PCOO, ad group join forces to spread 'good news'
Citing the importance of keeping the people informed of the goings-on in government, the Presidential Communications and Operations Office has joined forces with the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines to spread the good news to the people.
The two agencies, represented by PCOO Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. and OAAP chairman Jose Vale, signed a Memorandum of Agreement in ceremonies held at the Bahay Ugnayan located within the Malacañang Complex on Tuesday.
Under the MOA, the OAAP agrees to help the PCOO fulfill its mandated task as the government’s premier communications arm to spread the good news by using the ad group’s LED (light emitting diode) advertisement boards located along the major thoroughfares in Metro Manila, free of charge.
The good news will be broadcast through this type of media, in the form of running texts, photos and videos.
Coloma lauded the OAAP saying this partnership would help heighten the people’s awareness of the various activities, plans and programs of government.
“There are so many good things that the Aquino administration has been doing to help uplift the lives of our people and these we have to bring to our people’s awareness so they may be encouraged to extend their all-out support and participation in nation building,” Coloma said. (rck/12:28 pm)
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Aquino assures Filipinos of his goal in effecting change towards progress and development
BAIS CITY, Negros Oriental - President Benigno S. Aquino III assured the government’s uncompromising efforts in pursuing its ideals of effecting change as he vowed to bring the whole nation to the righteous path towards progress and development.
In his speech before a huge crowd of Baisanons at the inauguration ceremonies of the Mercado de Bais, Wednesday morning, here, the President noted the unrelenting hard work of his administration to preserve the interest of the people and mitigate the effects of poverty and corruption among the Filipinos.
“Puspusang nagta-trabaho ang inyong gobyerno para sa pagbangon ng bansa mula sa mahaba-habang pagkakasadlak sa kumunoy ng katiwalian at kahirapan…hindi magbabago ang panata natin sa pagtahak sa tuwid na daan: at walang dapat maiwan sa pag-unlad,” President Aquino said.
Some of the developmental projects by the government, which will directly benefit the people especially those who are in the far-flung areas and in the countryside, include the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) being initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development that aims to invest for the future of the underprivileged people.
As of August, this year, at least 2,800 residents of Bais City were already registered for the 4Ps, which has a target of 3,500.
The Chief Executive said that the Department of Health Region VII has included the Bais City District Hospital in the Health Facilities Enhancement Program for 2012.
Apart from these, the President said, that actions are underway to address the graft and corruption in the province’s business interests that include the sugar industry.
President Aquino expressed gratitude to the local government of Bais City led by Mayor Karen Villanueva for its unyielding support to the programs of the national government.
“Salamat sa lokal na gobyerno ng Bais sa pagiging kabalikat ng ating administrasyon sa pagtataguyod ng mga makabuluhang imprastraktura at proyekto na kapaki-pakinabang sa nakararami,” the President noted as he promised the locals of his support.
“Sa mga taga-Bais, sa inyong pagtutulungan, maraming problema ang inyong matutugunan… bukas po ang pinto ng aking tanggapan, sakaling kayo ay mangailangan,” the President said.
The newly- inaugurated Mercado de Bais project started on December 16, 2009 and was completed last September 6 with a total funding of P265 million pesos from the local government.
The initial funding of P220 million was loaned from the Land Bank of the Philippines while the additional P45 million came from the Bais City local government.
With a floor area of 11,000 square meters, Mercado de Bais is a two-storey market complex with a cold storage facility, ice-maker and its own underground sewerage treatment plant.
It also has a function room that can house 200 persons, a dining room for 100 persons, transient room and a child minding area at the second floor.
Mayor Villanueva said that the new public market is seen to enhance its services and viability as one of Bais’s major economic enterprises. (jcl/12:15 p.m.)
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Aquino declares September 12, 2011 as special non-working day in Lipa City
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared Monday, (September 12), as a special non-working day in the City of Lipa for the holding of the National Pilgrimage for Peace and Prayer for the Sanctification of the Clergy.
Proclamation No. 244 was signed on August 25, 2011 by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on request of the Office of the Mayor in order for the people of the City of Lipa to participate in the event.
The President noted that the city of Lipa will host thousands of devotees for the National Pilgrimage, a day of prayer for Peace and the Sanctification of the Clergy on September 12, 2011.
