Dispatch for July 5 , 2013 Friday , 2 PIA Calabarzon PRs ,7 Weather Watch, 13 Regional Watch ,7 OFW Watch , 15 Online News , 3 Photonews
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Dispatch for July 5 , 2013 Friday , 2 PIA Calabarzon PRs ,7 Weather Watch,
13 Regional Watch ,7 OFW Watch , 15 Online News , 3 Photonews
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about an hour ago 1. THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY No. 1 #VPRSD 9:10AM JULY 05, 2013 Expect thunderstorm over Sibonga , Argao #Cebu and nearby areas which may persist for 1-2 hours. All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, gusty winds, lightning and possible flashfloods. Keep monitoring for updates.
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about an hour ago 2. Thunderstorm Advisory No. 2 #MPRSD 09:17AM 05 July 2013 Thunderstorms affecting #SurigaoDelNorte, #SurigaoDelSur #MisamisOccidental, #LanaoDelNorte, #ZamboangaDelNorte (Sibutad, Polanco, La Libertad, Mutia, Polanco, Pinan, SergioOsmenaJr., Katipunan, President Manuel Acuna Roxas, Manukan, Siayan), #ZamboangaDelSur (Dumingag, Midsalip, Labangan, Tukuran, Ramon Magsaysay, Mahayag, Molave, Aurora, Pagadian, Dumalinao) and nearby areas within 2hrs. Expect thunderstorms over portions of #ZamboangaSibugay and #LanaoDelSur in the next 2hrs. All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flashfloods. Keep monitoring for updates.
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3 hours ago 3. DZBB: Isasalang ng NDRRMC sa mga disaster preparedness training ang mga bagong halal na opisyal kasabay ng pagdiriwangngNat’lDisasterConsciousnessMonth.AyonkayNDRRMCExec.Dir.EduardoDelRosario,naisnitongipaalam samgabaguhansalocalgov’tangmgastratehiyang ipinatutupad ng gobyerno tuwing kalamidad. Maging ang mga disaster manager ng bawat LGU ay kanilang sasanayin at pupulungin sa pamamagitan ng mga training seminar kung saan mas iigting paangugnayanngNDRRMCatlocalgov’t.
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3 hours ago 4. GMA 7 resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz Re: Pag-ulan na nararanasan ngayon araw -Walapongbagyo.‘YungLPAnabinabanggitnatinnoongnakaraangarawito ay humina na at hindi na magiging bagyo. - Itong pag-ulan ay epekto ng ITCZ. -Sa weather central na pinagkukuhanan natin ng impormasyon hindi naman ito magtatagal mga bandang bago mananghali ay aaraw na at bagong maghapon o gabi may posibilidad na naman ng pag-ulan. -Sabado at Linggo lalo na sa Metro Manila may mga pag-ulanperohindikalakasan‘yan.Magigingmasmaayosangating panahon. -Mindanao asahan na magtutuloy-tuloy‘yan(pag-ulan) lalo na sa Central Mindanao.
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4 hours ago 5. ABS-CBN: Umulan sa ilang parte ng Metro Manila kaninang madaling araw bagama't hindi naman ito kalakasan. Ayon sa PAGASA, ang mga pag-ulan na ito ay dulot ng ITCZ. Naglabas ng storm warning ang PAGASA kaninang 4AM sa Rizal, Quezon, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas at ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila. Samantala, lumabas na sa PAR ang LPA sa Mindoro at wala pang namamataang sama ng panahon ang PAGASA.
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5 hours ago 6. 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST Issued at: 5:00AM 05 July 2013 SYNOPSIS: Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) across Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao. FORECAST: Metro Manila, the provinces of Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya, the regions of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Bicol, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and Caraga will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Light to moderate winds blowing from the east to southeast will prevail throughout the archipelago with slight to moderate seas. Over METRO MANILA: Maximum Temperature : 1:50 PM YESTERDAY --- 33.0 °C Minimum Temperature : 6:00 AM YESTERDAY --- 25.4 °C Maximum Relative Humidity: 5:00 AM YESTERDAY --- 98 % Minimum Relative Humidity : 2:00 PM YESTERDAY --- 65 % HighTideToday:7:48AM……………1.13METER LowTideToday:4:38PM…..………..0.13METER Sunrise Today : 5:32 AM Sunset Today : 6:29 PM Moonrise Today : 2:56 AM Moonset Today : 4:03 PM llumination Tomorrow : 10 %
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15 hours ago 7. ABS-CBN: Patay ang mag-lolo matapos na kumain ng tahong sa Tarangan, Samar. Kinumpirma ng BFAR na positibo sa red tide toxin ang mga shellfish sa Cambatutay Bay. Dahil dito, ipinagbabawal muna ng awtoridad sa publiko ang pagkain ng tahong mula sa nasabing lugar.
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Regional Watch
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about an hour ago 1. PIA4A/BATANGAS: May 52 establisimyento ang nabigyan ng citation tickets sa paglabag sa waste segregation at paggamit ng plastic at styropore na ipinagbabawal sa lungsod ng Batangas. Layon nitong mahigpit na ipatupad ang environmental code upang mapangalagaan ang kalikasan.
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about an hour ago 2. PIA4A/LAGUNA: The Department of Education (DepEd-Laguna) in cooperation with Anest Tower Management recently conducted a workshop-training on eRizal Apps (eRAPPs) Development held in Los Banos, Laguna. 20 teachers from different eRizal tablet recipient schools participated in said training which aimed to equip them basic knowledge in using the application.
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about an hour ago 3. PIA4A/LAGUNA: Ms. Juliet C. Mabbayad, Nutrition Officer IV of the Provincial Nutrition Action Office, stated that their office has scheduled various activities in connection with this month's observance of Nutrition Month themed
"Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan!" Hanging of tarpaulins/streamers, convention on nutrition, fitness program and Mother and Father's Congress are among the activities to be undertaken.
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about an hour ago 4. PIA4A/QUEZON: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Quezon will hold Small Medium Enterprises (SME) Roving Academy on Aug. 22-23 at SM city Lucena. This aims to promote and develop economic growth in the province by introducing new business oportunities.
PIA Regional Watch
2 hours ago 5. PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Sinochem Crop Protection, Phils., a crop protection company, has recently unveiled a herbicide called Roundup Turbo Plus at the UP Los Banos in Laguna. The herbicide promises increase in harvest at lower cost amidst changing weather conditions and is registered with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) for use in corn, banana, mango, sugarcane, vegetables and other crops.
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about an hour ago 6. PIA4A/LAGUNA: The Gender and Development Council (GADC) of the Provincial Government of Laguna recently held a meeting to tackle issues regarding women. In line with this, the provincial government will continue to create programs and projects to give opportunities that all Lagunenos can enjoy regardless of whether one is born male or female.
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2 hours ago 7. PIA4A/LAGUNA: Re-elected Cabuyao City Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. recently led the inauguration and blessing of the New Cabuyao Retail Plaza in Cabuyao City, Laguna. Mayor Hemedes proudly mentioned that the opening of the retail plaza is an answer to the past growing economic development of the newly established city.
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2 hours ago 8. PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The Department of Trade and Indstry (DTI-Laguna) will hold the formal launching of its shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program in Cavinti, Laguna on July 9, 2013. The program aims to give sectoral associations and cooperatives access to better technology and acquire more sophisticated equipment to accelerate their bid for competitiveness.
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20 hours ago 9. PIA-4A/QUEZON: Quezon 2nd District Representative Vicente Alcala said that he will continue the construction of 29.7 kilometers eco-tourism road network from Lucena City to Sariaya, Quezon. The road construction will boost the tourism and economy of the said places.
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20 hours ago 11. PIA-4A/QUEZON: DTI-Quezon provincial office encouraged owners of vacant lots in the province to engage in rubber tree production. DTI Quezon provincial director Marcelina Alcantara said rubber tree production is one of their priority programs under small and medium enterprise development that will give additional income to Quezonians.
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22 hours ago 12. PIA-IVA/QUEZON: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-Lucena branch will be conducting 1st Reception for the press on July 11 at BSP building, Lucena City. According to Rogel Joseph del Rosario, BSP Deputy Director that the activity will add camaraderie with the local media practitioners. A seminar on thenew generation currency is also part of the activity.
PIA Regional Watch
23 hours ago 13. PIA-4A/QUEZON: DSWD 4-A will be holding a career job fair on July 12, 19 and 21 in the municipalities of San Francisco, San Narciso and Buenavista, Quezon in which pantawid pamilyang pilipino program, kapit-bisig laban sa kahirapan-comprehensive and integrated delivery of social services project and sustainable livelihood program have been implemented. The job fair aims to give the beneficiaries of the three core social protection programs the opportunityto be employed locally and internationally.
PIA OFW Watch
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1. DZBB: Sinabi ni VP Binay na walang tulong pinansyal na matatanggap mula sa anumang ahensya ng gobyerno ang pamilya ng Pinay na binitay kahapon sa China. Ipinunto ni Binay na hindi OFW ang nabitay na Pinay kundi nagturista ito sa paglalabas-pasok sa China. Hindi rin miyembro ng OWWA ang nasabing Pinay.
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17 hours ago 2. DZRH: Dumating na sa NAIA ang 54 distressed OFW mula Jeddah. Nagkaiyakan ang mga ito at inilahad ang mga kanarasan sa tent city, gayundin ang mga problema ng naiwanan pa roon.
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17 hours ago 3. BoC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon on DZMM: Re:NAIAGMAngelHonrado’sinterview - Hindi ko natapos ang interview niyo kay GM Honrado pero I would agree with GM Honrado na ang capabilities ng ating airport agencies ay may kakayahan para ma-detect ang mga pupuslit na mga droga. - In fact. ang track record naman ng mga ahensiyang nandoon, PDEA, BoC, BI at NAIA has produced results. - Pero gaya ng case ng Filipina na palabas, 'pag palabas talaga compared sa papasok mas malaki ang chance na makalusot. Kahit sa ibang bansa ganoon din. Kaya nga marami tayong nahuhuli tayong papasok ng ating bansa dahil sa pinanggalingan nila ay may kaluwagan din. - Ithinkit’sacommonproblemamongairports,hindilangsaatin. - Sa NAIA terminal 1, sa incoming, tingin natin sufficient, pero iyong sa outgoing, madagdagan pa natin ang capability ng nagbabantay riyan. - Wala pa kasi sa bansa natin ang body scanners. Kailangan sigurong magkaroon ng ganoon para mas mabilis ang pag-detect. - 'Yong training and skills ng mga tauhang nagbabantay roon, identifying ang mga high risk na mga pasahero. - Third, coordination ng ating counterpart sa ibang countries sa information, intelligence at data na magagamit nating tools sa pagbantay.
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18 hours ago 4. NAIA GM Angel Honrado on DZMM: Re: Statement of DDB chair Bebot Villar - Mayroon namang unit ang DDB sa NIA. - Yesterday nang na-interview niyo si chair Bebot Villar, narinig kong sinabi niya na ang Pinay na nabitay sa China ay walong beses nang nakabalik-balik at kargado pa. Ang lakas ng loob nito kung ganon. - So, kung alam nilang walong beses nang pabalik-balik itong Pinay na ito, bakit hindi nila hinuli noon pa? Alam pala nila! - Tinanong ko ang staff ko kung may request ang DDB ng footage sa CCTV, sabi nila wala naman. - Ang footage natin is only good for seven days. Hindi nagtatagal. - 2011 pa ito, I was not aware of any request ng DDB o PDEA. - Ang unang makakakita riyan ay iyong security sa bukana o entrance ng NAIA. - Ang protocol diyan, kapag may nakita silang suspicious like organic material, magkakaroon ng secondary inspection in front of customs personnel or PDEA. - Makakalusot lang sa NAIA ito kung may kasabwat sa loob. Dumadaan sila sa walk through at sa X-ray machine. - Nililinaw ko lang na hindi fair ang statement ni chairman Villar na nang lumabas iyong babae ng NAIA ay walong beses na at kargado pa. - Kung ako ang manghuhuli, hindi ko na paaabutin pa ng eight times, palabas-pasok pa. For the second time na
ma-confirm kong kargado ay pahuhuli ko na.
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18 hours ago 5. DZBB: Nasa China pa ang mga labi ng Pinay na binitay roon kahapon. Ayon kay DFA Asec. Raul Hernandez, inaasikaso pa ng consul general ng bansa sa Shanghai ang pagke-cremate ng mga labi para abo na lamang itong iuwi sa Pilipinas.
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18 hours ago 6. DZMM: Pinatutugis ni DOJ Sec. Leila De Lima sa NBI ang recruiter ng Pinay na binitay sa China.
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21 hours ago 7. DZBB: Inatasan na ni PNoy ang DFA na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga Pilipino sa bansang Egypt. Ayon kay Usec. Valte, regular na tumatanggap ng update si PNoy mula sa mga opisyal ng DFA sa Egypt. Kaugnay ito ng nagaganap na political unrest sa nasabing bansa. Sinabi ni Valte na may ginagawa ang Embahada sa Egypt upang matiyak na ligtas ang kalagayan ng mga pinoy . Habang nasa higit 7,000 mga pinoy na nasa Egypt.
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Tagalog news: 50 pamilyang benepisaryo ng Pantawid sa Nagcarlan, nagtipon para sa family day
By Carlo P. Gonzaga
Thursday 4th of July 2013 NAGCARLAN, Laguna, Hulyo 4 (PIA) -- May 50 pamilyang benepisaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) mula sa bayang ito ang nagtipon para sa family day na magkatuwang na idinaos ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at Jollibee Foods Corp. kamakailan. Tampok sa family day ang pagdaraos ng family development sessions (FDS) kung saan ang mga pamilyang benepisyaryo ay tinuruan ng ilang mga pamamaraan upang maging matibay ang kanilang pagsasamahan. Kabilang sa mga paksang tinalakay sa FDS ay ang pag-unawa sa mga karapatan ng mga bata, tamang pagbabadyet ng pera, relasyon ng mag-asawa, paano mag-uusap ng tama ang mag-asawa at pag-unawa sa pagkakaiba ng babae sa lalaki. Ang magkatuwang na pagdaraos ng FDS na layuning pagbuklurin ang mga pamilyang Pilipino ay bahagi ng kasunduan ng pagkaka-unawan na nilagdaan ng DSWD at Jolibee kamakailan. Sa paglagda sa kasundan, ang dalawang partido ay kapwa kinikilala ang kahalagahan ng pagpapalakas ng mga programang may kinalaman sa mga pamilya para itaguyod ang mga positibong kaugalian ng pamilyang Pilipino. (DSWD4A/CPG/PIA4A)
Tagalog news: HDMF-Laguna provincial office, inaasahang magbubukas sa Oktubre
By Carlo P. Gonzaga Thursday 4th of July 2013 LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO, Laguna, Hulyo 4 (PIA) -- Inihayag ni Verona Saylon, marketing specialist ng Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF)-Pag-IBIG Fund na inaasahan nilang magbubukas na sa Oktubre ang kanilang provincial office sa lalawigan ng Laguna. Sinabi ni Saylon na kapag nagbukas na ang kanilang provincial office ay maayos na nilang mapaglilingkuran ang mga miyembro ng Pag-IBIG na naninirahan o nagtatrabaho sa mga bayan na sakop ng ika-3 at ika-4 na distrito ng Laguna. Ang mga bayan na kabilang sa ika-3 distrito ay ang lungsod ng San Pablo at mga bayan ng Alaminos, Calauan, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Rizal at Victoria habang ang mga bayan sa ika-4 na distrito ay ang Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria at Siniloan. Sa kasalukuyan, ang Pag-IBIG Fund ay regular na tumatanggap ng mga aplikasyon at pamamahagi ng tseke ng loans sa one-stop-processing center na matatagpuan malapit sa city hall tuwing Lunes at Huwebes. (RET/CPG PIA4A)
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1. Aquino declares July 23 a special non-working day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental in celebration of its 53rd Charter Day 2. President Aquino cites Food and Nutrition Research Institute for seeking methodologies that will alleviate hunger, malnutrition and poverty in the country 3. Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office launches commemorative page on 67th Republic Day 4. Malacanang says safety of OFWs in Egypt government’s top priority 5. Malacanang says safety of citizens and visitors assured 6. Malacanang says Sultan Kiram should coordinate with Sulu local crisis management committee if he is serious in helping for the release of the Bansil sisters 7. Palace says charges filed against top officials of Comelec before Ombudsman in May 13 elections will not affect the legitimacy of election results 8. Palace welcomes China’s move to discuss code of conduct in South China Sea
1. Aquino declares July 23 a special non-working day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental in celebration of its 53rd Charter Day
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared July 23, which falls on a Tuesday, as a special (non-working) day in Gingoog City in the province of Misamis Oriental in celebration of its 53rd Charter Day. The Chief Executive issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 578 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on May 15 to give the people of Gingoog City the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. In June 1960, Gingoog became a chartered city by virtue of Republic Act No. 2668. PND (js) TOP
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President Aquino cites Food and Nutrition Research Institute for seeking methodologies that will alleviate hunger, malnutrition and poverty in the country
President Benigno S. Aquino III has cited the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) for seeking methodologies that can help alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in the country. "As an active working arm of the Department of Science and Technology, the FNRI, along with your partner organizations, remains committed to seeking methodologies to improve the food and nutrition sector," the Chief Executive said in his message to FNRI on the occasion of the 39th FNRI Seminar Series on Food and Nutrition Researches and S&T (Science and Technology) Activities. In cooperation with the Food and Nutrition Employees Association Inc., the FNRI, which is under the DOST, opened on Thursday the two-day seminar at the FNRI Auditorium of the DOST Compound in Bicutan, Taguig. The event will end on Friday. "A healthy mind and a strong body makes a productive citizen; this is why we count food security and proper nutrition as fundamental in empowering our people,‖ the President said. The President underscored the need to integrate science and technology in order to meet the global challenges. "As we do this, let us also strengthen our solidarity in cascading the benefits of reform to our countrymen, especially those who have historically been relegated to the margins of society. Together, let us seize the opportunities that are afforded us by this era of change," he said. PND (js) TOP 3. Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office launches commemorative page on 67th Republic Day
The Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Development Office led by its Secretary Ramon Carandang will soon launch a commemorative page on the commemoration of the 67th Republic Day, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Thursday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Lacierda said the commemorative page can be seen at the Presidential Museum and Library website (www.malacanang.gov.ph) and will feature a briefer on the July 4th independence rites and videos courtesy of the President Manuel Roxas Foundation, as well as colorized pictures from the Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. Below is the complete text of Lacierda‘s statement: ―Today, we commemorate the culmination of our people‘s aspirations for independence. 67 years ago today , the independence of the Philippines was recognized by the United States of America, and in turn, by the community of nations. In ceremonies held at the Independence Grandstand in Rizal Park on July 4, 1946, the flag of America was lowered, and, in its stead, the Philippine flag was raised to fly alone at last. The independence of the Philippines — and the inauguration of our Third Republic—was marked by Manuel Roxas re-taking his oath, eliminating the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America which was required prior to independence, this time as the first President of the Republic of the Philippines. In observance of that auspicious occasion which has been Republic Day since 1964, the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) is launching a commemorative page on the Presidential Museum and Library website. It features a briefer on the July 4th independence rites and videos courtesy of the President Manuel Roxas Foundation, as well as colorized pictures from the Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. We encourage Filipinos to take part in this historic observance also through our social media platforms Facebook and Tumblr as we look back on the day that our political independence was finally achieved.‖ PND (rck) TOP 4. Malacanang says safety of OFWs in Egypt government’s top priority
Malacanang said on Thursday that it was closely monitoring the events unfolding in Egypt as it underscored the importance of ensuring the safety of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle Eastern country. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a press briefing in Malacanang that the Department of Foreign Affairs is reminding all OFWs in Egypt to take every precaution necessary and to remain out of harm‘s way. ―Ang concern po natin at ang priority po ng ating pamahalaan ay ang kapakanan po ng ating mga Pilipino doon (in Egypt). Sinabi na po ng ating DFA na nire-request ang ating mga Pilipino doon na mag-ingat at saka huwag lumapit doon sa mga areas na may kaunting kaguluhan. We are monitoring the situation in Egypt right now as well as the safety of our fellow citizens abroad,‖ Lacierda said. Egypt is in a state of unrest after massive protests called for the resignation of the country‘s 5th president Mohamed Morsi. Morsi, who was born on August 8, 1951 is an Egyptian politician who assumed office on June 30, 2012 but was declared unseated by Egyptian defense minister Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi in a coup d'état on Wednesday (July 3).
