dispatch for august 15 , 2013 thursday , 4 pia calabarzon prs , 7 weather watch,

7/27/2019 Dispatch for August 15 , 2013 Thursday , 4 PIA Calabarzon PRs , 7 Weather Watch,

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Dispatch for August 15 , 2013 Thursday , 4 PIA Calabarzon PRs , 7 Weather Watch,12 Regional Watch , 4 OFW Watch , 2 PNOY Speech , 15 Online News , 6 Photonews

For more information and queries, log on towww.pagasa.dost.gov.phor please call at telephone numbers

927-1335 and 927-2877.

1. Weather Watch

about an hour ago

GMA News TV: Kinansela ng PAL ang kanilang MNL-Hong Kong-MNL flights dahil sa masamang lagay

ng panahon doon. Samantala, kinansela rin ng Cebu Pacific ang kanilang MNL-Caticlan-MNL flights dahilnaman sa aircraft situation.
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2. Weather Watch

2 hours ago

PIA-1/LA UNION PNOY'S VISIT TO CERVANTES : Security is tight at the Aluling bridge as of 9:10 amwhile the crowd awaits the President's arrival. Securing the area are members of the PNP, AFP, PSG and

Philippine Army.

3. Weather Watch

3 hours ago

PIA-13: PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST issued at 5AM, 15 August. SYNOPSIS: Southwest Monsoon

affecting the western section of northern and central Luzon. FORECAST: The Regions of Ilocos and Cordillera,

Cagayan, Batanes and Babuyan Group of Islands will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers

and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated

rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Luzon and the coastal waters along these

areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the southeast to

southwest with slight to moderate seas.

4. Weather Watch

14 hours agonearQuezon City, Philippines

GMA-7 resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz on 24 Oras:

- Patuloy na nakakaapekto ang hanging habagat sa kanlurang bahagi ng Hilaga at Gitnang Luzon.

- Kaya pinag-iingat ng PAGASA ang mga taga-Ilocos Region, CAR, Zambales, Bataan at Babuyan Group

of Islands.- Makakaranas ng mahina hanggang katamtamang pag-ulan sa mga lugar na ito.

- Dahil sa malakas na hanging habagat posibleng umabot sa 4.5 meters ang taas ng mga alon sa kanlurang

baybayin ng Hilaga at Gitnang Luzon.- Kaya pinapayuhan ang mga mangingisda at maliliit na sasakyang pandagat na iwasan munang pumalaot

sa mga nabanggit na baybayin.

- Sa datos naman ng Weather Central, patuloy na magiging maulan at makulimlim ang papawirin sa

Western section ng Luzon pero sa natitirang bahagi tulad sa Bicol Region ay mahihinang pag-ulan lang anginaasahan.

- Magiging bahagyang maulap naman sa Metro Manila, mababa drn ang tsansang umulan buong araw kaya

ang init factor ay aabot ng 37C.- Mas maayos na panahon naman ang inaasahan sa Visayas at sakaling umulan man ay mahina lamang ito

at maaliwalas na papawirin rin ang inaasahan sa malaking bahagi ng Mindanao pero posibleng magkaroon

ng thunderstorms kaya dapat na maging handa.

For more information and queries, log on towww.pagasa.dost.gov.phor please call at telephone numbers

927-1335 and 927-2877.
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Weather Watch

August 15 , 2013 ( Thursday ) as of 8 :00 AM

CAVITE : Sunny

LAGUNA : Sunny

BATANGAS : Fair weather

RIZAL : Fair weather

QUEZON : Partly cloudy

PIARegional Watch

1. PIA Regional Watch

about an hour agonearQuezon City, Philippines

PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Administrator Euclides G. Forbes said that

the agency has recently intensified its massive pest control drive to wipe out the scale insect pests that

have infested coconut trees in Calabarzn region.


16 hours ago
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PIA-IVA/QUEZON: The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO)conducted a forum with the officers of Quezon National High School (QNHS)student council regarding

solid waste management within the campus premises. The forum will help the students plan their solid

waste segregation program in the campus.


17 hours ago

PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Bahagyang tumaas ang halaga ng mga gulay at prutas sa mga pamilihan dto sa

lungsod ng Batangas sanhi ng nagdaang bagyong Labuyo.


17 hours ago

PIA-4A/BATANGAS: Muling hinikayat ng PNP ang mga establisimyento sa lungsod ng Batangas na

maglagay ng cctv camera upang mas mapangalagaan ang kaligtasan ng mga mamimili at

negosyante.Layon nitong mapababa ang insidente ng nakawan sa lungsod.


17 hours ago

PIA-4A/QUEZON: Quezon avenue Lucena City is now closed to all pasenger jeepneys due to

'Niyogyugan grand parade' which started from SM City Lucena City to Perez Park, Lucena City. Said

activity is a part of the weeklong celebration of Quezon day which aims to promote local tourism in theprovince.



PIA-4A/CAVITE: A total of forty TB patients will be receiving a hot meals daily for the next twomonths as part of the intensive phase of treatment under TB DOTS programs initiated by the local

government of Carmona through their Municipal Health Office. Each beneficiary was given a

nutritional theraphy card which will serve as their daily monitoring card.



PIA-4A/CAVITE: The Sangguniang Panlalawigan pledged their all-out support and joined hands in the

conduct of Information, Education and Communication campaign for the Water Quality ManagementAreas (WQMA) for Imus-Ylang-Ylang-Rio Grande. Its was initiated by the Environmental

Management Bureau CALABARZON Region , PENRO and PG-PENRO.
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PIA-4A/CAVITE: The Municipal Healh Office of Carmona recognized the regular and top blood donors during the

recent 3rd Annual Blood Donors Recognition wherein distinctions were given to individual volunteers andinstitution and companies for their continuous support.



PIA-4A/QUEZON: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that almost 2,200 child laborers

are now in school because of the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labor (IPEC) and the

existence of Provincial Child Labor Committee (PCLC). According to DOLE Quezon provincial director Edwin

Hernandez, the IPEC and the PCLC contributed a lot in solving cases of child laboring in the province.



PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Asec. Blesila Lantayona, DTI Regional Operations Group stated that the only

criterion needed to start a business is the commitment to start a business adding that DTI is here toprovide assistance to small and medium entrepreneurs and would-be-entrepreneurs. Asec. Lantayona is

guest speaker at the SME Roving Academy Region IV-A launch and Go Negosyo Seminar being held

today in Calamba City,Laguna.



PIA-4A/QUEZON: The Quezon Police Provincial Office {QPPO} yesterday lauded PS1 Fernando C.

Reyes 111, chief of police of San Antonio MPS for the exemplary leadership and public service he

renders in his command. APD Carlos said that San Antonio MPS initiated programs that contributed tothe maintenance of peace and order such as drug free family program that aims to eliminate the rampant

use of illegal drugs among users and the constant conduct of foot patrol and police visibility which is

deterrent factor in the commission of crime.



PIA-4A/RIZAL: DTI-Rizal and UP Institute of Small Scale Industries are currently conducting the

Planning for Expanding Business Training (PlanET) from August 14 to 16 and September 4 and 5.Around 15 Rizal business groups have been invited to participate in the said training and workshop.
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1. PIA OFW Watch


DZBB: Nasa 10 pang undocumented OFW mula sa Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ang dumating sa NAIA.

Sakay ng Etihad Airlines flight 424 ang 10 OFW na kinabibilangan ng siyam na lalaki at isang babae.

Ayon sa isa sa mga OFW, halos dalawang buwan silang pabalik balik sa shelter bago naiayos ang

kanilang mga papeles pabalik ng bansa.

2. PIA OFW Watch


Sen. TG Guingona on DZMM:

- Hindi kapani-paniwala ang mga sinasabi ni Mr. Musa.

