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Issued at: 5:00 AM 23 March 2015
SYNOPSIS: At 4:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 260 km West of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro (13.1°N, 118.8°E).
FORECAST: Luzon will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over northern Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Northeast to north with slight to moderate seas.
OVER METRO MANILA:
Maximum Temperature: 01:50 PM yesterday ----- 32.3 ºC
Minimum Temperature: 06:00 AM yesterday ----- 24.8 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity: 06:00 AM yesterday --------- 89 %
Minimum Relative Humidity: 01:00 PM yesterday --------- 53 %
Low tide today: 05:51 AM ……… 0.25 meter
High tide today: 12:03 PM ……… 0.86 meter
Low tide today: 06:50 PM ……… -0.02 meter
High tide today: 12:03 PM ……… 0.59 meter
Sunrise today: 05:59 AM
Sunset today: 06:07 PM
Moonrise today: 08:10 AM
Moonset today: 09:04 PM
Illumination today: 7 %
For more information and queries, please call at telephone numbers 927-1335 and 927-2877 or log
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Weather
Advisory No. 9 (FINAL)
FOR: Low Pressure Area (LPA) (FORMERLY TS “#BettyPH”)
ISSUED AT: 11:00 AM, 23 March 2015
The Low
Pressure Area West of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has dissipated. Meanwhile,
the northeast monsoon will bring light rains over Luzon.
With this
development, this is the final advisory.
DZMM:
Sinabi ni PAGASA Weather Division OIC Esperanza Cayanan na simula
ngayong taon, gagamit na ng kategoryang super typhoon para sa mga
bagyong ang hangin ay hihigit sa 220 kph. Ang desisyon ay ginawa kasunod
ng paghagupit ng bagyong Yolanda noong 2013.
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Weather
Advisory No. 9 (FINAL)
FOR: Low Pressure Area (LPA) (FORMERLY TS “#BettyPH”)
ISSUED AT: 11:00 AM, 23 March 2015
FOR: Low Pressure Area (LPA) (FORMERLY TS “#BettyPH”)
ISSUED AT: 11:00 AM, 23 March 2015
The Low
Pressure Area West of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has dissipated. Meanwhile,
the northeast monsoon will bring light rains over Luzon.
With this
development, this is the final advisory.
DZMM:
Sinabi ni PAGASA Weather Division OIC Esperanza Cayanan na simula
ngayong taon, gagamit na ng kategoryang super typhoon para sa mga
bagyong ang hangin ay hihigit sa 220 kph. Ang desisyon ay ginawa kasunod
ng paghagupit ng bagyong Yolanda noong 2013.
March 23, 2015 ( Monday )
as of 6:00 -7:00 AM
PIA 4A / PIA QUEZON : Cloudy in
Lucena City
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
About 217 recipients of the Special Training for Employment Program
(STEP) recently graduated in a ceremony held at the Dalubhasaan ng
Lunsod ng San Pablo Gym, San Pablo City. STEP is a training program to
help indigent youths get free training on technical vocational courses
from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
In his speech, Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III mentioned the rumors that
spread the other day that he collapsed and he was in ICU.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III is now delivering his message at the
briefing on the SLEX Toll Road 4 project ongoing at Tiaong, Quezon.
PIA-4A/QUEZON: Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III's convoy arrived at the program venue at 10:20 am.
PIA-4A:
The 58 km, 4-lane SLEX Toll Road 4 Project is divided into five
sections: Section1 covers Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Macban, Laguna (10.58
km); Macban to San Pablo (12.2 km); San Pablo to Tiaong, Queon (8.1 km);
Tiaong to Candelaria (14.4 km), and Candelaria to Lucena City (12.31
km).
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Local government officials have welcomed and expressed support for the
58 km, 4-lane SLEX Toll Road 4 project extending from Sto. Tomas to
Lucena City, hoping it will boost trade, commerce, and tourism in
Calabarzon and the Bicol Region.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
The SLEX Toll Road 4 project that will extend the highway from Sto.
Tomas, Batangas to Lucena City, Quezon is expected to cut travel time
between Sto. Tomas and Lucena rom the usual four hours to just one hour.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
The SLEX Toll Road 4 Project is a P13.B planned expressway extension
from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena, Quezon mandated under PD 1112 and
1894 involves the construction of 58 km, 4-lane toll road.
PIA-4A/QUEZON:
Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III's attendance is expected at the brifieng on
the SLEX Toll Road 4 project in Tiaong, Queon. Atty. Edmund D. Reyes,
Executive Director of Toll Regulatory Board will brief the President
about the project while DPWH Rogelio Singson will give an update on the
major road projects in Southern Tagalog.
DZBB:
Iniulat ng DFA na 165 OFWs sa Libya ang nakatakdang bumalik sa
Pilipinas ngayong linggo. Sa ngayon, 4, 414 OFWs na ang nakauwi sa
bansa. Nananatili pa rin ang alert level 4 sa sitwasyon sa Libya at
ipinatutupad pa rin ang repatriation program at travel ban doon.
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| The Palace on Sunday encourages Filipinos to participate in “Earth Hour
2015” slated on Saturday evening, March 28. “We encourage our people to participate in Earth Hour 2015 by voluntarily switching off all lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 in the evening, on Saturday, March 28.” “In so doing, Filipinos will be showing their solidarity with the rest of the world in efforts to combat climate change, thereby promoting a cleaner, healthier and greener world,” said Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., in a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan. Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement of the World Wide Fund to unite people to take action for the planet. This year’s global tagline is “Use Your Power to Change Climate Change.” For the Philippines, the main switch-off will be held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, according to Earth Hour Philippines. From 2009 to 2013, the Philippines has earned the title of “Earth Hour Hero Country” as the country topped the participation records. Earth Hour Philippines will be donating portable solar lamps to off-grid communities to help them safely and economically light up their homes, Coloma said. “We echo the statement of Earth Hour Philippines as follows: 'When we unite towards a common goal, we can change climate change.' Let us all participate in Earth Hour 2015 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28,” Coloma reiterated. PND (ag) |
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| Palace elated with survey saying Filipinos rank fifth happiest citizens in the world | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Palace on Sunday welcomes the result of a global survey that ranked
Filipinos as the world’s fifth happiest citizens. “Siyempre po dapat nating ikagalak ang nabatid nating balita hinggil diyan, dahil sa pagitan naman siguro ng kagalakan at kalungkutan, mas marami ang pipili palagi ‘nung kagalakan at pagiging masaya,” said Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., in a radio interview with dzRB Radyo ng Bayan. The Philippines scored 80, based on a research conducted by the Gallup, a US-based performance-management consulting firm. Leading the survey is Paraguay which scored 89. Followed by Colombia, Ecuador and Guatemala which shared the second spot with the score of 84. Honduras, Panama and Venezuela all got 82 all tied at third place. While Costa Rica, El Salvador and Nicaragua scored 81 and shared the fourth place. Gallup interviewed 1,000 adults aged 15 and older in each country and where asked questions to gauge their Positive Experience Index. Among the questions asked were: Did they feel well rested? Were they treated with respect? Did they smile or laugh a lot? Did they learn something interesting? In 2012, the Philippines ranked fourth and shared the spot with Guatemala. PND (ag) |
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INTERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA,
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| (coverage cut) SEC. COLOMA: Kung saan po puwede tayong makapaglingkod, iyon lang naman po ang ating paniwala. SENDING: Mahirap po bang maging spokesman ng Malacañang, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Masaya. HIDALGO: Ang mahirap lang, nagigising kayo ng maaga, hindi ba, sir? SEC. COLOMA: Walang problema iyon dahil maaga naman talaga ako magising. SENDING: Pero iyon, sir. Ito kanina nakapanayam rin si Senator Trillanes. Sabi niya at lahat po kasi ng sisi, alam naman natin kay Pangulong Noynoy ngayon. Iyong command responsibility, naka-pokus sa kanya. Iyong mga ilang biyuda nagsalita, mag-sorry ka. Eh may mga revelation, kanina maraming napag-usapan diyan sa executive session na inunti-unti ni Senator Trillanes kanina, na sabi kapag napakinggan ninyo ito at nakita ninyo, magbabago ang pananaw. Ang Malacañang, hindi n’yo ba igigiit, halimbawa, ang mga ganitong punto? HIDALGO: Na ilabas iyong mga? SENDING: Mga dapat na pag-usapan para hindi naman lahat ay isisisi kay PNoy. SEC. COLOMA: Patuloy naman iyong pagpapaliwanag ng buong kaganapan diyan. Nauunawaan namin iyong sitwasyon, at ginagawa at gagawin pa ang nararapat hinggil diyan. SENDING: Pero iyon, sir. Ito diretsahang tanong. Wala po ba talagang nagpapayo kay Pangulong Noy, o walang may tapang na magpayo na mag-sorry na lang isya para matapos na lahat ng ito? SEC. COLOMA: Tinalakay na po iyan, at uulitin ko na lang po iyong kasasabi ko lamang, gagawin po ng ating Pangulo ang nararapat. HIDALGO: Secretary, may nabanggit ho kanina. I don’t know kung alam n’yo na, pero may nabanggit po si Senador Antonio Trillanes na dahil nga lahat ng sisi kay PNoy, naibulgar niya ho sa amin na tingnan din na talagang may pagkukulang sa kampo ng PNP-SAF, partikular iyong oras na nangangailangan ng tulong itong 44 PNP-SAF, ay nakahilata, nakahiga at parang tila natakot at napabayaan po ng ng kanilang mga kasamang PNP-SAF. Kayo po ba ay hihiling ng imbestigasyon? Kasi hindi po, kami bilang mamamayan ay hindi kami papayag na ganito iyong mga pulis na magsisilbi sa amin. SEC. COLOMA: Lahat po ng nararapat para ituwid ang mga natuklasang hindi tama ay isasagawa ng ating pamahalaan bilang bahagi ng pagbibigay ng hustisya sa naganap po sa Mamasapano at iyong sa pagkamatay ng ating mga bayaning PNP-SAF 44. HIDALGO: May kautusan po ba si PNoy sa kanyang itinalagang bagong PNP-SAF na gawin ito? SEC. COLOMA: Malinaw naman po ang direksyon na tinatahak ngayon hinggil sa pagbabagong-tatag ng SAF, at nauunawaan na po ng kanilang bagong commander ang dapat gawin. SENDING: Sir, ito nga po. Sa ngayon, sa lahat po ng ganitong kaganapan, halimbawa sabi ninyo na darating ang panahon, gagawin ng Pangulo ang nararapat. Kailan po iyan, at ano po iyong nararapat na iyan? SEC. COLOMA: Di hintayin na lang po natin. Magtiwala po tayo na alam niya ang kanyang tungkulin at nagpapasya po siya ng ayon sa pinakamainam para sa kanyang mga “Boss,” ang mga mamamayang Pilipino. HIDALGO: May pinaka-latest survey po. Ano po ang inyong opinyon na bumaba sa pinakamababang antas ito pong trust at approval ratings po ni PNoy? SEC. COLOMA: Tinatanggap po namin iyan. At pag-ibayong determinasyon at pagpupunyagi ang aming gagawin para maging karapat-dapat sa pagtitiwala at pagtangkilik ng sambayan. SENDING: Survey na rin lang ang pinag-uusapan. Ang BBL, hindi ho tanggap ng karamihan diyan ho sa mga lumalabas na survey. SEC. COLOMA: Ayon doon sa survey na binanggit mo, 44% iyong nagpahayag na hindi sila sang-ayon. Kapag ibinawas natin iyong 44 sa 100, may natitira pang 56. SENDING: Pero sa kabuuan po iyon, sir. Ang sabi doon sa survey sa Mindanao mismo 62%? SEC. COLOMA: Ang magpapasya diyan, Roggie, hindi po lamang ang taga-Mindanao. Ang magpapasya po diyan ay Kamara de Representantes, na binubuo ng 300 kinatawan mula sa lahat ng panig ng bansa at sa mga party-list at 21 senador. At iyon naman po ay base sa pag-uusap first week of March. Iyong idaraos pong pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng tungkol sa draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, may isang buwan pa po; may isang buwan pang mahigit. Lahat po ng mga stake holders diyan ay meron pang pagkakataon na magpahayag ng kanilang pananaw. Tatalakayin din po iyan sa Plenaryo ng Kamara at Senado. Sa amin pong palagay ay meron namang sapat na panahon para puspusan at masinsing pag-aralan ang lahat ng probisyon na ito. Ilagay sa tama iyong mga nakikitang hindi tama. Bawasan iyong mga nakikitang kalabisan. Dagdagan iyong mga nakikitang