
dream of a college education as well as aid parents whose earnings are not
sufficient to sustain their children’s education. (Elvie Estrada/Ruel
Francisco, PIA Cavite)
- See more at:
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/671440342113/maragondon-lgu-distributes-p472k-worth-of-educational-assistance#sthash.089vBhIR.dpuf
BATANGAS
1. Tagalog news: Capacity and capability building programs, sinimulan sa Tanauan City
· August 23, 2015
LUNGSOD NG TANAUAN, Batangas, Agosto 23 (PIA) --Sa kabila ng pinangangambahang maaring paggalaw ng 100-kilometrong West Valley Fault o ng 10-kilometrong East Valley Fault na parehong bumagtas sa Kalakhang Maynila, patuloy naman ang Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Tanauan sa pagsasanay at paghahanda sa pagtugon sa panahon ng kalamidad at emergencies.
Kaalinsabay ng pagdiriwang ng “National Disaster Consciousness Month” noong nakaraang buwan ng Hulyo, pinagunahan ng City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRMMO) ang serye ng mga “capability and capacity building programs” para sa mga mamamayan ng lungsod alinsunod sa itinatadhana ng Republic Act 10121, o ang Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.
Katuwang ang Office of the Civil Defence (OCD) Region IV-A at ang Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region IV-A, isinagawa ng CDRRMO ang kursong pagsasanay na “Vigilance Against Emergency and Disaster Training” para sa lahat na mga nag-boluntaryo at itinalagang emergency responders mula sa 48 barangay ng lungsod. Hinati sa apat na batches, kabuuang 212 katao ang sumailalim sa tatlong araw na puspusang pagsasanay sa larangan ng Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Medical First Responders (MFR); Patient Assessment; Soft Tissue Injuries and Burn; Dressing and Bandaging; Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Musculo-skeletal System; Splinting; Lifting and Moving; Safety in Rope Rescue; Ropes and Knots; Water Rescue; Patient Packaging; at, Fire Extinguisher.
Sa kanyang mensahe, pinuri ni Tanauan City mayor Antonio C. Halili ang CDRRMO sa kanilang mga napapanahong programa para iangat ang antas ng kahandaan ng mga mamamayan sa panahon ng kalamidad, lalo’t higit sa mga kanayunan. “Sa kahit ano pa mang oras o panahon, mahalaga na nakaukilkil sa kamalayan ng bawat isa sa atin ang pagiging handa sa anumang uri ng emergency o sakuna,” dagdag pa niya.
Bukod sa kursong pagsasanay, nakapagsagawa rin ang CDRRMO ng mga “fire and earthquake drills” sa sampung mga pribado at pampumblikong gusali sa lungsod sa buong buwan ng Hulyo. Karamihan sa mga nakilahok ay mga paaralan, at ang pinakahuli, ay sa mismong city hall.
Nagpasalamat naman si OIC Emeterio Awitan sa pamunuan ng pamahalaang lungsod, gayundin sa mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), sa suportang ibinubuhos ng mga ito sa CDRRMO sa pamamagitan ng mga rescue equipments na naipundar ng opisina. Sa kasalukuyan, ang pamahalaang lungsod ay mayroong dalawang “fast rescue boat”, isang “boom truck”, isang “backhoe/loader”, isang “mobile clinic”, isang “rescue ambulance”, at isang “4x4 pick-up”. Gayundin, ang iba pang mga kagamitan katulad ng “spreaders”, “cutters”, “chain saws” at mga “first aid kits”.(Gerard Laresma-CIO Tanauan/PIA Batangas)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681439864549/tagalog-news-capacity-and-capability-building-programs-sinimulan-sa-tanauan-city#sthash.zPbhKTGI.dpuf
2. Tagalog news: Kontrata para sa Batangas City grand terminal, aprobado na ng SP
· August 23, 2015
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Agosto 23 (PIA) --Inaprubahan ng mayoriya ng Sangguniang Panglungsod noong ika-3 ng Agosto 2015 sa pamamagitan ng nominal voting (8-2) ang Contract of Lease sa pagitan ng Batangas City Government at ng Batangas Ventures Properties and Management Corporation (BVPMC) para sa pagpapagawa at pangangasiwa ng Batangas City Grand Terminal sa bahagi ng Alangilan- Bolbok Diversion Road.