The National Day of Prayer for Peace and for the Sanctification of Priests is a yearly event that draws Catholic pilgrims all over the country to pray for peace and the clergy.
Since 2004, September 12 has become the National Day of Prayer for Peace and for the Sanctification of Priests. (js/12:30 p.m.).
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Aquino says BPO industry brings bright prospects to the country
DUMAGUETE CITY - President Benigno Aquino III visited Wednesday LinkSy IT Park in Dumaguete City saying projects such as this bring bright prospects for the Philippines.
The president said that after being elected president, he envisioned to boost programs that give Filipinos an option to stay in the country and not leave abroad to seek better employment.
“This LinkSy IT Park is the embodiment of that dream,” the President said during a speech in LinkSy facilities adding the development project means progress for the country.
“This is the future that this IT Park promises the people. And more than that the new jobs that this facility brings will have a positive effect on the economy,” he said.
Some experts say that this year the revenue will hit the $11-billion mark with the BPO industry creating 640,000 direct jobs in the Philippines, the president noted..
“I’m confident that this IT park will be a success on the back of the poll of competent graduates of excellent nearby universities,” he added.
LinkSy IT park, a wholly-owned Filipino company, is being erected to spur development in a less commercialized part of Dumaguete City. It will rise in a sprawling 11,164 square meter prime property in Bantayan, Dumaguete City.
According to July Development Corp. the project owner, the facility will have three phases. Phase one is the construction of a four-story building, which is expected to be completed in the next eight months.
The second phase is the construction of a three-story building for commercial and IT purposes. The last phase is the development of a two-story building in 2013.
Citing the importance of keeping the people informed of the goings-on in government, the Presidential Communications and Operations Office has joined forces with the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines to spread the good news to the people.
The two agencies, represented by PCOO Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. and OAAP chairman Jose Vale, signed a Memorandum of Agreement in ceremonies held at the Bahay Ugnayan located within the Malacañang Complex on Tuesday.
Under the MOA, the OAAP agrees to help the PCOO fulfill its mandated task as the government’s premier communications arm to spread the good news by using the ad group’s LED (light emitting diode) advertisement boards located along the major thoroughfares in Metro Manila, free of charge.
The good news will be broadcast through this type of media, in the form of running texts, photos and videos.
Coloma lauded the OAAP saying this partnership would help heighten the people’s awareness of the various activities, plans and programs of government.
“There are so many good things that the Aquino administration has been doing to help uplift the lives of our people and these we have to bring to our people’s awareness so they may be encouraged to extend their all-out support and participation in nation building,” Coloma said. (rck/12:28 pm)
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Aquino assures Filipinos of his goal in effecting change towards progress and development
BAIS CITY, Negros Oriental - President Benigno S. Aquino III assured the government’s uncompromising efforts in pursuing its ideals of effecting change as he vowed to bring the whole nation to the righteous path towards progress and development.
In his speech before a huge crowd of Baisanons at the inauguration ceremonies of the Mercado de Bais, Wednesday morning, here, the President noted the unrelenting hard work of his administration to preserve the interest of the people and mitigate the effects of poverty and corruption among the Filipinos.
“Puspusang nagta-trabaho ang inyong gobyerno para sa pagbangon ng bansa mula sa mahaba-habang pagkakasadlak sa kumunoy ng katiwalian at kahirapan…hindi magbabago ang panata natin sa pagtahak sa tuwid na daan: at walang dapat maiwan sa pag-unlad,” President Aquino said.
Some of the developmental projects by the government, which will directly benefit the people especially those who are in the far-flung areas and in the countryside, include the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) being initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development that aims to invest for the future of the underprivileged people.
As of August, this year, at least 2,800 residents of Bais City were already registered for the 4Ps, which has a target of 3,500.
The Chief Executive said that the Department of Health Region VII has included the Bais City District Hospital in the Health Facilities Enhancement Program for 2012.
Apart from these, the President said, that actions are underway to address the graft and corruption in the province’s business interests that include the sugar industry.
President Aquino expressed gratitude to the local government of Bais City led by Mayor Karen Villanueva for its unyielding support to the programs of the national government.
“Salamat sa lokal na gobyerno ng Bais sa pagiging kabalikat ng ating administrasyon sa pagtataguyod ng mga makabuluhang imprastraktura at proyekto na kapaki-pakinabang sa nakararami,” the President noted as he promised the locals of his support.