pagkukulang. Ang dapat lang pong hindi mawala sa ating pananaw ay iyong pangkalahatang kabutihan ng buong bansang Pilipinas at iyong kahalagahan na itaguyod po natin iyong prosesong pangkapayapaan. HIDALGO: Secretary, ipinatawag ni PNoy para siguro malinawan itong sa BOI ng PNP report. Nasaktan daw sa mga balita si PNoy. Ano naman po ang kanyang reaksyon at nararamdaman sa Senate Report kaugnay sa Mamasapano? SEC. COLOMA: Ang kanya pong pagturing doon ay hinggil doon sa mga facts. Wala naman po kasi siyang problema kapag iyong mga facts, iyong mga relevant facts maging doon sa BOI o sa Senado ang tinutukoy. Ang reserbasyon po ng Pangulo ay hinggil doon sa nakikita niya – at nakikita rin namin – na mga konklusyon na tila kulang sa konkretong batayan. At iyon naman ay pinag-aaralang mabuti dahil nagbubuo rin naman po kami ng aming pananaw hinggil diyan sa dalawang ulat na iyan para naman maging ganap at komprehensibo iyong pagpapahayag ng Pangulo at ng ehekutibo ng aming perspektibo hinggil sa mga mga mahahalagang kaganapan na iyan. HIDALGO: Aasahan po ba ng publiko na may national address si PNoy kaugnay sa dalawang inquiries na ito? SEC. COLOMA: Patuloy naman po ang pakikipagtalakayan ng Pangulo sa mga mamamayan. Regular at normal na bahagi ng kanyang tungkulin bilang Pangulo iyong pakikipag-ugnayan at pakikipagtalakayan sa ating mga mamamayan. At kung magbabalik-tanaw po tayo sa nakaraang halos limang taon na po, ay talaga namang kinukuha niya iyong tamang pagkakataon para magsagawa ng pakikipag-usap sa ating mga mamamayan. Kaya antabayanan lang po natin kung kailan muli siya makikipag-usap. HIDALGO: Saan po ba nagkamali? Ano ho bang nagkulang? Saan po ba nagkaroon ng gap, na hindi raw po na-interview si PNoy at nagpa-interview? Hindi po ba siya nagpa-interview? Walang nakarating na imbitasyon, dito po sa report ng PNP. SENDING: Si Secretary Roxas po, hindi niya sinabihan si Pangulong Noynoy? HIDALGO: Totoo po ba iyon? SEC. COLOMA: Ang pinaka-objective na batayan na lang diyan, ‘no, ay hindi iyong kahit anong sasabihin ko sa inyo ngayon, pero iyong ipinahayag na rin mismo ni Police Director Magalong. Siya naman po ang nagsasabi na noong nakaraan, siya ay nagparating ng request ng Pangulo. At nung tinanung sa akin ng mga reporter sa Malacañang kahapon, ang sabi ko – at sasabihin ko rin sa inyo – pinakamainam siguro ay bigyan natin ng pagkakataon si DILG Secretary Mar Roxas na ibigay ang kanyang panig hinggil dito. SENDING: Pasensiya na po kayo, Secretary Coloma, kung makulit po ako sa punto ng kay Pangulong Noynoy. Kasi may nakapanayam ho kaming biyuda ng SAF 44. Sa telebisyon kagabi, iyon na naman ang mga laman. na kahit papano, napupunasan iyong sakit na nadarama dahil nga lumilinaw kahit papano iyong mga resulta po ng imbestigasyon sa nangyari po sa SAF 44. Pero sa kanila, wala po silang ibang bukambibig kung hindi mag-sorry lang ang ating Pangulo. Sa survey, kahit may mga nagsasabi na may mga nananawagan na mag-resign ang Pangulo, nangingibabaw pa rin, marami pa rin sa mga kababayan natin na sinasabi hindi ka dapat mag-resign. Kailan po iyan? Ano po ang pumipigil kay Pangulong Noynoy para humingi ng paumanhin sa lahat ng iyon, hindi dahil sa kasalanan nya kung hindi bilang Ama ng ating bansa? Mahirap po ba talaga? Ano iyong kinakatakot niya na sambitin po ang mga salitang iyan? SEC. COLOMA: Wala siyang ikinakatakot. SENDING: Kung wala siyang ikinakatakot, bakit hindi niyo ibigay, kung iyon lang ang maglilinis ng lahat? SEC. COLOMA: Roggie, batid ko iyong emosyon at damdamin hinggil diyan. Hindi lang naman ikaw ang nag-iisa. Maraming nagpahayag ng saloobin hinggil diyan. At kung maari lang ay sabihin ko na lang muli na batid iyan ng ating Pangulo, at handa naman siyang gawin iyong narararapt. Bigyan na lang po natin siya ng pagkakataon. SENDING: Siguro, sir, nabasa niya naman iyong Senate report na parang ito iyong pinaka-emosyon, sabi ninyo. Maintindihan ninyo siguro, sir, na emosyon po talaga ang nangingibabaw bagama’t hindi talaga, ba’t ito ang ... hindi talaga ito ang pinagbabatayan. Pero sabi ho sa Senate report, sa ganitong kaligalig ang kasaysayan natin, kinakailangan ang Pangulo maipakita ng kanyang unquestionable leadership. Iyon lang naman ang inaantay sa kanya. Iyon po iyong sabi sa Senate report na magpa-Presidente siya, magpakaama siya. Kailan n’ya ho ito ibibigay? Ilang araw, buwan na pag-aantay namin? SEC .COLOMA: Kasasagot ko lang, Roggie, ‘no. Pasensiya na, kasasagot ko lng. ROGGIE: Sige po. Anyway sir, iyan lamang po. HIDALGO: May panghuli ako. Secretary para to make, it lighter. ...(overlapping voices)... Iyan ang gusto ko kay Secretary Coloma eh, laging idaan sa tamang perspektibo..... HIDALGO: Secretary, kumusta po si Pia at si Pnoy? SEC. COLOMA: Ang alam ko lang po, si Pangulo. Iyong sa nabanggit ninyo ay hindi ko pa po siya nakikilala. Nakita ko lang po sa pahayagan ang kanyang larawan. HIDALGO: Eh ki-nonfirm ni Pia, sir, kay Kris eh. SENDING: Na nag-uusap sila. HIDALGO: Opo, na communication— SEC. COLOMA: Nabasa ko rin iyong nabasa ninyo. At siyempre kahit sino namang nagbasa nun ay matutuwa. HIDALGO: Binati niya po si Pia, sir, sa pagkapanalo? SENDING: Baka si Pia lang ang makakapagsabi sa kanya na mag-sorry na siya. SEC. COLOMA: Sana lang bahagi iyan ng aking job description, kaso hindi. HIDALGO: Ki-nongratulate ba ng Malacañang si Pia? SEC. COLOMA: Kung Malacanang ay kami ay hindi po namin naisagawa iyan; hindi pa po namin naisagawa iyan. Pero po privately as a citizen,napanood ko rin naman po iyong pageant, at siyempre kinatutuwa naman po natin na makitang merong mga kakatawan sa Pilipinas sa mga kumpetisyon na iyan, at ipapakita iyong kagandahan at kahusayan ng mga Pilipina. SENDING: Salamat po, Secretary Sonny, sir. HIDALGO: Salamat, sir ha. Pasensiya na po kayo sa amin. SEC. COLOMA: Walang anuman. Salamat sa pagkakataon. |
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| DAR issues new guidelines for the processing of land use conversion applications |
| Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph |
| The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) issued on March 6
Memorandum Circular Number 1, Series of 2015 in response to the
impending need to fast track power generation projects. The Circular contains a set of new guidelines for the processing of applications for conversion involving covered landholdings which are to be used as sites of urgent energy projects. The new set of guidelines is a departure from the practice of returning to the concerned applicants those submissions with deficiencies. Under DAR Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2002 as well as DAR Memorandum Circular No. 2 Series of 2002, applications for conversion which have incomplete or insufficient submissions are not processed by the Department. Instead, such applications are immediately returned to the applicants or to the representatives. Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Luis Meinrado C. Pañgulayan said that while this amendatory Memorandum Circular was issued in recognition of the impending energy crisis in the country, he clarified that such an application must be accompanied by a Certification from the Department of Energy. |
| Aquino signs EOs on coco levy funds’ use |
| Source: http://www.da.gov.ph |
| President Aquino has signed Executive Order (EO) no. 179 and
Executive Order no. 180 providing the mechanism on the use of
the coco levy funds as well as the development the coconut
industry. Both Executive Orders were signed by President Aquino on March 18, 2015. Under EO 179, the government has provided the guidelines for the inventory and privatization of coco levy assets. In the said EO, the President directed the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) to identify and account for all Coco Levy assets, with the assistance of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), Bureau of Treasury (BTr), and the Commission on Audit (COA). It shall be within 60 days from effectivity of the EO. Government agencies that have Coco Levy assets shall re-convey and transfer the title to the Republic of the Philippines over the coco levy Assets within 60 days. Money constituting the coco levy or accruing from coco levy assets should likewise be deposited to the Special Account in the General Fund for Coco Levies (Coco Levy SAGF). As for non-cash coco levy assets, the President directed the Privatization and Management Office (PMO) to be in charge of privatization efforts and disposition program for non-cash coco levy assets. “All proceeds and receipts or revenues arising out of or in connection with the privatization of the Coco Levy Assets shall be deposited in the coco levy SAGF,” the EO stated. Meanwhile, Executive Order No. 180 provides the administrative guidelines for the re-conveyance and utilization of coco levy assets for the benefit of the coconut farmers and the development of the coconut industry. President Aquino has directed the PCGG, OSG, and other concerned agencies, to “file the proper pleadings or institute and maintain the necessary legal actions to preserve, protect, and recover the Government’s rights and interests in the Coco Levy Assets to prevent any dissipation or reduction in their value.” He also ordered the BTr, Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), OSG, government representatives to the boards of sequestered or surrendered corporations, and any government agency with Coco Levy asset in their administration, to dissolve or cause the dissolution of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund (CIIF) Holding Companies. “Provided that all the remaining money and assets of the CIIF Holding Companies after its dissolution shall be transferred, deposited or delivered to the Government in accordance with the provisions,” the EO stated. (by Madel Sabater/first published on Manila Bulletin/March 19, 2015) Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/aquino-signs-eos-on-coco-levy-funds-use/#6truZhJMxHz3POoE.99 |
| Over 1M Pantawid Pamilya kids to graduate from elem, high school |
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph |
| A total of 863,046 elementary students and 333,673 high school
students who are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang
Pilipino Program nationwide will graduate this March. Of this number, there are 353,621 elementary graduates in Luzon; 175,005 in the Visayas; and 334,420 in Mindanao. On the other hand, there are 153,470 high school graduates in Luzon; 74,182 in the Visayas; and 106,021 in Mindanao. This will be held at the Ynares Gymnasium, Antipolo, Rizal on April 10. It will be a festive event where selected graduates will share their experiences of being beneficiaries of the program. In 2013, the DSWD expanded the coverage of Pantawid Pamilya to include the 15-18 age bracket in view of the K-12 curriculum implemented by the Department of Education. Under this expanded coverage, high school students receive P500 monthly educational allowance. DSWD continues to help and encourage children to keep on studying so they may have better opportunities for employment. |
| Informal settlers evacuated from high risk areas; Safety 'Top Priority' – Roxas |
| Source: http://www.dilg.gov.ph |
| Yesterday morning, police officers helped 135 fire victim
families in Barangay 201, Pasay City transport their belongings
and evacuate to safer homes. The families were evacuated from Cutcut Creek, which was declared a dangerous waterway under the OPLAN LIKAS program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). "Their safety is our top priority," Secretary Mar Roxas said. Fifteen police officers from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and ten personnel from the local government of Pasay City responded to the aid of informal settlers relocating to their new homes provided by the National Housing Authority (NHA) in Barangay Cabuco, Trece Martires, Cavite. The families will also receive P18,000 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to help adjust in their new community. According to the local government of Pasay City, the police officers arrived on time and were a big help in the immediate execution of the relocation operation. |
| PNP intensifies security measures for SUMVAC 2015 |
| Source: http://www.pnp.gov.ph |
| The Philippine National Police Officer-in-charge PDDG Leonardo A
Espina has ordered a nationwide security plan to ensure safe and
secure travel of motorists and commuters this coming Lenten