- Mukhang mahaba pa ito kasi isang hearing, isang witness.- Haharap siya (Musa) bukas kasama na si Mr. Villafuerte.

- Okay na okay iyon. Kung iyan ang gusto nila (witnesses/victims), rerespetuhin natin sila. Hindi

naman po kailangan na maipakita ang kanilang mga mukha.

- The best way siguro ay magtulung-tulong ang lahat ng mga departamento gaya ng DoLE at DSWDsa paghahanap-hanapbuhay (ng mga OFW) rito.

3. PIA OFW Watch


DZIQ: The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs warned DOLE to cut their 2014 budgetby 25% if the agency fails to endorse and penalize personnel involved in the sex for flight scheme.

4. PIA OFW Watch


DZMM: Hindi napigilan ni Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan na mabanggit sa budget hearing na masyadong maliit ang

pondo para sa mga OFW. Ilang OFWs lang daw ang mapapauwi ng P50M samantalang napakaraming OFW

ang nakatakdang i-repatriate ng bansa.
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A. QUEZON

1. 10 outstanding Quezonians, to be awarded with Medalya ng

KarangalanBy Ruel M. Orinday

Wednesday 14th of August 2013

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LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Aug. 14 (PIA) --The provincial government of Quezon through the Quezon

Medalya ng Karangalan Lupon ng Gawad Parangal 2013 will award Quezon Medalya ng karangalan

(QMK) to 10 outstanding Quezonians on August 16 at Quezon Convention Center, this city.

Quezon Medalya ng Karangalan is an award given by Quezon province to its outstanding citizens for their

exceptional and meritorious achievements which greatly contributed to the advancement and interest

and welfare development of the province and its people by virtue of Provincial Board Resolution 612

dated August 5, 1970.

The awarding of QMK 2013 to outstanding residents of Quezon is in line with the celebration of Quezon

Day or the 135th birth anniversary of the late President Manuel L. Quezon.

The awardees are: Ireneo San Agustin Robles, Jr.culture and arts; Dir. Josefina C. Go- government

service; Menchu R. de Luna- health (OFW); Ysmael V. Baysa- business management; PDir. Elpidio Z. de

Asis, Jr.- police service; Prudencio M. Maxino, Jr,. public service; Eduardo M. Munoz- community

service; Dir. Clarito M. Barron,Ph.D.- government service (agriculture); Belen C. Palad- agriculture and

Carmen Q. Mendoza- education.

The Tumbaga 1 Bukal Irrigators Association, Inc. on the hand will receive special citation (agriculture)

from the provincial government.

The QMK Lupon ng Gawad Parangal 2013 is composed of Quezon Gov. David Suarez- honorary

chairperson; Atty. Vicente M. Joyas- chairperson; Bishop Emilio Z. Marquez- co-chairperson; Romulo M.

Edano,Jr.vice chairperson and the twelve members of the committee. (RMO-PIA, Quezon)


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B. CAVITE

C. LAGUNA

1. Laguna Police provincial office reports lower crime rate in S1 2013

Thursday 15th of August 2013

SANTA CRUZ, Laguna, Aug 15 (PIA) --The crime rate in Laguna province has decreased during the first half

of the year, a Laguna Police Provincial Office (LPPO) report said.

During the regular Peace and Order Council meeting here, P/SSupt. Pascual Munoz, provincial director

said crime rate in the province has decreased by 12.74 percent for the first half of the year 2013 as

compared to last year.

This can be attributed to the Agencys intensified programs against criminality such as Oplan Wildcat,

Angry Bird, Counter Strike, Oplan Berde, Anti-Illegal Game Operation among others, Munoz said.

The Office has conducted 10,000 checkpoints which resulted in confiscation of 42 hot vehicles including

94 motorcycles and the arrest of 152 suspected drug pushers and users. The operation also neutralized

seven criminal groups and led to the arrest of eight persons in possession of illegally cut log worth

P558,650, and the arrest of 892 individuals involved in illegal gaming activity and confiscation of

P873,000 bet money.

The LPPO had recently received recognition as Best Provincial Police Community Relations (PCR)

Branch/National Level during the observance of the 18th Police Community Relation Month in July.

Likewise, San Pablo City Police Station was awarded as the best city police station in CALABARZON region

and San Pedro Municipal Police Station as the best municipal station nationwide. P/Insp. Rolando A.

Libed, PCR Section, San Pablo City Police Station, was also bestowed the Best Chief of Police

award.(ERF/PIA-Laguna)

D. BATANGAS


9/29

1. Tagalog news: NGCP nanawagan sa publiko na pangalagaan ang mga

transmission lines

By Mamerta P. De Castro

Thursday 15th of August 2013

LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Agosto 15 (PIA) -- Muling nanawagan ang National Grid Corporation of the Phils.

(NGCP) sa publiko upang pangalagaan ang mga transmission lines.

Sa isang power seminar na isinagawa ng NGCP para sa mga local media sa lalawigan ng Batangas, binigyang-

diin ni Atty. Cynthia Alabanza, NGCP spokesperson, na ang pagbibigay ng tama at de-kalidad na serbisyo sa

mga konsumidores ng kanilang kumpanya ang kanilang prayoridad.

Bunsod nito, nanawagan si Alabanza sa mga mamamayan na makinig sa kanilang ipinalalabas na kalatas o

impormasyon kaugnay sa kanilang mga transmission lines.

Aniya, hindi biro ang kanilang panawagan na huwag nakawin ang mga linya ng transmission sapagkat malaki

ang peligrong dala sa kukuha nito dahil sa lakas ng boltahe na dumadaloy dito. Mataas ang posibilidad na

makuryente kapag lumampas sa clearance line ng kanilang transmission dahilan sa pinakamababang

boltaheng dumadaloy dito ay 69,000 volts.

Ayon pa sa opisyal maging ang pagtatanim ng mga punong kahoy at pagtatayo ng anumang establismyento

ay mahigpit ding ipinagbabawal para sa kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan.

Inihayag din ng NGCP ang Transmission Development Plan (TDP) kung saan nakasaad ang mga plano para sa

pagpapalawak ng rehabilitasyon at pagsasaayos ng transmission system mula 2012 hanggang 2021.

Sa kasalukuyan ilang mga ERC approved projects ang isinasagawa upang mas mapaganda ang serbisyo at

maibigay ang kinakailangang demand mula sa mga kunsumidores ng NGCP.

Upang mas maging epektibo ang proyekto ng NGCP, nagsasagawa sila ng corporate social responsibility

(CSR) tulad ng pagkakaloob ng mga suplay at iba pang pangangailangan ng eskwelahan o komunidad kung

saan itatayo ang kanilang transmission lines. Bahagi din ng kanilang CSR ang tinatawag na Gabay Linya kungsaan nakikipag-ugnayan sila sa mga lokal na residente at kumukuha sila ng mga maaaring sanayin bilang

linemen at kalaunan ay maaring kunin ng NGCP ang serbisyo.

Sa usapin naman ng sabotahe, ayon kay Alabanza, malimit ay sa bahaging Mindanao lamang ito nagaganap

at karaniwang pilferage o pagnanakaw lamang ng linya ang nararansan sa South Luzon. (MAL/MPDC-PIA-

Batangas)

2. Tagalog news: Mahigpit na pagbabawal sa pagtitinda ng junk food,ipinatutupad ng DepEd



LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Agosto 14 (PIA) --Pursigido ang Department of Education (DepEd) sa lungsod na

ito na ipagbawal ang pagtitinda ng mga junk food, soft drinks at juice products sa mga pampubliko at

pribadong paaralan.


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Base sa DepEd Order No. 8 series of 2007 o ang "Revised Implementing Guidelines on the Operation and

Management of School Canteen in the Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools," tanging

nutrient-rich foods at fortified food products na may label na mayaman sa protina, energy, vitamins at

minerals ang pwedeng itinda.

