Aquino appoints Lt. Gen. Dellosa as new AFP Chief of Staff
President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed Lieutenant General Jessie D. Dellosa as the 43rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in ceremonies held at the AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday.
Dellosa replaces retiring Chief of Staff General Eduardo Oban, Jr. who will reach the retirement age of 56 on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
In his speech, the President expressed confidence that under the leadership of Dellosa, the AFP will be able to fully and professionally achieve its mandate of protecting the people.
The President said the principled and straight-forward leader that Dellosa is, will serve as the AFP’s anchor on which its advocacy and aspirations will be built on.
He told Dellosa to take to heart the concepts of bravery, integrity and honesty in order to achieve his sworn duty to the country and to the flag.
“Kay Lieutenant General Dellosa: huwag mong tatalikuran ang mandato mo sa taumbayan. Isabuhay mo ang katapangan, integridad at katapatan sa bansa upang mapanghawakan mo ang iyong sinumpaang tungkulin sa bandila,” the President said.
“Alam kong marami kang repormang nais ipatupad, at huwag ka sanang panghinaan ng loob sa mga pagsubok na darating; kasangga mo ang administrasyong ito sa pagharap sa anumang laban na kailangang supilin ng Sandatahang Lakas. Lagi mong tatandaang nakaatang sa iyong balikat, hindi lamang ang seguridad ng ating estado, kundi maging ang dangal ng lahing Pilipino,” he added.
The President assured Dellosa that he had his, the government’s and the people’s full support as he assumes the post of AFP Chief of Staff.
Dellosa, a former aide-de-camp to the late former President Corazon Aquino, is a member of Philippine Military Academy “Matapat” Class of 1979.
Prior to his appointment, he was the commander of the Northern Luzon Command.
He was born in Bacon, Sorsogon in 1957 and is married to Mary Rose Fernandez with whom he has three children. (PCOO)
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Malacañang congratulates Filipino-American for bagging 2011 CNN Hero of the Year
Malacanang congratulated Filipino-American midwife Robin Lim who was named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year, a Palace official said on Monday.
"We are very happy that the effort of one of our Filipinos has again been recognized on the international stage," Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Monday.
Through her Yayasan Bumi Sehat health clinics, Lim offers free prenatal care, birthing services and medical aid in Indonesia, where many families cannot afford care, according to the CNN report.
"Every baby's first breath on Earth could be one of peace and love. Every mother should be healthy and strong. Every birth could be safe and loving. But our world is not there yet," Lim said during the "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday night (US Time).
The reports said "Mother Robin," or "Ibu Robin" as she is called by the locals, was chosen by the public after an 11-week vote on CNN.com.
For being named Hero of the Year, Lim will receive $250,000 for her cause.
"That's in addition to the $50,000 that she and the rest of the top 10 Heroes each received for making the top 10," the CNN.com said.
This is the fifth year that CNN, with the help of entertainers and other celebrities, have honored everyday people changing the world.
Filipino Efren Penaflorida Jr., a teacher and social worker, was named 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. (PCOO)
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Aquino vows to pursue modernization plans of AFP
President Benigno S. Aquino III vowed to pursue changes in the Armed Forces of the Philippines by not only strengthening it’s procurement processes but by also closely scrutinizing the quality of the gears, weapons and equipment purchased by the military.
The President said that through this tough process, the lives of our valiant soldiers defending the people will not be wasted due to defective gears.
“Kaya naman sisiguraduhin nating maayos, hindi lamang ang procurement ng inyong mga armas at kagamitan, kundi ang mismong kalidad ng mga uniporme, bala, armas, sasakyan at iba pa ninyong pangangailangan,” the President said in his speech keynoting change of command ceremonies in Camp Aguinaldo on Monday.
“Batid kasi nating buhay, kaligtasan, at kalayaan ng mamamayang Pilipino ang nakataya rito. Sa pamamagitan ng ating Modernization and Capability Upgrade Program, sisiguruhin nating hindi tayo malalagasan ng kawal dahil lamang sa luma at depektibong kagamitan,” he said.
He added that the government has also “upgraded” the benefits of the men in uniform to include education and housing.
“Sa pamamagitan naman ng mga education at training programs, itutugma natin sa panahon ang mga reporma ng AFP, at i-aangat ang antas ng kakayahan at kaalaman ng kasundaluhan, upang makasabay sila sa husay at teknolohiyang militar ng ibang mga mas modernong bansa,” the President said.
He pointed out that more than 8,000 personnel have already availed while some 7,000 more are lined up for the government’s housing program.
“Maghahanap pa tayo ng ibang mga paraan upang masiguro na habang iginugugol ninyo ang inyong oras at pagod sa pagbabantay sa pambansang kaligtasan, doble-kayod din ang pamahalaan sa pagtutok sa pangangailangan ng kasundaluhan,” the President said. (PCOO)
President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed Lieutenant General Jessie D. Dellosa as the 43rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in ceremonies held at the AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday.