Season and Summer Vacation. Espina assures the public that the PNP will ensure this year’s summer vacation to be peaceful and secured as outlined in its anti-criminality campaign dubbed as “Ligtas SUMVAC 2015”. During this occasion, various occasions such as holy week, town fiestas, Bataan Day/Day of Valor, flores de mayo and other related activities that will start on the last week of March until the end of May this year. Such events are expected to generate numerous commuters and tourists who will travel to their respective provinces and tourist destinations and these may cause peace and order concerns including traffic congestions, accidents and other crimes. Criminal elements may take advantage of people converging in places such as beach and other tourist destinations for relaxation and recreation. According to Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR) Director, Police Director Danilo S Constantino, “Police presence will be intensified through increased foot/mobile patrols, establish Police Assistance Desks/Centers (PADs/Cs) and deploy Road Safety Marshalls in convergence points particularly in bus terminals, airports, seaports, train stations, recreational areas including highways, main thoroughfares and crime prone areas to ensure maximum police presence”. Furthermore, the PNP will continue its focus on manhunt operations against wanted persons, intelligence driven operations against criminal gangs and suspected threat groups, and service of warrants on loose firearms as stipulated in the Oplan Lambat Sibat. “OIC, PNP PDDG Espina also instructed all RDs and Police Units to coordinate with Local Government Units (LGUs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and other government entities and volunteer groups in establishing PADs/Cs and deploying Road Safety Marshalls for a collaborative and unified delivery of public safety services and assistance”, PDir Constantino added. The public’s social responsibility and cooperation is very vital in preventing crime in the community. Thus, the PNP leadership encourages the public to provide the police with relevant and timely information through social media (Twitter @pnppio and @pnphotline or PNP Facebook page) and Isumbong Mo Kay TSIP hotline at 0917-8475757. (PNP-PIO) |
| POC to be modernized, not privatized |
| Source: http://www.ppp.gov.ph |
| Filipinos to access affordable, world-class orthopedic care With the Modernization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center (MPOC) through public-private partnership (PPP), government will retain ownership of the new public hospital facility and poor patients will have access to world-class trauma and orthopedic care. The Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) is one of the best orthopedic hospitals in the country yet it suffers from poor medical facilities and lack of modern equipment. These conditions have somehow limited the scope of medical services offered in the hospital and affected the quality of care patients get. The MPOC is set to address all of these challenges through the provision of excellent orthopedic and rehabilitation care through better services, improved hospital conditions, state-of the-art equipment and facilities, and more efficient operations. The new hospital is expected to serve more patients and cover a broader range of ailments considering reduced length of stay and improved medical facilities. At present, patients at the old POC stay an average of 16-24 days in the hospital. But with the improved POC, patients can expect a shorter stay of 8-12 days. Even the poorest of the poor patients will get quality medical care and services in the modernized POC. They will not be turned away but shall be treated through the PhilHealth’s Universal Health Care Program. In December 2013, the PPP project was awarded to Megawide-World Citi after undergoing a transparent and rigorous public procurement process. The consortium successfully met the requirements needed to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain the 700-bed Specialty Hospital. Megawide-World Citi will infuse not only the requisite funds to transform POC into a state-of-the-art center of excellence, but also manage the day to day operations and its funding. Construction of new building and facilities and provision of equipment will be at no cost to the government. The government will just provide the land for MPOC’s new site. The Department of Health (DOH) would continue to oversee management of the modernized POC. Thus, government is not giving up control and ownership to the private sector. After the 25 years cooperation period, the modernized POC will be returned to the government. |
| Gov’t to launch massive info, educ’l campaign on BBL |
| Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph |
| MANILA – The government will launch a massive and intense
information and education campaign to convince more Filipinos,
especially the high number of the undecided, to understand and
support the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law(BBL). Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, said that while 44% of Filipinos said they disagreed with the BBL, a high percentage--36%--also said they are undecided on their position in the survey conducted by polling firm Pulse Asia from March 1-7 among 1,200 respondents nationwide. "It means that many have not made up their minds and would benefit from an intensified information, education, and communications program (IEC) on the BBL," Deles explained. She said an intense information blitz may also sway part of the 44% to support the draft law. Lack of support comes from lack of information "I wonder how many of them have read the BBL," asked Deles when asked to comment on the survey result that 44% of Filipinos disagree with the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law or BBL. "Knowing that many of them most likely lack information or are misinformed, then we still have a chance to significantly decrease that number with an IEC on BBL." "No doubt about it, the 44% also reflects the result of the serious misinformation which has been spread regarding the BBL," she added. "Maraming mga maling impormasyon ang kumalat, (Too much misinformation was spread) -- wrong information on the peace process, the negotiating panels, and of course on the BBL, so we already expected that there will be a higher number on those who will disagree." In the weeks following the tragic results of a law enforcement operation by the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, last January 25, 2015, that left at least 67 dead, the peace process being pursued by the Aquino Administration with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front or MILF came under heavy criticism. Survey conducted after nation reeled from Mamasapano The peace adviser said that the January 25 incident left the nation reeling. "It was a very difficult time for the country, with the grief that we all felt over the deaths of so many in one incident. And it provided the much-awaited opportunity for many to pursue their interests against the BBL or the Aquino Administration, political or otherwise." The peace adviser pointed out that although the difference between those who agreed, 21%, and those who disagreed, 44%, to the passage of BBL is significant, the numbers still offer hope for the peace process, especially the 36% who remain undecided. Deles said she believes many who disagreed with the BBL will change their minds and support the Bangsamoro if they are to know and understand the BBL and the good it will bring to fellow Filipinos and the country. "Tayong mga Pilipino kasi ay likas na mapagmalasakit at matulungin sa kapwa. Basta alam nating tama, tutulong at tutulong tayo sa mga naaapi at nangangailangan (Filipinos are naturally kind-hearted and like helping other people. As long as we know it is right, we will help the downtrodden and the needy)," she said. "Making our people see the truth from the many lies that have been told about the peace process is a challenge that we are confident we will overcome. If we were able to successfully achieve a high 88% awareness on the BBL before the Mamasapano incident happened, we will certainly work hard to achieve as much, if not more, than that with a well-informed public who support the BBL." Deles said that this can also be true of the 62% from Mindanao who disagree with the passage of the BBL. "I think that fear borne out of misinformation has something to do with it. Even before the Mamasapano incident, there were already rumors being spread around of prohibitions against certain practices of Christians, etc., that will be imposed, or that the take-over by the MILF of local government rule once the Bangsamoro is established. These are falsehoods that our people are working hard to correct." The peace adviser also said that the number does not reflect the true sentiments of the Bangsamoro who comprise approximately 18% only of the 17.8 million population of the whole Mindanao region. "The voices of communities who are most affected by the ravages of conflict remain strong in their call for peace. |
| OPAPP lauds 35 solons pushing for passage of Bangsamoro Law |
| Source: http://www.opapp.gov.ph |
| MANILA – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita
Quintos Deles lauded the 35 solons who expressed full support
for the swift passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)
in a press statement last March 18. “We laud and fully support the efforts of our valiant legislators who see and recognize the need for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, especially because this important piece of legislation is a step towards finally resolving the decades-long conflict in Muslim Mindanao,” Deles said. “We understand that the statement was issued by legislators not only from Mindanao, but from Visayas and Luzon as well, along with representatives from party-list groups,” Deles added. “This only shows how broad the clamor for peace is, and we are heartened to see that our legislators recognize that clamor and that they are prepared to fight for it even if that may not be a popular position to take right now.” The solons’ expression of support for the BBL coincided with the 47th commemoration of the Jabidah Massacre in Corregidor, which is widely recognized as a key cause of the current armed conflict in Mindanao. “We call for peace. We reiterate our support and continue to call for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, and we assure the Filipino public that we will do everything in our power to make sure that it will pass,” their statement reads. “We as legislators understand, perhaps more than anyone, that a law cannot automatically guarantee peace,” it adds. “However, we believe this is a step—the only step we have now—in the right direction. Otherwise, we can only imagine a future of more Mamasapanos, more Jabidahs. That is not the future we want, and it is our duty as Representatives of the Filipino people to make sure this does not happen.” The statement was signed by representatives Henedina Abad, Francis Gerald Abaya, Malou Acosta-Alba, Nicasio Aliping, Jorge Almonte, Isagani Amatong, Benjamin Asilo, Kaka Bag-ao, Teddy Baguilat, Pangalian Balindong, Bolet Banal, Kit Belmonte, Winnie Castelo, Joaquin Chipeco, Jr., Sonny Collantes, Ronald Cosalan, Arthur Defensor, Jr., Anthony del Rosario, Cheryl Deloso-Montalla, Edgar Erice, Ben Evardone, Lawrence Fortun, Jim Hataman-Salliman, Doy Leachon, JC Rahman Nava, Josephine Ramirez-Sato, Rene Relampagos, Oscar Rodriguez, Cesar Sarmiento, Bai Sandra Sema, Eric Singson, Jerry Treñas, Reynaldo Umali, Isidro Ungab, and Maricar Zamora. The 35 solons also issued a call to their colleagues even as a manifesto to reschedule the hearings on the BBL is being circulated by some of the members of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro, highlighting the need to act swiftly on the proposed law. “We have the opportunity to begin stopping all these, right here and right now. And so we call on our colleagues to take the high road of statesmanship in these difficult times,” the statement said. “The Bangsamoro Basic Law must and will undergo intense scrutiny in Congress—but let us remember that we have to pass a law that remains faithful in substance to the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, not because of what it is or who forged that agreement, but because we believe doing so is the only way to ensure the law we pass will provide a real and lasting solution for Mindanao and the country,” it adds. “To quote Dr. Martin Luther King, we are here to remind the nation of the fierce urgency of NOW,” the solons added in their statement. “We have no more time left to lose: all these injustices, this armed conflict, have gone for far too long now. Now is the time to act. Now is the time to sit together as a nation and resolve our differences. Now is the time to boldly make our choice for a future of justice, a future of prosperity, a future of peace. Our people ask for nothing more, and they deserve nothing less.” “It is reassuring to see that our solons, in the spirit of true statesmanship, recognize how urgent and pressing the passage of this law is—evident in this expression of support and in the willingness of the leadership of the Ad Hoc Committee to work on the bill even while Congress is adjourned,” Deles noted. |