Layon nitong masiguro na ang lahat ng pagkain ng mga bata ay puro masustansya at tamang pagkain na

magbibigay sa kanila ng isang malusog na katawan. Isang malaking bahagi ito ng maayos na performance ngisang mag-aaral sa paaralan.

Sinabi Melba Dinglasan, home economics teacher at in-charge ng school canteen sa Julian Pastor Memorial

Elementary School (JAPMES), simula pa lang ng pasukan ay tinanggal na nila ang mga unhealthy foods at

tanging ang masustansyang pagkain na lamang tulad ng nilagang itlog, kakanin tulad ng buchi, nilupak,

camote at banana cue ang kanilang ibinibenta.

Aniya, noong una ay nahihirapan sila sa pagpapatupad ng no junk food policy ngunit kalaunan ay nasanay na

din ang mga bata sa mga pagkaing ibinebenta. Ginagawa na lamang nilang iba't iba ang mga kakanin upanghindi manawa ang mga bata at tanging tubig at gatas lamang ang inuming ibinibenta nila upang makaiwas sa

mga sakit na tulad ng diabetes na mula sa mga inuming mataas ang sugar content.

Malaki naman ang pasasalamat ng mga magulang sa patakarang ito dahil natutulungan sila sa pangangalaga

sa kalusugan ng kanilang mga anak.

Isang proyekto din ng Parents teachers Association (PTA) ang pagpapakain ng libreng tanghalian tuwing

Lunes, Miyerkules at Biyernes kung saan nagluluto sila ng isda at gulay para sa mga bata. (Liza delos reyes-

PIO Batangas City/PIA Batangas)

3. Tagalog news: Tamang pangangalaga ng kita ng mga OFs, binigyang

diin sa financial literacy seminar



ROSARIO, Batangas, Agosto 14 (PIA) -- Upang mapangalagaan ang kitang ipinadadala ng mga Overseas

Filipinos (OFs), isang financial literacy seminar ang isinagawa ng Provincial Social Welfare and Development

Office (PSWDO) at Atikha, isang non government organization sa 12 bayan na may mataas na bilang ng OFs

sa lalawigan.

Sinabi ni Aileen Constantino Penas, Atikha deputy executive director, na ito ang unang pagsasanay na

ibinigay nila sa lalawigan bagamat may mga pagsasanay na naipagkaloob sa ibang mga lalawigan tulad ng

Cavite at Laguna.

Layunin nitong sanayin ang mga focal persons sa OFW help Desk upang kanilang ipagbigay alam sa mga

pamilya ng mga OFs sa kanilang bayan ang kahalagahan ng tamang pangangasiwa ng kita.

Sinabi pa ni Penas na hindi biro ang pagbabanat ng buto sa ibang bansa kung saan lahat ng uri ng hirap ay

dinaranas ng isang OF,bukod sa pisikal ay dumadanas din sila ng mental at psychological na hirap sa kanilang

trabaho at maging sa mga employer na kanilang nakakasalamuha.

Itinuro sa mga dumalo sa pagsasanay ang tamang konsepto ng pag-iimpok at pang-iinvest, tamang

pagbabadyet at maging ang pag-utang. Tinalakay din dito ang pagpaplano kung paano ang pagbalik sa bansa

at pagsisimula ng negosyo o pagkikitaan, mga planong kinakaharap ng OFs at pamilya nito at kung paano ito


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14 AUGUST 2013.

1. President Aquino says government pushes for passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law for peace and

progress in Mindanao

2. Malacanang puts infographic materials and articles online about former Senator Ninoy

Aquino to mark 30th Death Anniversary

3 China-ASEAN Expo to further boost trade and economic ties between the Philippines and

Peoples Republic of China

4. Malacanang confident Mindanaoans will not be swayed to counter importance of Bangsamoro

Framework Agreement

1. President Aquino says government pushes for passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law for peace and progressin Mindanao

President Benigno S. Aquino III said his administration is working hard for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Lawby 2014, paving the way towards a peaceful and prosperous Mindanao.

In his speech during the dinner in celebration of Eidl Fitr held at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall in Malacanang Palace onTuesday, the Chief Executive underscored the importance of the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to end thedecades-long armed conflict in Mindanao.

"The Framework Agreement that we forged with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front stands today as a testament to the

meaningful change that can be borne of true partnership and a willingness to sacrifice," the President said.

"Now, our goal of a peaceful and prosperous Mindanao has come into view. We still have some steps to go, as wework to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law by 2014. For this reason, let us continue to find in our hearts the trust andgoodwill necessary for the fulfillment of our dreams of peace, bearing in mind not the interest of the few, but thebetterment of the majority," he said.

The President vowed to deal with all the obstacles that hinder the efforts of the government, the Moro IslamicLiberation Front (MILF) and peace advocates to end the armed conflict in Mindanao and bring progress in the region.

"I ask you to do even more to attain our shared goals. Just as we are committed to do the right and to work together toadvance the common good, there are those who are committed to perpetuating the conditions that lead to the miseryof many, and enrich a powerful few," he said.

The President said his administration is stepping up its efforts to stop a few groups who are trying to disrupt the peaceprocess in their bid to advance their own interests.

"Therefore all of us, who are people of good will, must overcome every obstacle they place in our path. Every effortthey make to disrupt the peace process should be met by our superior effort. In this manner, we will ensure that, justas we are in the right, our just cause will prevail," he said.

The President also lauded the Filipino-Muslim community for their efforts and sacrifices to work together with thegovernment to achieve genuine peace and progress in Mindanao.

"Our commitment to positive change will therefore determine the outcome of our endeavors. Just as you have allfasted and fulfilled one of the great obligations of your faith, it is my hope that every Filipino will find in your examplethe kindness, humility, and devotion to sacrifice, which are fundamental to establishing lasting peace in our country,"

the President said.

Eidl Fitr (Feast ofRamadan) is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month offasting.

Ramadan is the month when Muslims observe strict fasting for a period of 12 hours daily, from sunrise to sunset.

Ramadan is also a month of sacrifice and purification as the Muslims worldwide fast, pray and act with kindnesstowards the poor and the less fortunate. PND (js)

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2. Malacanang puts infographic materials and articles online about former Senator Ninoy Aquino to mark30th Death Anniversary
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Malacanang makes available online infographic materials and articles about former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" AquinoJr. in line with the observance of his 30th Death Anniversary, a Palace official said on Wednesday.

"August 21, 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr.s return to the Philippines and hismartyrdom. In fulfillment of its mandate as custodian of institutional memory, the Presidential CommunicationsDevelopment and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) is spearheading an online commemoration which will featurean interactive page with a comprehensive timeline, music of the era, infographic maps, essays, and testimonials onNinoy and his sacrifice, on the Presidential Museum and Library website," Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierdaissued the statement during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday.

The government called on the Filipino people to participate in the online commeration which seeks to keep the spirit ofNinoys martyrdom alive as an example of the selfless sacrifice of a man who gave up his life to free a shackledcountry, Lacierda said.

"We call on Filipinos to participate in this campaign, which will source and publish short statements from those whohad lived through that watershed event in our history," Lacierda said.

"We will also be featuring a remarkable collection of interviews of Ninoys family and close associates, gathered byMs. Cynthia Sycip and published in 1984. We will also put online, for the first time, the majority and minority reports ofthe Agrava Commission on the Official Gazette," he stressed.

Lacierda asked the Filipino people to join the commemoration by posting on Twitter and Facebook with the hashtag

#Ninoy or by sending an email to [email protected].