PND (rck) TOP 5. Malacanang says safety of citizens and visitors assured
Malacanang assured on Thursday that the government and concerned law enforcement agencies are taking active steps to ensure the safety of tourists and visitors from other countries, as well as its citizens. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda gave the assurance in a press briefing in Malacanang, after Canada and Australia issued separate travel advisories to its respective citizens against travelling to the Philippines, particularly to Mindanao, due to the peace and order situation there. Lacierda said these advisories were ―normal advisories‖ given by countries in order to ―protect and caution‖ their citizens as they travel to different parts of the world. ―With respect to the advisory that was given, these are normal advisories. They have to protect and caution their citizens and we understand the situation,‖ Lacierda said. ―We understand the reason for their doing so but we can assure them that our responsibility as a nation is to ensure the safety of our own citizens as well as the visitors who come here,‖ he added. PND (rck) TOP 6. Malacanang says Sultan Kiram should coordinate with Sulu local crisis management committee if he is serious in helping for the release of the Bansil sisters
Malacanang said Sultan Kiram of the Sulu Sultanate should coordinate with the local crisis management committee of Sulu if he is really serious in helping for the release of the Bansil sisters who were kidnapped by Muslim extremists in the south. Sultan Kiram offered to help the government in negotiating for the freedom of the Bansil sisters. The sultan should have to talk to Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) or to Governor Sakur Tan of Sulu because they are the ones in charge, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a press conference in Malacanang on Thursday. ―Governor Sakur Tan is the local crisis action committee head and Governor Hataman is also assisting in his capacity as ARMM governor [is] also helping out in that area. So he would have to discuss it with Governor Abdusakur Tan and Governor Hataman,‖ Lacierda said. It isn‘t necessary to offer the help to the Palace and the sultan should go directly to the local crisis committee it he‘s willing to help free the hostages, Lacierda said. Governor Sakur Tan is on top of the situation and the national government is getting regular updates from the local level, the Palace official said. Nadjoua Bansil, 39, and younger sister Linda, 36, were abducted in Jolo on June 22 while working on a documentary about its impoverished residents, Lacierda said. The military and the police blamed the Abu Sayyaf Group for the recent kidnappings. The Abu Sayyaf Group was founded with the help of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the 1990s. The US government designated the group a terrorist organization. PND (as) TOP 7. Palace says charges filed against top officials of Comelec before Ombudsman in May 13 elections will not affect the legitimacy of election results
The charges filed against top officials of the Commission on Election (Comelec) before the Office of the Ombudsman due to the alleged lack of safety measures in the May 13 elections will not affect the legitimacy of the election results, a Palace official said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued the statement during the regular press briefing in Malacanang following reports that new charges were filed against the Comelec officials in connection with the midterm national and local elections. "I think wala na pong effect iyon in terms of the legitimacy of those elected both nationally and locally. The business of governance has moved on," Lacierda said. "We have 12 legitimately elected senators and those who have won the elections, with the exception of a few that are still being questioned in either the COMELEC or in other tribunals, have already taken their oaths. We believe that the people have accepted the results of the elections," he said. In a complaint affidavit filed before the anti-graft body, Tanggulang Demokrasya and Bagumbayan charged top
Comelec officials for violations of automated election laws. The Comelec removed five safety measures that should have safeguarded the sanctity of the ballot, according to the complainants. The safeguards are the review of the source code, the digital signature, the voter verification, the paper trail audit, and the random manual audit. Lacierda said the Comelec has the competence to respond to the allegations filed against its officials. "If a case has already been filed with the Ombudsman, certainly the COMELEC is duty-bound to respond to those allegations against them. And sila na po ang makakasagot ng mga technical issues diyan because they are the ones in charge of the elections," Lacierda said. PND (js) TOP 8. Palace welcomes China’s move to discuss code of conduct in South China Sea
Malacanang welcomed China‘s latest statement on its willingness to hold discussions for the possible crafting of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea amid continuing tensions in the area. In a press briefing in Malacanang on Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said he can not speculate on China‘s intention to spearhead low-level discussions to resolve the dispute but he said it is a welcome development. ―It‘s a forward step with China agreeing to at least discuss the Code of Conduct with us. We already drafted the Code of Conduct, and now we have asked them to discuss it with us, and China has already said that they are discussing with us. And so this is a step in the right direction,‖ Lacierda said. After years of rejecting efforts to start talks for a Code of Conduct with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), China has agreed to host talks between senior officials this coming September. But the code would not touch on the territorial claims but would set rules for actions by ships, aimed at minimizing the risk of missteps that could lead to hostilities. The discussions, to be held in China, was described as ―consultations‖ rather than ―negotiations‖. Asean and China ministers met in Brunei this week for a security forum that tackled the tension in the West Philippine Sea. The US, an ally of the Philippines and Vietnam said it is not taking sides on the issue but said that its strategic interest is the freedom of navigation in the West Philippine Sea. The US hopes that the Asean and China agree on a valid Code of Conduct soon. PND (as) TOP
04 HULYO 2013 1. Idineklara ng Pangulong Aquino na special non-working day sa Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental ang 63rd Charter Day nito 2. Pinuri ng Pangulong Aquino ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute sa pagtuklas ng mga bagay na papawi ng gutom at kahirapan sa bansa 3. Ilulunsad ng PCDSPO ang pahinang alaala sa '67th Republic Day' 4. Una sa lahat, sabi ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng OFWs sa Ehipto 5. Tiniyak ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng taong bayan at mga panauhin 6. Dapat makipag-ugnayan si Sultan Kiram sa local crisis management committee ng Sulu kung tutulong siya na lumaya ang Bansil sisters 7. Walang epekto sa pagkalehitimo ng halalan ang usapin sa Ombudsman laban sa matataas na pinuno ng Comelec--Malacanang 8. Tanggap ng Palasyo ang hakbang ng Tsina na pag-usapan ang Code of Conduct tungkol sa
South China Sea 1. Idineklara ng Pangulong Aquino na special non-working day sa Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental ang 63rd Charter Day nito Idineklara ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang Hulyo 23 na natapat sa araw ng Martes, bilang special nonworking day sa Lungsod ng Gingoog sa lalawigan ng Misamis Oriental dahil sa pagsapit ng 63rd Charter Day ng lungsod. Inilagda ng Pangulong Aquino ang deklarasyon sa pamamagitan ng Proklamasyon Blg. 578 na nilagdaan ni Kalihim Tagapagpaganap Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. noong Mayo 15 upang bigyan nang lubos na pagkakataon ang mga mamamayan ng Lungsod ng Gingoog na ipagdiwang ang anibersaryo ng kanilang lungsod at makadalo sa mga idaraos na seremonya. Hunyo 1960 nang maging lungsod ang Gingoog sa bisa ng Batas ng Republika Blg. 2668. PND (js/zaf) TOP 2. Pinuri ng Pangulong Aquino ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute sa pagtuklas ng mga bagay na papawi ng gutom at kahirapan sa bansa Pinuri ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) sa pagsisikap makatuklas ng mga paraang makatutulong upang mapawi ang gutom, malnutrisyon at karalitaan sa bansa. ―Bilang masigasig na sangay ng Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya, ang FNRI, kasama ng inyong mga kabalikat na kapisanan, ay nananatiling masigasig sa pagtuklas ng mga paraan upang mapabuti pang lalo ang sektor ng pagkain at nutrisyon,‖ sabi ng Pangulo sa kanyang mensahe sa FNRI kaugnay ng 39th FNRI Seminar Series on Food and Nutrition Researches and S&T (Science and Technology ) Activities. Sa pakikipagtulungan ng Food and Nutrition Employees Association Inc., binuksan ng FNRI, na nasa ilalim ng DOST, Huwebes and dalawang araw na seminar sa FNRI Auditorium ng DOST sa bakuran nito sa Bicutan, Taguig. Magwawakas ang seminar Biyernes. ―Ang malusog na kaisipan at malakas na katawan ang lumilikha ng kapaki-pakinabang na mamamayan kaya naman inaasahan naming ang kasapatan sa pagkain at wastong nutrisyon ang mga panulukang bato ng pagbibigay ng lakas sa ating mga kababayan,‖ wika ng Pangulo. Binigyang diin ng Pangulo na kailangang pagsanibin ang agham at teknolohiya upang matugunan ang mga hamon sa daigdig. ―Habang ginagawa natin ang mga bagay na ito, patibayin din natin ang bigkis ng ating pagkakaisa sa pagpapaabot ng mga biyaya ng reporma sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa mga lagi nang napag-iiwang mga kapus-palad sa lipunan. Sama-sama nating samantalahin ang pagkakataong ibinibigay ng kasalukuyang panahon ng pagbabago,‖ dagdag pa ng Pangulo. PND (js/zaf) TOP 3. Ilulunsad ng PCDSPO ang pahinang alaala sa '67th Republic Day'
Pangungunahan ni Kalihim Ramon Carandang ng Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office ang paglulunsad ng isang pahinang alaala sa ―67th Republic Day‖, alinsunod sa Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda Huwebes. Sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang, sinabi ni Lacierda na ang pahinang alaala ay matutunghayan sa Presidential Museum and Library website (www.malacanang.gov.ph) kung saan makikita ang mga larawan ng pangyayari tungkol sa unang Araw ng Kalayaan noong Hulyo 1946 sa kagandahang-loob ng President Manuel Roxas Foundation, gayundin ng mga may kulay na larawan buhat sa Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. Ang sumusunod ang pahayag ni Lacierda: ―Sa araw na ito, ginugunita natin ang katuparan ng mga pangarap na k alayaan ng ating mga kababayan. Animnapu‘t pitong taon na ang nakalilipas ngayon, kinilala ng Estados Unidos ng Amerika ang Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas at ng kalipunan ng mga bansa. Sa seremonyang ginanap sa Independence Grandstand sa Rizal Park noong Hulyo 4, 1946, ang watawat ng Estados Unidos ay ibinaba sa tagdan at ang watawat ng Pilipinas ang sa wakas ay iwinagayway nang nag-iisa dito. Ang Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas—ang pasinaya sa ating Ikatlong Republika—ay tinampukan ng panunumpa uli sa tungkulin ni Manuel Roxas, kung saan kinaltas na ang bahaging panunumpang katapatan sa Estados Unidos ng Amerika na siyang kailangan nang bago makamtan ang kalayaan, sa pagkakataong ito, bilang kauna-unahang Pangulo ng Republika ng Pilipinas. ―Bilang alaala sa dakilang araw na yaon na kinilala bilang Araw ng Republika mula noong 1964, ang Presidential Communications Development Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) ay maglulunsad ng dahong pang-alaala sa website ng Presidential Museum and Library. Itinatampok dito ang briefer tungkol sa programa sa Kalayaan noong Hulyo 4, 1946 at mga videos sa kagandahang-loob ng President Manuel Roxas Foundation, gayundin ang mga larawang may kulay buhat sa Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. Hinihiling namin sa sambayanang Pilipino na makiisa sa makasaysayang pangyayaring ito sa pamamagitan ng ating social media platforms Facebook at Tumbir sa pagbabalik natin sa alaala ng araw na iyon ng kaganapan ng ating kalayaang pampulitika
na nakamtan din sa wakas.‖ PND (rck/zaf) TOP 4. Una sa lahat, sabi ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng OFWs sa Ehipto
Tiniyak ng Malakanyang na masusi nitong sinusubaybayan ang mga nagaganap sa Ehipto kasabay ng pahayag na ang binibigyang halaga nito ay tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga overseas Filipino workers sa naturang bansa. Binigyang diin ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan Huwebes sa Malacanang na pinaaalalahang lagi ng Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas (DFA) ang lahat ng OFWs sa Ehipto na mag-ingat na mabuti at umiwas sa mga pook na maaari silang masaktan. ―Ang inaalagata po natin at ang unnag-unang pinagtutuunan ng pansin ng ating pamahalaan ay ang kapakanan ng ating mga Pilipino roon (sa Ehipto). Sinabi po ng ating DFA na pinagsabihin nila ang mga Pilipino doon na magingat at huwag lalapit sa mga pook na may kaunting kaguluhan. Sinusubaybayan natin ang mga pangyayari sa Ehipto sa kasalukuyan, gayundinang kaligtasan ng mga kababayan natin sa ibayong dagat,‖ wika pa ni Lacierda. May ligalig sa Ehipto dahil sa magugulong protestang nananawagang magbitiw na sa tungkulin ang ika-5 Pangulong Mohamed Morsi. Si Morsi ay isinilang noong Agosto 8, 1951. Nagsimula siyang manungkulan noong Hunyo 30, 201 2, subali‘t idineklara ni Ministro Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi ng tanggulang bansa ng Ehipto na naibagsak ito sa tungkulin sa isang coup d‘etat Miyerkoles (Hulyo 3). PND(rck/zaf) TOP 5. Tiniyak ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng taong bayan at mga panauhin
Tiniyak ng Malacanang ginagawa ng pamahalaan at ng mga alagad ng btas ang lahat ng hakbang upang tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga turista at panauhin buhat sa ibang bansa, gayundin ng ating mga kababayan. Binigyang diin ito ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Huwebes matapos maglabas ng magkahiwalay na travel advisories ang Canada at ang Australia sa kanilang mga mamamayan tungkol sa paglalakbay sa Pilipinas, lalo na sa Mindanao, dahil sa kalagayan ng katahimikan at kaayusang pambayan doon. Sinabi ni Lacierda na ang mga travel advisories na ito ay karaniwang patalastas ng mga bansa sa kanilang mga mamamayan upang ‖pangalagaan at p ag-ingatin ang mga ito sa pagtungo sa iba-ibang panig ng daigdig,. ―Ang mga travel advisory na inilabas ay pangkaraniwang paalaala. Kailangan nilang paalalahanan ang kanilang mga mamamayan at nauunawaan natin ang bagay na ito,‖ dugtong ni Lacierda. ―Nauunawaan natin ang dahilan kung bakit nila ginagawa ang normal na paalaala, nguni‘t tinitiyak namin sa kanila na pananagutan natin bilang isang bansa na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng ating mga sariling mamamayan, gayundin nga mga panauhin nating nagsasadya rito,‖ sabi pa ni Lacierda. PND(rck/zaf) TOP 6. Dapat makipag-ugnayan si Sultan Kiram sa local crisis management committee ng Sulu kung tutulong siya na lumaya ang Bansil sisters Dapat makipag-ugnayan si Sultan Kiram ng Sultanato ng Sulu sa local crisis management committee ng Sulu kung talagang nais niyang mapalaya ang magkapatid na Bansil na dinukot ng mga ekstremistang Muslim sa Timog, sang-ayon sa Malacanang. Nag-alok ng tulong si Sultan Kiram sa pamahalaan sa pakikipag-usap para mapalaya ang mag-kapatid na Bansil. ―Dapat kausapin ng Sultan si Gobernador Mujiv Hataman ng Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) o si Gobernador Sakur Tan ng Sulu sapagka‘t sila ang namamahala sa bagay na ito,‖ paliwanag ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Huwebes. ―Si Gob. Sakur Tan ang puno ng local crisis action committee at si Gob. Hataman naman ang katuwang bilang gobernador ng ARMM. Kaya sina Gob. Abdusakur Tan at Gob. Hataman ang dapat niyang kausapin,‖ dugtong ni Lacierda. Idinugtong ni Lacierda na hindi na kailangang sa Palasyo pa mag-alok ng tulong ang Sultan kundi sa lokal na komite sa krisis niya dapat ipagbigay-alam na nais niyang makatulong na makalaya ang dalawang bihag. Sinabi ni Lacierda na maayos naman ang takbo ng pakikipag-usap ni Gob. Salur Tan at ang pambansang pamahalaan ay pinadadalhan ng ulat na regular tungkol sa mga nagaganap. ―Si Nadjoua Bansil, 39, at ang nakababatang kapatid nitong si Linda, 36, ay dinukot sa Jolo noong Hunyo 22 habang gumagawa ng dokumentaryo tungkol sa mahihirap na mamamayan ng nasabing pook,‖ dugtong pa ni Lacierda. Sinisisi ng militar at ng pulisya ang Abu Sayyaf Group sa pagdukot na ito.