| Iloilo City gets P1 billion worth of DPWH projects for 2015 |
| Source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph |
| A total of P1.15 Billion worth of infrastructure, under
the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA), is scheduled for
implementation in Iloilo City this year. According to DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, the programmed 73 projects will boost the bid of Iloilo City to attract more investors and tourists. The projects include six (6) tourism road projects, three (3) road rehabilitation projects; thirteen (13) construction and maintenance of flood control and drainage infrastructure projects; six (6) road widening project; seven (7) bridge project; and 38 projects under local infrastructure program (LIP). Meanwhile, DPWH Region VI Director Edilberto Tayao disclosed that the construction works on the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) Project Phase II has started last March 2, 2015, and is seen to be completed by July 2015. Secretary Singson has ordered the ICC contractor to fast track the completion before the city hosts two (2) of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings slated for the months of September and October. “In response to Secretary Singson’s instruction, the winning bidder for Phase II, Hilmarc's Construction Corporation has vowed to complete ICC Phase II prior to the July 26, 2015 target completion,” noted Tayao. “We are looking forward to finishing this state-of-the-art Iloilo Convention Center, as we want to showcase to the world an architectural marvel, representing the ingenuity of the Filipino people,” ended Tayao. |
| DPWH-NCR March 20-23 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 March 20, Friday to 5 AM of March 23, Monday
on the following roads in Quezon City: 1.Along Mindanao Avenue from Road 8 to North Ave. (1st lane, South bound); 2.Along EDSA fronting Victoria Tower (2nd lane, from sidewalk, South bound); 3.Along Batasan Road from Ilang – Ilang St. to Payatas Rd. (1st inner lane, East bound); and 4.Along C.P. Garcia Avenue from Velasquez St. to Katipunan Ave. (2nd lane, East bound). |
| Update on DOLE’s e-Learning Program Development: 13 online course modules, 3 online course projects now available, says Baldoz |
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
| The Labor Governance Learning Center (LGLC), the Department of
Labor and Employment’s e-Learning facility, has been capacitated
through the use of various technologies for learning here and
abroad and is now more accessible. Assistant Secretary Katherine Brimon said this yesterday as the Center, a brainchild of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, and initiated and supervised by the DOLE’s Human Resource Development Service, now boasts of 13 available online course modules, plus three online course development projects. “The availability of these courses online will make learning and development interventions by the DOLE at par with global practices,” said Secretary Baldoz upon learning from Asst. Secretary Brimon about the LGLC’s status. Brimon, in her report, said the 13 available online course modules are distributed under the DOLE’s four cluster programs of the department, as follows:(1) Promoting Employability of Workers and Competitiveness of Enterprises; (2) Sustaining Cooperation between Labor and Employers; (3) Enhancing Social Protection of Vulnerable Workers, and (4) Sustaining Outcomes. Each of this cluster program has different online courses on labor and employment, productivity, good housekeeping, financial literacy, legitimate contracting or subcontracting, general labor standards, labor management cooperation program, labor laws, employees’ compensation program, code of conduct, and anti-graft and corrupt practices laws. Brimon said the DOLE’s bureaus, services, and attached agencies, whose selected staff were trained on the development of the DOLE’s e-Learning Program as a by-product of the Labor and Employment Education Program (LEEP), conceptualized the online courses. “They put together all these courses in a system of learning that offer more efficient learning and training options for DOLE employees and clients,” she said. Also available now are three online course development projects: (1) Pre-deployment Training and Immersion Program for POLO Personnel, an online avenue for POLOs for capacity-building committee that utilizes e-learning for pre-deployment training and which emphasises face-to-face and immersion activities; (2) UN Women Gender and Development Project, an online and face-to-face training in handling OFW cases in relation to gender-sensitivity among POLO personnel at their assigned posts; and (3) ILO-DWAB partnership with NRCO, an online training website for health and other professionals, developed with ILO-DWAB funding. “The latter is a website that can be made accessible through the NRCO’s server computer linked to the LGLC,” Brimon said. Baldoz said with the e-Learning facility, learning doesn’t need to be expensive and exclusive. “This e-Learning facility makes learning accessible and cost effective. This is how learning comes into play; how the DOLE can build and develop globally-competitive and competent workforce who can handle issues on overseas and local employment with confidence and extreme challenges in the name of public service,” Baldoz said. |
| Using convergence, Baldoz further strengthens integrated delivery of DOLE programs and services at plant level |
| Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
| Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz has
issued a set of comprehensive guidelines that will further
empower workers and strengthen employment in industries through
the Labor-Management Cooperation/Council Convergence of
Programs. Administrative Order No. 47, Series of 2015, or the Guidelines on the Implementation of LMC Convergence of Programs, said Secretary Baldoz, will facilitate compliance with labor laws and sustain sound employee-employer relations through the Labor Management Cooperation/Council. “It will also facilitate the delivery of the mandate of the different DOLE offices and attached agencies on plant-level level programs and services,” Baldoz said. By convergence, the DOLE meant that all plant-level DOLE programs and services shall be jointly delivered through the LMC or any Workplace Cooperation and Partnership (WCP) structure. Baldoz issued the guidelines pursuant to D.O. No. 131-13 Series of 2013, otherwise known as the Rules on Labor Laws Compliance System. Through A.O. 47 Series of 2015, Baldoz has, in one stroke, mandated the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC), DOLE National Capital Region as regional representative, Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC), Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC), and Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) to constitute themselves into a LMC Convergence Team for the implementation of the DOLE’s programs on productivity, occupational safety and health (OSH), family welfare, grievance, and most importantly, the plant-level bipartite compliance committee mandated to conduct joint assessment and OSH investigation under the DOLE Labor Laws Compliance System (LLCS). “All these programs and services shall be converged through a one plant-level structure, which is the LMC or any Workplace Cooperation and Partnership (WCP) structure, to address decent work deficits, foster harmonious labor-management relationships and industrial peace, and increase productivity and competitiveness of enterprises,” Baldoz said. The guidelines outlines the specific roles of each of the member of the LMC Convergence Team, with the NCMB, as program manager of LMC and national secretariat, expected to deliver as output the number of establishments with facilitated or enhanced LMCs/WCPs. It shall also coordinate national meetings of the LMC Convergence Team. “All members of the LMC Convergence Team shall enhance all LMCs/WCPs structures with their respective plant-level programs and services and I expect the Team to submit an action plan with defined timelines and targets,” said Baldoz. The NWPC, as program manager for productivity improvement program, shall, among other tasks, be responsible in setting up PIPs in establishments identified for LMC/WCP enhancements. The OSHC is tasked to enhance awareness and implementation of OSH programs and to conduct specialised training on workers’ protection against occupational hazards, accidents, and illnesses. The ECC shall orient workers and establishments on EC programs and services and on the prevention of work-related diseases. The BWSC, as program manager for family welfare, shall conduct orientation on the town dimensions of the Family Welfare Program, among other tasks. The BWC, shall provide NCMB with reports of findings of LLCOs on establishments needing intervention, and ensure the formation of plant-level bipartite compliance committees under the LLCS. Finally, the BLR shall conduct advocacy of the convergence programs through audio-video and other IECs, and provide assistance in monitoring implementation of the same convergence programs and services. Meanwhile, in Region 12, the DOLE Regional Office headed by Regional Director Ofelia Domingo, together with Director Hacelfeo Cuares of the NCMB Regional Office No. 12, had started to roll-out the orientation and implementation the LMC Convergence with an orientation through the region’s Labor Laws Compliance Officers and officials and staff of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Regional Office. “Since fishing is a major economic activity in the region, the LMC orientation had also for its participants, owners and human resource managers of fishing companies. A training on Toolbox of Services is also being rolled-out by the DOLE and attached agencies, along with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Regional Office No. 12,” reported Director Domingo. |
| DSWD extends P24.6 million worth of aid for families displaced by armed conflict |
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph |
| The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has
released, as of March 19, a total of P24,577,690 worth of food
packs, and other food and non-food items to assist families
affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao, North
Cotabato, and Surigao Del Sur. Maguindanao was provided with P20,103,800 worth of assistance while North Cotabato received P4,421,600. Surigao del Sur was given P52,290 worth of food packs and other food and non-food items. The DSWD released the relief supplies either through the DSWD-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) or through concerned local government units (LGUs) as well as through the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH)-Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). The Department also continues to closely monitor the situation of families in the 13 towns of Maguindanao, the town of Pikit in North Cotabato where there is an on-going clash between the government and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and in Bitaugan, Surigao Del Sur where a clash between the Philippine Army and the New People’s Army (NPA) occurred. A total of 26,959 families or 131,775 persons have been affected by the continuing armed conflict in these towns. Some 19, 918 families or 99, 590 persons are staying in the 75 evacuation centers set-up in Mamasapano, Pagalungan, Datu Salibo, Shariff Saydona, Datu Unsay, Shariff Aguak, Raja Buayan, Datu Hoffer, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Guindulungan, Talayan, Talitay, Datu Anggal Maguindanao, and Pikit, North Cotabato. However, there is no evacuation center set-up in Bitaugan, Surigao Del Sur. The breakdown of affected families per municipality is: Mamasapano with 5,723 families composed of 28, 615 persons; Pagalungan with 1,820 families composed of 9, 100 persons; Datu Salibo with 3, 365 families composed of 16, 825 persons; Shariff Saydona with 2, 670 families composed of 13, 350 persons; Datu Unsay with 966 families or 4,830 persons; Shariff Aguak with 3, 213 families or 16,065 persons; Raja Buayan with 555 families or 2,775 persons; Datu Hoffer with 128 families or 640 persons; Datu Saudi Ampatuan 2, 284 families or 11, 420 persons; Guindulungan with 999 families or 4,995 persons; Talayan with 956 families or 4, 780 persons; Talitay with 712 families or 3,560 persons; Datu Anggal Maguindanao with 243 families or 1,215 persons; Pikit with 3,200 families or 16,000 persons; and Bitaugan with 125 families or 625 persons. The DSWD- Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) has recorded 45 totally damaged houses in Pagalungan and Pikit due to the armed conflict. To ensure accurate, reliable and timely disaster response and reporting on the ongoing armed conflict in Mindanao, DSWD will provide staff augmentation to Field Offices in Region XII and CARAGA and will activate the regional twinning for operations and reporting functions. |
