Aquino in good health, has regular check-ups, Palace spokesman says
President Benigno S. Aquino III went back to work today, Thursday after skipping his official schedules in the Palace on Wednesday because he was not feeling well, a Palace spokesman said.
In a press conference in Malacanang on Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda assured the public that the President is in good health and has been undergoing regular health check-ups.
“The President has regular check-ups,” Lacierda said when asked by Palace reporters about his health condition.
Lacierda said the President wasn’t feeling well Wednesday, that’s the reason why he failed to attend a scheduled courtesy call at the Palace. He was represented by Budget Secretary Florencio Abad for the event.
Lacierda also confirmed that the President visited the Manila Memorial Park to attend a mass there together with other members of the family. (PCOO)
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Malacanang says country’s economy moving in right direction
The decline in the unemployment rate as indicated by the January 2012 Labor Force Survey of the National Statistics Office (NSO) is a manifestation that the Philippine economy is moving in the right direction without losing sight of the overarching goal of inclusive and equitable growth, a Palace official said.
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued the statement during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Thursday in response to the latest Labor Force Survey indicating that the unemployment rate in the country is down further to 7.2%.
Reports said the Philippines jobless rate declined to 7.2 percent in January from 7.4 percent a year ago.
"In yet another manifestation of the upward trajectory of the Philippine economy, an estimated 1.1 million new jobs were generated in January 2012 compared to a mere 292 thousand net employment created in the same period last year," Lacierda said.
"While employment grew significantly by 3% in January 2012, coming from only 0.8% in January 2011, the quality of employment during the period also improved with full-time employment rebounding to 2.6% this year from negative 2.6% last year," he noted.
Lacierda also said the survey indicates that the underemployment rate also fell from 19.4% in January 2011 to 18.8% in January this year.
He pointed out that the growth of employment may be attributed to increased private sector investments and intensified public spending in infrastructure and agriculture.
"We note that the following regions posted high employment rates: Cagayan Valley, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), MIMAROPA, (Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), the Zamboanga Peninsula, and SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City)," he said. (PCOO)
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Aquino declares March 31 as special non-working day in Panabo City Davao del Norte for its 11th Foundation Day
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared March 31 which falls on a Saturday as a special non-working day in the city of Panabo in Davao del Norte in celebration of its 11th Foundation Day.
In Proclamation No. 347 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on March 1, the Chief Executive issued the declaration to give the people of Panabo the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with fitting ceremonies.
From a mere barangay of Magugpo, which is now known as Tagum City, Panabo became a municipality last July 19, 1949 through Presidential Proclamation No. 236.
The local government unit of Panabo was created into a component city of Davao del Norte by virtue of Republic Act No. 9015 and ratified by the residents in a plebiscite held on March 31, 2001. (PCOO)
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Aquino to attend Association of Young Filipino-Chinese Entrepreneurs’ 20th anniversary celebration
President Benigno Aquino III will attend Friday night the 20th foundation anniversary of the Association of Young Filipino Chinese Entrepreneurs (AYFCE) at the Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati City.
Formerly the Anvil Business Club, AYFCE is also launching its new name on Friday during its anniversary rites.
With the anniversary theme “Linking Young Entrepreneurs in Asia: Promoting Investments in the Philippines,” organizers said it would focus on AYFCE’s entrepreneurship thrust, philanthropy, culture, the sciences, arts and nation building.
The group will also recognize significant projects of the Luen Thai and Transactional Diversified Group and the pledges of new school buildings of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII).
Founded by a group of young Chinese entrepreneurs in 1991, AYFCE aims to promote traditional Confucian and Filipino values and encourage civic consciousness, entrepreneurial courage, professional excellence, leadership and global competitiveness.
The organization was originally named Anvil Executive Club in 1991 and was changed to Anvil Business Club in 2005.
Among the civic and cultural projects of AYFCE include the donation of the Confucius monument at the Rizal Park’s Chinese Garden, the support for the Dragon Boat Festival in the country, assistance to Math Trainers Guild of the Philippines, and scholarship grants for poor but talented students.