“Sa mga taga-Bais, sa inyong pagtutulungan, maraming problema ang inyong matutugunan… bukas po ang pinto ng aking tanggapan, sakaling kayo ay mangailangan,” the President said.
The newly- inaugurated Mercado de Bais project started on December 16, 2009 and was completed last September 6 with a total funding of P265 million pesos from the local government.
The initial funding of P220 million was loaned from the Land Bank of the Philippines while the additional P45 million came from the Bais City local government.
With a floor area of 11,000 square meters, Mercado de Bais is a two-storey market complex with a cold storage facility, ice-maker and its own underground sewerage treatment plant.
It also has a function room that can house 200 persons, a dining room for 100 persons, transient room and a child minding area at the second floor.
Mayor Villanueva said that the new public market is seen to enhance its services and viability as one of Bais’s major economic enterprises. (jcl/12:15 p.m.)
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Aquino declares September 12, 2011 as special non-working day in Lipa City
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared Monday, (September 12), as a special non-working day in the City of Lipa for the holding of the National Pilgrimage for Peace and Prayer for the Sanctification of the Clergy.
Proclamation No. 244 was signed on August 25, 2011 by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on request of the Office of the Mayor in order for the people of the City of Lipa to participate in the event.
The President noted that the city of Lipa will host thousands of devotees for the National Pilgrimage, a day of prayer for Peace and the Sanctification of the Clergy on September 12, 2011.
The National Day of Prayer for Peace and for the Sanctification of Priests is a yearly event that draws Catholic pilgrims all over the country to pray for peace and the clergy.
Since 2004, September 12 has become the National Day of Prayer for Peace and for the Sanctification of Priests. (js/12:30 p.m.).
.
Aquino says BPO industry brings bright prospects to the country
DUMAGUETE CITY - President Benigno Aquino III visited Wednesday LinkSy IT Park in Dumaguete City saying projects such as this bring bright prospects for the Philippines.
The president said that after being elected president, he envisioned to boost programs that give Filipinos an option to stay in the country and not leave abroad to seek better employment.
“This LinkSy IT Park is the embodiment of that dream,” the President said during a speech in LinkSy facilities adding the development project means progress for the country.
“This is the future that this IT Park promises the people. And more than that the new jobs that this facility brings will have a positive effect on the economy,” he said.
Some experts say that this year the revenue will hit the $11-billion mark with the BPO industry creating 640,000 direct jobs in the Philippines, the president noted..
“I’m confident that this IT park will be a success on the back of the poll of competent graduates of excellent nearby universities,” he added.
LinkSy IT park, a wholly-owned Filipino company, is being erected to spur development in a less commercialized part of Dumaguete City. It will rise in a sprawling 11,164 square meter prime property in Bantayan, Dumaguete City.
According to July Development Corp. the project owner, the facility will have three phases. Phase one is the construction of a four-story building, which is expected to be completed in the next eight months.
The second phase is the construction of a three-story building for commercial and IT purposes. The last phase is the development of a two-story building in 2013.
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The IT park, located along the national highway, will have elevators, high-powered generators as well as a fiber optic communication system. This will also include a road network and parking area that can accommodate 200 vehicles. A drainage system and waste disposal facility will also be installed in the IT complex.
Accompanying the President during the event were Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong of Negros Oriental District 1, Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and other local officials.
Also present were members of the business community, BPO stakeholders, heads of academes, and personnel from July Development Corp. July Development Corp. Vice President Susano Sy, Director Alex Sy and General Manager Danford Sy were also present. (as/3:14pm)
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Aquino thanks Negrene volunteers for continued support
DUMAGUETE CITY - President Benigno Aquino III thanked the People Power volunteers in Negros Oriental who helped him during the campaign vowing to become a good leader to realize the dream of every Filipino.
The President was in Dumaguete City on Wednesday to meet the Negros Oriental People Power Volunteers for Reform (NOPPVR) as well as to visit an IT park also in the city.
“Noong nakaraang eleksyon tayo ang nag-number one dito sa Negros Oriental. Kaya naman taus-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa bawat Negrense sa tiwala at suportang inihandog ninyo para sa atin pong kampanya,” the President said in his speech before the volunteers.