| DSWD continues to protect, empower women |
| Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph |
| As the nation celebrates National Women’s Month this March, the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead
agency in social protection, continues to implement
rehabilitative and protective programs for women in especially
difficult circumstances (WEDCs) to help them move forward. This year’s celebration with the theme, “Juana, Desisyon Mo ay Mahalaga sa Kinabukasan ng Bawa’t Isa, Ikaw Na!” aims to pay tribute to all women leaders who passionately lead and continue to advance women’s advocacies. Their key roles and accomplishments in positions of leadership, power, and decision-making are being highlighted in order to influence and break the conservative mindset and belief that politics and leadership are not for women. In her message of support, DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman focused on the unique zest and strength brought by women to Philippine society. Sec. Soliman said that for DSWD, there are ordinary women who have become symbols of change in their families, communities, and in this country, such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program partner-beneficiaries Marisel Peña and Elizabeth Olero. Marisel, who never had any formal schooling, became a jueteng collector to provide for her family. Being a beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilya changed her values and mindset, and she became determined to raise her children the right way. She is now a Parent Leader in their community and owns a sari-sari store. Moreover, she learned to read and write through the program. Elizabeth, a partner-beneficiary of the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer Program for Homeless Street Families (MCCT– HSF), used to live in the streets with her family. Since becoming partner-beneficiaries, Elizabeth and her husband are now striving to improve their lives through their small business venture. “Marisel and Elizabeth are just two of the many ‘Juanas’ who in their own way became instruments of change in society, through the help of the government,” Sec. Soliman enthused. Programs and services In 2014, the Department assisted a total of 150,391 cases of WEDCs who were victims of violence, abuse, exploitation, illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and armed conflict. The DSWD provides these women with gender-responsive case management and appropriate services such as, but not limited to, temporary shelter, psychosocial support and healing sessions, medical services, self-enhancement sessions, livelihood skills development sessions, counseling services, legal assistance and witness preparation, escorting of clients during court hearings, and referral to concerned agencies for other appropriate interventions. The DSWD manages 22 residential care facilities for disadvantaged women and girls. These are: Haven for Women located in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, and in Regions I, II, III, IVA, VI, VII, VIII, and XI; Marillac Hills, also known as National Training School for Girls in Alabang, Muntinlupa City; and Group Home for Girls located in Regions I-XII. Likewise, After Care Services and community-based support services are also given to these women by the Local Social Welfare Development Offices (LSWDOs) once they are discharged from the centers and are re-integrated with their families and communities. Aside from protective and rehabilitative services, the DSWD also implements poverty reduction programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community-Driven Development Program (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP), and PAMANA project for armed-conflict areas. Women play a major role as partner-beneficiaries in the planning and implementation of these programs. As of February 25, a total of 3,989,180 or 89.76% of the Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries are female. On the other hand, a total of 263,955 women are Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP volunteers who participated in the implementation of community projects. Under the SLP, 244,617 women have been given capital assistance and are now managing their livelihood projects. For older persons, there are 27,903 women-beneficiaries under the Social Pension Program. In 2014 there were 260 women senior citizens served in DSWD-managed centers, such as the Haven for the Elderly in Tanay, Rizal. From 2012-2014, there were 676 women with disabilities out of 1,916 persons with disabilities (PWDs) who availed of community-based services, while there were 2,732 women with disabilities out of 4,119 PWDs served in DSWD-managed facilities. These services include Tuloy Aral Walang Sagabal (TAWAG), Training on Early Detection, Early Intervention and Education (EDPID), Access to Information, Communication and Assistive Technologies, and livelihood assistance including self-employment. For women in disasters, particularly from typhoon ‘Yolanda’-affected areas where Women-Friendly Spaces were pilot-tested, a total of 36,579 women and adolescent girls were reached through a wide range of welfare services, education sessions, and livelihood training activities. These services were provided through the concerted efforts of various humanitarian actors and LGU service providers. Under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program through the Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU), out of 79,499 recipients, 53,607 are women who received direct cash assistance from the Department. Out of 2,060 trafficked persons, 1,445 are women-survivors who availed of services from the Department. No to violence against women Meanwhile, in a show of support for women’s rights advocacy, the Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) DSWD Chapter, led by its President Ricky Bunao, spearheaded a motorcade joined by the different organizations in the Department. The leaders and members of the Social Welfare Employees Association of the Philippines (SWEAP), Association of DSWD Social Workers Inc. (ADSWI), DSWD-CO Solo Parents Organization, and the Riders Group joined the motorcade from the DSWD compound in Batasan to Litex, Commonwealth Avenue and back. The vehicles bore the posters, “No to violence against women.” Sec. Soliman led the pledge of commitment during the brief program which followed after the motorcade. “Let us all join hands to end violence everywhere down to the communities,” she emphasized. MOVE President Bunao echoed the Secretary’s appeal saying that in other parts of the country, especially in Mindanao, the escalation of violence threatens the safety and well-being of thousands of families, women, and children. “The involvement of men in ending violence will result to a peaceful family, community, and society in general. Let us move for peace,” Bunao reiterated. Proclamation No. 224 s. 1988 declares the first week of March of each year as Women’s Week and March 8 as Women’s Rights and International Peace Day, while Republic Act (RA) 6949 s. 1990 declares March 8 of every year as National Women’s Day. |
| NDRRMC Highlights Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment as A Means to Save Lives During Pre-Evacuation |
| Source: http://dfa.gov.ph |
| 20 March 2015 – Philippine Defense Undersecretary Alexander Pama,
who serves as the Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense
and Executive Director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Council (NDRRMC), shared on March 16 the
Philippines’ best practices in disaster risk reduction and
management drawn from experiences in recent natural calamities. Speaking at the “Working Session: Preparing for Disaster-Induced Relocation” during the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR) on March 16, Undersecretary Pama said “the ultimate objective of evacuation is saving lives”. The discussion focused on the sharing of best practices, opportunities and challenges in integrating human mobility within the national, regional and international DRR plans and frameworks. Undersecretary Pama shared the Philippine experience in the evacuation of almost 800,000 individuals to safer grounds as part of the government’s preparation for Typhoon Ruby/Hagupit in December 2014. Taking off from the lessons from Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan, the NDRRMC has adopted the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment - Actions, Protocols and Programs (PDRA-APP) in the conduct of pre-emptive evacuation. Undersecretary Pama said the PDRA-APP is a tool and a process that is a “Hazard specific, Area focused, and Time bound” risk assessment and not only based on “across the board” warning signals. It addressed the questions, what is the potential hazard, where are the areas that will be affected, what is the potential impact, and where are the safe areas for evacuation. The PDRA-APP also assessed the duration of Typhoon Ruby, which was a factor in determining how long people would be evacuated. The PDRA-APP provides inputs as basis for determining the appropriate actions that were undertaken by the national and local government units. At the end of the session, Undersecretary Pama emphasized that while temporary pre-evacuation is important in addressing the immediate life-saving needs of the communities, long-term planned relocation is also essential for the sustainable development of the population. |
| Philippines, Czech Republic Enhance Cooperation for a Sustainable Future |
| Source: http://dfa.gov.ph |
| 20 March 2015 – A high-level delegation from the Chamber of
Deputies of the Czech Parliament led by Deputy Speaker Petr
Gazdik called on Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario
on March 17, to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation in the
fields of environmental protection and renewable energy. During the meeting, the Deputy Speaker expressed appreciation for the Secretary’s message of support to the Czech people in the aftermath of the shooting incident in Uherský Brod. He extolled the strong cultural links that bound the Philippines and the Czech Republic, noting the presence of several Czech Jesuits during the pre-independence days of the Philippines. Among these were Fr. Georg Joseph Kamel, widely considered among the most eminent European naturalists who provided the first descriptions of Philippine flora and fauna, such as the tarsier, and for whom the camellia flower was named by Linnaeus; and Fr. Paul Klein (Pablo Clain), a noted pharmacist who worked with medicinal plants, in addition to being a noted astronomer, a linguist fluent in Tagalog and the first European to discover Palau. Both sides highlighted opportunities for enhanced economic cooperation between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. The Czech side noted the Philippines’ dynamic economy and expressed confidence at the expansion of bilateral trade. The Philippines, in particular, expressed interest in a bilateral environment cooperation agreement that could include areas such as renewable energy, flood protection, and disaster risk management The delegation also conveyed readiness to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines in the energy and environmental conservation sectors. Established in 2008, the Czech Republic has funded the Talarak Conservation Project in Negros Occidental, which is engaged in the protection and conservation of endangered species, and is a duly-accredited rescue center of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The Czech Republic is also helping Cagayan de Oro’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Office improve its flood-warning system through a web-based tool. On 18 March, the delegation inspected the Talarak Project, as well as the St. Joseph The Worker church in Bacolod, one of the earliest examples of modernist church architecture in the Philippines, and coincidentally built by the Czech-American architect Antonin Raymond, considered one of the greatest apprentices of Frank Lloyd Wright. Prior to their meeting with the Secretary, the Czech delegation also met with Senator Legarda in her capacity as Head of the Senate’s Committee on Energy, as well House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte and Congressmen Reynaldo Umali and Amado Bagatsing of the House Committees on Energy and Ecology, respectively, on March 16. |