"The nation once again marks Ninoys sacrifice, and your recollections and opinions will play a vital role in enabling anew generation of Filipinos to understand that period of martial law, and the turning point that was August 21, 1983,"he said. PND (js)

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3. China-ASEAN Expo to further boost trade and economic ties between the Philippines and PeoplesRepublic of China

The Philippine hosting of the 10th China- ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in China this September will further boost trade

and economic cooperation between the country and the People's Republic of China, a Palace official said.

"This is one proof of the multi-faceted relationship with China. Were focusing now on trade and the economicagenda," Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during the regular press briefing in Malacanang onWednesday.

Lacierda said the Philippines will host the 10th CAEXPO to be held in Nanning, capital of Guangxi ZhuangAutonomous Region, China from September 3 to 6, this year.

This year's CAEXPO aims at further developing cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in trade,investment, economy and technology, as well as in projects and labor sourcing.

Chinese and ASEAN government officials, business leaders and scholars are also expected to attend the event.

Lacierda said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will announce whether President Benigno S. Aquino III willattend the event this September.

"Well wait for the DFA to confirm. We have not received any word kung tuloy na siya. Whether pupunta or not siPresidente is just a subject of confirmation yet. May Philippine delegation pupunta doon dahil tayo ang host ngASEAN-CAEXPO," said Lacierda, stressing that economy is primarly the focus of the CAEXPO.

"Its a primarily economic ang agenda. Wala kaming nakikitang pag-uusapan tungkol sa situation natin with China onthe West Philippine Sea. It is primarily an economic and trade event," he said.

"Our concern with the West Philippine Sea is already being handled in the UNCLOS (United Nations Convention onthe Law of the Sea) arbitral tribunal. The discussions on that area with respect to our situation in the West PhilippineSea has been reserved to the arbitral tribunal to decide," he said. PND (js)

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4. Malacanang confident Mindanaoans will not be swayed to counter importance of Bangsamoro FrameworkAgreement

Malacanang expressed confidence on Wednesday that the people of Mindanao will not be easily swayed by moves tocounter the importance of the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement (BFA) saying Mindanaoans were cognizant of thehard work put in by the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to draft the BFA and its Annexes.

In a press briefing in Malacanang, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the government and the MILF hadput in earnest efforts to draft the peace accord and now that it is nearly ready to be implemented, peace and

development are at hand.
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They (Mindanaoans) saw how difficult it was for us to come up with the Framework Agreement. They saw ourearnest efforts from both sides: from MILF and from the government to come up with a workable, doable FrameworkAgreement and also the Annexes. This shows sincerity on the part of government. This also shows sincerity on thepart of the MILF to come up with a doable solution to the decades-old problem of conflict and underdevelopment inMindanao, Lacierda said.

You dont need to tell someone that theres a prospect for progress, (that) theres a prospect for peace. Peace is athand right now. Once we finish with the comprehensive agreement, the benefits will redound to the entire MuslimMindanao, he added.

The Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro is a preliminary peace agreement signed in Malacanang last October15, 2012. The Framework Agreement calls for the creation of an autonoumous political entity named Bangsamoro,replacing the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) which was described by President Aquino as "a failedexperiment."

It also outlines general agreements on major issues, including the extent of power, revenues and territory granted forthe new Muslim autonomous region. PND (rck)

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14 AGOSTO 20131. Para sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran ng Mindanao ang isinusulong ni Aquino na pagpapatibay ng

Bangsamoro Basic Law

2. Naglagay ang Palasyo ng infographic materials and articles online tungkol sa dating Senador Ninoy

Aquino sa ika-30 Taon ng Kamatayan nito

3. Isusulong na lalo ng China-Asean Expo ang ugnayan sa kalakalan at ekonomya sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at

ng Peoples Republic of China

4. Tiwala ang Malacanang na hindi mahihimok ang taga-Mindanao na tutulan ang halaga ng 'Bangsamoro

Framework Agreement'

1. Para sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran ng Mindanao ang isinusulong ni Aquino na pagpapatibay ngBangsamoro Basic Law

Dahil sa hangaring maging mapayapa at masagana ang Mindanao kaya isinusulong ng Pangulong Benigno S.Aquino III na mapagtibay sa 2014 ang Bangsamoro Basic Law.

Ito ang binigyang diin ng Pangulong Aquino sa talumpati niya kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ng Eidl Fitr na idinaos saRizal Ceremonial Hall sa Malacanang Martes.

Tahasang sinabi ng Pnagulo na mahalagang mapagtibay ang Bangsamoro Basic Law upang wakasan na ang deka-dekadang sagupaan sa Mindanao.

Ang Framework Agreement na nilagdaan namin sa Moro Islamic Liberation Front ay malinaw na katibayan ngmakabuluhang pagbabagong maaaring ibunga ng tapat na pagsasamahan at kahandaang magpakasakit, sabi ngPangulo.

Sa kasalukuyan, ang hangad natin ay mapayapa at masaganang Mindanao ang sumibol. Ilang hakbang pa anggagawin natin habang sinisikap na mapagtibay ang Bangsamoro Basic Law sa 2014. Dahil dito, sana, patuloy natingpanatilihin sa ating mga puso ang pagtitiwala at kagandahang-loob na kailangan para maisakatuparan ang atingpangarap na kapayapaan, nang ang nasa isip ay hindi ang kapakanan lamang nang iilan, kundi ang kapakanan atkabutihan nang higit na nakararami, sabi ng Pangulo.

Nangako ang Pangulo na sisikapin niyang lakdawan ang mga sagabal sa pagsisikap ng pamahalaan, ng Moro

Islamic LiberationFront (MILF) at ng mga tagapagsulong ng kapayapaan para wakasan na ang sagupaan sa
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Mindanao nang mamayani ang kasaganaan sa rehiyon.

Hinihiling ko sa inyo na dagdagan pa ang pagsisikap upang matamo ang nagkakaisang mga hangarin. Kungpaanong nanunumpa tayong gawin lamang ang tama at magtulungan alang-alang sa kapakanang panlahat,mayroon namang ang pakay ay magpatuloy ang kasalukuyang kalagayang nagsasadlak sa marami sa kasawian atiilang makapangyarihan lamang ang nagpapasasa sa kayamanan, mariing wika ng Pangulo.

Sinabi ng Pangulo na pinag-iibayo ng administrasyon niya ang pagsisikap na sagkaan ang iilang grupo na ang naisay biguin ang proseso ng kapayapaan upang isulong naman ang kanilang mga makasariling interes.

Dahil dito, tayong lahat na mga taong maganda ang layunin ay angkop lamang na lakdawan ang bawat sagabal nainilalagay nila sa ating daan. Sa bawat panggugulo nila sa proseso ng kapayapaan, dapat nating tugunin nangibayong pagsisikap para biguin ang mali nilang pakay. Sa ganitong paraan lamang natin matitiyak na yamang nasatama tayo, ang ating makatarungang simulain ang mamamayani, dugtong ng Pangulo.

Pinuri ng Pangulo ang komunidad ng Pilipinong Muslim sa pagsisikap at pagpapakasakit ng mga ito na sama-samang makiisa sa pamahalaan upang makamtan ang tunay na kapayapaan at kasaganaan ng Mindanao.

Dahil dito, ang panata natin tungo sa positibong pagbabago ang magiging saligan ng bunga ng ating mgapagsisikap. Yamang katatapos lamang ninyong mag-ayuno at tumupad sa isa sa mga dakilang pananagutan nginyong pananalig, umaasa ako na kayo ang magiging ulirang halimbawa ng bawat Pilipino sa kabutihan,kababaang-loob at katapatan sa pagpapakasakit na mahalaga upang magkaroon ng tunay na kapayapaan sa atingbansa, sabi ng Pangulo.