Dellosa replaces retiring Chief of Staff General Eduardo Oban, Jr. who will reach the retirement age of 56 on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
In his speech, the President expressed confidence that under the leadership of Dellosa, the AFP will be able to fully and professionally achieve its mandate of protecting the people.
The President said the principled and straight-forward leader that Dellosa is, will serve as the AFP’s anchor on which its advocacy and aspirations will be built on.
He told Dellosa to take to heart the concepts of bravery, integrity and honesty in order to achieve his sworn duty to the country and to the flag.
“Kay Lieutenant General Dellosa: huwag mong tatalikuran ang mandato mo sa taumbayan. Isabuhay mo ang katapangan, integridad at katapatan sa bansa upang mapanghawakan mo ang iyong sinumpaang tungkulin sa bandila,” the President said.
“Alam kong marami kang repormang nais ipatupad, at huwag ka sanang panghinaan ng loob sa mga pagsubok na darating; kasangga mo ang administrasyong ito sa pagharap sa anumang laban na kailangang supilin ng Sandatahang Lakas. Lagi mong tatandaang nakaatang sa iyong balikat, hindi lamang ang seguridad ng ating estado, kundi maging ang dangal ng lahing Pilipino,” he added.
The President assured Dellosa that he had his, the government’s and the people’s full support as he assumes the post of AFP Chief of Staff.
Dellosa, a former aide-de-camp to the late former President Corazon Aquino, is a member of Philippine Military Academy “Matapat” Class of 1979.
Prior to his appointment, he was the commander of the Northern Luzon Command.
He was born in Bacon, Sorsogon in 1957 and is married to Mary Rose Fernandez with whom he has three children. (PCOO)
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Malacañang congratulates Filipino-American for bagging 2011 CNN Hero of the Year
Malacanang congratulated Filipino-American midwife Robin Lim who was named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year, a Palace official said on Monday.
"We are very happy that the effort of one of our Filipinos has again been recognized on the international stage," Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Monday.
Through her Yayasan Bumi Sehat health clinics, Lim offers free prenatal care, birthing services and medical aid in Indonesia, where many families cannot afford care, according to the CNN report.
"Every baby's first breath on Earth could be one of peace and love. Every mother should be healthy and strong. Every birth could be safe and loving. But our world is not there yet," Lim said during the "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday night (US Time).
The reports said "Mother Robin," or "Ibu Robin" as she is called by the locals, was chosen by the public after an 11-week vote on CNN.com.
For being named Hero of the Year, Lim will receive $250,000 for her cause.
"That's in addition to the $50,000 that she and the rest of the top 10 Heroes each received for making the top 10," the CNN.com said.
This is the fifth year that CNN, with the help of entertainers and other celebrities, have honored everyday people changing the world.
Filipino Efren Penaflorida Jr., a teacher and social worker, was named 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. (PCOO)
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Aquino vows to pursue modernization plans of AFP
President Benigno S. Aquino III vowed to pursue changes in the Armed Forces of the Philippines by not only strengthening it’s procurement processes but by also closely scrutinizing the quality of the gears, weapons and equipment purchased by the military.
The President said that through this tough process, the lives of our valiant soldiers defending the people will not be wasted due to defective gears.
“Kaya naman sisiguraduhin nating maayos, hindi lamang ang procurement ng inyong mga armas at kagamitan, kundi ang mismong kalidad ng mga uniporme, bala, armas, sasakyan at iba pa ninyong pangangailangan,” the President said in his speech keynoting change of command ceremonies in Camp Aguinaldo on Monday.
“Batid kasi nating buhay, kaligtasan, at kalayaan ng mamamayang Pilipino ang nakataya rito. Sa pamamagitan ng ating Modernization and Capability Upgrade Program, sisiguruhin nating hindi tayo malalagasan ng kawal dahil lamang sa luma at depektibong kagamitan,” he said.
He added that the government has also “upgraded” the benefits of the men in uniform to include education and housing.
“Sa pamamagitan naman ng mga education at training programs, itutugma natin sa panahon ang mga reporma ng AFP, at i-aangat ang antas ng kakayahan at kaalaman ng kasundaluhan, upang makasabay sila sa husay at teknolohiyang militar ng ibang mga mas modernong bansa,” the President said.
He pointed out that more than 8,000 personnel have already availed while some 7,000 more are lined up for the government’s housing program.
“Maghahanap pa tayo ng ibang mga paraan upang masiguro na habang iginugugol ninyo ang inyong oras at pagod sa pagbabantay sa pambansang kaligtasan, doble-kayod din ang pamahalaan sa pagtutok sa pangangailangan ng kasundaluhan,” the President said. (PCOO)