| PHL Legislators Hold Consultations with OFWs in Hong Kong |
| Source: http://dfa.gov.ph |
| 20 March 2015 – Representatives from the Committee on Overseas
Workers Affairs (COWA) of the House of Representatives, led by
Chairperson Walden F. Bello, Representative of AKBAYAN Partylist,
visited Hong Kong on March 13 to 15. Rep. Bello was joined by COWA Vice Chairperson Rep. Wes Gatchalian of ALAY BUHAY Partylist and members Rep. Leah Paquiz of ANG NARS Partylist, Rep. Emmi De Jesus of GABRIELA Partylist, Rep. Juan Johnny Revilla of OFW Partylist, and Rep. Angelina Tan, 4th District, Quezon. The highlight of the visit was the dialogue and consultation with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) held on March 15 where the COWA delegation committed to explore solutions for issues raised by Filipino Community leaders, such as the payment of terminal fees, illegal collection of placement fees, illegal recruitment, the possible reopening of the PhilHealth office in the Consulate, and the expansion of the terms of the Consulate’s legal retainer. The delegation met with service providers for the Filipino community as well as Hong Kong authorities on the welfare and protection of migrant workers. The delegation had meetings with Hong Kong Legislative Council member Lee Cheuk-yan, Immigration Department Assistant Director for Visa and Policies Law Chun-nam, Labour Department Commissioner Donald Tong and officials of trade unions in Hong Kong. The delegation visited the Migrant Workers and Other Overseas Filipino Resource Center (MWOFRC) and interacted with clients currently housed at the center. |
| MRT-3 to open late on Sunday due to rail replacement works |
| Source: http://dotc.gov.ph |
| Regular Schedule on Saturday, 10am Opening on Sunday Manila, Philippines – The Metro Rail Transit III (MRT-3) will again undergo another round of rail replacement works this coming weekend, as part of government’s effort to enhance the safety of Metro Manila’s most utilized railway system. This time, however, regular Saturday operating hours will be observed, and the late Sunday opening will be at 10:00am. “Our continuing efforts to enhance the safety of the MRT-3 system include rail replacement works, which we are scheduling in such a way as to cause the least inconvenience to passengers. There will be no change to the regular Saturday operations on March 21. Meanwhile, Sunday operations will begin at 10:00 am on March 22,” Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Jun Abaya said. Around 192 meters’ worth of rails will be replaced on the northbound tracks between the Taft Avenue and Magallanes stations. The DOTC and MRT-3 will also receive the recently-procured 7,296 linear meters’ worth of brand new steel rails by June 2015. These will be used for further rail replacement works later this year to better assure the railway’s safety and reliability. Updates on Other MRT-3 Improvement Projects The toilet rehabilitation project is ongoing. All 63 toilets of the MRT-3 system will be rehabilitated by September 2015, with the first 2 toilets to be completed next month. Three (3) bids were submitted for the procurement of sixty (60) traction motors yesterday. The bids will now be evaluated in accordance with the procurement law. The target award date is in April, in which case project completion will be in February 2016. The DOTC-MRT-3 project team which went to Dalian recently checked the manufacturer’s progress and reported that the schedule being followed is tight. Sec. Abaya has ordered very close monitoring in the coming months in order for deadlines to be met, and he gave a firm reminder to Dalian Locomotive of its obligation to deliver the prototype by the end of August this year. The DOTC and MRT-3 will submit their request to undergo emergency procurement for the system’s maintenance provider to the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) next week, whose decision may come after the Holy Week. The DOTC hopes that the GPPB will agree that the need for a maintenance provider is indeed an emergency. Other MRT-3 improvement projects are in various stages of procurement. Updates will be given as milestones are met. |
| Roxas to Barangays: Report to your ‘Bosses’ on Barangay Assembly Day |
| Source: http://dilg.gov.ph |
| Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas called on
officials of more than 42,000 barangays nationwide to report
their accomplishments and plans to their "bosses" on the first
barangay assembly day for the year on the 28th. Roxas said that the barangay assembly is the perfect opportunity for barangay officials to update their constituents on the things that they have done for the past year, as well as on their upcoming programs and plans for the current year. “Magandang pagkakataon rin ito para mag-usap-usap ang mga opisyal ng barangay at mga residente kung paano reresolbahin ang mga karaniwang suliranin sa komunidad tulad ng basura, iligal na droga at polusyon,” he said. Presidential Proclamation No. 260 mandates the holding of a Barangay Assembly Day on the last Saturday of March and every second Sunday of October of every year. Roxas also said the Local Government Code of 1991 enjoins every barangay to deliver the State of Barangay Address (SOBA), which should also include their revenues and expenses report as well as updates on their ongoing activities and programs. "Para po ito sa transparency na importante sa good governance, maging sa barangay level," he remarked. Roxas also rallied barangay officials to be more creative and undertake activities that will encourage more participation from their constituents. "Para sa lahat ang Tuwid na Daan at walang dapat maiwan. Lahat tayo, kasama dito," he said. He reminded the public that they can file a complaint against their barangay official for failing to conduct a barangay assembly before the sangguniang panlungsod pursuant to Section 61 of the Local Government Code or to the Office of the Ombudsman pursuant to Administrative Order No. 07 or the Rules of Procedures on the Office of the Ombudsman. |
| Roxas, other RP Officials assure security for Korean Nationals in the Phils |
| Source: http://dilg.gov.ph/ |
| Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas led Philippine
government officials in assuring the Republic of Korea (ROK)
that the Phil. Government has initiated measures to ensure the
safety and protection of foreign nationals, particularly Korean
nationals in the country. Roxas relayed to Korean embassy officials that Pres. Aquino "values very much the close relations the country has with Korea.'' He said the President instructed the Philippine government officials to employ a ''whole of government approach to address security concerns of Korean nationals in the Philippines.'' In a briefing held in Camp Aguinaldo this afternoon, PNP CSupt. Ericson Velasquez enumerated the PNP's efforts to ensure the safety of Korean nationals in the country: A. Created the Korean Desk to monitor cases involving Korean nationals. B. Implemented the National Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (NTOPCOP) Program, where 2,344 tourist policemen in 25 Tourist Police Units and 1,978 Tourist Assistance Desks (TADS) nationwide as of Sept. 2014; C. Assigned two teams from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) - Major Investigation Unit to resolve cold cases involving Korean nationals. A cold case is any criminal investigation by a law enforcement agency which yielded negative results for six months; D. Created the Foreign National Keeper Network (FNKN) program, where foreign nationals are recruited by the local police units as points of contact between the police and their embassies to relay important information relative to security and security while in the Philippines; E. Conducted Korean language and culture familiarization training for PNP personnel to address the concern on language barrier in communicating with Korean nationals; F. Conducted briefings and lectures for Korean nationals in the country on safety and personal protection and; G. Closely coordinated with the Korean embassy and the Korean National Police regarding the issue. Other Philippine Government Officials who attended were Secretaries Albert Del Rosario (DFA), Voltaire Gazmin (DND), Ramon Jimenez (DOT), Gregory Domingo (DTI), Phippine Ambassador to Korea Raul Hernandez, and AFP Chief-of-staff Gen. Gregorio Catapang. For his part, Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Hyuk thanked the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the security concerns of Koreans in the Philippines. |
| Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima Flies to Kuala Lumpur |
| Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph |
| Purisima to meet with counterparts at the 19th ASEAN Finance
Ministers’ Meeting 20 March 2015– Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima flies out to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today for the 19th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting on 21 March 2015 to discuss the progress of the ASEAN finance cooperation with regional counterparts. Specifically, finance ministers in attendance will examine progress on the ASEAN Infrastructure Financing Mechanism, the ASEAN Insurance Cooperation, as well as cooperation in customs, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. “I am joining my fellow ASEAN finance ministers in Kuala Lumpur to take stock of our progress on financial integration and cooperation. Moving forward, we will focus on our shared goal to implement our commitments under the ASEAN Economic Community of 2015 more forcefully,” Purisima said. Specifically, Secretary Purisima will seek to hasten and strengthen implementation of ASEAN Economic Community efforts on taxation. A priority agenda for the Philippine Finance Secretary is for ASEAN to explore the economic impact of having a harmonized tax rate on financial instruments, as well as expediting negotiations on bilateral tax treaties to broaden the scope of integration. Further, Purisima will raise the idea of an ASEAN Tax Identification Number (TIN), similar to the APEC TIN that is being introduced by the Philippines in the the APEC Finance Ministers’ Process (FMP) under its Cebu Action Plan. “I highly look forward to offering insights on our proposed Cebu Action Plan in APEC as a way to enhance our progress in ASEAN. For example, part of our vision for an integrated region is to see interlinked economies with ease of access to credit and finance, especially for small-income households and SMEs. This ensures that an integrated ASEAN is one that is inclusive. I am also pushing for ASEAN to be a resilient region less vulnerable to natural disasters and volatility in the global markets. This requires a concerted effort on disaster risk financing among members to build risk insurance facilities and mechanisms. A reliably robust buffer makes for a stronger, more prosperous region,” Purisima shared. The Cebu Action Plan is a four-pillar road map currently being discussed in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Process (FMP). Proposed by the Philippines, it calls for financial integration, financial transparency, financial resiliency, and infrastructure development and financing to build more inclusive and sustainable economies among members. “The median age in ASEAN is 28.9 years, and our region boasts of a population numbering 620 million. We need to make long-term investments in infrastructure to enhance connectivity and mobility among our growing populations and economies. We will only continue to grow in a sustainable manner if we have the necessary infrastructure to support such growth,” Purisima added. The Philippines is committed to achieving the integration targets of the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community). It has one of the highest compliance rates in the AEC Scorecard at about 88%. |
| President Aquino approves privatization guidelines for coco levy assets |
| Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph |
| President Benigno Aquino III has signed Executive Order No. 179
providing the guidelines that will govern the inventory,
transfer, reconveyance and disposition of coco levy funds and
coco levy assets. The assets include the shares of stock in the