The organization also conducted international economic, investment and trade exchanges with Chinese entrepreneurs worldwide.
Joining President Aquino during the event will be Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Ma Ke Qing, Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo, Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, Anvil Business Club chairman Jeffrey Ng, Anvil Business Club Honorary chairman George Siy and Anvil Business Club president Roy Chua. (PCOO)
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Malacanang says Aquino government to continuously implement measures for safety of citizenry
Malacanang assured the citizenry, including the commuters and the transport unions, that the Aquino government will continuously implement measures and exert much needed efforts to ensure not only the safety of the people but also to augment the daily earnings of those who are in the transport sector.
“Makakaasa ang mga commuters at transport unions na patuloy nating isasagawa ang mga hakbang na napagkasunduan sa mga diyalogo noong nakaraang taon. Patuloy po nating ipinatutupad ang batas laban sa mga colorum vehicles, at ang single-ticketing system, upang makapagdulot ng dagdag na kita sa mga tsuper at operator, at mas maluwag at mas ligtas na mga kalsada para sa publiko,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement issued during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Thursday.
He thanked the various transport groups who remained firm to their responsibilities to the commuters and continued to convey them to their respective destinations rather than participate in the senseless undertakings that could create more hassles and confusion to the riding public.
Lacierda also expressed gratitude to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), headed by its chairman Francis Tolentino, for providing support and for attending to the needs of the public.
“Nagpapasalamat kami sa Pasang Masda, FEJODAP, ACTO, Cebu Integrated Transport Services Cooperative (Citrasco) at iba pang mga transport groups na tumugon sa pangangailangan ng publiko, at hindi sumali sa tinatawag na “transport caravan” ng ilang panig… Nagpapasalamat din kami sa MMDA sa wasto nilang paghahanda upang mabawasan ang perwisyo sa pasaherong nais lamang makarating nang matiwasay sa kanilang patutunguhan,” Lacierda said.
“Patuloy po kaming nananawagan sa lahat -- iwasan na po sana natin ang mga kilos na inilalayo tayo sa makabuluhang diskurso, at nagdudulot lamang ng perhuwisyo sa publiko. Hindi lang po perhuwisyo, kundi panganib din, ang naidudulot ng paglalagay ng pako at spikes sa ating mga kalsada,” he added.
When asked on the initial assessment of the effects of the “transport caravan” and other protest activities of some groups, Lacierda said that the strike did not directly affect the commuting public as of noon time.
“Initial assessment is wala pong pasaherong na-stranded because we made sure that there will be transportations available for the riding public and that’s our number one concern, na hindi ho maapektuhan ang publiko… iyan po ang sinabi naming kahapon at based on the assessment of MMDA chairman Tolentino mukhang hindi ho apektado, we hope na patuloy pa rin kasi buong maghapon po yung kanilang transport strike so we will continue to assess the situation po or rather si MMDA chairman Tolentino will be assessing the situation,” Lacierda said.
He also bared that the transport group “Piston” which was included among those who staged the “transport caravan” failed to file a petition for a fare rate increase before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), a process done by the other transport unions.
“The fact is and the truth of the matter is… if Piston is concerned about its members, why they did not file a petition for rate increase in LTFRB, di b a basic po iyon? Ang unang concern po ninyo sa inyong mga miyembro… eh ang FEJODAP, ang ACTO, ang PASANG-MASDA nag-file po sila ng petition for rate increase yan palang Piston hindi po sila nag-file ng petition for rate increase, dapat ipaliwanag po nila iyon sa kanilang mga miyembro,” Lacierda said.
Apart from the MMDA and the non-participation of some transport groups, Lacierda also noted the proactive approach of the Local Government Units (LGUs) to avert the possible problems the transport strike may cause their constituents.
“We would like to commend the local governments on their decision to be proactive in this regard instead of avoiding a situation na mape-perwisyo po ang kanilang mga constituents ay minabuti na po nila na mag-suspende na lang ng klase but nais ko lamang i-emphasize po na ito ay desisyon nila at wala ho kaming ginawa dun, we just mentioned na we are preparing for contingency measures and we commend their decisions to help their constituents,” Lacierda said. (PCOO)
President Benigno S. Aquino III went back to work today, Thursday after skipping his official schedules in the Palace on Wednesday because he was not feeling well, a Palace spokesman said.