Pumabor ang walong konsehal na sina Dr. Glen Aldover, Claudette Ambida, Aileen Montalbo, Serge Atienza, Armando Lazarte, Alyssa Cruz-Atienza, Gerardo Dela Roca at Julian Villena samantalang bumoto naman ng “no” sina Konsehal Hamilton Blanco at Konsehala Kristine Balmes.
Ang naturang kontrata ay inindorso ni Mayor Eddie B. Dimacuha at “certified as urgent” sa Sangguniang Panglungsod para irepaso at aprubahan.
Sinabi ni Konsehal Gerry Dela Roca, chairman ng Committee on Environment and Urban Development at Land Use and Zoning, na ang naturang kontrata ay dumaan sa tamang proseso at alinsunod sa Ordinance Number 3, s. 2013 o ang Batangas City Public and Private Partnership (PPP) Code.
Ani De la Roca, ayon sa ordinansa, maaaring pumasok ang Batangas City sa PPP kung ang kapakanan ng nakararami ang nakasalalay. Naging basehan aniya nila ang Local Government Code of 1991 upang masiguro ang legalidad ng kontrata.
Kung magagawa anila ang Batangas City Grand Terminal, magiging maganda at maalwan ang pagtigil dito dahil tinataya na magkakaroon ito ng fastfood chains, hotel at iba pang pasilidad na makakaakit ng maraming negosyante at turista.
“Mayor Dimacuha requested the City Council to consider this proposal as urgent. The City Mayor is expecting massive development and eventually, economy will spark in. Isinisiguro ko sa inyo na we have considered transparency and accountability in its passage and approval,” dagdag pa ni de la Roca.
Nakasaad sa contract of lease na walang gagastusin ang pamahalaang lungsod sa pagpapagawa ng terminal. Nakahanda aniya ang BVPMC na gastusan ang development ng mga properties na sakop ng grand terminal. Katunayan aniya, may nakalaan na P83M minimum na pondo ang naturang kompanya upang gastusin sa pagsasaayos at pagpapaunlad ng naturang lugar.
“Malaki ang pakinabang sa PPP dahil talagang dapat na maipaayos ang ating Grand Terminal. Our terminal needs development as of this time. Ni isang sentimo ay walang gagastusin ang City at matitigil na ang kagastusan ng gobyerno sa pagpapalakad ng kasalukuyang public terminal. It will contribute to our image building para puntahan tayo ng mga turista at investors, ” pahayag pa ni De la Roca.
Ayon pa kay Dela Roca, ang 23, 511 square meters na lupang pag-aari ng gobyerno ay uupahan ng BVPMC sa loob ng 25 taon sa halagang P225, 000 buwan-buwan at may 5 porysentong cumulative increase kada tatlong taon. Kung matapos na aniya ang period of lease, lahat ng itinayong establisimiento sa loob at paligid ng grand terminal sa lupang pag-aari ng gobyerno ay awtomatikong pag-aari na ng lungsod ng Batangas.
Bukod aniya sa buwis at iba’t-ibang fees at real property taxes na nakasaad sa Batangas City Revenue Code na babayaran sa development ng lugar, maraming papasok na negosyo at oportunidad na trabaho ang maaaring ma-generate dito. Ito aniya ang maraming dahilan kung kaya’t isinulong nila ang pag-apruba ng naturang kontrata.
Ayon pa kay Dela Roca dumaan sa masusing pag-aaral ng komite ang proyektong “Batangas City Grand Terminal” at ang nilalaman ng Contract of Lease. Inilathala rin aniya ang Invitation for Comparative Proposal sa pagpapagawa ng grand terminal sa mga lokal na pahayagan at website ng Batangas City sa loob ng dalawang linggo; at ipinaskil sa limang pampublikong lugar upang maipakita ang transparency ng proyekto. Subalit wala umanong nagpakita ng interes maliban sa BVPMC.
Nakatakdang simulan ang pagsasaayos ng Batangas City Grand Terminal sa buwan ng Disyembre. Ito ay kapapalooban ng 2 phases: konstruksyon at operasyon ng terminal; at ang development ng commercial area matapos makumpleto ang first phase nito. Upang maisiguro na nasa legal ang proseso at development, ang Department of Interior and Local Government City Director Amor San Gabriel ay nahirang na “observer” sa prosesong ginanap ayon sa Batangas City PPP Code.