United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) determined to be owned by
the Government, the shares of stock in the CIIF Companies and
the CIIF Holding Companies. Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said, “We thank the President’s leadership in paving the way for the government to resolve a long-standing issue for many of our coconut farmers. Time and again this administration has shown that it takes the voices of the people to heart and into action. The signed executive order gets the ball rolling: the expeditious and proper recapitalization of UCPB, as well as the privatization of coco levy assets, is the next step in doing right by our coconut farmers and developing the industry sustainably. We stand ready to carry out an order to further economic and social justice.” The PCGG, with the assistance of the Office of the Solicitor General, was directed to conduct an inventory of all coco levy assets within 60 days. The order also prescribed a 60-day period for the transfer and reconveyance of properties to the Government. The Privatization and Management Office (PMO) was tasked to expeditiously sell or dispose coco levy assets which have been approved for divestment by the President, upon prior approval of the Privatization Council. The issuance of the executive order will pave the way for the recapitalization of UCPB. The Order reiterated the policy that all coco levy funds and coco levy assets voluntarily or legally reconveyed to the government and all proceeds of any privatization of the coco levy assets shall be used solely and exclusively for the benefit of all coconut farmers and farm workers and for the development of the coconut industry. The Supreme Court ruled with finality in 2013 that the government owns the shares funded by coco levy funds being claimed by businessman Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr. in UCPB. |
| DAR enhances farming know-how, business acumen of 740,581 farmers |
| Source: http://www.dar.gov.ph |
| THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) reported to have raised
the level of productiveness of a total 740,581
farmer-beneficiaries last year after providing them technical
know-how in farming and business enterprises. DAR Undersecretary Rosalina Bistoyong said the beneficiaries, who came from 6,424 agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs), were made to undergo various training programs in product development through value added services, like imparting technology-based farming techniques, processing raw farm products and packaging. Bistoyong also revealed that that the beneficiaries were also taught about value chain market analysis that focuses on capacity development, like the ability to work as a team, produce quality farm products, gain access to the market and meet volume requirements of prospective clients. “These interventions are meant to make our farmer-beneficiaries efficient raw farm producers and agri-entrepreneurs,” the Undersecretary for Support Services said in the Third Level Officials Forum in Davao City recently. Bistoyong said the DAR also provided farmer-beneficiaries easy access to credit through the Credit Assistance Program, which has a distinctive feature – an insurance packages for farm losses resulting from the wrath of nature and for the beneficiaries themselves and members of their immediate families. As if these were not enough, she said the farmer-beneficiaries were also empowered through a number of legal workshops as a way of making them adept about their basic rights as small landholders and agri-entrepreneurs. Bistoyong said that these programs are meant to encourage 37,068 farmer-beneficiaries to join in farmers’ cooperatives or organizations for them to avail themselves the services provided by the DAR and other CARP-implementing agencies. This year, she said, the DAR is initiating moves to enlighten and assist 162,109 farmer-beneficiaries in accessing credit and micro-finance, and provide 405,632 others various revenue-generating livelihood training programs. Bistoyong said the department is also targeting to accommodate 485,240 new farmer-beneficiaries to avail themselves of these interventions in the next three years. To accomplish this, Bistoyong offered 10 guide posts that could help scale up programs that have significant and positive impact to the business operations of farmer-beneficiaries and their organizations. They are: • Strengthening of coordination and linkages with other government agencies, government-owned or controlled financing institutions and the civil society groups; • Building up advocacy for credit for farmer-beneficiaries; • conducting inventory of active and inactive farmers’ organizations; • establishing well-defined operational plan for appropriate use of funds; • Exploring sources for resource mobilization by building up partnership with local and international donor communities and financing institutions; • installing enhanced program beneficiaries development major final output and focused monitoring and evaluation system; • Ensuring well-defined targets and alignment of strategic priorities and conducting periodic assessments; • Mainstreaming of land tenure improvement-program beneficiaries development integration in all provinces nationwide; • Full implementation of special partnership projects, like Agrarian Reform Communities Connectivity Economic Support Services (ARCCESS) and those with the Cooperative Development Authority; and, • Bundling up of development interventions with greater impact. |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a replica of the “vara de mando” (cane of command, which is the symbol of authority of General Emilio Aguinaldo as “capitan municipal” or “gobernadorcillo” of Cavite El Viejo (old name of Kawit) from National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the facilities of the new e-learning room showcasing 30 computer units with interactive history lessons during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo is National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Cavite 1st District Representative Francis Gerald Abaya and Kawit, Cavite Mayor Reynaldo Aguinaldo. (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours the facilities of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo during the inauguration ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo is National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and the facilities of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo during the inauguration ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III tours the facilities of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo during the inauguration ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo is Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III lays the replica of “vara de mando” (cane of command, which is the symbol of authority of General Emilio Aguinaldo as “capitan municipal” or “gobernadorcillo” of Cavite El Viejo (old name of Kawit) in a special casing to signal the formal inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III offers a wreath during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Cavite 1st District Representative Francis Gerald Abaya, Kawit, Cavite Mayor Reynaldo Aguinaldo and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the raising of the Philippine Flag during the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. Also in photo are National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Cavite 1st District Representative Francis Gerald Abaya, Kawit, Cavite Mayor Reynaldo Aguinaldo and NHCP executive director Ludovico Badoy. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno upon arrival for the inauguration of the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on Friday (March 20). The museum chronicles the life and times of Aguinaldo, especially during the revolution against Spain and war against the United States. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Nestle officials, headed by Nandu Nandkishore, Nestle S.A., Switzerland executive vice president and zone director of Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Middle East, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (March 19). Also in photo are outgoing Nestle Philippines, Inc. (NPI) chairman and chief executive officer John Martin Miller and incoming NPI chairman and chief executive officer Suresh Narayanan; Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ponciano Manalo, Jr. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Nestle officials, headed by Nandu Nandkishore, Nestle S.A., Switzerland executive vice president and zone director of Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Middle East, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (March 19). Also in photo are outgoing Nestle Philippines, Inc. (NPI) chairman and chief executive officer John Martin Miller and incoming NPI chairman and chief executive officer Suresh Narayanan. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Suresh Narayanan, incoming chairman and chief executive officer of Nestle Philippines, Inc., during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (March 19). Also in photo are Nandu Nandkishore, Nestle S.A., Switzerland executive vice president and zone director of Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Middle East; outgoing NPI chairman and chief executive officer John Martin Miller, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ponciano Manalo, Jr. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Nidec Corporation founder, chairman, president and chief executive officer Shigenobu Nagamori during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 18). Also in photo are Nidec Corp director and first vice president Toshihiko Miyabe, Nidec Philippines Corporation and Nidec Subic Philippines Corporation president Takao Deno, Nidec Philippines Corp vice president Minoru Yoshida, Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Lilia de Lima. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Nidec Corporation founder, chairman, president and chief executive officer Shigenobu Nagamori during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 18). Also in photo are Nidec Corp director and first vice president Toshihiko Miyabe, Nidec Philippines Corporation and Nidec Subic Philippines Corporation president Takao Deno and Nidec Philippines Corp vice president Minoru Yoshida. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Nidec Corporation founder, chairman, president and chief executive officer Shigenobu Nagamori during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 18). Also in photo are Nidec Corp director and first vice president Toshihiko Miyabe, Nidec Philippines Corporation and Nidec Subic Philippines Corporation president Takao Deno and Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Nidec Corporation founder, chairman, president and chief executive officer Shigenobu Nagamori during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 18). Also in photo is Nidec Corp director and first vice president Toshihiko Miyabe. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Nidec Corporation founder, chairman, president and chief executive officer Shigenobu Nagamori during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 18). Also in photo is Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III offers prayers to the remains of slain Marine Corporal Josen Mias and Sergeant Francis Jeffel Flores during the wake at the Fort Bonifacio Naval Station Mortuary in Taguig City on Monday afternoon (March 16). President Aquino recognized the heroism of the two marines killed in encounters with Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III personally extends his condolences to the family of slain Marine Corporal Josen Mias and Sergeant Francis Jeffel Flores during the wake at the Fort Bonifacio Naval Station Mortuary in Taguig City on Monday afternoon (March 16). President Aquino recognized the heroism of the two marines killed in encounters with Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the wounded soldiers confined at the V. Luna Hospital in Quezon City and the Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday afternoon (March 16). President Aquino personally thanked the injured troopers for their gallantry and bravery during their separate encounters with members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Maguindanao, and the Abu Sayaff Group in Jolo and Basilan in the all-out offensive launched my the military against lawless elements in Mindanao. (Photo by Rodolfo Manabat / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the wounded soldiers confined at the V. Luna Hospital in Quezon City and the Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday afternoon (March 16). President Aquino personally thanked the injured troopers for their gallantry and bravery during their separate encounters with members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Maguindanao, and the Abu Sayaff Group in Jolo and Basilan in the all-out offensive launched my the military against lawless elements in Mindanao. Also in photo is Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the wounded soldiers confined at the V. Luna Hospital in Quezon City and the Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday afternoon (March 16). President Aquino personally thanked the injured troopers for their gallantry and bravery during their separate encounters with members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Maguindanao, and the Abu Sayaff Group in Jolo and Basilan in the all-out offensive launched by the military against lawless elements in Mindanao. