Aquino breaks ground for new aviation school
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga: President Benigno S. Aquino III led ground breaking ceremonies for the construction of a new aviation training center here on Tuesday.
The Philippine Academy for Aviation Training, Incorporated (PAAT) is a joint venture between Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) and Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE).
Once completed by the third quarter of 2012, the $50-million PAAT will have the capability to train over 2,500 pilots annually as well as other aviation professionals for CEB and third-party airlines in the region.
In his speech, the President lauded the CAE and CEB joint venture saying the investment once again recognizes the talent, skill and hard work of Filipinos.
“It is always good to see the hard work and creativity of Filipinos being recognized by companies from in and out of the country; and today is further proof of the confidence companies like Cebu Pacific and CAE have in our people's talent and potential,” the President said.
“You are expressing your confidence not just in words, but in dollars and cents—to the tune of forty to fifty million dollars,” he added.
The President said that once the facility is completed, Filipinos will be given a chance to hone their flying skills and further be recognized as one of the world’s best pilots.
“Soon we will be able to train world-class pilots here; we will provide a whetstone that will hone yet another of our countrymen's many talents,” the President said.
“They will come here and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with students from all over the world—effectively cementing our position as a hub for aviation training in the Asia-Pacific region,” he added.
The President then went on to pitch for the new tourism campaign of the Philippines saying, “In the spirit of the campaign recently launched by our Department of Tourism—we will soon be able to say that even aviation training is more fun in the Philippines.” (PCOO)
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Aquino says construction of new aviation training school timely as country ramps up aviation reforms
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga: President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday that the construction of the Philippine Academy for Aviation Training, Inc. (PAAT), a new aviation training center here, would help in the government’s quest to improve and reform the country’s aviation industry to be at par with world standards.
In his speech keynoting the ground breaking ceremony for PAAT, the President said the Philippine aviation reforms include regaining Category 1 status under the United States Federal Aviation Administration and liberalization of aviation rules in order to boost domestic and international air traffic and, in turn, the economy.
“Today’s groundbreaking comes at a time of transformation, as we ramp up our efforts to reform aviation in the country. Right now, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is focused on regaining Category 1 status under the US Federal Aviation Administration. A positive outcome will result in the expansion of our airlines' capacities, which will redound to a healthier aviation industry, more mobility for our people, and ultimately, a more robust and equitably progressive economy,” the President said.
“We have also been working on liberalizing aviation here. In the last year we have seen our liberalization programs translate into very robust growth in both domestic and international air traffic. Likewise, the Department of Tourism has hit the ground running in the implementation of our Pocket Open Skies policy,” he added.
The President said that these positive results would directly benefit the tourism sector which, he said, “is one of the low-lying fruits of our economic agenda.”
“We are aware of how gifted our country is—from our natural wonders to the inherently welcoming attitude of our people. Make no mistake about it: we plan on capitalizing on these competitive advantages. Each new job in the tourism industry takes on a multiplier effect, empowering our citizens' financial capacity, allowing local businesses to thrive, and creating even more jobs for the rest of our countrymen,” the President said. (PCOO)
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Aquino cites strides achieved in aviation history
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga: President Benigno S. Aquino III cited the giant strides achieved by the human race in perfecting its quest of piloting an aircraft, saying this determination is “enduring and undeniable proof that if we set our minds to it, and if we’re willing to work hard each and every day, then we can certainly achieve anything we set out to do.”
The President said that after only 75 years after the first Filipino pilots flew from Manila to Spain in 1936, we are now ready to train other Filipinos and peoples of the world to become pilots.
“It is exciting to envision how, in a few months, this facility will be completed—already teaching eager pilots how to properly operate aircrafts,” the President said in his speech at the ground breaking ceremonies for the Philippine Academy for Aviation Training, Inc. (PAAT) here.
“In three generations, we have gone from the pioneering flights of Filipino aviators, such as the first flight of Antonio Arnaiz and Juan Calvo from Manila to Spain in 1936—and the setting up of our first international air terminal in Nielson Field just one year later—to our now possessing the technology, the know-how, and the skills to train thousands of pilots, who will eventually be flying travelers across continents every single day,” he added.