Samantala, habang ginagawa ang development ay mananatili pa rin ang terminal ng mga sasakyan dahil phase by phase ang gagawin na pagsasaayos nito, ayon pa rin kay de la Roca. Ito ay upang walang maging hadlang sa patuloy na operasyon nito.(Jerson J. Sanchez, PIO Batangas City)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681439864921/tagalog-news-kontrata-para-sa-batangas-city-grand-terminal-aprobado-na-ng-sp#sthash.lPLyng6d.dpuf
3. Tagalog news: Batangas Province at ilang lingkod bayan, kinilala sa 2015 Gawad Sulo ng Bayan Awards
· August 23, 2015
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Agosto 23 (PIA) --Kabilang ang Lalawigan ng Batangas at ilang lingkod bayan sa mga natatanging organisasyon at indibidwal na pinarangalan sa ikalawang Gawad Sulo ng Bayan Awards para sa Calabarzon, Japan at Manila na ginanap sa Tanghalang Pasigenyo sa Pasig City Hall Complex noong ika-11 ng Agosto.
Nakakuha ang Lalawigan ng Batangas ng 15 parangal, tampok ang pagkilala sa Batangas Province bilang pinakamahusay na lalawigan at kay Governor Vilma Santos Recto bilang pinakamahusay na gobernador sa Calabarzon Region. Naibuslo naman ni Vice Governor Mark Leviste ang parangal bilang natatanging indibidwal na nagsusulong ng turismo samantalang ang kanyang ina na si Lipa City Councilor Patsie Leviste ay kinilala sa pagtulong sa sektor ng senior citizens.
Binigyang pagkilala din para sa kanyang pagtulong at suporta sa women empowerment si former 4th District Board Member at ngayon ay Batangas Capitol Chief Executive Assistant Lianda Bolilia. Hinirang na Outstanding Youth in the Philippines si 2nd District Board Member Katrin Erika Buted at Outstanding Educator in the Philippines naman ang kanyang ama na si former Board Member at ngayon ay Pangasinan State University President Dexter Buted. Tinanggap ni Board Member at Lipa City Councilor Kathleen “K” Briones ang awards bilang natatanging Konsehal ng Lungsod at Indibiduwal na may Adbokasiya sa Agrikultura, habang ang kanyang amang si AGAP Partylist Representative Nikki Briones ay kinilala bilang natatanging kongresista sa larangan ng agrikultura.
Naroon din para tumanggap ng parangal si Lipa City Mayor Meynard Sabili bilang pinakamahusay na punong lungsod at pinakamahusay na lungsod sa Calabarzon area; at napili sina Taal Vice Mayor Fulgencio “Pong” Mercado bilang pinakamahusay na pangalawang punong bayan, Lipa City Councilor Nonato "Patmon" Monfero bilang pinakamahusay na konsehal ng lungsod at Cuenca Councilor Romulo “Romy” Cuevas bilang pinakamahusay na konsehal ng bayan.
Ang Gawad Sulo ng Bayan Awards ay inorganisa ng Golden Torch Creative Consultants Association Inc. (Golden Torch CCA, Inc.), isang grupo ng propesyonal mula sa iba’t ibang industriya sa nasyonal at lokal na pamahalaan. Binibigyang parangal ng grupo ang mga natatanging indibidwal at organisasyon na nakapagbibigay ng magandang halimbawa sa nakararami, lalong-lalo na sa larangan ng education, livelihood, health, social and humanitarian services, at people empowerment. Ang parangal na ito ay isang year-long activity na nakatakdang bigyang pagkilala ang ilang piling nanunugkulan mula sa gobyerno, pangangalakal, non-government institutions, at entertainment and mass media.
Layunin ng grupo na makahanap ng mga magsisilbing modelo at inspirasyon ng ibang nanunungkulan sa gobyerno at magiging matapat sa kanilang pagseserbisyo sa bayan. Tulad ng sulo, na gumagabay sa madidilim na landasin, ang Gawad Sulo ng Bayan awardees ang magbibigay liwanag at pag-asa sa panahon ng krisis at kalamidad na maaaring maranasan ng sambayanang Pilipino. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal, Batangas PIO Capitol)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681439864771/tagalog-news-batangas-province-at-ilang-lingkod-bayan-kinilala-sa-2015-gawad-sulo-ng-bayan-awards#sthash.D4v8yBan.dpuf
4. Tagalog news: Programang pabahay, inilunsad sa bayan ng Balete
August 23, 2015
BALETE, Batangas, Agosto 23 (PIA) --Upang masiguro ang seguridad ng mga residenteng naninirahan sa isla ng Lawa ng Taal, isang programang pabahay ang inilunsad ng lokal na pamahalaan ng bayang ito sa tulong ng pamahalaang panlalawigan.