In a press conference in Malacanang on Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda assured the public that the President is in good health and has been undergoing regular health check-ups.
“The President has regular check-ups,” Lacierda said when asked by Palace reporters about his health condition.
Lacierda said the President wasn’t feeling well Wednesday, that’s the reason why he failed to attend a scheduled courtesy call at the Palace. He was represented by Budget Secretary Florencio Abad for the event.
Lacierda also confirmed that the President visited the Manila Memorial Park to attend a mass there together with other members of the family. (PCOO)
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Malacanang says country’s economy moving in right direction
The decline in the unemployment rate as indicated by the January 2012 Labor Force Survey of the National Statistics Office (NSO) is a manifestation that the Philippine economy is moving in the right direction without losing sight of the overarching goal of inclusive and equitable growth, a Palace official said.
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued the statement during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Thursday in response to the latest Labor Force Survey indicating that the unemployment rate in the country is down further to 7.2%.
Reports said the Philippines jobless rate declined to 7.2 percent in January from 7.4 percent a year ago.
"In yet another manifestation of the upward trajectory of the Philippine economy, an estimated 1.1 million new jobs were generated in January 2012 compared to a mere 292 thousand net employment created in the same period last year," Lacierda said.
"While employment grew significantly by 3% in January 2012, coming from only 0.8% in January 2011, the quality of employment during the period also improved with full-time employment rebounding to 2.6% this year from negative 2.6% last year," he noted.
Lacierda also said the survey indicates that the underemployment rate also fell from 19.4% in January 2011 to 18.8% in January this year.
He pointed out that the growth of employment may be attributed to increased private sector investments and intensified public spending in infrastructure and agriculture.
"We note that the following regions posted high employment rates: Cagayan Valley, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), MIMAROPA, (Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), the Zamboanga Peninsula, and SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City)," he said. (PCOO)
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Aquino declares March 31 as special non-working day in Panabo City Davao del Norte for its 11th Foundation Day
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared March 31 which falls on a Saturday as a special non-working day in the city of Panabo in Davao del Norte in celebration of its 11th Foundation Day.
In Proclamation No. 347 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on March 1, the Chief Executive issued the declaration to give the people of Panabo the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with fitting ceremonies.
From a mere barangay of Magugpo, which is now known as Tagum City, Panabo became a municipality last July 19, 1949 through Presidential Proclamation No. 236.
The local government unit of Panabo was created into a component city of Davao del Norte by virtue of Republic Act No. 9015 and ratified by the residents in a plebiscite held on March 31, 2001. (PCOO)
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Aquino to attend Association of Young Filipino-Chinese Entrepreneurs’ 20th anniversary celebration
President Benigno Aquino III will attend Friday night the 20th foundation anniversary of the Association of Young Filipino Chinese Entrepreneurs (AYFCE) at the Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati City.
Formerly the Anvil Business Club, AYFCE is also launching its new name on Friday during its anniversary rites.
With the anniversary theme “Linking Young Entrepreneurs in Asia: Promoting Investments in the Philippines,” organizers said it would focus on AYFCE’s entrepreneurship thrust, philanthropy, culture, the sciences, arts and nation building.
The group will also recognize significant projects of the Luen Thai and Transactional Diversified Group and the pledges of new school buildings of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII).
Founded by a group of young Chinese entrepreneurs in 1991, AYFCE aims to promote traditional Confucian and Filipino values and encourage civic consciousness, entrepreneurial courage, professional excellence, leadership and global competitiveness.
The organization was originally named Anvil Executive Club in 1991 and was changed to Anvil Business Club in 2005.
Among the civic and cultural projects of AYFCE include the donation of the Confucius monument at the Rizal Park’s Chinese Garden, the support for the Dragon Boat Festival in the country, assistance to Math Trainers Guild of the Philippines, and scholarship grants for poor but talented students.
The organization also conducted international economic, investment and trade exchanges with Chinese entrepreneurs worldwide.