Itinatag ang Abu Sayyaf Group sa tulong ng lider ng Al-Qaeda na si Osama bin Laden noong 1990. Ang naturang grupo ay tinagurian ng pamahalaan ng Estados Unidos bilang samahan ng mga terorista. PND(as/zaf) TOP 7. Walang epekto sa pagkalehitimo ng halalan ang usapin sa Ombudsman laban sa matataas na pinuno ng Comelec--Malacanang Walang epekto sa pagkalehitimo ng resulta ng halalan noong Mayo 13 ang mga sumbong na iniharap sa Ombudsman laban sa matataas na pinuno ng Komisyon sa Halalan dahil umano sa kakulangan ng mga safety measures o mga hakbang ng pag-iingat na ginawa ng mga ito. Ito ang pahayag ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang sa liwanag ng mga balitang may mga bagong usaping iniharap laban sa mga pinuno ng Comelec kaugnay ng halalang pambansa at lokal noong Mayo. ―Palagay ko naman, walang epekto iyon sa pagiging lehitimo ng halalang pambansa at lokal man,‖ sabi pa ni Lacierda. ―Mayroon tayong lehitimong inihalal na 12 senador at mga nagwagi sa halalan, maliban sa iilang may mga nakaharap pang usapin sa Comelec o ibang tribunal, na pawang nakapanumpa na. Naniniwala kami na tanggap ng sambayanan ang resulta ng halalan,‖ wika pa ni Lacierda. Sa sumbong na iniharap sa Ombudsman, sinabi sa apidabit ng Tanggulang Demokrasya at Bagumbayan na lumabag sa batas ng automated election ang matataas na pinuno ng Comelec Inalis ng Comelec ang limang safety measures na magtatanod sa kabanalan ng balota, ayon sa mga nagsumbong. Ang mga ito ay ang pagrebisa sa source code, digital signature, voter verification, paper trail audit at random manual audit. Binigyang diin ni Lacierda na may kakayahan ang Comelec na sagutin ang mga paratang laban sa mga pinuno nito. ―Kung naiharap na sa Ombudsman ang kaso, ang Comelec na ang may tungkuling sagutin ang mga paratang sa kanila. At sila nap o ang makasasagot ng mga isyung teknikal na iyan sapagka‘t sila ang nangangasiwa sa halalan,‖ pahayag pa ni Lacierda. PND(js/zaf) TOP 8. Tanggap ng Palasyo ang hakbang ng Tsina na pag-usapan ang Code of Conduct tungkol sa South China Sea Katanggap-tanggap sa Malacanang ang pinakahuling pahayag ng Tsina na handa silang pakipag-usapan ang tungkol sa pagbalangkas ng Code of Conduct sa Timog Karagatang Tsina sa gitna ng umiigting na kalagayan sa naturang pook. Sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Huwebes, sinabi ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda na hindi niya mahuhulaan kung ano ang pakay ng Tsina sa hangarin nitong manguna sa low-level discussions para lutasin ang sigalot, subali‘t idinugtong niya na maganda ang pangyayaring ito. ―Ito ay pasulong na hakbang ng Tsina sa pagpayag sa pag-uusap man lamang natin tungkol sa Code of Conduct. Binalangkas na natin ang Code of Conduct at ngayon, hiningi natin sa kanila na pakipag-usapan nila ito sa atin. Sinabi na ng Tsina na makikipag-usap sila sa atin. Ito at isang hakbang na patungo sa tamang direksiyon,‖ dugtong pa ni Lacierda. Pagkaraan ng paulit-ulit na pagtanggi sa pagsisikap na simulan ang usapan tungkol sa Code of Conduct sa 10 bansang kasapi ng Association of Southeast AsianNations (ASEAN), pumayag na ang Tsina na maging punungabala sa pag-uusap ng mga senior officials sa darating na Setyembre. Subali‘t hindi wala sa code ang paghahabol sa teritoryo subali‘t magtatakda din ng mga tuntunin sa mga kilos ng mga bapor sa hangaring mabawasan ang panganib na ang ano mang maling hakbang ay magbunga ng karahasan. Ang pag-uusap ay gaganapin sa Tsina at sinasabing ito ay ―konsultasyon‖ at hindi ―negosasyon.‖ Nagpulong ang mga ministro ng ASEAN at Tsina sa Brunei ngayong linggong ito para sa kapanatagan at kabilang sa tinalakay ang tensiyon sa West Philippine Sea. Ang Estados Unidos na kapanalig ng Pilipinas at Vietnam ay hindi pumapanig kanino man tungkol sa isyung ito, nguni‘t sinabing mayroon itong strategic interest sa kalayaan sa pagla -layag o nabigasyon sa West Philippine Sea. Umaasa ang Estados Unidos na ang ASEAN at Tsina ay nagkasundo tungkol sa valid Code of Conduct sa madaling panahon. TOP
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Baldoz rolls out new measures for the operation of Bahay Kalinga PH, KSA conclude successful first Joint Committee Meeting on HSWs DSWD holds logo contest for its new program Job applicant arrests recruiter at the POEA premises 18th EMEAP (Executives' Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks) Governors' Meeting - 29 June 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 6. DOST-SEI & DepEd announces science scholarship applications for 2014 7. DOST service labs to wheel up transpo industry 8. SSS property for sale at Bonifacio Global City 9. Alcala urges DA officials to sustain rice, corn sufficiency efforts 10. Special Professional Licensure Board Examination (SPLBE) for OFWs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates in October 2013 (UPDATED) 11. Notice to the public (PRC Tuguegarao) 12. PDIC to bid out assets worth P59.95M on July 30 13. PhilHealth NCR turns over P1.1 M to beneficiary 14. Customs employee convicted for SALN violation 15. 118 human traffickers convicted — IACAT
1. Baldoz rolls out new measures for the operation of Bahay Kalinga Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph With the aim of further enhancing and strengthening the operations of the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) and the Migrant Workers and Other Overseas Filipino Resource Center (MWOFRC), otherwise known as Bahay Kalinga, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday issued Administrative Order No. 262, Series of 2013, or the new and reinforced measure to be observed in the said overseas government offices. ―POLOs and Bahay Kalinga should reflect the ideal standards of how workers should be treated, served, and cared for. These places are the closest each OFW has for a home and therefore, should feel like a home for them while, at the same time, continue to observe the highest form of professionalism,‖ Baldoz said. Under AO 262, distressed workers shall be prohibited from engaging in any work or employment, whether full time or part time, while under the custody of Bahay Kalinga. Likewise, they shall not be allowed to work in the households of Embassy and POLO officers and staff. In the same manner, no war shall be allowed or permitted to perform volunteer work in the offices of the Embassy, the POLO, and the OWWA. Accordingly, only the designated female Center Supervisor shall be allowed to live or reside at the Center. Any member of her family is excluded. Baldoz also tasked the Head of the POLO to conduct weekly dialogues with the Bahay Kalinga wards for the purposes of case updating, and to address their needs and other concerns. Highlights of the meeting shall be reported to the Secretary, as well as, any complaint against POLO staff (organic and local hire). If warranted, the Head of the POLO shall place a local hire on preventive suspension. All requests for repatriation tickets to employers, Foreign Recruitment Agencies, Philippine Recruitment Agencies, the Philippine Overseas Employment Adminstration (POEA), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and other sources shall be approved by the Head of the POLO. In relation to this, the Labor Attache‘ shall officially designate an organic staff as the head of the repatriation team who shall accompany all wards for repatriation to the airport. Final settlement of cases shall be done at the POLO, duly attested by the Head of the POLO and status report of all cases handled by POLO and OWWA local hires designated or assigned as case officers during the day shall be submitted to him or her.
―Contact numbers of the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB), OWWA, POEA, POLO and the Embassy should be conspicuously posted at the MWOFRC, as well as in the POLO website as part of the feedback mechanism for OFW‘s complaints, suggestions and other concerns,‖ the labor chief said, while emphasizing that she expects nothing less than strict compliance to the administrative order. |TOP| 2. PH, KSA conclude successful first Joint Committee Meeting on HSWs Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday announced the conclusion of the first Philippines-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joint Committee meeting held 1-2 July 2013, following the historic 19 May 2013 signing of the bilateral agreement between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia on the Recruitment and Deployment of Domestic Workers. In a media release, Secretary Baldoz said the conclusion of the Joint Committee meeting affirmed the mounting and continued goodwill between the two governments, which resulted in a smooth discussion and resolution of issues regarding domestic worker protection. "I am very pleased to announce the conclusion of the Joint Committee meeting between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. This meeting, agreed during my official visit to Jeddah, KSA in May affirms the mounting and continued goodwill between the two countries on the matter of employment of our countrymen, notably our household service workers, in Saudi Arabia," said Baldoz. "This meeting was held to put into action the provisions of the bilateral agreement that seek to enhance protective mechanisms for domestic workers while affording more efficient migration management in the Kingdom," Baldoz added. The meeting was attended, on behalf of the Philippines, by DOLE Undersecretary Danilo P. Cruz; Philippine Overseas Employment Administration chief Hans Leo J. Cacdac; Overseas Workers Welfare Administration head Carmelita S. Dimzon; Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Petronila P. Garcia; and officials of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and, on the part of Saudi Arabia, by Dr. Ahmed F. Al-Fahaid, Undersecretary for International Affairs, Ministry of Labor, Momammed Al Torabi and Meshal Al Rudain of the Ministry of Labor and Abdulelah Al-Jebreen, Deputy Chief of Mission, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Baldoz said among the salient points of agreement during the Joint Committee meeting were assistance to be provided by both sides to runaway domestic workers and the streamlining the process of recruitment and deployment of domestic workers both here in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. For assistance to runaway domestic workers, both sides agreed: (a) to reach out to employers and recruitment companies through conciliation proceedings, to resolve issues surrounding the repatriation of runaway domestic workers; (b) to monitor the so-called "mega" recruitment companies, which commit to provide protection services to domestic workers, such as shelter and accommodation, as well as assistance, to distressed domestic workers; and (c) to engage relevant Saudi offices, such as immigration and the police, with respect to clear procedures on the repatriation of domestic workers. The Philippines also welcomed the following innovations from Saudi Arabian government: (a) a 24-hour hotline assistance already in place for distressed domestic workers and other OFWs; (b) an ongoing "correction period" or legalization/correction of status of runaway OFWs who may be transferred to other work, or who may be repatriated without fees, fines, or penalties; (c) development of "protection insurance" scheme that will complement the Philippine compulsory insurance for OFWs; and (d) strengthening dispute resolution through reforms in the Saudi labor court system. "On the "correction period" committed by the Saudi government, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia just yesterday announced extension of the period of amnesty for overstaying expatriates to 3 November of this year. This is a very welcome development and we thank the King of Saudi Arabia and his government on behalf of all Saudi Arabia-based Filipino workers," said Baldoz. Both sides agreed to improve policies and legislation, with the Philippines offering technical support on the area of conciliation and mediation to the Saudi government's on-going US$26 million labor law project aimed to amend existing issuances using best practices as guide, as well as training of personnel of the Ministry of Labor. The Philippines's offer of technical support on conciliation and mediation is part of the onsite dispute settlement between employers and workers. On streamlining the processes of recruitment and deployment, both sides affirmed the capacity to reduce steps and process cycle times by 52 percent. The processes to be streamlined includes an end to the "decking" or referral system of medical clinics for health examinations. Aside from the Saudi pledge to observe Philippine legal prohibition on "decking", doing away with the pernicious practice leads to a nearly 70 percent improvement in the process. Said Baldoz: "Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination efforts and exchange written communications to effectively address policy and urgent issues involving Filipino household service workers in Saudi Arabia. The members of the Joint Committee also reviewed the processes of household service workers' documentation. They also revisited relevant Philippines and Saudi Arabia policies and regulations to clarify the steps that need to be taken by Saudi recruitment companies, with the Saudi side welcoming the Philippine proposal to have a meeting between "mega" recruitment companies and Philippine recruitment agencies to discuss concrete steps toward resolving issues on recruitment, deployment, and on-site protection of HSWs. They also discussed the implementation of the standard employment contract and such issues as watch-listing and disqualification of foreign principals and return visas issued to domestic workers. Baldoz expressed the hope that the extensive discussion of the issues by both parties will hopefully pave the way for transparent and efficient recruitment processes. "Both parties are committed to work towards the realization of a comprehensive and transparent ―Guest Workers Recruitment Cycle‖, which includes an on-line, full disclosure system of recruitment and deployment of domestic workers," she said. END Media may also contact: Marketing Branch, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Telephone No.: 7221162 |TOP| 3. DSWD holds logo contest for its new program Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a logo-making contest for the National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP), one of its poverty alleviation programs which was approved by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board early this year. The contest, which will run from July 12-26, is open to students of colleges and universities who are taking Fine Arts or its equivalent all over the country. Aside from the opportunity to have the design used as the official logo of a national program of the DSWD, the winning designer will also win PhP 10,000.00. The logo should reflect the essence of NCDDP and should have the name in the design. It should also be designed to match the image of DSWD. The logo can be initially designed in the medium of choice of the contestant such as digital, acrylic paint, watercolor, among others, but the final copy has to be submitted in digital format. Each
participant can submit a maximum of three designs. Interested students can attend an orientation on July 12 at the Kalahi-CIDSS building in the DSWD Central Office in Batasan Complex, Quezon City at 1:00 p.m. The orientation will not only provide more details about the contest, it will also provide information on the program to give participants the opportunity to find out more about the NCDDP. The NCDDP is the scale-up of the operations of the community-driven development (CDD) approach used and proven effective by Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). CDD empowers ordinary citizens to actively and directly participate in local governance by identifying their own community needs, planning, implementing, and monitoring projects to address local poverty issues collectively. From the current Kalahi-CIDSS coverage of 364 municipalities in 12 regions, the NCDDP will be covering 900 municipalities in 15 regions nationwide. It will be officially launched in late 2013. |TOP| 4. Job applicant arrests recruiter at the POEA premises Source: http://www.poea.gov.ph With the help of relatives and a POEA security personnel, an applicant for overseas job who thought she was being duped, recently arrested her recruiter at the lobby of the POEA Building in Mandaluyong City. Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac identified the alleged illegal recruiter as Loreta Bautista Bayotas, a 43 year old native of Malasiqui, Pangasinan. In her affidavit filed at the Anti-illegal Recruitment Branch of POEA, complainant Crescensia Cabatbat Mamangin said that in December 2011, she was enticed and promised a job by Bayotas as a domestic helper in Spain with a monthly salary of 1,000 euros and free board and lodging. Bayotas allegedly asked her to pay Php300,000 as placement fee with an initial cash out of Php60,000 and the rest to be deducted from her salary. Mamangin said she paid Bayotas the Php60,000 down payment and submitted her passport and other required employment related documents. The complainant said Bayotas handed her an employment contract in April 2013 that was verified as fake. A month later, she was instructed to report to POEA for her pre-departure orientation seminar (PDOS) certificate. Mamangin, her relatives, and the POEA security officer apprehended Bayotas when she was about to give her the PDOS certificate. The POEA AIR Branch then brought the suspected illegal recruiter to the CIDG Anti-Transnational Crime Division for further investigation. Found in possession of the suspect were fake travel documents in the name of Mamangin including the PDOS certificate, visa, itinerary ticket, and employment contract. The CIDG later brought Bayotas to the Department of Justice-State Prosecutors’ Office for inquest proceedings for charges of illegal recruitment and swindling./END |TOP| 5. 18th EMEAP (Executives' Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks) Governors' Meeting - 29 June 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph The 18th EMEAP1 Governors‘ Meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 29 June 2013. The eleven EMEAP member central banks and monetary authorities participated in the meeting, which was chaired by Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia. The Governors shared their views on the ongoing uncertainties in the global economic environment and expressed their optimism on the resilience of the EMEAP economies. Robust macroeconomic policies and wide-ranging reforms to the financial system and the increasing regional integration reinforce this trend. The Governors noted the report of the 44th EMEAP Deputies‘ Meeting held in Guangzhou, China in April 2013 and discussed the progress made across a wide spectrum of EMEAP activities, including cooperation in the areas of banking supervision, financial markets, payment and settlement systems and information technology. The Governors discussed the updates from the Monetary and Financial Stability Committee (MFSC) on its surveillance and research activities. Governors agreed on the substantive aspects of the regional crisis management framework with further refinements for its finalisation. The Governors accepted the offer of the Bank of Thailand to host the 19th EMEAP Governors' Meeting in 2014. |TOP| 6. DOST-SEI & DepEd announces science scholarship applications for 2014 Source: http://www.deped.gov.ph PASIG CITY -- The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) through the Department of Education (DepEd) announces the 2014 DOST-SEI Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships‘ nationwide examination on September 22, 2013.