Ang proyektong pabahay at relokasyon na matatagpuan sa Jowivil Crater’s View Subdivision sa barangay Makina ay handog ng pinag-samang proyekto sa pagitan ng pamahalaang panlalawigan at lokal na pamahalaan sa tulong ng Local Housing Board para sa mga residente ng barangay Calawit upang matiyak ang kanilang kaligtasan sakaling magkaroon ng pagputok ang Bulkang Taal.
Ang pamahalaang panlalawigan ay naglaan ng P9.3 million mula sa pondo ng Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) sa ilalim ng Calamity Fund upang makatulong sa pagbili ng lupa para sa nasabing relocation site.
May 302 bahay ang itatayo sa relocation site at 278 pamilya mula sa isla ang inaasahang makikinabang sa programa.
Bukod sa proyektong pabahay, tutulungan din ng lokal na pamahalaan ang mga residente upang magkaroon ng kabuhayan sa pamamagitan ng Livelihood Projects
Samantala, dumalo si Governor Vilma Santos sa ground breaking ceremony para sa nasabing proyekto, kasama sina Mayor Leovino “Joven” Hidalgo at Vice Mayor Wilson Maralit, at ang bumubuo ng Sangguniang Bayan, alinsabay na isinagawa rin ang pagbabasbas at ribbon cutting ceremony para sa model house. (Elfie Estrella Ilustre-PIO Province/PIA Batangas)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/681439864296/tagalog-news-programang-pabahay-inilunsad-sa-bayan-ng-balete#sthash.bAc6Yo0U.dpuf
RIZAL
DTI, Jalajala LGU spearhead entrepreneurial development for locals
· August 27, 2015
JALAJALA, Rizal, Aug. 27 (PIA) --The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Rizal and the Jalajala municipal government are focused on turning locals into potential entrepreneurs through the Entrepreneurial Development Seminar held at the Pagkalinawan Retreat Center, Jalajala, Rizal this August 27.
During the forum, DTI-Rizal Senior Trade and Industry Officers Sharon Fojas-Dioco and Jason San Juan reiterated the need for business development within the locale using the available resources and capabilities of the people.
Dioco emphasized personal entrepreneurial characteristics and other traits needed in order to properly run successful businesses while San Juan discussed during the latter part of the seminar other important concerns for other starting businesses such as business planning and registration.
DTI also indicated manufacturing (ex. food products), services (massage, parlor and salons), processing (semi-processed materials) and subcontracting as possible income-generating means for locals based on the available raw materials, skillsets of people and equipment available in the area.
The entrepreneurial seminar includes locals from different sectors such as senior citizens and existing business groups and is funded through the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) fund of the Municipality of Jalajala with DTI as the trainer. Prior to the seminar, DTI-Rizal also conducted a similar training-based BUB program for women at San Mateo, Rizal last August 20.