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Princess Anne of Great Britain during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 17). Her visit is in connection with her charity and various humanitarian works. Also in photo are British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Anwar Ahmad and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Mateo Montano. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Princess Anne of Great Britain during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 17). Her visit is in connection with her charity and various humanitarian works. Also in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland arrives at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace for the courtesy call on Tuesday (March 17). Her visit is in connection with her charity and various humanitarian works. Also in photo are British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Anwar Ahmad. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Princess Anne of Great Britain during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 17). Her visit is in connection with her charity and various humanitarian works. Also in photo are British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Anwar Ahmad and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of Great Britain during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 17,). Her visit is in connection with her charity and various humanitarian works. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Rolando Mailo / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Princess Anne of Great Britain during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 17). Her visit is in connection with her charity and various humanitarian works. Also in photo are British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Anwar Ahmad and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Princess Anne of Great Britain during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 17). Her visit is in connection with her charity and various humanitarian works. The Princess Royal heads about 320 organizations. Also in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with the 19th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Delegation headed by South Korea National Assembly Speaker Chung Ui-hwa, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (March 16). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes the 19th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Delegation headed by South Korea National Assembly Speaker Chung Ui-hwa, during the courtesy call at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (March 16) (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 110th commencement exercises of Philippine Military Academy Sinaglahi Class of 2015 at the Fajardo Grandstand, Borromeo Field, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15, 2015). With the president onstage are DND Sec, Voltaire Gazmin, Vice President Jejomar Binay, PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Oscar Lopez and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 110th Commencement Exercises of Philippine Military Academy Sinaglahi Class of 2015 at the Fajardo Grandstand, Borromeo Field, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15).. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan/ Lauro Montillano / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Oscar Lopez, troops the line during the full military honors at the Sundial Grounds of the Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City for the inauguration of the newly-completed PMA Sports Complex on Sunday (March 15). (Photo by Lauro Montillano / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Inauguration of the newly-completed Philippine Military Academy Sports Complex at the Jurado Hall, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his commencement address during the 110th commencement exercises of Philippine Military Academy Sinaglahi Class of 2015 at the Fajardo Grandstand, Borromeo Field, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Oscar Lopez presents the Presidential Saber Award and diploma to Cadet First Class Arwi Martinez for topping the Sinaglahi Class of 2015 during the 110th Commencement Exercises of the Philippine Military Academy at the Fajardo Grandstand, Borromeo Field, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the inauguration of the newly-completed Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Sports Complex at the Jurado Hall, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15). (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacanang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted by PAGCOR chairman Cristino Naguiat, Jr., Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, and Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Oscar Lopez, undrapes the marker of the newly-completed PMA Sports Complex at the Jurado Hall, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15). (Photo by Benhuir Arcayan/ MalacaÒang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads his official family in prayer before presiding over the Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (March 12). Also in photo are Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and and Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads his official family in prayer before presiding over the Cabinet Meeting on Typhoon Yolanda Updates at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (March 12). Also in photo are Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr.; Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.; Education Secretary Armin Luistro; and Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Malaysian Defence Minister Dato Seri Hishammuddin Bin Tun Hussein during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 11, 2015). Also in photo are Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Dato Mohd Zamri Bin Mohd Kassim, Malaysian Ministry of Defence deputy secretary Suriani Binti Ahmad, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, National Security Council Director-General and National Security Adviser Cesar Garcia, Jr. and Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Linglingay Lacanlale. (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Malaysian Defence Minister Dato Seri Hishammuddin Bin Tun Hussein during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 11). (Photo by Gil Nartea Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III and Malaysian Defence Minister Dato Seri Hishammuddin Bin Tun Hussein pose for a souvenir photo beside the portrait of former President Corazon Aquino during the courtesy call at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 11). (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Malaysian Defence Minister Dato Seri Hishammuddin Bin Tun Hussein during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (March 11). (Photo by Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Rey Baniquet / Malacañang Photo Bureau / PCOO) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Civilian Employee of the Year Award to Susan Tolentino during the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) at the PSG Grandstand, Malacañang Park in Manila City on Tuesday (March 10, 2015). This year's celebration has for its theme: “Kalasag ng Pangulo: Kaagapay Tungo sa Pag-Unlad at Malawakang Pagbabago.” The PSG is the lead agency tasked in providing security to the President of the Philippines and the First Family, as well as visiting Heads of States and diplomats. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Plaque of Appreciation to PCSUPT Pablo Francisco Balagtas during the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) at the PSG Grandstand, Malacañang Park in Manila City on Tuesday (March 10, 2015). This year's celebration has for its theme: “Kalasag ng Pangulo: Kaagapay Tungo sa Pag-Unlad at Malawakang Pagbabago.” The PSG is the lead agency tasked in providing security to the President of the Philippines and the First Family, as well as visiting Heads of States and diplomats. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Operational Controlled Unit Enlisted of the Year Award to CPO Aurelio Hernandez during the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) at the PSG Grandstand, Malacañang Park in Manila City on Tuesday (March 10). This year's celebration has for its theme: “Kalasag ng Pangulo: Kaagapay Tungo sa Pag-Unlad at Malawakang Pagbabago.” The PSG is the lead agency tasked in providing security to the President of the Philippines and the First Family, as well as visiting Heads of States and diplomats. (Photo by / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Organic Unit Enlisted Personnel of the Year Award to SSg. Celso Arellano during the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) at the PSG Grandstand, Malacañang Park in Manila City on Tuesday (March 10). This year's celebration has for its theme: “Kalasag ng Pangulo: Kaagapay Tungo sa Pag-Unlad at Malawakang Pagbabago.” The PSG is the lead agency tasked in providing security to the President of the Philippines and the First Family, as well as visiting Heads of States and diplomats. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Operational Controlled Unit Officer of the Year Award to Maj. Lourdes Imperial during the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) at the PSG Grandstand, Malacañang Park in Manila City on Tuesday (March 10, 2015). This year's celebration has for its theme: “Kalasag ng Pangulo: Kaagapay Tungo sa Pag-Unlad at Malawakang Pagbabago.” The PSG is the lead agency tasked in providing security to the President of the Philippines and the First Family, as well as visiting Heads of States and diplomats. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Organic Unit Officer of the Year Award to LCDR Aniceto Medalla during the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) at the PSG Grandstand, Malacañang Park in Manila City on Tuesday (March 10). This year's celebration has for its theme: “Kalasag ng Pangulo: Kaagapay Tungo sa Pag-Unlad at Malawakang Pagbabago.” The PSG is the lead agency tasked in providing security to the President of the Philippines and the First Family, as well as visiting Heads of States and diplomats. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) at the PSG Grandstand, Malacañang Park in Manila City on Tuesday (March 10). This year's celebration has for its theme: “Kalasag ng Pangulo: Kaagapay Tungo sa Pag-Unlad at Malawakang Pagbabago.” The PSG is the lead agency tasked in providing security to the President of the Philippines and the First Family, as well as visiting Heads of States and diplomats. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) | ||
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Congratulations Graduates 2015!!! http://t.co/2UmKtuvMvr
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MANILA,
March 22 -- The public can learn more what their respective barangays
are doing during the first barangay assembly day for the year on March
28.
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Join #OplanPagyanig, a nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill on March 27 at 9 am, live on @PTVph! Stay safe! http://t.co/6uMyxMzhqI
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Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
Here's the link to the March 23 2015 Edition of One Luzon E-Newsmagazine
http://issuu.com/one_luzon/docs/vol.5_no.056
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Here's the link to the March 23 2015 Edition of One Luzon E-Newsmagazine
http://issuu.com/one_luzon/docs/vol.5_no.056
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