“But seeing how much progress we have made in such a short time—from celebrating our first flight a little more than 75 years ago to where we find ourselves now—we see how far hard work and commitment can take us in fulfilling our shared dreams,” the President said.
The President pointed out that he wanted the progress achieved by the aviation industry to be reciprocated in our country.
“What we want to do can be stated simply: we want to change the way this country works; we want to improve the lives of our people; and we want to put an end to corruption, so that we could put an end to poverty,” the President said.
“We are aware that the path to fulfilling these goals will be difficult. I will need not just our effort, but the effort of each and every Filipino. And we must also aspire to soar. We must dare to dream that we have a winning team,” he added.
He stressed that this dream can be achieved as long as we focus and do more than what is asked of us.
“If we all focus, if we do the things we can and need to do, no matter how small; if we always strive for excellence, and if we do not lose sight of the dreams we share for this country, then surely, we can soar higher than we already have,” the President said. (PCOO)
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Aquino confers Presidential Legion of Honor on Liwag
President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Presidential Legion of Honor (PLOH) with the Rank of Lakan on outgoing Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Ramon C. Liwag in ceremonies held at the PCG headquarters in Port Area, Manila on Tuesday.
The awarding ceremonies were held simultaneous with Liwag’s retirement and turnover of command of the PCG to his successor Rear Admiral Edmund Castor Tan.
In his speech keynoting the PCG Change of Command and Retirement rites for Admiral Ramon C. Liwag, the President paid tribute to outgoing PCG chief for his exemplary performance.
The President cited Liwag for enhancing maritime law enforcement and security and giving special focus on the agency's drive against terror threats, smuggling, illegal fishing, poaching, illegal drugs and trafficking of persons, illegal recruitment and protection of marine environment, transnational crimes among others.
"Sa loob ng siyam na buwan, pinatunayan mong ang pagkakaroon ng mataas na katungkulan sa anumang organisasyon o tanggapan ay hindi para sa mapang-abuso at makasarili; bagkus, isa itong responsibilidad na dapat lamang na iginugugol upang paglingkuran ang ating bandila at isulong ang kapakanan ng nakakarami," the President said.
The Chief Executive was joined by Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas when he presented the Presidential Legion of Honor to Liwag.
Roxas also presented the DOTC Plaque, Plaque of Honorable Service and Medal Frame to Liwag, the 23rd PCG commandant. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Maria Fe. G. Liwag, wife of the outgoing commandant.
In his speech, Liwag thanked the President for entrusting him the responsibility to lead the PCG in working with other agencies to carry out the goverment's security agenda.
"Mahal na Pangulo, dahil po sa iyong suporta, mataas po ang morale ng iyong tauhan sa PCG at ipinagmamalaki po naming mag-suot ng unipormeng tanda ng responsibilidad na ipinagkatiwala sa amin ng iyong pamunuan at ng ating mga kababayan," Liwag said.
During Liwag's term, Executive Order No. 57, which directed the PCG to play a leading role in the operations of the National Coast Watch Center, was signed by President Aquino.
"The PCG takes pride in being among the first to take part in the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships (RECAAP) in Asia," Liwag said.
Although a product of the public school system having completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Liwag graduated as salutatorian. Pursuing a military career in the Philippine Military Academy, Admiral Liwag is a proud member of a long gray line of Matapat Class 1979.
He also wished his successor, Rear Admiral Tan, the 24th PCG commandant.
During the event, the President greeted Liwag who retires today as he celebrates his 56th birthday, the mandatory retirement age for those in the military.
Those who attended the event were members of the diplomatic corps, Ambassador Legowo from Indonesia, Jorge Domecq from Spain, Thierry Borja de Mozota, Ambassador of France to the Philippines; Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma, Police Director General Nicanor Bartolome, Commodore Lino Dabi, Commissioner Ruffy Biazon of the Bureau of Customs. (PCOO)
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga: President Benigno S. Aquino III led ground breaking ceremonies for the construction of a new aviation training center here on Tuesday.