Joining President Aquino during the event will be Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Ma Ke Qing, Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo, Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, Anvil Business Club chairman Jeffrey Ng, Anvil Business Club Honorary chairman George Siy and Anvil Business Club president Roy Chua. (PCOO)
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Malacanang says Aquino government to continuously implement measures for safety of citizenry
Malacanang assured the citizenry, including the commuters and the transport unions, that the Aquino government will continuously implement measures and exert much needed efforts to ensure not only the safety of the people but also to augment the daily earnings of those who are in the transport sector.
“Makakaasa ang mga commuters at transport unions na patuloy nating isasagawa ang mga hakbang na napagkasunduan sa mga diyalogo noong nakaraang taon. Patuloy po nating ipinatutupad ang batas laban sa mga colorum vehicles, at ang single-ticketing system, upang makapagdulot ng dagdag na kita sa mga tsuper at operator, at mas maluwag at mas ligtas na mga kalsada para sa publiko,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement issued during the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Thursday.
He thanked the various transport groups who remained firm to their responsibilities to the commuters and continued to convey them to their respective destinations rather than participate in the senseless undertakings that could create more hassles and confusion to the riding public.
Lacierda also expressed gratitude to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), headed by its chairman Francis Tolentino, for providing support and for attending to the needs of the public.
“Nagpapasalamat kami sa Pasang Masda, FEJODAP, ACTO, Cebu Integrated Transport Services Cooperative (Citrasco) at iba pang mga transport groups na tumugon sa pangangailangan ng publiko, at hindi sumali sa tinatawag na “transport caravan” ng ilang panig… Nagpapasalamat din kami sa MMDA sa wasto nilang paghahanda upang mabawasan ang perwisyo sa pasaherong nais lamang makarating nang matiwasay sa kanilang patutunguhan,” Lacierda said.
“Patuloy po kaming nananawagan sa lahat -- iwasan na po sana natin ang mga kilos na inilalayo tayo sa makabuluhang diskurso, at nagdudulot lamang ng perhuwisyo sa publiko. Hindi lang po perhuwisyo, kundi panganib din, ang naidudulot ng paglalagay ng pako at spikes sa ating mga kalsada,” he added.
When asked on the initial assessment of the effects of the “transport caravan” and other protest activities of some groups, Lacierda said that the strike did not directly affect the commuting public as of noon time.
“Initial assessment is wala pong pasaherong na-stranded because we made sure that there will be transportations available for the riding public and that’s our number one concern, na hindi ho maapektuhan ang publiko… iyan po ang sinabi naming kahapon at based on the assessment of MMDA chairman Tolentino mukhang hindi ho apektado, we hope na patuloy pa rin kasi buong maghapon po yung kanilang transport strike so we will continue to assess the situation po or rather si MMDA chairman Tolentino will be assessing the situation,” Lacierda said.
He also bared that the transport group “Piston” which was included among those who staged the “transport caravan” failed to file a petition for a fare rate increase before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), a process done by the other transport unions.
“The fact is and the truth of the matter is… if Piston is concerned about its members, why they did not file a petition for rate increase in LTFRB, di b a basic po iyon? Ang unang concern po ninyo sa inyong mga miyembro… eh ang FEJODAP, ang ACTO, ang PASANG-MASDA nag-file po sila ng petition for rate increase yan palang Piston hindi po sila nag-file ng petition for rate increase, dapat ipaliwanag po nila iyon sa kanilang mga miyembro,” Lacierda said.
Apart from the MMDA and the non-participation of some transport groups, Lacierda also noted the proactive approach of the Local Government Units (LGUs) to avert the possible problems the transport strike may cause their constituents.
“We would like to commend the local governments on their decision to be proactive in this regard instead of avoiding a situation na mape-perwisyo po ang kanilang mga constituents ay minabuti na po nila na mag-suspende na lang ng klase but nais ko lamang i-emphasize po na ito ay desisyon nila at wala ho kaming ginawa dun, we just mentioned na we are preparing for contingency measures and we commend their decisions to help their constituents,” Lacierda said. (PCOO)