Tatlong araw na ipinagdiriwang ng mga Muslim sa daigdig ang Eidl Fitr (Pista ng Ramadan) pagkatapos ng isangbuwang singkad nilang pag-aayuno. Mula bukang-liwayway hanggang dapit-hapon, isang buwang nag-aayuno angmga Muslim kung panahon ng Ramadan bilang pagpapakasakit. PND (js/zaf)

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2. Naglagay ang Palasyo ng infographic materials and articles online tungkol sa dating Senador NinoyAquino sa ika-30 Taon ng Kamatayan nito

Naglagay ang Malacanang ng online infographic materials and articles tungkol sa dating Senador Benigno NinoyAquino, Jr. kaugnay ng paggunita sa kanyang ika-30 Taon ng Kamatayan.

Sa Agosto 21, 2013 ay ika-30 anibersaryo ng pag-uwi ni Senador Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. sa Pilipinas at ng kanyangpagkamartir. Pag-alinsunod sa mandato bilang tagapangalaga ng alaala ng dakilang kamanahan, ang PresidentialCommunications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) ay nangunguna sa online commemorationna magtatampok ng alaala ng panahon, musika, infographic maps, sanaysay at mga pagpapatotoo tungkol kayNinoy at sa kanyang pagpapakasakit, sa Presidential Museum and Library website, sabi ng Tagapagsalita ngPangulo sa pahayag sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Miyerkoles.

Nanawagan ang pamahalaan sa sambayanang Pilipino na lumahok sa online commemoration na ang pakay aypanatilihing buhay ang alaala ng pagkamartir ni Ninoy bilang ulirang halimbawa ng walang katulad napagpapakasakit ng isang lalaking naghandog ng buhay upang mapalaya ang lugaming bansa, wika ni Lacierda.

Hinihiling namin sa lahat ng Pilipino na makiisa sa kampanyang ito na kukunin at ilalathala ang maiikling pahayagmula sa mga namuhay sa masaklap na yugtong iyon ng kasaysayan natin, dagdag ni Lacierda.

Ipakikita rin namin ang mahahalagang koleksiyon ng mga interbyu sa pamilya ni Ninoy at mga mal alapit na kaibiganna tinipon at inilathala ni Bb. Cynthia Sycip noong 1984. Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, ang report ng mayorya atminorya ng Komisyong Agrava ay ilalabas sa Official Gazette, pagbibigay-diin pa ni Lacierda.

Hiningi ni Lacierda na makiisa ang sambayanang Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay sa Twitter at Facebook namay hashtag na #Ninoy o sa pamamagitan ng pagpapadala ng email sa [email protected].

Minsan pa, aalalahanin ng bansa ang mga pagpapakasakit ni Ninoy at ang inyong alaa la at opinion ay gaganap ngmahalagang papel upang maunawaan ng bagong saling-lahing Pilipino ang panahong iyon ng martial law, at angkaganapan noong Agosto 21, 1983, sabi pa ni Lacierda. PND (js/zaf)

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3. Isusulong na lalo ng China-Asean Expo ang ugnayan sa kalakalan at ekonomya sa pagitan ng Pilipinas atng Peoples Republic of China

Ang gagawing pagiging punung-abala ng Pilipinas sa 10th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) sa Setyembre ay lalongmagpapalakas ng pagtutulungan sa kalakalan at ekonomya sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at ng Peoples Republic ofChina.

Binigyang diin ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Miyerkoles na ang10th CAEXPO na Pilipinas ang magiging punung-abala ay sa Nanning, kapitolyo ng Guangxi Zhuang AutonomousRegion, Tsina gaganapin Setyembre 3-6, 2013.

Ito ay isang katibayan ng mahusay na pakikipag-ugnayan natin sa Tsina. Ang adyenda ng kalakalan at ekonomya

ang pinagtutuunan ngayon ng pansin, wika pa ni Lacierda.
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Hangarin ng CAEXPO sa taong ito na lalo pang magkatulungan ang Tsina at ang mga bansang ASEAN sa laranganng kalakalan, pamumuhunan, ekonomya at teknolohiya, gayundin sa mga proyekto at mga manggagawa.

Inaasahang dadaluhan ng mga pinunong bayan, lider ng negosyo at mga iskolar ng Tsina at ASEAN ang nasabingCAEXPO.

Ayon kay Lacierda, ang Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas ang magpapahayag kung dadalo ang PangulongBenigno S. Aquino III sa Setyembre.

Hintayin natin ang pahayag ng DFA. Wala pa tayong natatanggap na pasabi kung tuloy na siya. Kung pupunta o

hindi si Presidente ay malalaman pa. May delegasyong Pilipino na pupunta roon dahil tayo ang punung-abala saASEAN-CAEXPO, sabi pa ni Lacierda at binigyang diin na ang ekonomya ang pinagtutuunan ng pansin ngCAEXPO.

Ekonomya ang pangunahing adyenda. Wala kaming nakikitang pag-uusapan sa ugnayan natin sa Tsina tungkol saWest Philippine Sea. Ito ay para lamang sa ekonomya at kalakalan,dugtong ni Lacierda.

Ang tungkol sa West Philippine Sea ay bahala na ang United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)arbitral tribunal. Ang pag-uusap tungkol sa West Philippine Sea ay ipinauubaya na natin sa arbitral tribunal nasiyang magpapasiya, pahayag pa ni Lacierda. PND (js/zaf)

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4. Tiwala ang Malacanang na hindi mahihimok ang taga-Mindanao na tutulan ang halaga ng 'Bangsamoro

Framework Agreement'

Nagpahayag ng pagtititwala ang Malacanang na hindi maibubuyo ang mga mamamayan ng Mindanao na kalabaninang halaga ng Bangsamoro Framework Agreement (BFA) sapagkat batid ng mga taga-Mindanao ang walangkatulad na malasakit ng pamahalaan at ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front upang ihanda ang BFA at ang mgaAnnexes nito.

Sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Miyerkoles, sinabi ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda na angpamahalaan at MILF ay kapuwa walang pasubaling nagsikap para ihanda ang balangkas ng kasund uan sakapayapaan na ngayon ay halos handa na itong ipatupad kaya ang kapayapaan at kaunlaran ay abot-kamay na.

Nasaksihan ng mga taga-Mindanao kung gaano kahirap bago nabuo ang Framework Agreement. Nakita nila ang

tapat na malasakit ng magkabilang panig: buhat sa MILF at sa pamahalaan para mabuo ang mahusay atmaipatutupad na Framework Agreement at maging ang mga Annexes nito. Katibayan ito ng katapatan ngpamahalaan. Nagpapatunay rin ito ng matapat na hangarin ng MILF na magkaroon ng tunay na lunas sa deka-dekada nang problema ng hidwaan at kawalang kaunlaran ng Mindanao, dagdag ni Lacierda.

Hindi na kailangan pang sabihin kanino man na ito ay mangangahulugan ng kaunlaran dahil sa kapayapaangmamamayani. Abot-kamay na ang kapayapaan ngayon. Sa sandaling matapos natin ang malawakang kasunduangito, ang mga biyaya at pakinabang ay lalasapin ng buong Muslim Mindanao, pahayag pa ni Lacierda.

Ang Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro ay paunang kasunduan sa kapayapaan na nilagdaan noongOktubre 15, 2012 sa Malacanang. Itinakda ng Framework Agreement ang paglikha ng isang autonomous politicalentity na tatawaging Bangsamoro at ipapalit sa Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) na sapaglalarawan ng Pangulong Aquino ay isang bigong eksperimento.

Nakasaad din sa pangkalahatang kasunduan ang mahahalagang isyu, kabilang na ang lawak ng kapangyarihan,mga buwis at teritoryong ipinagkaloob sa bagong Muslim autonomous region. PND (rck/zaf)

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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech during the Dinner Celebration for Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan)Rizal Ceremonial Hall, Malacaang

13 August 2013
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Thank you. Please sit down.

Senate President Franklin Drilon, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, Excellencies of the Diplomatic Corps,

Secretary Ging Deles, Secretary Mehol Sadain, other Cabinet members present, Honorable members of the Senate

and the House of Representatives, Honorable members of the Judiciary, fellow workers in government, honoured

guests, mga minamahal ko pong kababayan: Magandanga gabi po sa inyong lahat.