Jalajala Mayor Narciso Villaran and Municipal Councilor Liberty Garcia were also present to further encourage the locals during the seminar. (PIA-Rizal)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2261440724098/dti-jalajala-lgu-spearhead-entrepreneurial-development-for-locals#sthash.4OY2RwHl.dpuf
| President Aquino declares 19 nationwide holidays for next year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| President Benigno S. Aquino III has issued a proclamation declaring the regular holidays and special non-working days to be observed for the year 2016. Proclamation No. 1105, which was signed by President Aquino on August 20, listed 19 nationwide holidays for next year. Regular holidays New Year’s Day (January 1 - Friday) Maundy Thursday (March 24) Good Friday (March 25) Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9 - Saturday) Labor Day (May 1 - Sunday) Independence Day (June 12 - Sunday) National Heroes Day (August 29 - last Monday of August) Bonifacio Day (November 30 - Wednesday) Christmas Day (December 25 - Sunday) Rizal Day (December 30 - Friday) Special (non-working) days Chinese New Year (February 8 - Monday) EDSA People Power Revolution (February 25) Black Saturday (March 26) Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21 - Sunday) All Saints’ Day (November 1 - Tuesday). Additional special non-working days January 2 (Saturday) October 31 (Monday) December 24 (Saturday) December 31 (Saturday) The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha shall be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall inform the Office of the President of the actual dates on which these holidays shall respectively fall. The Department of Labor and Employment shall promulgate the implementing guidelines for this proclamation, which shall take effect immediately. PND (co) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increased government spending contributes to higher Gross Domestic Product growth in second quarter: Palace | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A Palace official on Thursday attributed the higher Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted in the second quarter of 2015 to increased government spending. "Earlier this morning, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reported that the Philippine economy grew by 5.6 percent in the second quarter of 2015. This is higher than the 5.0 percent expansion posted in the first quarter, and is consistent with increased government spending during the past three months," Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement. Secretary Lacierda said the NEDA report showed that growth on the demand side was led by household consumption—which accelerated to 6.2 percent—while on the supply side, the major sectors that contributed to growth include services (6.2 percentage points) and industry (6.1 percentage points). "Relative to other Asian economies that have released their second quarter 2015 GDP growth data, the Philippines is the third fastest growing economy, ahead of Malaysia (4.9 percent), Indonesia (4.7 percent), and Thailand (2.8 percent)," he added. "International circles have credited political stability as one of the main reasons for our country’s comparatively reliable performance. Along with prudent fiscal management and other factors, this stability has helped the Philippines weather external shocks, proving once again that good governance is good economics. Reform works: we have witnessed this time and again over the past five years, and we, as a people, will continue to reap its fruits so long as we keep to Daang Matuwid," Lacierda further said. The Palace official said the government remains committed to do its best for the benefit of the coming generation. "It is clear that the Aquino administration pursues not just economic growth, but rather inclusive growth, with an emphasis on extending the benefits of national progress to our poorest and most marginalized sectors. Rest assured that we will continue to build on the gains we have collectively achieved, and strive for a Philippines that is more peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive, for the benefit of coming generations," added Lacierda. PND (jm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III is determined to solve the lingering problems on traffic and flooding in Metro Manila. President Aquino told students of the Rizal Technological University (RTU) on Thursday that several proposals would be presented to him soon by concerned government agencies and stakeholders on how to address the traffic gridlock in the metropolis. "Malapit nang ipresenta sa akin ang iba’t ibang plano para maibsan ang siksikan ng mga sasakyan," he said in his speech during the inauguration of a new building at RTU in Mandaluyong City. The Chief Executive shared that the "most radical" solution to the traffic problem is the implementation of the odd-even scheme. "Ang akin po: Ang pinakaradikal dito ay hatiin ang bilang ng bumibiyaheng sasakyan—salitan ang pagbabaybay ng odd at even na plaka sa ating mga kalsada kada linggo," he said. He noted that the plan would definitely ease traffic congestion but it would draw criticisms from the public, considering that, according to the Department of Trade and Industry, 22,400 new vehicles are sold every month and 100,000 motorcycles were sold each month in 2014. "Pihadong luluwang ang trapik dahil kalahati ng sasakyan ang mawawala, pero sigurado pong marami na namang aalma dahil hindi magagamit ang kotse nila," he said. "Ang ideyal na sitwasyon: Dagdagan ang mga tulay at palawakin ang mga kalye; pero maski ito po, aabutin nang ilang taon para maipatupad at katakot-takot pa ang diskusyon, lalo na sa usapin ng right of way," he said. On flooding, President Aquino said the solution is to have a comprehensive, detailed, and systematic Flood Management Master Plan. During the event, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson presented the master plan, which includes the main drainage project in