The Philippine Academy for Aviation Training, Incorporated (PAAT) is a joint venture between Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) and Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE).
Once completed by the third quarter of 2012, the $50-million PAAT will have the capability to train over 2,500 pilots annually as well as other aviation professionals for CEB and third-party airlines in the region.
In his speech, the President lauded the CAE and CEB joint venture saying the investment once again recognizes the talent, skill and hard work of Filipinos.
“It is always good to see the hard work and creativity of Filipinos being recognized by companies from in and out of the country; and today is further proof of the confidence companies like Cebu Pacific and CAE have in our people's talent and potential,” the President said.
“You are expressing your confidence not just in words, but in dollars and cents—to the tune of forty to fifty million dollars,” he added.
The President said that once the facility is completed, Filipinos will be given a chance to hone their flying skills and further be recognized as one of the world’s best pilots.
“Soon we will be able to train world-class pilots here; we will provide a whetstone that will hone yet another of our countrymen's many talents,” the President said.
“They will come here and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with students from all over the world—effectively cementing our position as a hub for aviation training in the Asia-Pacific region,” he added.
The President then went on to pitch for the new tourism campaign of the Philippines saying, “In the spirit of the campaign recently launched by our Department of Tourism—we will soon be able to say that even aviation training is more fun in the Philippines.” (PCOO)
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Aquino says construction of new aviation training school timely as country ramps up aviation reforms
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga: President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday that the construction of the Philippine Academy for Aviation Training, Inc. (PAAT), a new aviation training center here, would help in the government’s quest to improve and reform the country’s aviation industry to be at par with world standards.
In his speech keynoting the ground breaking ceremony for PAAT, the President said the Philippine aviation reforms include regaining Category 1 status under the United States Federal Aviation Administration and liberalization of aviation rules in order to boost domestic and international air traffic and, in turn, the economy.
“Today’s groundbreaking comes at a time of transformation, as we ramp up our efforts to reform aviation in the country. Right now, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is focused on regaining Category 1 status under the US Federal Aviation Administration. A positive outcome will result in the expansion of our airlines' capacities, which will redound to a healthier aviation industry, more mobility for our people, and ultimately, a more robust and equitably progressive economy,” the President said.
“We have also been working on liberalizing aviation here. In the last year we have seen our liberalization programs translate into very robust growth in both domestic and international air traffic. Likewise, the Department of Tourism has hit the ground running in the implementation of our Pocket Open Skies policy,” he added.
The President said that these positive results would directly benefit the tourism sector which, he said, “is one of the low-lying fruits of our economic agenda.”
“We are aware of how gifted our country is—from our natural wonders to the inherently welcoming attitude of our people. Make no mistake about it: we plan on capitalizing on these competitive advantages. Each new job in the tourism industry takes on a multiplier effect, empowering our citizens' financial capacity, allowing local businesses to thrive, and creating even more jobs for the rest of our countrymen,” the President said. (PCOO)
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Aquino cites strides achieved in aviation history
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga: President Benigno S. Aquino III cited the giant strides achieved by the human race in perfecting its quest of piloting an aircraft, saying this determination is “enduring and undeniable proof that if we set our minds to it, and if we’re willing to work hard each and every day, then we can certainly achieve anything we set out to do.”
The President said that after only 75 years after the first Filipino pilots flew from Manila to Spain in 1936, we are now ready to train other Filipinos and peoples of the world to become pilots.
“It is exciting to envision how, in a few months, this facility will be completed—already teaching eager pilots how to properly operate aircrafts,” the President said in his speech at the ground breaking ceremonies for the Philippine Academy for Aviation Training, Inc. (PAAT) here.
“In three generations, we have gone from the pioneering flights of Filipino aviators, such as the first flight of Antonio Arnaiz and Juan Calvo from Manila to Spain in 1936—and the setting up of our first international air terminal in Nielson Field just one year later—to our now possessing the technology, the know-how, and the skills to train thousands of pilots, who will eventually be flying travelers across continents every single day,” he added.
