Aquino vows continuing support to police, military
President Benigno S. Aquino III assured the members of the police and the military for continuing support of the government for their needs, particularly modern equipment and arms to do their jobs more effectively.
In a speech during the 48th foundation anniversary and alumni homecoming of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) in Makati City Friday night, he made a commitment to give law enforcers and security personnel the equipment they need from battle ship to helicopters as well as sophisticated firearms.
For instance, the President mentioned the Hamilton Class Cutter from the US which is set to arrive in the country within a week. With the arrival of the new ship, the government expects to boost its maritime patrol capability.
There will also be capability upgrades and modernization of the equipment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) like the delivery of brand new choppers, patrol craft, and arms that the President said symbolizes the government’s recognition of the police and the military’s dedication to service.
“Wala ring kuwenta ang mga teorya at estratehiyang itinuturo ng NDCP kung pumupugak naman ang mga armas, sasakyan, at ibang gamit ng ating mga pulis—para bang nagmistulang kawawang cowboy na butas ang bota ng mga sundalo, at walang gana ang ating mga kawal. Kaya naman habang itinataguyod nila ang seguridad at buong tapang na nilalabanan ang karahasan at kriminalidad, tinatapatan natin ito ng pagtutok sa kanilang mga pangangailangan,” the President said.
Aside from giving the police and military equipment, the President said his administration also released 4,000 certificate of entitlement to lot allocation to the members of the police and military last month.
The government will expand the coverage of the housing program to Visayas and Mindanao, he said. The program will also include members of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and Bureau of Fire Protection, the chief executive said.
At the same time, the President expressed optimism about the country’s condition saying there’s a better future that lies ahead for Filipinos with the reforms that his administration has initiated.
“Sa tulong ng NDCP, walang duda na magagawa natin ito. Harinawa’y sa sama-sama ninyong pagbabalik-tanaw ngayong gabi, higit pang tumibay ang inyong pagkakaisa at tiwala sa isa’t isa upang sa lalong madaling panahon, tuluyan na nating salubungin ang bukang-liwayway kung saan mas maaliwalas ang pamumuhay ng lahat ng Pilipino,” he said.
The National Defense College of the Philippines, the country’s leading institution on defense and security education, training and research, celebrated its 48th foundation anniversary on August 12, 2011 with the theme “Security Leaders at the Forefront of National Convergence and Development.”
The defense institution was established by virtue of Executive Order No. 44 signed by President Diosdado Macapagal on August 12, 1963 aimed at enhancing the competence of military and civilian leaders in the field of national security administration.(PCOO)
President Benigno S. Aquino III assured the members of the police and the military for continuing support of the government for their needs, particularly modern equipment and arms to do their jobs more effectively.
In a speech during the 48th foundation anniversary and alumni homecoming of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) in Makati City Friday night, he made a commitment to give law enforcers and security personnel the equipment they need from battle ship to helicopters as well as sophisticated firearms.
For instance, the President mentioned the Hamilton Class Cutter from the US which is set to arrive in the country within a week. With the arrival of the new ship, the government expects to boost its maritime patrol capability.
There will also be capability upgrades and modernization of the equipment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) like the delivery of brand new choppers, patrol craft, and arms that the President said symbolizes the government’s recognition of the police and the military’s dedication to service.
“Wala ring kuwenta ang mga teorya at estratehiyang itinuturo ng NDCP kung pumupugak naman ang mga armas, sasakyan, at ibang gamit ng ating mga pulis—para bang nagmistulang kawawang cowboy na butas ang bota ng mga sundalo, at walang gana ang ating mga kawal. Kaya naman habang itinataguyod nila ang seguridad at buong tapang na nilalabanan ang karahasan at kriminalidad, tinatapatan natin ito ng pagtutok sa kanilang mga pangangailangan,” the President said.
Aside from giving the police and military equipment, the President said his administration also released 4,000 certificate of entitlement to lot allocation to the members of the police and military last month.