The scholarship is open to all qualified graduating high school students from public and private high schools nationwide. Deadline of application form submission is August 23, 2013. Application forms can be obtained at the Science Education Institute, 2/F Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City, DOST Regional offices or downloaded from the DOST scholarships website at http://www.science-scholarships.ph. |TOP| 7. DOST service labs to wheel up transpo industry Source: http://www.dost.gov.ph The recent celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week wheeled-in two new automotive-related service centers by the Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) of the Department of Science and Technology. Called the Finite Element Analysis Design Center and the Die and Mold Solution Center, the facilities are among the transportation solutions initiated by DOST to help accelerate the country‘s transportation industry. According to DOST-MIRDC, the automotive centers are now being developed at the DOST Complex in Taguig City, and will be fully implemented by next year. ―Our advanced transport solutions are not exactly rocket science as, when one looks closely, they are actually straightforward engineering and metalworking applications. We want to overcome the thought barrier that Filipinos cannot produce this [kind of transportation], as we have the capabilities and know-how to [perfect] them,‖ said Secretary Montejo. The Finite Element Analysis Design Center will serve as the government‘s main laboratory for the upgrading of customized local road vehicles (CLRVs) such as tricycles, jeepneys, and mini buses, through testing, safety and structural design improvement. The center also aims to address environmental safety aspect of CLRV‘s as well as develop expertise in finite element analysis or FEA, which refers to the modeling of products and systems in a virtual environment, for the purpose of finding and solving potential or existing structural or performance issues. Meanwhile, the Die and Mold Solution Center aims to sustain local manpower in die and mold manufacturing and design by providing continual training. With these objectives combined with the advanced facilities and technologies housed inside, the center is expected to augment the productivity of the tool and die industry and make the Philippines establish a stronger footing in the global scene. At present, Japan, China, and South Korea are global leaders in the tool and die manufacturing sector. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Francis Tolentino commended DOST for its transportation technology program. ―DOST deserves the highest commendation. Our current metro trains have a capacity of 300,000 but are now servicing 700,000 people daily. And given the uncontrolled proliferation of vehicles despite our number coding schemes, clearly, the solution here is better mass transportation,‖ he r eiterated. Mass transportation solutions DOST-MIRDC also presented three other new locally developed trains — road train, railroad train, and the automated guideway transit system (AGT), which will be highlighted in a booth during the upcoming 2013 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) to be held July 23-27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
Mounted annually by DOST, NSTW 2013 aims to showcase the various high-impact S&T-based solutions crafted by the Department for the country‘s most pressing problems – from transportation and other social services, to climate change, food security, industry competitiveness, and poverty alleviation. For more information about the 2013 NSTW as well as DOST technologies, please contact Public Affairs Unit of the Science and Technology Information Institute at (02) 837-2071 local 2142. |TOP| 8. SSS property for sale at Bonifacio Global City Source: https://www.sss.gov.ph The Social Security System (SSS) has announced the sale through competitive bidding of its 8,300 square meter prime property located at the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The vacant lot in BGC or commonly known as Block 56 is located along McKinley Parkway, between the 10th and 11th Avenues and near commercial areas such as the newly-opened SM Aura, Market! Market! and the Bonifacio High Street. View Invitation to Bid here. View Terms of Reference here. |TOP| 9. Alcala urges DA officials to sustain rice, corn sufficiency efforts Source: http://www.da.gov.ph Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala has urged top officials of the Department of Agriculture nationwide to sustain efforts and further improve the implementation of programs and delivery of services to attain sufficiency in rice, corn and major staples. ―Paghusayin pa natin ang pagpapatupad ng mga programa at pagbibigay ng serbisyo sa kanayunan, lalung-lalo na
sa mga maliliit na magsasaka at mangingisda,‖ said Secretary Alcala at the mid -term DA national management committee meeting in Cebu, June 27, 2013. He said achieving national sufficiency in rice and corn is already in sight — a feat, which many detractors said is unattainable. ―Marami ang hindi naniniwala na mararating natin ito, ang kasapatan sa bigas at mais. Subalit napangyari natin at abot-tanaw na ito,‖ he said during the agency‘s mid-term ManCom, attended by top DA family officials, including undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and respective heads of regional offices, bureaus, attached agencies and corporations, and OSEC service directors. ―President Aquino‘s declaration of 2013 as ‗National Year of Rice‘ is significant and timely. And after 40 years, we have started exporting rice, particularly aromatic, fancy and organic colored varieties,‖ the DA chief said. He urged concerned DA family officials to vigorously pursue and implement their respective commodity roadmaps, and work together to attain the goals of the Aquino administration‘s Food Staples Sufficiency Program (FSSP). He said efforts should be sustained to enhance the global competitiveness of the count ry‘s major farm and fishery products, in the light of the forthcoming free trade among ASEAN countries by 2015. For instance, he said the DA aims to further increase the average yield of palay (unmilled rice) and at the same time reduce the average production cost per kilogram (kg), which are currently at about four tons and P11 per hectare, respectively. He said the DA National Rice Program and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) recently launched a contest — dubbed as ‗Palayabangan,‘among DA and PhilRice research stations and the private sector — to develop technologies that would produce an average yield of 10 tons per hectare and production cost of P5 per kg. Secretary Alcala said for the remaining three years of the Aquino administration, the DA will further exert efforts to bring its programs and services down to the countryside to benefit more small, marginal farmers and fisherfolk, and their families. ―Sa susunod na tatlong taon, malinaw ang hamon sa atin ni Pangulong Aquino: inclusi ve growth. Kaya, dapat makita, makarating at maramdaman ng 12 milyung mga magsasaka at mangingisda ang ating mga programa sa kanayunan,‖ the DA chief noted. The DA will also invest more resources particularly on major commodities to sustain the economic growth in the countryside. ―Mayroon tayong mga focus commodities na bubuhusan ng sipag, talino, gawa at budget — upang ang hangad na pag-unlad sa kanayunan ay mapangyari.‖ He said special attention will be given to coconut and fishery sub-sectors to benefit small, marginal farmers and fisherfolk families. |TOP| 10. Special Professional Licensure Board Examination (SPLBE) for OFWs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates in October 2013 (UPDATED) Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph The PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) announces that Special Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) will be conducted in the Middle East on October 15, 16 & 17, 2013. The testing centers and licensure board examinations are as follows: TESTING CENTERS LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS 1. ABU DHABI, UAE 2. DOHA, QATAR 3. RIYADH, KSA 4. JEDDAH, KSA 1. 2. 3. 4. ARCHITECTS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS CIVIL ENGINEERS REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIANS 5. ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS 6. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 7. NURSES
Submission of list of pre-qualified applicants for the applicable licensure examination by POLO to PRC is until Thursday, August 15, 2013. Applicants may file their applications via On-line Application System (OAS) which can be accessed at this website. Upon submission of the application for licensure examinations via OAS the following documents are to be submitted by the applicants to the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) at the respective Embassies/Consulates until Friday, September 13, 2013. (NOTE: Requirements can be browsed at the official website of PRC) Basic Documents Photocopy of Transcript of Records (with or without scanned picture and remarks ―For Board Examination Purposes Only‖) Photocopy of valid passport
Four (4) passport size pictures with complete nametag in white background Original copies of above mentioned documents shall be presented to the PRC examination team for validation upon their arrival at the examination venues. Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) – Specific Original Documents For Architects: Accomplished Logbook for Diversified Experience for local/overseas experience (certified by mentor-architect) and/or Certificate of Related Work Experience for overseas experience signed by the employer for a minimum of 3,840 hours. Scanned copies shall be submitted through e-mail to the Board of Architecture for conditional approval. Updated PRC ID of mentor, PTR, IAPOA Affidavit must be signed and sealed by Architect-mentor For Registered Master Electricians: Certificate of experience on prescribed form (PRC Form No. 104), certified and signed by REE/RME/PEE and Certification from the Company. For CPAs: Certificate of Completion for refresher course if applicable. Repeaters shall submit proof of most recent exams taken (NOA, OR) For Nurses: First Timer: BSN graduates under CMO No.14 S 2009- Certificate of Undertaking signed by the Dean and Registrar, duly notarized. BSN graduates under CMO No.30 S 2001-original copy of the Summary of Related Learning Experience (RLE) and original copy of the OR-DR cases in the new format. Repeater: Basic Documents. Payment of examination fees shall be remitted by the applicants/examinees through the designated Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Overseas Remittance Offices (OROs). Click here to view the full text of the Announcement |TOP| 11. Notice to the public (PRC Tuguegarao) Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph As advised by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), there will be a scheduled power interruption on July 05, 2013 in the entire Province of Cagayan due to the preventive maintenance of their transmission facilities. In view of this maintenance activity of the NGCP, the PLDT, Inc., our Internet Service Provider will be affected. With this, PRC Tuguegarao Regional Office will experience internet connection problem, hence, our online systems will not be accessible during the scheduled brownout on July 05, 2013. |TOP| 12. PDIC to bid out assets worth P59.95M on July 30 Source: http://www.pdic.gov.ph The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to sell via public bidding on an ―as -is, where-is‖ basis, 75 real properties with an aggregate minimum disposal value of P59.95 million on July 30, 2013. The bidding is the second for the year. It will be held at the PDIC Training Room, 9th Floor, SSS Building, Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati CIty. Opening of bids will start at 2:00 p.m. The real properties consist of eight commercial and 66 residential lots, some of which have improvements. The properties are located in Metro Manila and in the provinces of Batangas, Camarines Norte, Cavite, Laguna, Pangasinan and Quezon. An agricultural lot (with certificate of non-CARP coverage) in Aroroy, Masbate will also be bidded out. The PDIC will receive sealed bids from direct buyers only on July 30, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No extension will be given for the submission of bids. Bidders are advised to come at least one hour prior to the opening of bids to register and submit the requirements. The properties shall be sold on an ―As-is, Where-Is‖ basis. Hence, before submitting their bids, prospective buyers are advised to physically inspect the properties they are interested to buy; assess and verify the land titles and other documents; and determine unpaid taxes, fees or expenses. All bids must be accompanied by a bond or deposit equivalent to at least 10% of the submitted bid either in Cash or Manager‘s or Cashier‘s Check issued by a universal or reputable commercial bank. The winning bidder is required to pay the balance of the bid price not later than August 8, 2013. Bid documents such as Bid Forms, Conditions of Bid, and acceptable formats for the Special Power of Attorney and Secretary‘s Certificate may be downloaded free of charge from the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph. For property details, vicinity maps, lot plans and other information, interested bidders may contact Ms. Josette Sonia H. Marcilla or Mr. Ariel M. Alcoba (Asset Management and Disposal Department) at telephone numbers, 841-4750 or 841-4754. The regular conduct of public biddings of corporate and closed banks‘ assets is in line with the PDIC‘s strategic direction of expeditious disposal of non-financial assets as outlined in PDIC‘s medium -term Roadmap to 2016. This is also in support of PDIC‘s mandate as Liquidator of closed banks. The PDIC converts the closed banks‘ assets into
cash either through public biddings or negotiated sale to maximize recovery and facilitate distribution of assets to closed banks‘ uninsured depositors and creditors. |TOP| 13. PhilHealth NCR turns over P1.1 M to beneficiary Source: http://www.philhealth.gov.ph THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) National Capital Region and Rizal area has recently turned over a total of P1.14 M to Cottolengo Filipino Inc. generated from the Manila leg of the first PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide Run for Mother and Child Protection held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on February 17, 2013. The said proceeds will help augment the institution‘s medical supplies and health assistance to their recipients. Cottolengo Filipino, Inc. is a private non-stock, non-profit religious and non-government organization licensed and accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to help abandoned and disabled persons especially children. It is owned and managed by the Little Works of Devine Providence Congregation founded by Saint Luigi Orione, apostle of charity and father of the poor. |TOP| 14. Customs employee convicted for SALN violation Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph The Office of the Ombudsman scored victory over a criminal case against Spouses Teotimo and Vivian Sacluti, both from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), for failing to declare their business interest and financial connection with Bodgie Motor and Iron Works in their joint Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for six years from 2000 to 2005. In a 16-page Decision, Judge Glenda R. Mendoza-Ramos of the Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 30, Manila imposed on spouses Sacluti the penalty of fine of P5,000.00 for each of the six counts of violation of Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 otherwise known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The Decision stated that ―it is not uncommon that mistakes or omissions may be committed as most in the public service are not properly adept in accomplishing it [SALN]. Be that as it may, a public official or employee must comply with what the SALN requires to be disclosed and absent any clear showing of mere oversight, inadvertence or the like will not exempt anyone from liability under the law.‖ Judge Mendoza-Ramos also added that ―a public official or employee being a public servant has the duty and obligation to disclose all his wealth as well as liabilities whenever called to public service. Such requirement is a compliment to the constitutional mandate that public service is a public trust and public officials must live a simple life.‖ Both accused were acquitted, however, from the separate charges of perjury. The case stemmed from a complaint received by the Department of Finance (DOF) through their hotline accusing spouses Sacluti of engaging in corrupt practices. |TOP| 15. 118 human traffickers convicted — IACAT Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph A total of 118 persons were already convicted out of 1,519 human trafficking cases filed as of June 2013. This was disclosed by Inter-agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Secretariat Atty. Neil Simon Silva during a forum with the theme: ―Stop Trafficking Now: Iligtas Ating Kababayan, Human -Trafficking ay Labanan,‖ organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). ―It is still few, but the wheels of justice are grinding,‖ the DSWD, co -chair of IACAT, said. Silva also revealed that most of those convicted were handed down the maximum penalty of life imprisonment and fines ranging from P1 million to as high as P8 Million. Most of those in the list of convicted human traffickers were involved in sex and cyber-sex trade preying on the underprivileged either by force, fraud or through a promise of big money. ―This should serve as a stern warning to those who are involved in human trafficking.‖ Silva added. Also during the forum, DSWD, presented its major intervention for victims of human trafficking and their families. Dubbed Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP), it provides victims with adequate recovery and reintegration services, psycho-social counseling, temporary shelter and other support services. From January to March 2013, a total of 651 victims of trafficking were served. Of this number, 560 were referred to residential care facilities for temporary shelter assistance in the DSWD managed centers Haven for Women/Girls and Marillac Hills and in facilities managed by local government units. The remaining 91 cases were reintegrated into their respective families and communities. The DSWD also said that it intensified its information campaign against trafficking through the ―Iligtas Mo Ako‖ cinema plug. The plug features two modes of trafficking, namely: sexual and labor trafficking. It aims to visually present to the moviegoers the terrible and traumatic effects of human trafficking. The cinema plug, which will run for six months, also strongly appeals to the audience to help stop human trafficking by reporting cases that they know of to the hotline numbers (02) 9319141 or the IACAT Action Line 1343.
In 2012, Republic Act 10364 or the Expanded Anti-trafficking in Persons Act was enacted for a stronger anti-human trafficking measure, amending Republic Act 9208 or the ―Anti-Human Trafficking in Persons Act.‖ |TOP|
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President Benigno S. Aquino III poses for a group photo with the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla during the courtesy call held at Malacanang’s Heroes Hall. The ensemble formed in 1986 through the vision of Cristina Castro who, with a shoestring budget, searched for several years to find a teacher while building up an arsenal of instruments for the children the IP Rondalla has flourished as a truly Filipino American expression, incorporating into its repertoire aspects of traditional and contemporary music from the Philippines and the United States.also in photo are Violaere Rodriguez Bailey, Education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and IP Rondalla founder Cristina Castro (Photo By : Ryan Lim / Lauro Montellano/ Exequiel Supera/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a memento from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla during the courtesy call held at Malacanang’s Heroes Hall. The ensemble formed in 1986 through the vision of Cristina Castro who, with a shoestring budget, searched for several years to find a teacher while building up an arsenal of instruments for the children the IP Rondalla has flourished as a truly Filipino American expression, incorporating into its repertoire aspects of traditional and contemporary music from the Philippines and the United States.also in photo are Violaere Rodriguez Bailey, Education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and IP Rondalla founder Cristina Castro (Photo By : Ryan Lim/ Lauro Montellano/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) President Benigno S. Aquino III watches the performance of the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla during the courtesy call held at Malacanang’s Heroes Hall. The ensemble formed in 1986 through the vision of Cristina Castro who, with a shoestring budget, searched for several years to find a teacher while building up an arsenal of instruments for the children the IP Rondalla has flourished as a truly Filipino American expression, incorporating into its repertoire aspects of traditional and contemporary music from the Philippines and the United States.Also in photo are Violaere Rodriguez Bailey, Education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and IP Rondalla founder Cristina Castro (Photo By : Lauro Montellan/ Ryan Lim/ Malacanang Photo Bureau)
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about an hour ago 1. THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY No. 1 #VPRSD 9:10AM JULY 05, 2013 Expect thunderstorm over Sibonga , Argao #Cebu and nearby areas which may persist for 1-2 hours. All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, gusty winds, lightning and possible flashfloods. Keep monitoring for updates.