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world fulfill one of the five pillars of Islam. By fasting fromdawn to sunset for one lunar month, my Muslim brothers and sisters, you do not simply observe a ritual of belief; you

reaffirm the truths revealed through the Holy Quran. Through prayer, sacrifice, and penitence, you choose to bind

yourselves with the greater community of believers of the justice and benevolence of the Almighty God.

As people of the Book, we are all commanded by faith to help the poor and protect the defenseless, and to strive to

make this world a haven for the oppressed. These are the shared imperatives of every Filipino; these shed light on

the narratives of faith that bind us, and allow us to pursue a common vision as one Filipino nation. And tonight, we

gather to give thanks to the Almighty God for the gifts He has bestowed upon us as a people.

This gathering also reminds us that far greater things are achieved when we work hand-in-hand, and that it is by

living the virtuous life, in solidarity, that we ensure stability and harmony in our communities, and, ultimately, in our

country. This is precisely the path our administration has taken ever since we assumed office: by doing what is rightand just, we have regained the trust and confidence of our people, and have enabled them to live dignified lives.

Tonight, we share fellowship in that spirit of trust and dignity. The Framework Agreement that we forged with the

Moro Islamic Liberation Front stands today as a testament to the meaningful change that can be borne of true

partnership and a willingness to sacrifice. Now, our goal of a peaceful and prosperous Mindanao has come into view.

We still have some steps to go, as we work to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law by 2014. For this reason: let us

continue to find in our hearts the trust and goodwill necessary for the fulfillment of our dreams of peace, bearing in

mind not the interest of the few, but the betterment of the majority.

I ask you to do even more to attain our shared goals. Just as we are committed to do the right and to work together

to advance the common good, there are those who are committed to perpetuating the conditions that led to themisery of many, and enriched a powerful few. Therefore all of us, who are people of goodwill, must overcome every

obstacle they place in our path. Every effort they make to disrupt the peace process should be met by our superior

effort. In this manner, we will ensure that, just as we are in the right, our just cause will prevail.

Our commitment to positive change will therefore determine the outcome of our endeavors. Just as you have all

fasted and fulfilled one of the great obligations of your faith, it is my hope that every Filipino will find in your example

the kindness, humility, and devotion to sacrifice, which are fundamental to establishing lasting peace in our country.

And as we tread the straight path to progress and peace, it is our prayer that the Almighty God will continue to guide

us, giving our nation the fortitude and determination to overcome the challenges set before us, so that we, as one

people, may fulfill our collective aspirations.

Thank you. Assalamu Alaikum!

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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Speech at the 112th Police Service Anniversary PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City

13 August 2013

Magandang umaga pong muli sa inyong lahat.

Nito lamang pong nakaraang SONA, kinilala at sinaluduhan natin sa harap ng sambayanan ang ilan sa magigiting namiyembro ng ating kapulisan. Tumatak sa Pilipino ang mga pangalang PO3 Edlyn Arbo, PO3 Felipe Moncatar, atPO2 Dondon Sultan, dahil sa ipinamalas nilang tapang, katapatan, at dedikasyon sa serbisyo. Hindi man nilahinangad ang pagkilala, ipinakita natin ang halaga at bunga ng pagsusumikap at laging pagpanig sa tama. Ang mgatulad nilang lingkod-bayan ang kumatawan sa tumataas na kumpiyansat pag-asa ng pamahalaan at ngsambayanan sa hanay ng ating kapulisan.

Sa umaga pong ito, nagtitipon tayo upang ipagbunyi ang dakilang serbisyo ng ating mga pulis sa bandila at saPilipino: ang pagpapanatili ng kaayusan at kapayapaan sa lipunan, at ang pagsisiguro sa kaligtasan ng ating
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mamamayan. Kasabay nito, muli nating iniaangat mula sa hanay na ito ang mga natatanging hukbo at indibidwal, nanaging bukal ng inspirasyon at huwarang serbisyo sa kanilang kapwa Pilipino.

Sa kampanya kontra-terorismo, tunay pong kahanga-hanga ang ipinamalas na kakayahan at kahandaan sa serbisyong Police Regional Office 9 mula Zamboanga City. Sa isang engkwentro, natugis ng kanilang grupo ang limangmiyembro ng Abu Sayyaf, kasabay ng pagligtas sa na-kidnap na Chinese national na si Yuan Kai Lin. At hindilamang po nila naisalba ang buhay ng biktima; nasabat din nila ang ilang armas, kagamitan, at dokumento mula sagrupong ito.

Marahil, narinig na rin ninyo ang makasaysayang tagumpay ng Special Operations Task Group (RSOTG) ng Lanao

del Sur nitong eleksyon. Masaklap nga po na dahil sa talamak na dayaan at kapabayaan, para bang tanggap na ngilan ang failure of elections sa Lanao del Sur kada halalan. Nawakasan na po na natin ito. Dahil sa masinsingpagtutok sa seguridad ng RSOTG, kasama na ang pakikiisa ng taumbayan, naging malinis at mapayapa ang unangpagsabay ng pambansa sa rehiyonal na halalan sa ARMM.

Saludo din po tayo sa ipinakitang gilas at integridad ni PO2 Webster Odulio Liwag, mula sa Malolos City PoliceStation. Bahagi siya ng grupong nagbigay-daan sa pag-aresto kay Ryan Dominguez ng Dominguez CarnappingGroup noong Mayo ng 2012. Kasabay ng operasyon, nakumpiska rin nila ang ilang baril at granada, shabu, attatlong kotseng na-carnap. Hindi rin sila nadaan sa suholtahasan nilang tinanggihan ang tatlong milyong piso nasinubok ipalit sa pagpapalaya sa mga suspek. Para sa mga pulis na katulad ni PO2 Liwag, talagang hindimatutumbasan ng kinang ng salapi ang dangal ng nakakabit na tsapa sa kanilang dibdib.

Idadagdag ko na rin po ang magandang balitang iniulat sa atin: Nitong Linggo lang, sa isang operasyon, nasabat ngating Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force sa Subic ang nasa 432 na kilo ng shabu, na nagkakahalaga

ng mahigit-kumulang dalawang bilyong piso. Naaresto din po ang ilang sangkot. Isa na naman po itong halimbawasa epektibong pagpapatupad ng batas, at sa masusing pakikipagtulungan ng ating kapulisan sa mga ahensiya ngating pamahalaan.

Sa lahat ng ating mga pinarangalan sa araw na ito, kasama na ang libo-libo nating pulis na tapat sa serbisyo: saludoang sambayanang Pilipino sa inyo. Kayo ang patunay na hindi mauubusan ng mabubuting halimbawa ang atingunipormadong hanay. Maraming salamat sa pag-ambag sa tinatamasa nating pagbabago.

Ang serbisyong hatid ng mga tulad ninyo ang patuloy na nagtutulak sa ating pamahalaan upang mamuhunan saating kapulisan. Ngayong napipinto na nating makamit ang one-to-one police-to-pistol ratio bago matapos ang taon,mabubura na sa bokabularyo ng Pilipino ang terminong Pulis Patola. Sa kasalukuyan, nasa 37,578 uni ts na ngGlock 17 9mm pistol ang nai-deliver mula sa kabuuang 74,879 units para sa PNP. Bulto-bulto pang ihahatid angnatitirang baril sa mga darating na buwan, hanggang sa maisara na natin ang ating kakulangan sa larangang ito.