The government will expand the coverage of the housing program to Visayas and Mindanao, he said. The program will also include members of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and Bureau of Fire Protection, the chief executive said.
At the same time, the President expressed optimism about the country’s condition saying there’s a better future that lies ahead for Filipinos with the reforms that his administration has initiated.
“Sa tulong ng NDCP, walang duda na magagawa natin ito. Harinawa’y sa sama-sama ninyong pagbabalik-tanaw ngayong gabi, higit pang tumibay ang inyong pagkakaisa at tiwala sa isa’t isa upang sa lalong madaling panahon, tuluyan na nating salubungin ang bukang-liwayway kung saan mas maaliwalas ang pamumuhay ng lahat ng Pilipino,” he said.
The National Defense College of the Philippines, the country’s leading institution on defense and security education, training and research, celebrated its 48th foundation anniversary on August 12, 2011 with the theme “Security Leaders at the Forefront of National Convergence and Development.”
The defense institution was established by virtue of Executive Order No. 44 signed by President Diosdado Macapagal on August 12, 1963 aimed at enhancing the competence of military and civilian leaders in the field of national security administration.(PCOO)
Aquino declares August 16 as special non-working day in Tuguegarao City
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared August 16, 2011 as a special non-working day in the city of Tuguegarao in celebration of the fiesta dubbed as “Pav-vurulun Festival 2011.
By virtue of Proclamation No. 214 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on August 4, this year, the President declared Aug. 16 which falls on Tuesday as a special non-working day in the city.
“It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Tuguegarao be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies,” the proclamation said.
The Ybanag term pav-vurulun which means coming together allows all members of the community to join activities like street-dancing, drum, lyre and bugle competition, beauty pageant, agri-trade and jobs fair.
Another highlight of the event is the outdoor cooking and eating contest of Pancit Batil Patung, a local noodle delicacy the city is famous for.
Tuguegaraoeños will hold a weeklong festivity culminating with a mass and procession in honor of the city's patron saint, St. Hyacinth.(PCOO)
Aquino vows commitment to attain peace in the country, ensure national sovereignty
President Benigno S. Aquino III renewed his commitment to attain peace in the country as well as to ensure national security from foreign threats.
Speaking Friday in Makati City before the alumni of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), celebrating its 48th foundation anniversary, the President said it is his mandate to defend the interests of the Filipino people from terrorism, local violence and threats from foreign powers.
“Kapag sinabi nating soberenya, walang puwedeng mang-angkin ng mga islang sa atin naman talaga,” the President said referring to the West Philippine Sea issue.
“Mauuna palagi ang hinahon at pagtitimpi, ngunit hindi rin tayo magpapakaladkad na lamang sa mas malalaking bansa. Kapag sinabi nating seguridad, titiyakin nating walang naiipit na mga pamayanan sa mga walang-katuturang engkuwentro’t putukan,” he added.
The President mentioned his recent meeting with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chair Al Haj Murad Ibrahim in Japan saying that despite some criticisms what is important is the attainment of peace in Mindanao.
The meeting is a big leap so that the country could put an end to Muslim rebellion in Mindanao which has devastated the region for decades, he said.
“Wala po tayong ibang hangad kundi maging mapayapa ang ating buong bansa. Wala po tayong ibang hangad kundi matuldukan na ang walang-saysay na pagbubuwis ng buhay para lamang sa alitan na maaari namang pag-usapan nang masinsinan,” the President added.
With continuing talks between the government and MILF panels, the President expressed optimism that in the near future communities in Mindanao ravaged by conflict will eventually move towards progress.
The President's meeting with the MILF leader as well as other high ranking officials of the rebel group last week in Japan was aimed at showing the government’s sincerity in pursuing the ongoing peace talks and at the same time fast track the negotiations.
Government chief negotiator Marvic Leonen said both sides were expected to discuss the significant agenda in the upcoming formal talks this August 22 to 24 following the meeting of the President and Murad in Japan.(PCOO)