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about an hour ago 2. Thunderstorm Advisory No. 2 #MPRSD 09:17AM 05 July 2013 Thunderstorms affecting #SurigaoDelNorte, #SurigaoDelSur #MisamisOccidental, #LanaoDelNorte, #ZamboangaDelNorte (Sibutad, Polanco, La Libertad, Mutia, Polanco, Pinan, SergioOsmenaJr., Katipunan, President Manuel Acuna Roxas, Manukan, Siayan), #ZamboangaDelSur (Dumingag, Midsalip, Labangan, Tukuran, Ramon Magsaysay, Mahayag, Molave, Aurora, Pagadian, Dumalinao) and nearby areas within 2hrs. Expect thunderstorms over portions of #ZamboangaSibugay and #LanaoDelSur in the next 2hrs. All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flashfloods. Keep monitoring for updates.
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3 hours ago 3. DZBB: Isasalang ng NDRRMC sa mga disaster preparedness training ang mga bagong halal na opisyal kasabay ng pagdiriwangngNat’lDisasterConsciousnessMonth.AyonkayNDRRMCExec.Dir.EduardoDelRosario,naisnitongipaalam samgabaguhansalocalgov’tangmgastratehiyang ipinatutupad ng gobyerno tuwing kalamidad. Maging ang mga disaster manager ng bawat LGU ay kanilang sasanayin at pupulungin sa pamamagitan ng mga training seminar kung saan mas iigting paangugnayanngNDRRMCatlocalgov’t.
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3 hours ago 4. GMA 7 resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz Re: Pag-ulan na nararanasan ngayon araw -Walapongbagyo.‘YungLPAnabinabanggitnatinnoongnakaraangarawito ay humina na at hindi na magiging bagyo. - Itong pag-ulan ay epekto ng ITCZ. -Sa weather central na pinagkukuhanan natin ng impormasyon hindi naman ito magtatagal mga bandang bago mananghali ay aaraw na at bagong maghapon o gabi may posibilidad na naman ng pag-ulan. -Sabado at Linggo lalo na sa Metro Manila may mga pag-ulanperohindikalakasan‘yan.Magigingmasmaayosangating panahon. -Mindanao asahan na magtutuloy-tuloy‘yan(pag-ulan) lalo na sa Central Mindanao.
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4 hours ago 5. ABS-CBN: Umulan sa ilang parte ng Metro Manila kaninang madaling araw bagama't hindi naman ito kalakasan. Ayon sa PAGASA, ang mga pag-ulan na ito ay dulot ng ITCZ. Naglabas ng storm warning ang PAGASA kaninang 4AM sa Rizal, Quezon, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas at ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila. Samantala, lumabas na sa PAR ang LPA sa Mindoro at wala pang namamataang sama ng panahon ang PAGASA.
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5 hours ago 6. 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST Issued at: 5:00AM 05 July 2013 SYNOPSIS: Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) across Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao. FORECAST: Metro Manila, the provinces of Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya, the regions of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Bicol, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and Caraga will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Light to moderate winds blowing from the east to southeast will prevail throughout the archipelago with slight to moderate seas. Over METRO MANILA: Maximum Temperature : 1:50 PM YESTERDAY --- 33.0 °C Minimum Temperature : 6:00 AM YESTERDAY --- 25.4 °C Maximum Relative Humidity: 5:00 AM YESTERDAY --- 98 % Minimum Relative Humidity : 2:00 PM YESTERDAY --- 65 % HighTideToday:7:48AM……………1.13METER LowTideToday:4:38PM…..………..0.13METER Sunrise Today : 5:32 AM Sunset Today : 6:29 PM Moonrise Today : 2:56 AM Moonset Today : 4:03 PM llumination Tomorrow : 10 %
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15 hours ago 7. ABS-CBN: Patay ang mag-lolo matapos na kumain ng tahong sa Tarangan, Samar. Kinumpirma ng BFAR na positibo sa red tide toxin ang mga shellfish sa Cambatutay Bay. Dahil dito, ipinagbabawal muna ng awtoridad sa publiko ang pagkain ng tahong mula sa nasabing lugar.
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about an hour ago 1. PIA4A/BATANGAS: May 52 establisimyento ang nabigyan ng citation tickets sa paglabag sa waste segregation at paggamit ng plastic at styropore na ipinagbabawal sa lungsod ng Batangas. Layon nitong mahigpit na ipatupad ang environmental code upang mapangalagaan ang kalikasan.
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about an hour ago 2. PIA4A/LAGUNA: The Department of Education (DepEd-Laguna) in cooperation with Anest Tower Management recently conducted a workshop-training on eRizal Apps (eRAPPs) Development held in Los Banos, Laguna. 20 teachers from different eRizal tablet recipient schools participated in said training which aimed to equip them basic knowledge in using the application.
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about an hour ago 3. PIA4A/LAGUNA: Ms. Juliet C. Mabbayad, Nutrition Officer IV of the Provincial Nutrition Action Office, stated that their office has scheduled various activities in connection with this month's observance of Nutrition Month themed
"Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan!" Hanging of tarpaulins/streamers, convention on nutrition, fitness program and Mother and Father's Congress are among the activities to be undertaken.
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about an hour ago 4. PIA4A/QUEZON: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Quezon will hold Small Medium Enterprises (SME) Roving Academy on Aug. 22-23 at SM city Lucena. This aims to promote and develop economic growth in the province by introducing new business oportunities.
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2 hours ago 5. PIA-4A/LAGUNA: Sinochem Crop Protection, Phils., a crop protection company, has recently unveiled a herbicide called Roundup Turbo Plus at the UP Los Banos in Laguna. The herbicide promises increase in harvest at lower cost amidst changing weather conditions and is registered with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) for use in corn, banana, mango, sugarcane, vegetables and other crops.
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about an hour ago 6. PIA4A/LAGUNA: The Gender and Development Council (GADC) of the Provincial Government of Laguna recently held a meeting to tackle issues regarding women. In line with this, the provincial government will continue to create programs and projects to give opportunities that all Lagunenos can enjoy regardless of whether one is born male or female.
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2 hours ago 7. PIA4A/LAGUNA: Re-elected Cabuyao City Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. recently led the inauguration and blessing of the New Cabuyao Retail Plaza in Cabuyao City, Laguna. Mayor Hemedes proudly mentioned that the opening of the retail plaza is an answer to the past growing economic development of the newly established city.
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2 hours ago 8. PIA-4A/LAGUNA: The Department of Trade and Indstry (DTI-Laguna) will hold the formal launching of its shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program in Cavinti, Laguna on July 9, 2013. The program aims to give sectoral associations and cooperatives access to better technology and acquire more sophisticated equipment to accelerate their bid for competitiveness.
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20 hours ago 9. PIA-4A/QUEZON: Quezon 2nd District Representative Vicente Alcala said that he will continue the construction of 29.7 kilometers eco-tourism road network from Lucena City to Sariaya, Quezon. The road construction will boost the tourism and economy of the said places.
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20 hours ago 11. PIA-4A/QUEZON: DTI-Quezon provincial office encouraged owners of vacant lots in the province to engage in rubber tree production. DTI Quezon provincial director Marcelina Alcantara said rubber tree production is one of their priority programs under small and medium enterprise development that will give additional income to Quezonians.
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22 hours ago 12. PIA-IVA/QUEZON: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-Lucena branch will be conducting 1st Reception for the press on July 11 at BSP building, Lucena City. According to Rogel Joseph del Rosario, BSP Deputy Director that the activity will add camaraderie with the local media practitioners. A seminar on thenew generation currency is also part of the activity.
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23 hours ago 13. PIA-4A/QUEZON: DSWD 4-A will be holding a career job fair on July 12, 19 and 21 in the municipalities of San Francisco, San Narciso and Buenavista, Quezon in which pantawid pamilyang pilipino program, kapit-bisig laban sa kahirapan-comprehensive and integrated delivery of social services project and sustainable livelihood program have been implemented. The job fair aims to give the beneficiaries of the three core social protection programs the opportunityto be employed locally and internationally.
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1. DZBB: Sinabi ni VP Binay na walang tulong pinansyal na matatanggap mula sa anumang ahensya ng gobyerno ang pamilya ng Pinay na binitay kahapon sa China. Ipinunto ni Binay na hindi OFW ang nabitay na Pinay kundi nagturista ito sa paglalabas-pasok sa China. Hindi rin miyembro ng OWWA ang nasabing Pinay.
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17 hours ago 2. DZRH: Dumating na sa NAIA ang 54 distressed OFW mula Jeddah. Nagkaiyakan ang mga ito at inilahad ang mga kanarasan sa tent city, gayundin ang mga problema ng naiwanan pa roon.
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17 hours ago 3. BoC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon on DZMM: Re:NAIAGMAngelHonrado’sinterview - Hindi ko natapos ang interview niyo kay GM Honrado pero I would agree with GM Honrado na ang capabilities ng ating airport agencies ay may kakayahan para ma-detect ang mga pupuslit na mga droga. - In fact. ang track record naman ng mga ahensiyang nandoon, PDEA, BoC, BI at NAIA has produced results. - Pero gaya ng case ng Filipina na palabas, 'pag palabas talaga compared sa papasok mas malaki ang chance na makalusot. Kahit sa ibang bansa ganoon din. Kaya nga marami tayong nahuhuli tayong papasok ng ating bansa dahil sa pinanggalingan nila ay may kaluwagan din. - Ithinkit’sacommonproblemamongairports,hindilangsaatin. - Sa NAIA terminal 1, sa incoming, tingin natin sufficient, pero iyong sa outgoing, madagdagan pa natin ang capability ng nagbabantay riyan. - Wala pa kasi sa bansa natin ang body scanners. Kailangan sigurong magkaroon ng ganoon para mas mabilis ang pag-detect. - 'Yong training and skills ng mga tauhang nagbabantay roon, identifying ang mga high risk na mga pasahero. - Third, coordination ng ating counterpart sa ibang countries sa information, intelligence at data na magagamit nating tools sa pagbantay.
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18 hours ago 4. NAIA GM Angel Honrado on DZMM: Re: Statement of DDB chair Bebot Villar - Mayroon namang unit ang DDB sa NIA. - Yesterday nang na-interview niyo si chair Bebot Villar, narinig kong sinabi niya na ang Pinay na nabitay sa China ay walong beses nang nakabalik-balik at kargado pa. Ang lakas ng loob nito kung ganon. - So, kung alam nilang walong beses nang pabalik-balik itong Pinay na ito, bakit hindi nila hinuli noon pa? Alam pala nila! - Tinanong ko ang staff ko kung may request ang DDB ng footage sa CCTV, sabi nila wala naman. - Ang footage natin is only good for seven days. Hindi nagtatagal. - 2011 pa ito, I was not aware of any request ng DDB o PDEA. - Ang unang makakakita riyan ay iyong security sa bukana o entrance ng NAIA. - Ang protocol diyan, kapag may nakita silang suspicious like organic material, magkakaroon ng secondary inspection in front of customs personnel or PDEA. - Makakalusot lang sa NAIA ito kung may kasabwat sa loob. Dumadaan sila sa walk through at sa X-ray machine. - Nililinaw ko lang na hindi fair ang statement ni chairman Villar na nang lumabas iyong babae ng NAIA ay walong beses na at kargado pa. - Kung ako ang manghuhuli, hindi ko na paaabutin pa ng eight times, palabas-pasok pa. For the second time na
ma-confirm kong kargado ay pahuhuli ko na.
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18 hours ago 5. DZBB: Nasa China pa ang mga labi ng Pinay na binitay roon kahapon. Ayon kay DFA Asec. Raul Hernandez, inaasikaso pa ng consul general ng bansa sa Shanghai ang pagke-cremate ng mga labi para abo na lamang itong iuwi sa Pilipinas.
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18 hours ago 6. DZMM: Pinatutugis ni DOJ Sec. Leila De Lima sa NBI ang recruiter ng Pinay na binitay sa China.
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21 hours ago 7. DZBB: Inatasan na ni PNoy ang DFA na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga Pilipino sa bansang Egypt. Ayon kay Usec. Valte, regular na tumatanggap ng update si PNoy mula sa mga opisyal ng DFA sa Egypt. Kaugnay ito ng nagaganap na political unrest sa nasabing bansa. Sinabi ni Valte na may ginagawa ang Embahada sa Egypt upang matiyak na ligtas ang kalagayan ng mga pinoy . Habang nasa higit 7,000 mga pinoy na nasa Egypt.
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Tagalog news: 50 pamilyang benepisaryo ng Pantawid sa Nagcarlan, nagtipon para sa family day
By Carlo P. Gonzaga
Thursday 4th of July 2013 NAGCARLAN, Laguna, Hulyo 4 (PIA) -- May 50 pamilyang benepisaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) mula sa bayang ito ang nagtipon para sa family day na magkatuwang na idinaos ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at Jollibee Foods Corp. kamakailan. Tampok sa family day ang pagdaraos ng family development sessions (FDS) kung saan ang mga pamilyang benepisyaryo ay tinuruan ng ilang mga pamamaraan upang maging matibay ang kanilang pagsasamahan. Kabilang sa mga paksang tinalakay sa FDS ay ang pag-unawa sa mga karapatan ng mga bata, tamang pagbabadyet ng pera, relasyon ng mag-asawa, paano mag-uusap ng tama ang mag-asawa at pag-unawa sa pagkakaiba ng babae sa lalaki. Ang magkatuwang na pagdaraos ng FDS na layuning pagbuklurin ang mga pamilyang Pilipino ay bahagi ng kasunduan ng pagkaka-unawan na nilagdaan ng DSWD at Jolibee kamakailan. Sa paglagda sa kasundan, ang dalawang partido ay kapwa kinikilala ang kahalagahan ng pagpapalakas ng mga programang may kinalaman sa mga pamilya para itaguyod ang mga positibong kaugalian ng pamilyang Pilipino. (DSWD4A/CPG/PIA4A)
Tagalog news: HDMF-Laguna provincial office, inaasahang magbubukas sa Oktubre
By Carlo P. Gonzaga Thursday 4th of July 2013 LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO, Laguna, Hulyo 4 (PIA) -- Inihayag ni Verona Saylon, marketing specialist ng Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF)-Pag-IBIG Fund na inaasahan nilang magbubukas na sa Oktubre ang kanilang provincial office sa lalawigan ng Laguna. Sinabi ni Saylon na kapag nagbukas na ang kanilang provincial office ay maayos na nilang mapaglilingkuran ang mga miyembro ng Pag-IBIG na naninirahan o nagtatrabaho sa mga bayan na sakop ng ika-3 at ika-4 na distrito ng Laguna. Ang mga bayan na kabilang sa ika-3 distrito ay ang lungsod ng San Pablo at mga bayan ng Alaminos, Calauan, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Rizal at Victoria habang ang mga bayan sa ika-4 na distrito ay ang Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria at Siniloan. Sa kasalukuyan, ang Pag-IBIG Fund ay regular na tumatanggap ng mga aplikasyon at pamamahagi ng tseke ng loans sa one-stop-processing center na matatagpuan malapit sa city hall tuwing Lunes at Huwebes. (RET/CPG PIA4A)
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1. Aquino declares July 23 a special non-working day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental in celebration of its 53rd Charter Day 2. President Aquino cites Food and Nutrition Research Institute for seeking methodologies that will alleviate hunger, malnutrition and poverty in the country 3. Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office launches commemorative page on 67th Republic Day 4. Malacanang says safety of OFWs in Egypt government’s top priority 5. Malacanang says safety of citizens and visitors assured 6. Malacanang says Sultan Kiram should coordinate with Sulu local crisis management committee if he is serious in helping for the release of the Bansil sisters 7. Palace says charges filed against top officials of Comelec before Ombudsman in May 13 elections will not affect the legitimacy of election results 8. Palace welcomes China’s move to discuss code of conduct in South China Sea
1. Aquino declares July 23 a special non-working day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental in celebration of its 53rd Charter Day
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared July 23, which falls on a Tuesday, as a special (non-working) day in Gingoog City in the province of Misamis Oriental in celebration of its 53rd Charter Day. The Chief Executive issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 578 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on May 15 to give the people of Gingoog City the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. In June 1960, Gingoog became a chartered city by virtue of Republic Act No. 2668. PND (js) TOP
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President Aquino cites Food and Nutrition Research Institute for seeking methodologies that will alleviate hunger, malnutrition and poverty in the country
President Benigno S. Aquino III has cited the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) for seeking methodologies that can help alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in the country. "As an active working arm of the Department of Science and Technology, the FNRI, along with your partner organizations, remains committed to seeking methodologies to improve the food and nutrition sector," the Chief Executive said in his message to FNRI on the occasion of the 39th FNRI Seminar Series on Food and Nutrition Researches and S&T (Science and Technology) Activities. In cooperation with the Food and Nutrition Employees Association Inc., the FNRI, which is under the DOST, opened on Thursday the two-day seminar at the FNRI Auditorium of the DOST Compound in Bicutan, Taguig. The event will end on Friday. "A healthy mind and a strong body makes a productive citizen; this is why we count food security and proper nutrition as fundamental in empowering our people,‖ the President said. The President underscored the need to integrate science and technology in order to meet the global challenges. "As we do this, let us also strengthen our solidarity in cascading the benefits of reform to our countrymen, especially those who have historically been relegated to the margins of society. Together, let us seize the opportunities that are afforded us by this era of change," he said. PND (js) TOP 3. Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office launches commemorative page on 67th Republic Day
The Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Development Office led by its Secretary Ramon Carandang will soon launch a commemorative page on the commemoration of the 67th Republic Day, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Thursday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Lacierda said the commemorative page can be seen at the Presidential Museum and Library website (www.malacanang.gov.ph) and will feature a briefer on the July 4th independence rites and videos courtesy of the President Manuel Roxas Foundation, as well as colorized pictures from the Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. Below is the complete text of Lacierda‘s statement: ―Today, we commemorate the culmination of our people‘s aspirations for independence. 67 years ago today , the independence of the Philippines was recognized by the United States of America, and in turn, by the community of nations. In ceremonies held at the Independence Grandstand in Rizal Park on July 4, 1946, the flag of America was lowered, and, in its stead, the Philippine flag was raised to fly alone at last. The independence of the Philippines — and the inauguration of our Third Republic—was marked by Manuel Roxas re-taking his oath, eliminating the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America which was required prior to independence, this time as the first President of the Republic of the Philippines. In observance of that auspicious occasion which has been Republic Day since 1964, the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) is launching a commemorative page on the Presidential Museum and Library website. It features a briefer on the July 4th independence rites and videos courtesy of the President Manuel Roxas Foundation, as well as colorized pictures from the Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. We encourage Filipinos to take part in this historic observance also through our social media platforms Facebook and Tumblr as we look back on the day that our political independence was finally achieved.‖ PND (rck) TOP 4. Malacanang says safety of OFWs in Egypt government’s top priority
Malacanang said on Thursday that it was closely monitoring the events unfolding in Egypt as it underscored the importance of ensuring the safety of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle Eastern country. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a press briefing in Malacanang that the Department of Foreign Affairs is reminding all OFWs in Egypt to take every precaution necessary and to remain out of harm‘s way. ―Ang concern po natin at ang priority po ng ating pamahalaan ay ang kapakanan po ng ating mga Pilipino doon (in Egypt). Sinabi na po ng ating DFA na nire-request ang ating mga Pilipino doon na mag-ingat at saka huwag lumapit doon sa mga areas na may kaunting kaguluhan. We are monitoring the situation in Egypt right now as well as the safety of our fellow citizens abroad,‖ Lacierda said. Egypt is in a state of unrest after massive protests called for the resignation of the country‘s 5th president Mohamed Morsi. Morsi, who was born on August 8, 1951 is an Egyptian politician who assumed office on June 30, 2012 but was declared unseated by Egyptian defense minister Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi in a coup d'état on Wednesday (July 3).