Mandaluyong City as part of the major flood control projects and drainage improvement works being done in the National Capital Region. President Aquino, meanwhile, sought the public’s understanding and cooperation as the government finds long-term solutions to the two major problems that continue to beset the country. "Nagsisikap nga tayong tugunan ang lahat ng kayang tugunan, at ang panawagan ko po: Makiisa at dagdagan ang pang-unawa at pasensiya. Sa inyo namang pakikiambag, masisiguro nating sabay-sabay tayong uunlad," he said. Meanwhile, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement issued on Thursday that at the instruction of President Aquino, Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras has begun consulting various stakeholders to integrate action proposals from the Metro Manila Development Authority, Department of Public Works and Highways, the Department of Transportation and Communications, and the Philippine National Police. PND (jb/as/jm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| President Aquino inspects relocation site for informal settlers in Pasig City | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday inspected a relocation site for informal settlers in Pasig City. There to welcome the President was Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Chairman Chito Cruz. Cruz facilitated President Aquino’s inspection of Unit 103 of the Manggahan Residences Phase 1, located at the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Depot, Eastbank Road, Barangay Sta. Lucia, Pasig City. According to the HUDCC chief, the two five-storey buildings constructed under the project’s first phase, form part of 15 buildings that will be completed in June 2016. Phase 2, consisting of six buildings, will be completed in March next year, to be followed by Phase 3, consisting of 7 buildings. The project, which has a budget allocation of P50 billion, aims to resettle 900 families who have illegally settled at the Manggahan Floodway, and eventually help solve the flooding in Metro Manila. Each unit is a studio, which could be converted into a one-room unit, complete with a toilet and a small balcony in the upper floors. In his speech, President Aquino acknowledged the late interior secretary Jesse Robredo’s role in conceptualizing the People’s Plan, where the people help find solutions to their problems. “Ang kanyang naging pilosopiya sa pamumuno: Ituring na katuwang ang mahihirap, imbes na ituring silang pabigat. Sa kanyang mga pagsisikap, naging popular ang konsepto ng People’s Plan, kung saan nakikiambag ang mismong mga benepisyaryo sa paglikha ng solusyon sa kanilang mga problema,” said the President. He noted that the new settlement is part of the administration’s principle to Build Back Better. “Hindi sapat sa atin na mailipat lang kayo ng tirahan. Hindi rin natin ugali ang magpatupad lang ng mga pansamantalang solusyon, na pagkatapos ng mga photo-op ay wala naman talagang nangyaring pagbabago,” he said. “Sinisiguro din nating ligtas, matibay, at malapit sa mga serbisyo at oportunidad ang inyong tutuluyan. Sa ganitong paraan, tunay at pangmatagalan ang ginhawang naipagkakaloob sa ating mga benepisyaryo,” he added. The Chief Executive in turn asked the beneficiaries, whom he referred to as “partners”, to serve as good examples to future beneficiaries. “Pakiusap pong matindi: Kayong mga nauna, ipakita ninyo kung bakit tama ang ginagawa nating estratehiya sa ngayon. Nasa inyo po ang susi para mabigyan rin natin ng pagkakataon ang iba pa nating mga kababayan na pareho rin ang pangangailangan,” he said. One of the beneficiaries, Madeline Suarez, thanked the President and the MMDA, saying, “Ngayon po, masasabi namin na panatag na kami. Tapos na po ang panahon ng aming pangamba tuwing sasapit po ang tag-ulan at bagyo. Tapos na po ang kabanata ng aming buhay ng paglusong sa baha.” Also present during the program were Pasig Congressman Roman Romulo, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., and MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino. PND (ag) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| President Aquino inaugurates Rizal Technological University's Senator Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday inaugurated the Senator Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall at the Rizal Technological University (RTU) in Mandaluyong City. The 11-storey building, which was constructed at an estimated budget of P600 million, will cater to education and information technology students. House of Representatives Majority Floor leader Neptali "Boyet" Gonzales II, who pushed for the construction of the new building in 2010, joined the President in the ceremony, which was also attended by House Speaker Sonny Belmonte. Looking at the new academic building, President Aquino recalled the groundbreaking ceremony he also attended in 2010. "Mga Boss, sa Daang Matuwid, ang pakay natin: itama ang dapat itama; ayusin ang kayang ayusin at ang dapat ayusin. Kasabay po nito ang pamumuhunan sa mas maganda at mas maunlad na kinabukasan ng bawat Pilipino. Ito naman po ang diwa ng pagpapasinaya natin sa Senator Neptali A. Gonzales Academic Hall ng Rizal Technological University sa araw na ito. Tayo na nga po ang nag-groundbreak nito, at kitang-kita naman ninyo ang resulta ng ating pagtutulungan," he said in his speech. The President also thanked Rep. Gonzales and the residents of Mandaluyong City for their contribution to the construction of the new building that will benefit the next generation. "Ito po ang magsisilbing bagong academic building para sa mga nag-aaral ng education, pati na ng Information Technology. Nagpapasalamat nga tayo, unang-una, sa inyong butihing Kinatawan na si Boyet Gonzales, na talaga naman pong tinutukan ang proyektong ito, at saktong-sakto ang inagurasyon natin sa nalalapit niyang kaarawan sa Sabado. Ang pinakaimportante: Ang building na ito, bunga ng pag-aambagan ng mga taga-Mandaluyong. Kaya naman, maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyo," President