Bahagi naman ng ating PNP Operational Transformation Plan ang pagpapatatag sa puwersa ng ating unipormadonghanay. Sa naitala po kasing 146,085 nating pulis nitong Abril, nasa 30,000 ang may trabahong administratibo.Malayo po ito sa target nating magkaroon ng 1 is to 500 ratio para sa actual field personnel-to-population ratio. Angating solusyon: kumuha ng tatlumpung libong Non-Uniform Personnel sa susunod na dalawang taon. Ang resulta:Bukod sa malilikhang bagong trabaho, ay mas maraming pulis na imbes na humarap lamang sa kompyuter olamesa, ay haharap nang muli sa tao at tatanod sa kalsada.

Kung umaasa po ang mamamayan sa mabuting serbisyo mula sa ating mga pulis, di po bat makatarungan lamangna tutukan naman ng estado ang kanilang kapakanan? Tuloy-tuloy po ang mga inisyatiba nating pabahay:Naipamahagi na natin sa Phase I ang 21,800 housing units para sa unipormadong hanay; 10,900 dito angnaihandog natin sa mga kasapi ng PNP. Sa Phase II naman, 26,050 units na ang ating natapos mula sa target na31,200 ngayong taon, at ang pagkakaintindi ko itong buwan na ito, dapat matapos ang target na yan; 14,040 naman

sa makakatanggap nito ang mula sa hanay ng ating kapulisan. Sa tuwid na daan, hindi na maaaring maetsa-puweraang kapulisan; habang pinapanatili ninyong mapayapat ligtas ang ating lipunan, titiyakin din ng gobyernong nasamabuting kamay ang inyong pamilyat kinabukasan.

Talaga naman po: Hindi natin hinahayaang madiskaril ang mga inisyatibang ipinunla ni Jesse Robredo; at walangibang nagdidilig nito kundi ang dedikasyon ni DILG Secretary Mar Roxas para tutukan ang kapakanan atpangangailangan ng kapulisan. Kahit gaano karami po ang iniaatas natin sa kanya, alam kong kapag kay Mar akobumaling, siguradong may mabuting resulta. Iyan po ang ating mabuting kalihim: Hindi reklamo o negatibismo, kundipalaging may solusyon sa mga problemang ipinapatong natin sa kanyang mesa. [Applause]

Kaya nga po siya na rin ang nagiging punong abala sa masigasig nating kampanya upang linisin ang hanay ngkapulisan. Sigurado po akong kinakabahan na ngayon ang mga pilit dumudungis sa dangal ng pulis silang mgaimbes na maging alagad ng batas, ay tila nagiging kampon pa ng dahas. Mulat po tayo sa katotohanang mayroon paring mga skalawag na kailangang purgahin mula sa inyong hanay. Hindi ko nga po maiwasang isipin: Bakit nga banagsusulputan itong mga kasong mismong mga pulis pa ang sangkot? Tuloy, ang kagagawan lang ng ilan, parabang pinagbabayaran ng buong institusyon.

Kaya po ngayong magkakasama tayo, ito ang hiling at hamon ko sa inyo: magtulungan tayo sa pag-aangat ngdangal at kalidad ng serbisyo ng PNP. Tuldukan na natin ang kalakaran ng pagkakanya-kanya. Panahon na ngpakikilahok upang iangat ang isat isa. Kasama ninyo ako, at ang buong pambansang liderato sa pagtutulak ngpagbabago.

Isipin po natin: Hindi bat kung ang bawat isa, nilalampasan ang inaasahang serbisyo ng taumbayan, magagawanatin ang paglilingkod nang mas ganap at mas tama? Ang pagpapatupad ng batas nang mariin at patas; ang pag-aalalay sa serbisyo ng higit na sigasig at oras; ang pagkapit sa sinumpaang tungkulin sa bawat sandali ngkatungkulankung ang lahat ay sama-sama sa paghakbang, pihadong malayo ang mararating, hindi lang ng hukbong kapulisan, kundi ng buong bayan.


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Maliwanag po ang hinaharap natin sa tuwid na daan: Katuwang ang hanay ng kapulisang pinatatag ng husay,disiplina, at dangal, abot-kamay na natin ang isang lipunang malaya sa agam-agam at pag-aalinlangan. Isang bansanating ihakbang pasulong ang inaasam nating Pilipinas na bukal ng tagumpay at kaunlaran.

Mabuhay po ang hanay ng ating kapulisan.

Bago po ako magtapos: Kanina po ay binanggit ng ating hepe na mayroon kayo sa first tranche na two-billion pesosna pondong dagdag. Sabi ko, Mar, parang maliit yata ang two billion. Ang tanda kong na -approve eh hindi ganoon.Tapos, pinaalala po sa akinfirst tranche lang po iyon dahil ang kabuuan po niyan ay mahigit nine billion. [Applause]

Iyong shortcut po, saan pupunta yansa move, suit, and communicate, o yong pag -increase ng inyong abilidad.Kakalingain kayo ng estado. Madali mangampanya para dagdag ang pagkalinga kung talaga namang tuwang-tuwasa inyo ang lipunan.

Iisa lang po ang susi para magtagumpay tayo sa ating hinaharap na mga suliranin at problema. Kung kasangganatin ang taongbayan, wala pong tatalo sa atin. Kaya po, pag-isipan natin kada araw na tayo ay lalabas sa atingtahanan, magtatrabaho: para sa taumbayan ito, kasama ang taumbayan, at sila nga ang susi ng ating tagumpay.

Magandang araw po. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.

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ONLINENEWSAUGUST 14, 2013

1. Persons with Disabilities Call for 2016 Disability Inclusive Election

2. 2013 BPI Search for the 10 Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children

3. Deped launches search for Asiaa best impromptu speaker

4. PhP 4.5 M Health Risk Used Clothing Seized by BOC

5. PDIC to continue processing claims of Rural Bank of San Fernando (Cebu), Inc. depositors

6. Baldoz orders massive Balik-Pinay Balik-Hanapbuhay Reintegration Package for FWRC wards

7. Baldoz implements more stringent measures for efficient POLO operation

8. Creativitys many facets unlocked in DOSTs invention forum

9. Patient safety is foremost

10.DOH reveals executives who are "biggest losers"

11.Exports rebound to 4.1% in June 2013. Among few positive growths in Asia, says NEDA

12.TESDA employees get performance bonus

13.DAR Conducts Internal Probe On Malampaya Fund, Vows Full Cooperation With COA

14.DAR launches 2 projects in Zamboanga del Norte

15.PH hosts Global Consultation on Child Welfare Services

1. Persons with Disabilities Call for 2016 Disability Inclusive Election

Source:http://www.dswd.gov.ph

Initiatives to make the polling places accessible for voters with disabilities and senior citizens did not get remarkableimpact in the last May 2013 elections, according to the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), an attachedagency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The NCDA added that many voters with disabilities were still disenfranchised because polling places lacked ramps oraccess and volunteers to assist them.

With these observations, organizations involved in promoting the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs),advocates and supporters reiterate their call for all stakeholders to brace up and start preparing for the neededinfrastructure and support services for PWD-voters during the 2016 Presidential Election.

In a press conference during the culminating activity for the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR)Week, PWD groups urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to establish accessible polling places andprovide other forms of assistance to PWDs in voting centers on Election Day to ensure that they enjoy the right to
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suffrage on an equal basis with others.

According to election watchdog Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente), out of the 365,000 registered PWDvoters, only 82,000 were able to cast their votes in the 2013 polls.

Republic Act 10366, otherwise known as An Act Authorizing COMELEC to Establish Precincts Assigned toAccessible Polling Places Exclusively for PWDs and Senior Citizens, enables persons with disabilities and seniorcitizens greater ease in casting their votes during elections.