PND (rck) TOP 5. Malacanang says safety of citizens and visitors assured
Malacanang assured on Thursday that the government and concerned law enforcement agencies are taking active steps to ensure the safety of tourists and visitors from other countries, as well as its citizens. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda gave the assurance in a press briefing in Malacanang, after Canada and Australia issued separate travel advisories to its respective citizens against travelling to the Philippines, particularly to Mindanao, due to the peace and order situation there. Lacierda said these advisories were ―normal advisories‖ given by countries in order to ―protect and caution‖ their citizens as they travel to different parts of the world. ―With respect to the advisory that was given, these are normal advisories. They have to protect and caution their citizens and we understand the situation,‖ Lacierda said. ―We understand the reason for their doing so but we can assure them that our responsibility as a nation is to ensure the safety of our own citizens as well as the visitors who come here,‖ he added. PND (rck) TOP 6. Malacanang says Sultan Kiram should coordinate with Sulu local crisis management committee if he is serious in helping for the release of the Bansil sisters
Malacanang said Sultan Kiram of the Sulu Sultanate should coordinate with the local crisis management committee of Sulu if he is really serious in helping for the release of the Bansil sisters who were kidnapped by Muslim extremists in the south. Sultan Kiram offered to help the government in negotiating for the freedom of the Bansil sisters. The sultan should have to talk to Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) or to Governor Sakur Tan of Sulu because they are the ones in charge, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a press conference in Malacanang on Thursday. ―Governor Sakur Tan is the local crisis action committee head and Governor Hataman is also assisting in his capacity as ARMM governor [is] also helping out in that area. So he would have to discuss it with Governor Abdusakur Tan and Governor Hataman,‖ Lacierda said. It isn‘t necessary to offer the help to the Palace and the sultan should go directly to the local crisis committee it he‘s willing to help free the hostages, Lacierda said. Governor Sakur Tan is on top of the situation and the national government is getting regular updates from the local level, the Palace official said. Nadjoua Bansil, 39, and younger sister Linda, 36, were abducted in Jolo on June 22 while working on a documentary about its impoverished residents, Lacierda said. The military and the police blamed the Abu Sayyaf Group for the recent kidnappings. The Abu Sayyaf Group was founded with the help of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the 1990s. The US government designated the group a terrorist organization. PND (as) TOP 7. Palace says charges filed against top officials of Comelec before Ombudsman in May 13 elections will not affect the legitimacy of election results
The charges filed against top officials of the Commission on Election (Comelec) before the Office of the Ombudsman due to the alleged lack of safety measures in the May 13 elections will not affect the legitimacy of the election results, a Palace official said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued the statement during the regular press briefing in Malacanang following reports that new charges were filed against the Comelec officials in connection with the midterm national and local elections. "I think wala na pong effect iyon in terms of the legitimacy of those elected both nationally and locally. The business of governance has moved on," Lacierda said. "We have 12 legitimately elected senators and those who have won the elections, with the exception of a few that are still being questioned in either the COMELEC or in other tribunals, have already taken their oaths. We believe that the people have accepted the results of the elections," he said. In a complaint affidavit filed before the anti-graft body, Tanggulang Demokrasya and Bagumbayan charged top
Comelec officials for violations of automated election laws. The Comelec removed five safety measures that should have safeguarded the sanctity of the ballot, according to the complainants. The safeguards are the review of the source code, the digital signature, the voter verification, the paper trail audit, and the random manual audit. Lacierda said the Comelec has the competence to respond to the allegations filed against its officials. "If a case has already been filed with the Ombudsman, certainly the COMELEC is duty-bound to respond to those allegations against them. And sila na po ang makakasagot ng mga technical issues diyan because they are the ones in charge of the elections," Lacierda said. PND (js) TOP 8. Palace welcomes China’s move to discuss code of conduct in South China Sea
Malacanang welcomed China‘s latest statement on its willingness to hold discussions for the possible crafting of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea amid continuing tensions in the area. In a press briefing in Malacanang on Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said he can not speculate on China‘s intention to spearhead low-level discussions to resolve the dispute but he said it is a welcome development. ―It‘s a forward step with China agreeing to at least discuss the Code of Conduct with us. We already drafted the Code of Conduct, and now we have asked them to discuss it with us, and China has already said that they are discussing with us. And so this is a step in the right direction,‖ Lacierda said. After years of rejecting efforts to start talks for a Code of Conduct with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), China has agreed to host talks between senior officials this coming September. But the code would not touch on the territorial claims but would set rules for actions by ships, aimed at minimizing the risk of missteps that could lead to hostilities. The discussions, to be held in China, was described as ―consultations‖ rather than ―negotiations‖. Asean and China ministers met in Brunei this week for a security forum that tackled the tension in the West Philippine Sea. The US, an ally of the Philippines and Vietnam said it is not taking sides on the issue but said that its strategic interest is the freedom of navigation in the West Philippine Sea. The US hopes that the Asean and China agree on a valid Code of Conduct soon. PND (as) TOP
04 HULYO 2013 1. Idineklara ng Pangulong Aquino na special non-working day sa Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental ang 63rd Charter Day nito 2. Pinuri ng Pangulong Aquino ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute sa pagtuklas ng mga bagay na papawi ng gutom at kahirapan sa bansa 3. Ilulunsad ng PCDSPO ang pahinang alaala sa '67th Republic Day' 4. Una sa lahat, sabi ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng OFWs sa Ehipto 5. Tiniyak ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng taong bayan at mga panauhin 6. Dapat makipag-ugnayan si Sultan Kiram sa local crisis management committee ng Sulu kung tutulong siya na lumaya ang Bansil sisters 7. Walang epekto sa pagkalehitimo ng halalan ang usapin sa Ombudsman laban sa matataas na pinuno ng Comelec--Malacanang 8. Tanggap ng Palasyo ang hakbang ng Tsina na pag-usapan ang Code of Conduct tungkol sa
South China Sea 1. Idineklara ng Pangulong Aquino na special non-working day sa Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental ang 63rd Charter Day nito Idineklara ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang Hulyo 23 na natapat sa araw ng Martes, bilang special nonworking day sa Lungsod ng Gingoog sa lalawigan ng Misamis Oriental dahil sa pagsapit ng 63rd Charter Day ng lungsod. Inilagda ng Pangulong Aquino ang deklarasyon sa pamamagitan ng Proklamasyon Blg. 578 na nilagdaan ni Kalihim Tagapagpaganap Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. noong Mayo 15 upang bigyan nang lubos na pagkakataon ang mga mamamayan ng Lungsod ng Gingoog na ipagdiwang ang anibersaryo ng kanilang lungsod at makadalo sa mga idaraos na seremonya. Hunyo 1960 nang maging lungsod ang Gingoog sa bisa ng Batas ng Republika Blg. 2668. PND (js/zaf) TOP 2. Pinuri ng Pangulong Aquino ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute sa pagtuklas ng mga bagay na papawi ng gutom at kahirapan sa bansa Pinuri ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) sa pagsisikap makatuklas ng mga paraang makatutulong upang mapawi ang gutom, malnutrisyon at karalitaan sa bansa. ―Bilang masigasig na sangay ng Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya, ang FNRI, kasama ng inyong mga kabalikat na kapisanan, ay nananatiling masigasig sa pagtuklas ng mga paraan upang mapabuti pang lalo ang sektor ng pagkain at nutrisyon,‖ sabi ng Pangulo sa kanyang mensahe sa FNRI kaugnay ng 39th FNRI Seminar Series on Food and Nutrition Researches and S&T (Science and Technology ) Activities. Sa pakikipagtulungan ng Food and Nutrition Employees Association Inc., binuksan ng FNRI, na nasa ilalim ng DOST, Huwebes and dalawang araw na seminar sa FNRI Auditorium ng DOST sa bakuran nito sa Bicutan, Taguig. Magwawakas ang seminar Biyernes. ―Ang malusog na kaisipan at malakas na katawan ang lumilikha ng kapaki-pakinabang na mamamayan kaya naman inaasahan naming ang kasapatan sa pagkain at wastong nutrisyon ang mga panulukang bato ng pagbibigay ng lakas sa ating mga kababayan,‖ wika ng Pangulo. Binigyang diin ng Pangulo na kailangang pagsanibin ang agham at teknolohiya upang matugunan ang mga hamon sa daigdig. ―Habang ginagawa natin ang mga bagay na ito, patibayin din natin ang bigkis ng ating pagkakaisa sa pagpapaabot ng mga biyaya ng reporma sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa mga lagi nang napag-iiwang mga kapus-palad sa lipunan. Sama-sama nating samantalahin ang pagkakataong ibinibigay ng kasalukuyang panahon ng pagbabago,‖ dagdag pa ng Pangulo. PND (js/zaf) TOP 3. Ilulunsad ng PCDSPO ang pahinang alaala sa '67th Republic Day'
Pangungunahan ni Kalihim Ramon Carandang ng Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office ang paglulunsad ng isang pahinang alaala sa ―67th Republic Day‖, alinsunod sa Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda Huwebes. Sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang, sinabi ni Lacierda na ang pahinang alaala ay matutunghayan sa Presidential Museum and Library website (www.malacanang.gov.ph) kung saan makikita ang mga larawan ng pangyayari tungkol sa unang Araw ng Kalayaan noong Hulyo 1946 sa kagandahang-loob ng President Manuel Roxas Foundation, gayundin ng mga may kulay na larawan buhat sa Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. Ang sumusunod ang pahayag ni Lacierda: ―Sa araw na ito, ginugunita natin ang katuparan ng mga pangarap na k alayaan ng ating mga kababayan. Animnapu‘t pitong taon na ang nakalilipas ngayon, kinilala ng Estados Unidos ng Amerika ang Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas at ng kalipunan ng mga bansa. Sa seremonyang ginanap sa Independence Grandstand sa Rizal Park noong Hulyo 4, 1946, ang watawat ng Estados Unidos ay ibinaba sa tagdan at ang watawat ng Pilipinas ang sa wakas ay iwinagayway nang nag-iisa dito. Ang Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas—ang pasinaya sa ating Ikatlong Republika—ay tinampukan ng panunumpa uli sa tungkulin ni Manuel Roxas, kung saan kinaltas na ang bahaging panunumpang katapatan sa Estados Unidos ng Amerika na siyang kailangan nang bago makamtan ang kalayaan, sa pagkakataong ito, bilang kauna-unahang Pangulo ng Republika ng Pilipinas. ―Bilang alaala sa dakilang araw na yaon na kinilala bilang Araw ng Republika mula noong 1964, ang Presidential Communications Development Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) ay maglulunsad ng dahong pang-alaala sa website ng Presidential Museum and Library. Itinatampok dito ang briefer tungkol sa programa sa Kalayaan noong Hulyo 4, 1946 at mga videos sa kagandahang-loob ng President Manuel Roxas Foundation, gayundin ang mga larawang may kulay buhat sa Blue Book of the First Year of the Republic. Hinihiling namin sa sambayanang Pilipino na makiisa sa makasaysayang pangyayaring ito sa pamamagitan ng ating social media platforms Facebook at Tumbir sa pagbabalik natin sa alaala ng araw na iyon ng kaganapan ng ating kalayaang pampulitika
na nakamtan din sa wakas.‖ PND (rck/zaf) TOP 4. Una sa lahat, sabi ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng OFWs sa Ehipto
Tiniyak ng Malakanyang na masusi nitong sinusubaybayan ang mga nagaganap sa Ehipto kasabay ng pahayag na ang binibigyang halaga nito ay tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga overseas Filipino workers sa naturang bansa. Binigyang diin ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan Huwebes sa Malacanang na pinaaalalahang lagi ng Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas (DFA) ang lahat ng OFWs sa Ehipto na mag-ingat na mabuti at umiwas sa mga pook na maaari silang masaktan. ―Ang inaalagata po natin at ang unnag-unang pinagtutuunan ng pansin ng ating pamahalaan ay ang kapakanan ng ating mga Pilipino roon (sa Ehipto). Sinabi po ng ating DFA na pinagsabihin nila ang mga Pilipino doon na magingat at huwag lalapit sa mga pook na may kaunting kaguluhan. Sinusubaybayan natin ang mga pangyayari sa Ehipto sa kasalukuyan, gayundinang kaligtasan ng mga kababayan natin sa ibayong dagat,‖ wika pa ni Lacierda. May ligalig sa Ehipto dahil sa magugulong protestang nananawagang magbitiw na sa tungkulin ang ika-5 Pangulong Mohamed Morsi. Si Morsi ay isinilang noong Agosto 8, 1951. Nagsimula siyang manungkulan noong Hunyo 30, 201 2, subali‘t idineklara ni Ministro Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi ng tanggulang bansa ng Ehipto na naibagsak ito sa tungkulin sa isang coup d‘etat Miyerkoles (Hulyo 3). PND(rck/zaf) TOP 5. Tiniyak ng Malacanang ang kaligtasan ng taong bayan at mga panauhin
Tiniyak ng Malacanang ginagawa ng pamahalaan at ng mga alagad ng btas ang lahat ng hakbang upang tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga turista at panauhin buhat sa ibang bansa, gayundin ng ating mga kababayan. Binigyang diin ito ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Huwebes matapos maglabas ng magkahiwalay na travel advisories ang Canada at ang Australia sa kanilang mga mamamayan tungkol sa paglalakbay sa Pilipinas, lalo na sa Mindanao, dahil sa kalagayan ng katahimikan at kaayusang pambayan doon. Sinabi ni Lacierda na ang mga travel advisories na ito ay karaniwang patalastas ng mga bansa sa kanilang mga mamamayan upang ‖pangalagaan at p ag-ingatin ang mga ito sa pagtungo sa iba-ibang panig ng daigdig,. ―Ang mga travel advisory na inilabas ay pangkaraniwang paalaala. Kailangan nilang paalalahanan ang kanilang mga mamamayan at nauunawaan natin ang bagay na ito,‖ dugtong ni Lacierda. ―Nauunawaan natin ang dahilan kung bakit nila ginagawa ang normal na paalaala, nguni‘t tinitiyak namin sa kanila na pananagutan natin bilang isang bansa na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng ating mga sariling mamamayan, gayundin nga mga panauhin nating nagsasadya rito,‖ sabi pa ni Lacierda. PND(rck/zaf) TOP 6. Dapat makipag-ugnayan si Sultan Kiram sa local crisis management committee ng Sulu kung tutulong siya na lumaya ang Bansil sisters Dapat makipag-ugnayan si Sultan Kiram ng Sultanato ng Sulu sa local crisis management committee ng Sulu kung talagang nais niyang mapalaya ang magkapatid na Bansil na dinukot ng mga ekstremistang Muslim sa Timog, sang-ayon sa Malacanang. Nag-alok ng tulong si Sultan Kiram sa pamahalaan sa pakikipag-usap para mapalaya ang mag-kapatid na Bansil. ―Dapat kausapin ng Sultan si Gobernador Mujiv Hataman ng Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) o si Gobernador Sakur Tan ng Sulu sapagka‘t sila ang namamahala sa bagay na ito,‖ paliwanag ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Huwebes. ―Si Gob. Sakur Tan ang puno ng local crisis action committee at si Gob. Hataman naman ang katuwang bilang gobernador ng ARMM. Kaya sina Gob. Abdusakur Tan at Gob. Hataman ang dapat niyang kausapin,‖ dugtong ni Lacierda. Idinugtong ni Lacierda na hindi na kailangang sa Palasyo pa mag-alok ng tulong ang Sultan kundi sa lokal na komite sa krisis niya dapat ipagbigay-alam na nais niyang makatulong na makalaya ang dalawang bihag. Sinabi ni Lacierda na maayos naman ang takbo ng pakikipag-usap ni Gob. Salur Tan at ang pambansang pamahalaan ay pinadadalhan ng ulat na regular tungkol sa mga nagaganap. ―Si Nadjoua Bansil, 39, at ang nakababatang kapatid nitong si Linda, 36, ay dinukot sa Jolo noong Hunyo 22 habang gumagawa ng dokumentaryo tungkol sa mahihirap na mamamayan ng nasabing pook,‖ dugtong pa ni Lacierda. Sinisisi ng militar at ng pulisya ang Abu Sayyaf Group sa pagdukot na ito.
