Aquino to preside over Energy Summit this week, Malacañang says
Malacañang on Sunday said President Benigno S. Aquino III will preside over an Energy Summit this week to tackle the power crisis that has been causing rotating blackouts in Mindanao.
In a press briefing aired over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the President would take this opportunity to sit down with stakeholders and discuss ways to address the energy crisis that has been causing up to 15 hour long power outages in some parts of Mindanao Island.
“The President would like to take advantage of the opportunity to have all the stakeholders there (Energy Summit) and to clear the air about the situation in Mindanao,” Valte said.
She added that the President would discuss the government’s proposed solutions as well as hear the side from concerned parties “to have a speedier resolution to this problem.”
“Meron po tayong mga proposed solutions at kailangan natin ang kooperasyon ng mga stakeholders para ma-implement ang mga solusyons na ito,” Valte said.
She said the Department of Energy has been on top of the situation by meeting with stakeholders “in order to clarify issues and to get up to date information on the plans of the department as well as the administration to continue to address the situation in that area.” (PCOO)
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Palace assures citizens, tourists of Aquino government’s commitment to ensure their security
Malacañang on Sunday assured the Filipino citizenry and tourists alike that the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III remains committed to ensuring their well being and safety, in light of the two explosions that occurred in the island of Palawan on Maundy Thursday.
The first explosion happened at the Entalula Beach Resort in El Nido, Palawan at around 5:20 p.m. followed by a second blast, 10 minutes later, at the Puerto Royal Express bus station in Barangay San Jose, Puerto Princesa City.
Aiza Gay Martinez Mallari, 23, a cook at the resort and Marivic Aria, 28, and Cenon Magdayo, 75, who both were at the bus terminal, were injured in the blasts.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a press briefing over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan that the Philippine National Police was looking into the cause including those who perpetrated the bombings.
“The authorities are investigating and we leave it to them to give us updates on the situation, and from what I understand the Department of Interior and Local Governments is already looking into the matter as well," Valte said.
She assured Filipinos and visitors that “we will continue to extend the security not just to our people but to those who visit our country as tourists.” (PCOO)
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Malacañang hopeful peace accord with MILF can be reached
Malacañang on Sunday expressed hope that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front can come to terms and agree that achieving peace between themselves is better for everyone concerned and the entire nation as a whole.
In an interview over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that despite the setbacks to obtaining lasting peace with the MILF, the government remains hopeful that all the hard work and sacrifices made will pay off in the end
“…we are still hopeful that we will be able to find a peace agreement (with the MILF), Valte said.
“Tuloy lang po tayo (We will continue pursuing peace). We have come to the talks in good faith and we hope na magkaroon ng pagbubunga yung ating mga pagpupursige diyan,” she added. (PCOO)
Malacañang on Sunday said President Benigno S. Aquino III will preside over an Energy Summit this week to tackle the power crisis that has been causing rotating blackouts in Mindanao.
In a press briefing aired over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the President would take this opportunity to sit down with stakeholders and discuss ways to address the energy crisis that has been causing up to 15 hour long power outages in some parts of Mindanao Island.
“The President would like to take advantage of the opportunity to have all the stakeholders there (Energy Summit) and to clear the air about the situation in Mindanao,” Valte said.
She added that the President would discuss the government’s proposed solutions as well as hear the side from concerned parties “to have a speedier resolution to this problem.”
“Meron po tayong mga proposed solutions at kailangan natin ang kooperasyon ng mga stakeholders para ma-implement ang mga solusyons na ito,” Valte said.
She said the Department of Energy has been on top of the situation by meeting with stakeholders “in order to clarify issues and to get up to date information on the plans of the department as well as the administration to continue to address the situation in that area.” (PCOO)
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Palace assures citizens, tourists of Aquino government’s commitment to ensure their security
Malacañang on Sunday assured the Filipino citizenry and tourists alike that the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III remains committed to ensuring their well being and safety, in light of the two explosions that occurred in the island of Palawan on Maundy Thursday.
The first explosion happened at the Entalula Beach Resort in El Nido, Palawan at around 5:20 p.m. followed by a second blast, 10 minutes later, at the Puerto Royal Express bus station in Barangay San Jose, Puerto Princesa City.
Aiza Gay Martinez Mallari, 23, a cook at the resort and Marivic Aria, 28, and Cenon Magdayo, 75, who both were at the bus terminal, were injured in the blasts.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a press briefing over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan that the Philippine National Police was looking into the cause including those who perpetrated the bombings.
“The authorities are investigating and we leave it to them to give us updates on the situation, and from what I understand the Department of Interior and Local Governments is already looking into the matter as well," Valte said.
She assured Filipinos and visitors that “we will continue to extend the security not just to our people but to those who visit our country as tourists.” (PCOO)
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Malacañang hopeful peace accord with MILF can be reached
Malacañang on Sunday expressed hope that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front can come to terms and agree that achieving peace between themselves is better for everyone concerned and the entire nation as a whole.
In an interview over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that despite the setbacks to obtaining lasting peace with the MILF, the government remains hopeful that all the hard work and sacrifices made will pay off in the end
“…we are still hopeful that we will be able to find a peace agreement (with the MILF), Valte said.
“Tuloy lang po tayo (We will continue pursuing peace). We have come to the talks in good faith and we hope na magkaroon ng pagbubunga yung ating mga pagpupursige diyan,” she added. (PCOO)