Aquino further said. "Kahanga-hanga po na nakapagpatayo tayo ng ganito kalaking gusali, lalo pa’t masikip na sa lungsod. Ang isa pang kahanga-hanga sa proyektong ito: Ang sabi sa atin ay makakasabay na daw sa ibang kilalang pamantasan sa larangan nang I.T. ang facilities ng RizalTech. Pero sa akin po, ang pinakatagumpay ng pasilidad na ito ay ang lahat ng makikinabang rito, dahil sila naman ang magbabahagi ng matutunan nila sa susunod na henerasyon pagdating ng panahon," he added. President Aquino also noted that the modern facilities of the new academic building will attract specialists, who will impart their skills and knowledge to the students. "Itong bagong sentro ng edukasyon sa inyong lungsod, pupuntahan ng mga dalubhasa. Dahil mas moderno ang kagamitan para makapagturo, mas episyente naman nilang maipapabatid ang kanilang kaalaman sa mga mag-aaral. Ang mga tinuruan naman po, pagbalik sa kanilang komunidad, maibabahagi ang mga kanilang natutunan. Dahil dito, mapapabilis ang pagsasalin ng kaalaman sa mas marami nating kababayan. Ito po ang tinatawag nating multiplier effect, kung saan naipapasa at naipapamana sa mas marami ang benepisyong natanggap ng ilan," he said. Concluding his speech, President Aquino challenged the RTU students to use their knowledge to better serve their countrymen. "Kaya nga po, sa mga kabataan at mag-aaral na pangunahing benepisyaryo ng bagong pasilidad na ito: May kasangkapan na kayo upang masagad ang pagkatuto. Ang hamon ko sa inyo: Gamitin ang pinag-aralan para makapaghatid ng higit na benepisyo at serbisyo sa inyong kapwa. Sa inyong pagtulong, asahan naman ninyong titindig sa mas mataas na lunsaran ang mga binigyang-lakas ninyo; at sa ganoong paraan, matitiyak ninyong maaabot nila ang mas matatayog na pangarap para sa ating bansa," the President said. PND (jm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| President Benigno S. Aquino III and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of Thailand are scheduled to meet in Malacañang Palace on Friday to discuss matters of interest to their countries. Prime Minister Prayut arrives in Manila at 6 p.m. on Thursday to begin a two-day official visit with his wife, Madame Naraporn Chan-o-cha, an official media advisory released by the Palace said. This is Prayut’s first visit to the Philippines since he assumed office in 2014. Prayut will pay a courtesy call on President Aquino on Friday morning, to be followed by an expanded bilateral meeting. They will hold a joint press statement shortly thereafter. President Aquino will also host a state luncheon in honor of the visiting head of state and his delegates. An earlier statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Prayut’s visit aims to deepen the partnership between the Philippines and Thailand for mutual prosperity. According to the DFA, Prime Minister Prayut and President Aquino will talk about agriculture, defense, education, law enforcement, security, trade and investments, technical cooperation, tourism, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) matters, among other issues. “The two leaders will look into ways to work closely together towards mutual prosperity and contribute to further strengthen the ASEAN’s post-2015 vision,” the DFA said. Thailand is the Philippines’ eighth largest trading partner in 2014, with total two-way trade amounting to US$5.83-billion, the DFA noted, adding that both countries enjoy excellent and cordial relations at the bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels. PND (hdc) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Mandaluyong Representative Neptali Gonzales II during the inauguration of the Senator Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall at the Rizak Technological University on Thursday (Augusts 27). (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Rolando Mailo / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the unveiling of the marker of the newly constructed 11- story Sen. Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall during the inauguration at the Rizal Technological University. Also in photo are DPWH Seretary Rogelio Singson and Mandaluyong Representative Neptali Gionzales II.(Photo by Joseph Vidal / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III is welcomed by the students of the Rizal Technological University on Thursday (August 27) when he attended the inauguration of the Senator Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall and the briefing on the Flood Management Master Plan for Metro Manila. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the inauguration of the Sen. Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall at the Rizal Technological University in Mandaluyong City on Thursday (August 27).(Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Joseph Vidal / Rolando Mailo / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the inauguration of the Senator Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall at the Rizal Technological University on Thursday (August 27). Also in photo are House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson and PCCO Secretary 'Sonny' Coloma. (Photo by Lauro Montellano Jr. / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the inauguration of the Senator Neptali Gonzales Academic Hall of Rizal Technological University on Thursday (August 27). Also in photo are Mandaluyong Representative Neptali Gonzales II, House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson PCCO Secretary Sonny Coloma and Mandaluyong Mayor Benhur Abalos. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan /Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III listens to the speech of benificiaries following his inspection of the Manggahan Residences Project for families of informal settlers in the Manggahan Floodway, at the MMDA Depot, Eastbank Road Brgy. Sta. Lucia in Pasig City. Also in photo are Pasig lone District Representative Roman Romulo, PCOO Sec. Sonny Coloma and HUDCC Chair Chito M. Cruz . (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacanang Photo Bureau)