Itinatag ang Abu Sayyaf Group sa tulong ng lider ng Al-Qaeda na si Osama bin Laden noong 1990. Ang naturang grupo ay tinagurian ng pamahalaan ng Estados Unidos bilang samahan ng mga terorista. PND(as/zaf) TOP 7. Walang epekto sa pagkalehitimo ng halalan ang usapin sa Ombudsman laban sa matataas na pinuno ng Comelec--Malacanang Walang epekto sa pagkalehitimo ng resulta ng halalan noong Mayo 13 ang mga sumbong na iniharap sa Ombudsman laban sa matataas na pinuno ng Komisyon sa Halalan dahil umano sa kakulangan ng mga safety measures o mga hakbang ng pag-iingat na ginawa ng mga ito. Ito ang pahayag ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang sa liwanag ng mga balitang may mga bagong usaping iniharap laban sa mga pinuno ng Comelec kaugnay ng halalang pambansa at lokal noong Mayo. ―Palagay ko naman, walang epekto iyon sa pagiging lehitimo ng halalang pambansa at lokal man,‖ sabi pa ni Lacierda. ―Mayroon tayong lehitimong inihalal na 12 senador at mga nagwagi sa halalan, maliban sa iilang may mga nakaharap pang usapin sa Comelec o ibang tribunal, na pawang nakapanumpa na. Naniniwala kami na tanggap ng sambayanan ang resulta ng halalan,‖ wika pa ni Lacierda. Sa sumbong na iniharap sa Ombudsman, sinabi sa apidabit ng Tanggulang Demokrasya at Bagumbayan na lumabag sa batas ng automated election ang matataas na pinuno ng Comelec Inalis ng Comelec ang limang safety measures na magtatanod sa kabanalan ng balota, ayon sa mga nagsumbong. Ang mga ito ay ang pagrebisa sa source code, digital signature, voter verification, paper trail audit at random manual audit. Binigyang diin ni Lacierda na may kakayahan ang Comelec na sagutin ang mga paratang laban sa mga pinuno nito. ―Kung naiharap na sa Ombudsman ang kaso, ang Comelec na ang may tungkuling sagutin ang mga paratang sa kanila. At sila nap o ang makasasagot ng mga isyung teknikal na iyan sapagka‘t sila ang nangangasiwa sa halalan,‖ pahayag pa ni Lacierda. PND(js/zaf) TOP 8. Tanggap ng Palasyo ang hakbang ng Tsina na pag-usapan ang Code of Conduct tungkol sa South China Sea Katanggap-tanggap sa Malacanang ang pinakahuling pahayag ng Tsina na handa silang pakipag-usapan ang tungkol sa pagbalangkas ng Code of Conduct sa Timog Karagatang Tsina sa gitna ng umiigting na kalagayan sa naturang pook. Sa pulong-balitaan sa Malacanang Huwebes, sinabi ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda na hindi niya mahuhulaan kung ano ang pakay ng Tsina sa hangarin nitong manguna sa low-level discussions para lutasin ang sigalot, subali‘t idinugtong niya na maganda ang pangyayaring ito. ―Ito ay pasulong na hakbang ng Tsina sa pagpayag sa pag-uusap man lamang natin tungkol sa Code of Conduct. Binalangkas na natin ang Code of Conduct at ngayon, hiningi natin sa kanila na pakipag-usapan nila ito sa atin. Sinabi na ng Tsina na makikipag-usap sila sa atin. Ito at isang hakbang na patungo sa tamang direksiyon,‖ dugtong pa ni Lacierda. Pagkaraan ng paulit-ulit na pagtanggi sa pagsisikap na simulan ang usapan tungkol sa Code of Conduct sa 10 bansang kasapi ng Association of Southeast AsianNations (ASEAN), pumayag na ang Tsina na maging punungabala sa pag-uusap ng mga senior officials sa darating na Setyembre. Subali‘t hindi wala sa code ang paghahabol sa teritoryo subali‘t magtatakda din ng mga tuntunin sa mga kilos ng mga bapor sa hangaring mabawasan ang panganib na ang ano mang maling hakbang ay magbunga ng karahasan. Ang pag-uusap ay gaganapin sa Tsina at sinasabing ito ay ―konsultasyon‖ at hindi ―negosasyon.‖ Nagpulong ang mga ministro ng ASEAN at Tsina sa Brunei ngayong linggong ito para sa kapanatagan at kabilang sa tinalakay ang tensiyon sa West Philippine Sea. Ang Estados Unidos na kapanalig ng Pilipinas at Vietnam ay hindi pumapanig kanino man tungkol sa isyung ito, nguni‘t sinabing mayroon itong strategic interest sa kalayaan sa pagla -layag o nabigasyon sa West Philippine Sea. Umaasa ang Estados Unidos na ang ASEAN at Tsina ay nagkasundo tungkol sa valid Code of Conduct sa madaling panahon. TOP
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Baldoz rolls out new measures for the operation of Bahay Kalinga PH, KSA conclude successful first Joint Committee Meeting on HSWs DSWD holds logo contest for its new program Job applicant arrests recruiter at the POEA premises 18th EMEAP (Executives' Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks) Governors' Meeting - 29 June 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 6. DOST-SEI & DepEd announces science scholarship applications for 2014 7. DOST service labs to wheel up transpo industry 8. SSS property for sale at Bonifacio Global City 9. Alcala urges DA officials to sustain rice, corn sufficiency efforts 10. Special Professional Licensure Board Examination (SPLBE) for OFWs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates in October 2013 (UPDATED) 11. Notice to the public (PRC Tuguegarao) 12. PDIC to bid out assets worth P59.95M on July 30 13. PhilHealth NCR turns over P1.1 M to beneficiary 14. Customs employee convicted for SALN violation 15. 118 human traffickers convicted — IACAT
1. Baldoz rolls out new measures for the operation of Bahay Kalinga Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph With the aim of further enhancing and strengthening the operations of the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) and the Migrant Workers and Other Overseas Filipino Resource Center (MWOFRC), otherwise known as Bahay Kalinga, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday issued Administrative Order No. 262, Series of 2013, or the new and reinforced measure to be observed in the said overseas government offices. ―POLOs and Bahay Kalinga should reflect the ideal standards of how workers should be treated, served, and cared for. These places are the closest each OFW has for a home and therefore, should feel like a home for them while, at the same time, continue to observe the highest form of professionalism,‖ Baldoz said. Under AO 262, distressed workers shall be prohibited from engaging in any work or employment, whether full time or part time, while under the custody of Bahay Kalinga. Likewise, they shall not be allowed to work in the households of Embassy and POLO officers and staff. In the same manner, no war shall be allowed or permitted to perform volunteer work in the offices of the Embassy, the POLO, and the OWWA. Accordingly, only the designated female Center Supervisor shall be allowed to live or reside at the Center. Any member of her family is excluded. Baldoz also tasked the Head of the POLO to conduct weekly dialogues with the Bahay Kalinga wards for the purposes of case updating, and to address their needs and other concerns. Highlights of the meeting shall be reported to the Secretary, as well as, any complaint against POLO staff (organic and local hire). If warranted, the Head of the POLO shall place a local hire on preventive suspension. All requests for repatriation tickets to employers, Foreign Recruitment Agencies, Philippine Recruitment Agencies, the Philippine Overseas Employment Adminstration (POEA), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and other sources shall be approved by the Head of the POLO. In relation to this, the Labor Attache‘ shall officially designate an organic staff as the head of the repatriation team who shall accompany all wards for repatriation to the airport. Final settlement of cases shall be done at the POLO, duly attested by the Head of the POLO and status report of all cases handled by POLO and OWWA local hires designated or assigned as case officers during the day shall be submitted to him or her.
―Contact numbers of the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB), OWWA, POEA, POLO and the Embassy should be conspicuously posted at the MWOFRC, as well as in the POLO website as part of the feedback mechanism for OFW‘s complaints, suggestions and other concerns,‖ the labor chief said, while emphasizing that she expects nothing less than strict compliance to the administrative order. |TOP| 2. PH, KSA conclude successful first Joint Committee Meeting on HSWs Source: http://www.dole.gov.ph Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday announced the conclusion of the first Philippines-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joint Committee meeting held 1-2 July 2013, following the historic 19 May 2013 signing of the bilateral agreement between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia on the Recruitment and Deployment of Domestic Workers. In a media release, Secretary Baldoz said the conclusion of the Joint Committee meeting affirmed the mounting and continued goodwill between the two governments, which resulted in a smooth discussion and resolution of issues regarding domestic worker protection. "I am very pleased to announce the conclusion of the Joint Committee meeting between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. This meeting, agreed during my official visit to Jeddah, KSA in May affirms the mounting and continued goodwill between the two countries on the matter of employment of our countrymen, notably our household service workers, in Saudi Arabia," said Baldoz. "This meeting was held to put into action the provisions of the bilateral agreement that seek to enhance protective mechanisms for domestic workers while affording more efficient migration management in the Kingdom," Baldoz added. The meeting was attended, on behalf of the Philippines, by DOLE Undersecretary Danilo P. Cruz; Philippine Overseas Employment Administration chief Hans Leo J. Cacdac; Overseas Workers Welfare Administration head Carmelita S. Dimzon; Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Petronila P. Garcia; and officials of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and, on the part of Saudi Arabia, by Dr. Ahmed F. Al-Fahaid, Undersecretary for International Affairs, Ministry of Labor, Momammed Al Torabi and Meshal Al Rudain of the Ministry of Labor and Abdulelah Al-Jebreen, Deputy Chief of Mission, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Baldoz said among the salient points of agreement during the Joint Committee meeting were assistance to be provided by both sides to runaway domestic workers and the streamlining the process of recruitment and deployment of domestic workers both here in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. For assistance to runaway domestic workers, both sides agreed: (a) to reach out to employers and recruitment companies through conciliation proceedings, to resolve issues surrounding the repatriation of runaway domestic workers; (b) to monitor the so-called "mega" recruitment companies, which commit to provide protection services to domestic workers, such as shelter and accommodation, as well as assistance, to distressed domestic workers; and (c) to engage relevant Saudi offices, such as immigration and the police, with respect to clear procedures on the repatriation of domestic workers. The Philippines also welcomed the following innovations from Saudi Arabian government: (a) a 24-hour hotline assistance already in place for distressed domestic workers and other OFWs; (b) an ongoing "correction period" or legalization/correction of status of runaway OFWs who may be transferred to other work, or who may be repatriated without fees, fines, or penalties; (c) development of "protection insurance" scheme that will complement the Philippine compulsory insurance for OFWs; and (d) strengthening dispute resolution through reforms in the Saudi labor court system. "On the "correction period" committed by the Saudi government, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia just yesterday announced extension of the period of amnesty for overstaying expatriates to 3 November of this year. This is a very welcome development and we thank the King of Saudi Arabia and his government on behalf of all Saudi Arabia-based Filipino workers," said Baldoz. Both sides agreed to improve policies and legislation, with the Philippines offering technical support on the area of conciliation and mediation to the Saudi government's on-going US$26 million labor law project aimed to amend existing issuances using best practices as guide, as well as training of personnel of the Ministry of Labor. The Philippines's offer of technical support on conciliation and mediation is part of the onsite dispute settlement between employers and workers. On streamlining the processes of recruitment and deployment, both sides affirmed the capacity to reduce steps and process cycle times by 52 percent. The processes to be streamlined includes an end to the "decking" or referral system of medical clinics for health examinations. Aside from the Saudi pledge to observe Philippine legal prohibition on "decking", doing away with the pernicious practice leads to a nearly 70 percent improvement in the process. Said Baldoz: "Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination efforts and exchange written communications to effectively address policy and urgent issues involving Filipino household service workers in Saudi Arabia. The members of the Joint Committee also reviewed the processes of household service workers' documentation. They also revisited relevant Philippines and Saudi Arabia policies and regulations to clarify the steps that need to be taken by Saudi recruitment companies, with the Saudi side welcoming the Philippine proposal to have a meeting between "mega" recruitment companies and Philippine recruitment agencies to discuss concrete steps toward resolving issues on recruitment, deployment, and on-site protection of HSWs. They also discussed the implementation of the standard employment contract and such issues as watch-listing and disqualification of foreign principals and return visas issued to domestic workers. Baldoz expressed the hope that the extensive discussion of the issues by both parties will hopefully pave the way for transparent and efficient recruitment processes. "Both parties are committed to work towards the realization of a comprehensive and transparent ―Guest Workers Recruitment Cycle‖, which includes an on-line, full disclosure system of recruitment and deployment of domestic workers," she said. END Media may also contact: Marketing Branch, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Telephone No.: 7221162 |TOP| 3. DSWD holds logo contest for its new program Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a logo-making contest for the National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP), one of its poverty alleviation programs which was approved by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board early this year. The contest, which will run from July 12-26, is open to students of colleges and universities who are taking Fine Arts or its equivalent all over the country. Aside from the opportunity to have the design used as the official logo of a national program of the DSWD, the winning designer will also win PhP 10,000.00. The logo should reflect the essence of NCDDP and should have the name in the design. It should also be designed to match the image of DSWD. The logo can be initially designed in the medium of choice of the contestant such as digital, acrylic paint, watercolor, among others, but the final copy has to be submitted in digital format. Each
participant can submit a maximum of three designs. Interested students can attend an orientation on July 12 at the Kalahi-CIDSS building in the DSWD Central Office in Batasan Complex, Quezon City at 1:00 p.m. The orientation will not only provide more details about the contest, it will also provide information on the program to give participants the opportunity to find out more about the NCDDP. The NCDDP is the scale-up of the operations of the community-driven development (CDD) approach used and proven effective by Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). CDD empowers ordinary citizens to actively and directly participate in local governance by identifying their own community needs, planning, implementing, and monitoring projects to address local poverty issues collectively. From the current Kalahi-CIDSS coverage of 364 municipalities in 12 regions, the NCDDP will be covering 900 municipalities in 15 regions nationwide. It will be officially launched in late 2013. |TOP| 4. Job applicant arrests recruiter at the POEA premises Source: http://www.poea.gov.ph With the help of relatives and a POEA security personnel, an applicant for overseas job who thought she was being duped, recently arrested her recruiter at the lobby of the POEA Building in Mandaluyong City. Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac identified the alleged illegal recruiter as Loreta Bautista Bayotas, a 43 year old native of Malasiqui, Pangasinan. In her affidavit filed at the Anti-illegal Recruitment Branch of POEA, complainant Crescensia Cabatbat Mamangin said that in December 2011, she was enticed and promised a job by Bayotas as a domestic helper in Spain with a monthly salary of 1,000 euros and free board and lodging. Bayotas allegedly asked her to pay Php300,000 as placement fee with an initial cash out of Php60,000 and the rest to be deducted from her salary. Mamangin said she paid Bayotas the Php60,000 down payment and submitted her passport and other required employment related documents. The complainant said Bayotas handed her an employment contract in April 2013 that was verified as fake. A month later, she was instructed to report to POEA for her pre-departure orientation seminar (PDOS) certificate. Mamangin, her relatives, and the POEA security officer apprehended Bayotas when she was about to give her the PDOS certificate. The POEA AIR Branch then brought the suspected illegal recruiter to the CIDG Anti-Transnational Crime Division for further investigation. Found in possession of the suspect were fake travel documents in the name of Mamangin including the PDOS certificate, visa, itinerary ticket, and employment contract. The CIDG later brought Bayotas to the Department of Justice-State Prosecutors’ Office for inquest proceedings for charges of illegal recruitment and swindling./END |TOP| 5. 18th EMEAP (Executives' Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks) Governors' Meeting - 29 June 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph The 18th EMEAP1 Governors‘ Meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 29 June 2013. The eleven EMEAP member central banks and monetary authorities participated in the meeting, which was chaired by Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia. The Governors shared their views on the ongoing uncertainties in the global economic environment and expressed their optimism on the resilience of the EMEAP economies. Robust macroeconomic policies and wide-ranging reforms to the financial system and the increasing regional integration reinforce this trend. The Governors noted the report of the 44th EMEAP Deputies‘ Meeting held in Guangzhou, China in April 2013 and discussed the progress made across a wide spectrum of EMEAP activities, including cooperation in the areas of banking supervision, financial markets, payment and settlement systems and information technology. The Governors discussed the updates from the Monetary and Financial Stability Committee (MFSC) on its surveillance and research activities. Governors agreed on the substantive aspects of the regional crisis management framework with further refinements for its finalisation. The Governors accepted the offer of the Bank of Thailand to host the 19th EMEAP Governors' Meeting in 2014. |TOP| 6. DOST-SEI & DepEd announces science scholarship applications for 2014 Source: http://www.deped.gov.ph PASIG CITY -- The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) through the Department of Education (DepEd) announces the 2014 DOST-SEI Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships‘ nationwide examination on September 22, 2013.