“Ngunit higit pa rito nagpapasalamat ako sa pagsusumikap ninyo upang higit pang pagyamanin ang pag-asang tangan natin sa ngayon. Saksi kayo sa ating simpleng simulain,” he added.
The chief executive said he’s in power not to become popular and make money but to serve the Filipino people.
“Kayo ang nagluklok sa akin dito at hindi ko bibitawan ang mandatong iniatang sa atin ng bawat Pilipino. Iisa naman po ang ating hangarin, ang maituwid ang baluktot na sistema... ang muling manaig ang katapatan laban sa katiwalian, at ang maibalik ang tiwala ng taumbayan sa pamahalaan,” he said.
The administration works tirelessly to protect public money and eliminate corruption, the President said. At the same time, the president mentioned key programs of his administration particularly the conditional cash transfer program (CCT), the campaign against smugglers and tax evaders and the thrust on education, public works and agriculture.
The IT park, located along the national highway, will have elevators, high-powered generators as well as a fiber optic communication system. This will also include a road network and parking area that can accommodate 200 vehicles. A drainage system and waste disposal facility will also be installed in the IT complex.
Accompanying the President during the event were Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong of Negros Oriental District 1, Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and other local officials.
Also present were members of the business community, BPO stakeholders, heads of academes, and personnel from July Development Corp. July Development Corp. Vice President Susano Sy, Director Alex Sy and General Manager Danford Sy were also present. (as/3:14pm)
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Aquino thanks Negrene volunteers for continued support
DUMAGUETE CITY - President Benigno Aquino III thanked the People Power volunteers in Negros Oriental who helped him during the campaign vowing to become a good leader to realize the dream of every Filipino.
The President was in Dumaguete City on Wednesday to meet the Negros Oriental People Power Volunteers for Reform (NOPPVR) as well as to visit an IT park also in the city.
“Noong nakaraang eleksyon tayo ang nag-number one dito sa Negros Oriental. Kaya naman taus-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa bawat Negrense sa tiwala at suportang inihandog ninyo para sa atin pong kampanya,” the President said in his speech before the volunteers.
“Ngunit higit pa rito nagpapasalamat ako sa pagsusumikap ninyo upang higit pang pagyamanin ang pag-asang tangan natin sa ngayon. Saksi kayo sa ating simpleng simulain,” he added.
The chief executive said he’s in power not to become popular and make money but to serve the Filipino people.
“Kayo ang nagluklok sa akin dito at hindi ko bibitawan ang mandatong iniatang sa atin ng bawat Pilipino. Iisa naman po ang ating hangarin, ang maituwid ang baluktot na sistema... ang muling manaig ang katapatan laban sa katiwalian, at ang maibalik ang tiwala ng taumbayan sa pamahalaan,” he said.
The administration works tirelessly to protect public money and eliminate corruption, the President said. At the same time, the president mentioned key programs of his administration particularly the conditional cash transfer program (CCT), the campaign against smugglers and tax evaders and the thrust on education, public works and agriculture.
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The government has achieved a lot in a short period of time, the President said adding however that there’s a lot to be done. He asked the volunteers for their continued support.
“Kinakailangan ko ang inyong sigasig sa pagbubuluntaryo. Bilang ganti magtiwala naman kayo na hindi ko hahayaang masayang ang ating mga pagsusumikap at patuloy kong tutugunan ang tungkulin ko bilang inyong pangulo,” the President said.
In his remaining years in office, the president said that with the help of the people, there will be a lot of reforms and changes in the country that his successor will have no option but to continue the reforms that he initiated.
The government has achieved a lot in a short period of time, the President said adding however that there’s a lot to be done. He asked the volunteers for their continued support.
“Kinakailangan ko ang inyong sigasig sa pagbubuluntaryo. Bilang ganti magtiwala naman kayo na hindi ko hahayaang masayang ang ating mga pagsusumikap at patuloy kong tutugunan ang tungkulin ko bilang inyong pangulo,” the President said.
In his remaining years in office, the president said that with the help of the people, there will be a lot of reforms and changes in the country that his successor will have no option but to continue the reforms that he initiated.
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The president was accompanied by Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas and Interior and Local government Secretary Jessie Robredo in meeting the Negrense volunteers. (as/3:52pm)
The president was accompanied by Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas and Interior and Local government Secretary Jessie Robredo in meeting the Negrense volunteers. (as/3:52pm)