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech following his inspection of the Manggahan Residences Project that will benefit the families of informal settlers of the Manggahan Floodway at the MMDA Depot, Eastbank Road Brgy. Sta. Lucia in Pasig City. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan/Lauro Montellano Jr./ Malacanang Photo Bureau)
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President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at the MMDA Depot, Eastbank Road Brgy. Sta. Lucia on Thursday (August 27) to inspect the Manggahan Residences Project that will benefit the families of informal settlers at the Manggahan Floodway in Pasig City. (Photo by Rolando Mailo /Malacanang Photo Bureau)
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President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at the MMDA Depot, Eastbank Road Brgy. Sta. Lucia on Thursday (August 27) to inspect the Manggahan Residences Project that will benefit the families of informal settlers at the Manggahan Floodway in Pasig City. Also in photo are HUDCC Chairman Chito Cruz. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Gil Nartea / Joseph Vidal / Lauro Montellano Jr. / Rolando Mailo / Malacanang Photo Bureau)
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 | President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges views with United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) chief Admiral Harry Harris and US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg during the Courtesy Call at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). (Photo by Joseph Vidal/ LAuro Montellano Jr./ Exquiel Supera--Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III greets US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg during the courtesy call of United States Pacific Command chief Admiral Harry Harris at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). (Photo by Joseph Vidal/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes United States Pacific Command chief Admiral Harry Harris during the courtesy call at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III confers the Order of Sikatuna with a rank of Grand Cross, Gold Distinction (Datu, Katangiang Ginto) on outgoing European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Guy Ledoux during his farewell call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). The Order of Sikatuna is the national order of diplomatic merit of the Republic of the Philippines. Also in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III confers the Order of Sikatuna with a rank of Grand Cross, Gold Distinction (Datu, Katangiang Ginto) on outgoing European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Guy Ledoux during his farewell call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). The Order of Sikatuna is the national order of diplomatic merit of the Republic of the Philippines. (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Lauro Montellano, Jr./ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) president Akihiko Tanaka during the courtesy call at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). Also in photo are Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) president Akihiko Tanaka during the courtesy call at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). Also in photo is Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa during the Courtesy Call of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) president Akihiko Tanaka at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) president Akihiko Tanaka during the Courtesy Call at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). Also in photo is Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa. (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) president Akihiko Tanaka during the courtesy call at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). Also in photo are Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa and JICA Director-General Keizo Takewaka. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) president Akihiko Tanaka during the courtesy call at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Joseph Vidal / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Maybank Group Corporate Affairs and Sustainability head Eliza Mohamed during the courtesy call of Maybank Group president and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Farid Alias at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26, 2015). Also in photo are Maybank Philippines Inc. president and chief executive officer Herminio Famatigan, Jr. and Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Maybank Group president and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Farid Alias during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). Also in photo are Maybank Philippines Inc. president and chief executive officer Herminio Famatigan, Jr. and Maybank Group Corporate Affairs and Sustainability head Eliza Mohamed. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Maybank Group president and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Farid Alias during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26). Also in photo are Maybank Philippines Inc. president and chief executive officer Herminio Famatigan, Jr.; Maybank Group Corporate Affairs and Sustainability head Eliza Mohamed; Maybank Philippines Corporate Affairs head Eric Montelibano and Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima. (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
 | President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Maybank Group president and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Farid Alias during the Courtesy Call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (August 26, 2015). (Photo by Joseph Vidal / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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