The scholarship is open to all qualified graduating high school students from public and private high schools nationwide. Deadline of application form submission is August 23, 2013. Application forms can be obtained at the Science Education Institute, 2/F Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City, DOST Regional offices or downloaded from the DOST scholarships website at http://www.science-scholarships.ph. |TOP| 7. DOST service labs to wheel up transpo industry Source: http://www.dost.gov.ph The recent celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week wheeled-in two new automotive-related service centers by the Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) of the Department of Science and Technology. Called the Finite Element Analysis Design Center and the Die and Mold Solution Center, the facilities are among the transportation solutions initiated by DOST to help accelerate the country‘s transportation industry. According to DOST-MIRDC, the automotive centers are now being developed at the DOST Complex in Taguig City, and will be fully implemented by next year. ―Our advanced transport solutions are not exactly rocket science as, when one looks closely, they are actually straightforward engineering and metalworking applications. We want to overcome the thought barrier that Filipinos cannot produce this [kind of transportation], as we have the capabilities and know-how to [perfect] them,‖ said Secretary Montejo. The Finite Element Analysis Design Center will serve as the government‘s main laboratory for the upgrading of customized local road vehicles (CLRVs) such as tricycles, jeepneys, and mini buses, through testing, safety and structural design improvement. The center also aims to address environmental safety aspect of CLRV‘s as well as develop expertise in finite element analysis or FEA, which refers to the modeling of products and systems in a virtual environment, for the purpose of finding and solving potential or existing structural or performance issues. Meanwhile, the Die and Mold Solution Center aims to sustain local manpower in die and mold manufacturing and design by providing continual training. With these objectives combined with the advanced facilities and technologies housed inside, the center is expected to augment the productivity of the tool and die industry and make the Philippines establish a stronger footing in the global scene. At present, Japan, China, and South Korea are global leaders in the tool and die manufacturing sector. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Francis Tolentino commended DOST for its transportation technology program. ―DOST deserves the highest commendation. Our current metro trains have a capacity of 300,000 but are now servicing 700,000 people daily. And given the uncontrolled proliferation of vehicles despite our number coding schemes, clearly, the solution here is better mass transportation,‖ he r eiterated. Mass transportation solutions DOST-MIRDC also presented three other new locally developed trains — road train, railroad train, and the automated guideway transit system (AGT), which will be highlighted in a booth during the upcoming 2013 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) to be held July 23-27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
Mounted annually by DOST, NSTW 2013 aims to showcase the various high-impact S&T-based solutions crafted by the Department for the country‘s most pressing problems – from transportation and other social services, to climate change, food security, industry competitiveness, and poverty alleviation. For more information about the 2013 NSTW as well as DOST technologies, please contact Public Affairs Unit of the Science and Technology Information Institute at (02) 837-2071 local 2142. |TOP| 8. SSS property for sale at Bonifacio Global City Source: https://www.sss.gov.ph The Social Security System (SSS) has announced the sale through competitive bidding of its 8,300 square meter prime property located at the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The vacant lot in BGC or commonly known as Block 56 is located along McKinley Parkway, between the 10th and 11th Avenues and near commercial areas such as the newly-opened SM Aura, Market! Market! and the Bonifacio High Street. View Invitation to Bid here. View Terms of Reference here. |TOP| 9. Alcala urges DA officials to sustain rice, corn sufficiency efforts Source: http://www.da.gov.ph Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala has urged top officials of the Department of Agriculture nationwide to sustain efforts and further improve the implementation of programs and delivery of services to attain sufficiency in rice, corn and major staples. ―Paghusayin pa natin ang pagpapatupad ng mga programa at pagbibigay ng serbisyo sa kanayunan, lalung-lalo na
sa mga maliliit na magsasaka at mangingisda,‖ said Secretary Alcala at the mid -term DA national management committee meeting in Cebu, June 27, 2013. He said achieving national sufficiency in rice and corn is already in sight — a feat, which many detractors said is unattainable. ―Marami ang hindi naniniwala na mararating natin ito, ang kasapatan sa bigas at mais. Subalit napangyari natin at abot-tanaw na ito,‖ he said during the agency‘s mid-term ManCom, attended by top DA family officials, including undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and respective heads of regional offices, bureaus, attached agencies and corporations, and OSEC service directors. ―President Aquino‘s declaration of 2013 as ‗National Year of Rice‘ is significant and timely. And after 40 years, we have started exporting rice, particularly aromatic, fancy and organic colored varieties,‖ the DA chief said. He urged concerned DA family officials to vigorously pursue and implement their respective commodity roadmaps, and work together to attain the goals of the Aquino administration‘s Food Staples Sufficiency Program (FSSP). He said efforts should be sustained to enhance the global competitiveness of the count ry‘s major farm and fishery products, in the light of the forthcoming free trade among ASEAN countries by 2015. For instance, he said the DA aims to further increase the average yield of palay (unmilled rice) and at the same time reduce the average production cost per kilogram (kg), which are currently at about four tons and P11 per hectare, respectively. He said the DA National Rice Program and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) recently launched a contest — dubbed as ‗Palayabangan,‘among DA and PhilRice research stations and the private sector — to develop technologies that would produce an average yield of 10 tons per hectare and production cost of P5 per kg. Secretary Alcala said for the remaining three years of the Aquino administration, the DA will further exert efforts to bring its programs and services down to the countryside to benefit more small, marginal farmers and fisherfolk, and their families. ―Sa susunod na tatlong taon, malinaw ang hamon sa atin ni Pangulong Aquino: inclusi ve growth. Kaya, dapat makita, makarating at maramdaman ng 12 milyung mga magsasaka at mangingisda ang ating mga programa sa kanayunan,‖ the DA chief noted. The DA will also invest more resources particularly on major commodities to sustain the economic growth in the countryside. ―Mayroon tayong mga focus commodities na bubuhusan ng sipag, talino, gawa at budget — upang ang hangad na pag-unlad sa kanayunan ay mapangyari.‖ He said special attention will be given to coconut and fishery sub-sectors to benefit small, marginal farmers and fisherfolk families. |TOP| 10. Special Professional Licensure Board Examination (SPLBE) for OFWs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates in October 2013 (UPDATED) Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph The PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) announces that Special Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) will be conducted in the Middle East on October 15, 16 & 17, 2013. The testing centers and licensure board examinations are as follows: TESTING CENTERS LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS 1. ABU DHABI, UAE 2. DOHA, QATAR 3. RIYADH, KSA 4. JEDDAH, KSA 1. 2. 3. 4. ARCHITECTS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS CIVIL ENGINEERS REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIANS 5. ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS 6. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 7. NURSES
Submission of list of pre-qualified applicants for the applicable licensure examination by POLO to PRC is until Thursday, August 15, 2013. Applicants may file their applications via On-line Application System (OAS) which can be accessed at this website. Upon submission of the application for licensure examinations via OAS the following documents are to be submitted by the applicants to the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) at the respective Embassies/Consulates until Friday, September 13, 2013. (NOTE: Requirements can be browsed at the official website of PRC) Basic Documents Photocopy of Transcript of Records (with or without scanned picture and remarks ―For Board Examination Purposes Only‖) Photocopy of valid passport
Four (4) passport size pictures with complete nametag in white background Original copies of above mentioned documents shall be presented to the PRC examination team for validation upon their arrival at the examination venues. Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) – Specific Original Documents For Architects: Accomplished Logbook for Diversified Experience for local/overseas experience (certified by mentor-architect) and/or Certificate of Related Work Experience for overseas experience signed by the employer for a minimum of 3,840 hours. Scanned copies shall be submitted through e-mail to the Board of Architecture for conditional approval. Updated PRC ID of mentor, PTR, IAPOA Affidavit must be signed and sealed by Architect-mentor For Registered Master Electricians: Certificate of experience on prescribed form (PRC Form No. 104), certified and signed by REE/RME/PEE and Certification from the Company. For CPAs: Certificate of Completion for refresher course if applicable. Repeaters shall submit proof of most recent exams taken (NOA, OR) For Nurses: First Timer: BSN graduates under CMO No.14 S 2009- Certificate of Undertaking signed by the Dean and Registrar, duly notarized. BSN graduates under CMO No.30 S 2001-original copy of the Summary of Related Learning Experience (RLE) and original copy of the OR-DR cases in the new format. Repeater: Basic Documents. Payment of examination fees shall be remitted by the applicants/examinees through the designated Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Overseas Remittance Offices (OROs). Click here to view the full text of the Announcement |TOP| 11. Notice to the public (PRC Tuguegarao) Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph As advised by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), there will be a scheduled power interruption on July 05, 2013 in the entire Province of Cagayan due to the preventive maintenance of their transmission facilities. In view of this maintenance activity of the NGCP, the PLDT, Inc., our Internet Service Provider will be affected. With this, PRC Tuguegarao Regional Office will experience internet connection problem, hence, our online systems will not be accessible during the scheduled brownout on July 05, 2013. |TOP| 12. PDIC to bid out assets worth P59.95M on July 30 Source: http://www.pdic.gov.ph The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to sell via public bidding on an ―as -is, where-is‖ basis, 75 real properties with an aggregate minimum disposal value of P59.95 million on July 30, 2013. The bidding is the second for the year. It will be held at the PDIC Training Room, 9th Floor, SSS Building, Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati CIty. Opening of bids will start at 2:00 p.m. The real properties consist of eight commercial and 66 residential lots, some of which have improvements. The properties are located in Metro Manila and in the provinces of Batangas, Camarines Norte, Cavite, Laguna, Pangasinan and Quezon. An agricultural lot (with certificate of non-CARP coverage) in Aroroy, Masbate will also be bidded out. The PDIC will receive sealed bids from direct buyers only on July 30, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No extension will be given for the submission of bids. Bidders are advised to come at least one hour prior to the opening of bids to register and submit the requirements. The properties shall be sold on an ―As-is, Where-Is‖ basis. Hence, before submitting their bids, prospective buyers are advised to physically inspect the properties they are interested to buy; assess and verify the land titles and other documents; and determine unpaid taxes, fees or expenses. All bids must be accompanied by a bond or deposit equivalent to at least 10% of the submitted bid either in Cash or Manager‘s or Cashier‘s Check issued by a universal or reputable commercial bank. The winning bidder is required to pay the balance of the bid price not later than August 8, 2013. Bid documents such as Bid Forms, Conditions of Bid, and acceptable formats for the Special Power of Attorney and Secretary‘s Certificate may be downloaded free of charge from the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph. For property details, vicinity maps, lot plans and other information, interested bidders may contact Ms. Josette Sonia H. Marcilla or Mr. Ariel M. Alcoba (Asset Management and Disposal Department) at telephone numbers, 841-4750 or 841-4754. The regular conduct of public biddings of corporate and closed banks‘ assets is in line with the PDIC‘s strategic direction of expeditious disposal of non-financial assets as outlined in PDIC‘s medium -term Roadmap to 2016. This is also in support of PDIC‘s mandate as Liquidator of closed banks. The PDIC converts the closed banks‘ assets into
cash either through public biddings or negotiated sale to maximize recovery and facilitate distribution of assets to closed banks‘ uninsured depositors and creditors. |TOP| 13. PhilHealth NCR turns over P1.1 M to beneficiary Source: http://www.philhealth.gov.ph THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) National Capital Region and Rizal area has recently turned over a total of P1.14 M to Cottolengo Filipino Inc. generated from the Manila leg of the first PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide Run for Mother and Child Protection held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on February 17, 2013. The said proceeds will help augment the institution‘s medical supplies and health assistance to their recipients. Cottolengo Filipino, Inc. is a private non-stock, non-profit religious and non-government organization licensed and accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to help abandoned and disabled persons especially children. It is owned and managed by the Little Works of Devine Providence Congregation founded by Saint Luigi Orione, apostle of charity and father of the poor. |TOP| 14. Customs employee convicted for SALN violation Source: http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph The Office of the Ombudsman scored victory over a criminal case against Spouses Teotimo and Vivian Sacluti, both from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), for failing to declare their business interest and financial connection with Bodgie Motor and Iron Works in their joint Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for six years from 2000 to 2005. In a 16-page Decision, Judge Glenda R. Mendoza-Ramos of the Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 30, Manila imposed on spouses Sacluti the penalty of fine of P5,000.00 for each of the six counts of violation of Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 otherwise known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The Decision stated that ―it is not uncommon that mistakes or omissions may be committed as most in the public service are not properly adept in accomplishing it [SALN]. Be that as it may, a public official or employee must comply with what the SALN requires to be disclosed and absent any clear showing of mere oversight, inadvertence or the like will not exempt anyone from liability under the law.‖ Judge Mendoza-Ramos also added that ―a public official or employee being a public servant has the duty and obligation to disclose all his wealth as well as liabilities whenever called to public service. Such requirement is a compliment to the constitutional mandate that public service is a public trust and public officials must live a simple life.‖ Both accused were acquitted, however, from the separate charges of perjury. The case stemmed from a complaint received by the Department of Finance (DOF) through their hotline accusing spouses Sacluti of engaging in corrupt practices. |TOP| 15. 118 human traffickers convicted — IACAT Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph A total of 118 persons were already convicted out of 1,519 human trafficking cases filed as of June 2013. This was disclosed by Inter-agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Secretariat Atty. Neil Simon Silva during a forum with the theme: ―Stop Trafficking Now: Iligtas Ating Kababayan, Human -Trafficking ay Labanan,‖ organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). ―It is still few, but the wheels of justice are grinding,‖ the DSWD, co -chair of IACAT, said. Silva also revealed that most of those convicted were handed down the maximum penalty of life imprisonment and fines ranging from P1 million to as high as P8 Million. Most of those in the list of convicted human traffickers were involved in sex and cyber-sex trade preying on the underprivileged either by force, fraud or through a promise of big money. ―This should serve as a stern warning to those who are involved in human trafficking.‖ Silva added. Also during the forum, DSWD, presented its major intervention for victims of human trafficking and their families. Dubbed Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP), it provides victims with adequate recovery and reintegration services, psycho-social counseling, temporary shelter and other support services. From January to March 2013, a total of 651 victims of trafficking were served. Of this number, 560 were referred to residential care facilities for temporary shelter assistance in the DSWD managed centers Haven for Women/Girls and Marillac Hills and in facilities managed by local government units. The remaining 91 cases were reintegrated into their respective families and communities. The DSWD also said that it intensified its information campaign against trafficking through the ―Iligtas Mo Ako‖ cinema plug. The plug features two modes of trafficking, namely: sexual and labor trafficking. It aims to visually present to the moviegoers the terrible and traumatic effects of human trafficking. The cinema plug, which will run for six months, also strongly appeals to the audience to help stop human trafficking by reporting cases that they know of to the hotline numbers (02) 9319141 or the IACAT Action Line 1343.
In 2012, Republic Act 10364 or the Expanded Anti-trafficking in Persons Act was enacted for a stronger anti-human trafficking measure, amending Republic Act 9208 or the ―Anti-Human Trafficking in Persons Act.‖ |TOP|
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President Benigno S. Aquino III poses for a group photo with the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla during the courtesy call held at Malacanang’s Heroes Hall. The ensemble formed in 1986 through the vision of Cristina Castro who, with a shoestring budget, searched for several years to find a teacher while building up an arsenal of instruments for the children the IP Rondalla has flourished as a truly Filipino American expression, incorporating into its repertoire aspects of traditional and contemporary music from the Philippines and the United States.also in photo are Violaere Rodriguez Bailey, Education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and IP Rondalla founder Cristina Castro (Photo By : Ryan Lim / Lauro Montellano/ Exequiel Supera/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a memento from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla during the courtesy call held at Malacanang’s Heroes Hall. The ensemble formed in 1986 through the vision of Cristina Castro who, with a shoestring budget, searched for several years to find a teacher while building up an arsenal of instruments for the children the IP Rondalla has flourished as a truly Filipino American expression, incorporating into its repertoire aspects of traditional and contemporary music from the Philippines and the United States.also in photo are Violaere Rodriguez Bailey, Education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and IP Rondalla founder Cristina Castro (Photo By : Ryan Lim/ Lauro Montellano/ Malacanang Photo Bureau) President Benigno S. Aquino III watches the performance of the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla during the courtesy call held at Malacanang’s Heroes Hall. The ensemble formed in 1986 through the vision of Cristina Castro who, with a shoestring budget, searched for several years to find a teacher while building up an arsenal of instruments for the children the IP Rondalla has flourished as a truly Filipino American expression, incorporating into its repertoire aspects of traditional and contemporary music from the Philippines and the United States.Also in photo are Violaere Rodriguez Bailey, Education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and IP Rondalla founder Cristina Castro (Photo By : Lauro Montellan/ Ryan Lim/ Malacanang Photo Bureau)
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