The law which took effect on July 1, 2013, mandates the Comelec to establish a precinct that will be accessible for

PWDs and senior citizens. Likewise, there should also be reasonable accommodations for PWDs and seniorcitizens, including assistance in the accommodation of the ballot.

The law also provides for sensitivity training programs for people who perform electoral duties, including field officers,members of the Board of Election Inspectors, and accredited citizens arms to familiarize themselves with the needsof PWDs and senior citizens.

NCDA has been closely working with the Comelec in formulating the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA10366 in consultation with leaders of PWD organizations, civil society organizations, and other government agenciesto ensure that all disability issues and concerns will be addressed in upcoming elections.

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2. 2013 BPI Search for the 10 Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children

Source:http://www.owwa.gov.ph

OWWA is the lead government agency tasked by the Philippine Government to safeguard and promote the welfareof our OFWs. Its programs and services protect and bolster the morale of not only the OFWs, but also of theirfamilies.

Being an OFW family is not easy; one of their beloved family members is working abroad in order for them to haveand enjoy a quality life. It is in this context that we advocate the value of education, financial literacy and keeping thefamily bond alive.

OWWA is one with the private sector in their drive to raise awareness on good practices of the OFWs and theirfamilies. That being said, OWWA encourages the OFW communities to join the 2013 BPI Search for the 10Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children. This program highlights the exceptional feats of the OFW children on how theyvalue the education as their way to appreciate their parents sacrifice.

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3. Deped launches search for Asiaa best impromptu speaker

Source:http://www.deped.gov.ph

PASIG CITY The Department of Education (DepEd), together with the private sector and educational institutions, islaunching the Search for the Best Impromptu Speaker in the 2nd Voice of Asia Speech Contest. Starting with schooland division-level selection this August, the event will culminate in the International Finals in February 2014.

This is a good venue for inter-cultural appreciation and understanding, which will foster camaraderie among thepeoples of Asia, remarked Educat ion Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC.

The contest is open to Filipinos in 3rd year or 4th year high school or Grade 11 or Grade 12 for senior high school

model schools. Each region is entitled to send two representatives to the national finals one from a public schooland another from a private school. This is to give all students a chance to shine and show their best, Luistroexplained.

The winner in the national finals will represent the country in the international finals. The top five contestants in thenational and the top five in the international finals will each receive prizes in cash and in kind.

According to DepEd Memo 147, series of 2013, the selection for division contestants will be from August 14 to 23.The regional search will run from August 28 to September 6, while the national finals will be on October 16, 2013.The international finals will be on February 19, 2014 in Manila.

Each participant will be given three minutes to deliver an impromptu speech about a topic to be given three minutesbefore his/her turn on stage. The contestants will be judged based on content (50%) and delivery (50%).

The national winner will receive P50,000, the second placer will get P40,000, the third wins P30,000, the fourthplacer brings home P20,000 and the fifth gets P10,000.In the international finals, the prizes are the following:US$5,000 (1st place), $4,000 (2nd place), $3,000 (3rd place), $2,000 (4th place) and $1,000 (5th place).

The other co-presentors for the search are The Manila Times, The Manila Times College in cooperation with theCoordinating Council of Private Educational Associations and the Emilio Aguinaldo College.|TOP|

4. PhP 4.5 M Health Risk Used Clothing Seized by BOC

Source:http://www.dof.gov.ph

Three (3) twenty-footer container vans of ukay-ukay (used clothing) worth PhP 4.5 million and suspected to be

illegally imported from the United States of America (USA) were seized recently by alert operatives of the Bureau of
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Customs (BOC) Sub-Port of North Harbor, Manila International Container Port (MICP) for violation of Section 2530 ofthe Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), as amended, and Republic Act No. 4653 banning theimportation of used clothing.

In the inspection of the seized ukay-ukay by Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon today (August 14, 2013), Biazonsaid the used clothing were misdeclared as Fishing Supplies by its shipper Devs Commercial to circumvent the lawprohibiting the importation of used clothing. The three container vans of used clothing which were consigned to IsidroEnterprises of Iloilo City were intercepted at the Manila North Harbor on July 19, 2013.

Under R.A 4653, the importation of ukay-ukay is banned to protect the health of the Filipinos and to preserve the

Filipino dignity. This is the reason why the BOC is vigilant against smuggled used clothing in our ports, if only tosecure the Filipino consumers from the risk of catching contagious diseases from contaminated smuggled usedclothing smuggled from abroad. Biazon said.

Aside from the health risks that come with the importation of used clothing, the local garment manufacturing industryis also complaining that the proliferation of ukay-ukay in the local market is affecting the viability of their industry.Some industry stakeholders blame the proliferation of ukay-ukay in the local market as one of the reasons for thefolding up of some local garments manufacturing companies.

On an overall perspective, we are not only helping secure the health of Filipinos by apprehending all imported usedclothing, but we are also helping secure the local garments manufacturing industry. Biazon added.|TOP|

5. PDIC to continue processing claims of Rural Bank of San Fernando (Cebu), Inc. depositors

Source:http://www.dof.gov.ph

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) announced that it will continue to receive and process depositinsurance claims from depositors of the closed Rural Bank of San Fernando (Cebu), Inc. at the PDIC ClaimsCounter, 4th Floor, SSS Bldg., 6782 Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati City. Claims may also be filedthrough mail.

The state deposit insurer has already concluded the onsite claims settlement operations for RB San Fernando at thebanks premises last July 26, 2013.

PDIC sent notices of payment amounting to P4.45 million involving 2,323 accounts with balances of P15,000 andbelow where the filing of claims is waived by PDIC. Meanwhile, PDIC paid 1,034 claims during the onsite claimssettlement operations involving 722 accounts for a total amount of P65.67 million worth of deposits.

As of July 26, 2013, PDIC has yet to receive deposit insurance claims for 213 accounts, or 22% out of 956 accountsthat require the filing of claims. The total amount of deposits covered by these claims is P9.25 million.

Depositors who are below 18 years old should submit either a photocopy of their Birth Certificate issued by theNational Statistics Office (NSO) or a duly certified copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar as an additionalrequirement. Claimants who are not the signatories in the bank records are required to submit an original copy of anotarized Special Power of Attorney of the depositor or parent in the case of a minor depositor.

The procedures and requirements for filing deposit insurance claims are posted in the PDIC website,www.pdic.gov.ph . The Claim Form and format of the Special Power of Attorney may also be downloaded from thePDIC website.

In accordance with the provisions of the PDIC Charter, the last day for filing deposit insurance claims in the closedRB San Fernando is on July 6, 2015. After the said date, PDIC, as Deposit Insurer, shall no longer accept anydeposit insurance claim.

For more information, depositors may contact the Public Assistance Department at telephone numbers (02) 841-4630 to 31, or e-mail at [email protected]. Depositors outside Metro Manila may call the PDIC Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-1-888-PDIC (7342).

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6. Baldoz orders massive Balik-Pinay Balik-Hanapbuhay Reintegration Package for FWRC wards

Source:http://www.dole.gov.ph

Priority are those in Middle East FWRCs

In a strong bid to encourage female OFWs sheltered in various Filipino Workers' Resource Centers (FWRCs), orBahay Kalinga, in the Middle East to come home, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldozyesterday ordered a "massive" on-site implementation of the DOLE's Balik-Pinay Balik-Hanapbuhay Project, one ofthe major parts of the government's national reintegration program for OFWs.

"We need to think out-of-the-box on how to fast track the reintegration of our distressed OFWs stranded in variousFWRCs in the Middle East," said Baldoz in her marching orders to the National Reintegration Center for OFWs(NRCO), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs).

"We need to assure them that when they come home for good, they will have something to live by in terms ofincome, which was the reason they went abroad in the first place. It would be best if the reintegration program isbrought to them right on-site, in the FWRCs, while they are waiting for their exit visas and plane tickets for home,"

she emphasized.
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