“But seeing how much progress we have made in such a short time—from celebrating our first flight a little more than 75 years ago to where we find ourselves now—we see how far hard work and commitment can take us in fulfilling our shared dreams,” the President said.
The President pointed out that he wanted the progress achieved by the aviation industry to be reciprocated in our country.
“What we want to do can be stated simply: we want to change the way this country works; we want to improve the lives of our people; and we want to put an end to corruption, so that we could put an end to poverty,” the President said.
“We are aware that the path to fulfilling these goals will be difficult. I will need not just our effort, but the effort of each and every Filipino. And we must also aspire to soar. We must dare to dream that we have a winning team,” he added.
He stressed that this dream can be achieved as long as we focus and do more than what is asked of us.
“If we all focus, if we do the things we can and need to do, no matter how small; if we always strive for excellence, and if we do not lose sight of the dreams we share for this country, then surely, we can soar higher than we already have,” the President said. (PCOO)
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Aquino confers Presidential Legion of Honor on Liwag
President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Presidential Legion of Honor (PLOH) with the Rank of Lakan on outgoing Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Ramon C. Liwag in ceremonies held at the PCG headquarters in Port Area, Manila on Tuesday.
The awarding ceremonies were held simultaneous with Liwag’s retirement and turnover of command of the PCG to his successor Rear Admiral Edmund Castor Tan.
In his speech keynoting the PCG Change of Command and Retirement rites for Admiral Ramon C. Liwag, the President paid tribute to outgoing PCG chief for his exemplary performance.
The President cited Liwag for enhancing maritime law enforcement and security and giving special focus on the agency's drive against terror threats, smuggling, illegal fishing, poaching, illegal drugs and trafficking of persons, illegal recruitment and protection of marine environment, transnational crimes among others.
"Sa loob ng siyam na buwan, pinatunayan mong ang pagkakaroon ng mataas na katungkulan sa anumang organisasyon o tanggapan ay hindi para sa mapang-abuso at makasarili; bagkus, isa itong responsibilidad na dapat lamang na iginugugol upang paglingkuran ang ating bandila at isulong ang kapakanan ng nakakarami," the President said.
The Chief Executive was joined by Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas when he presented the Presidential Legion of Honor to Liwag.
Roxas also presented the DOTC Plaque, Plaque of Honorable Service and Medal Frame to Liwag, the 23rd PCG commandant. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Maria Fe. G. Liwag, wife of the outgoing commandant.
In his speech, Liwag thanked the President for entrusting him the responsibility to lead the PCG in working with other agencies to carry out the goverment's security agenda.
"Mahal na Pangulo, dahil po sa iyong suporta, mataas po ang morale ng iyong tauhan sa PCG at ipinagmamalaki po naming mag-suot ng unipormeng tanda ng responsibilidad na ipinagkatiwala sa amin ng iyong pamunuan at ng ating mga kababayan," Liwag said.
During Liwag's term, Executive Order No. 57, which directed the PCG to play a leading role in the operations of the National Coast Watch Center, was signed by President Aquino.
"The PCG takes pride in being among the first to take part in the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships (RECAAP) in Asia," Liwag said.
Although a product of the public school system having completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Liwag graduated as salutatorian. Pursuing a military career in the Philippine Military Academy, Admiral Liwag is a proud member of a long gray line of Matapat Class 1979.
He also wished his successor, Rear Admiral Tan, the 24th PCG commandant.
During the event, the President greeted Liwag who retires today as he celebrates his 56th birthday, the mandatory retirement age for those in the military.
Those who attended the event were members of the diplomatic corps, Ambassador Legowo from Indonesia, Jorge Domecq from Spain, Thierry Borja de Mozota, Ambassador of France to the Philippines; Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma, Police Director General Nicanor Bartolome, Commodore Lino Dabi, Commissioner Ruffy Biazon of the Bureau of Customs. (PCOO)
