President Aquino joins officials and employees
of the Department of Labor and Employment in commemorating 79th Founding
Anniversary
President
Benigno S. Aquino III joined officials and employees of the Department of Labor
and Employment in commemorating the agency’s 79th Founding Anniversary held at
the SMX Convention Center of the Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Thursday.
In his
speech, the President cited the invaluable role of the DOLE, led by Labor
Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz, for fulfilling its advocacy of bringing job
opportunities to Filipinos here and abroad.
“Saludo
rin po tayo sa lahat ng bumubuo ng DOLE, sa pangunguna ni Secretary Rosalinda
Baldoz. Hindi biro ang tungkulin ninyong magbukas ng mga oportunidad sa bansa,
at ang tiyaking ligtas at makatarungan ang kalagayan ng mga manggagawa,” the
President said.
“Nagsisilbi rin kayong tulay sa maayos na
ugnayan ng ating manggagawa at pribadong sektor. Tinutugunan ninyo ang hinaing
ng manggagawa, at tinitimbang ito nang may pagsasaalang-alang sa tatag ng mga
industriya,” he added.
He lauded
the department for its various programs to provide jobs through its Labor Market
Information System that sought to provide useful information and tips for
parents and students in choosing the right career path through the Public
Employment Service Offices, Phil-JobNet and Skills Registry System; and the
Training for Work Scholarship of TESDA (Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority) that offers training courses in select industries such
as business process outsourcing, tourism and construction.
For our
overseas Filipino workers, the President said his government would work harder
to improve and provide more opportunities within the country in order for our
OFWs to choose to remain and work in the country.
“Batid
natin ang kahalagahan ng trabaho sa pag-asenso ng Pilipino. Kaya naman hindi po
tayo makukuntento sa ugaling “pwede na” at “bahala na.” Kung magkakaloob tayo
ng kabuhayan, sisiguruhin din nating disente, ligtas, at may kakayahan itong
iangat ang kalidad ng buhay ng ating mga manggagawa at ng kanyang pamilya.,”
the President said.
“Patuloy
nating patitibayin ang mga mekanismong titiyak na walang pagawaan o may-aring
manlalamang sa kanyang mga empleyado. Pinapaigting din natin ang ating labor
dispute settlement system upang masiguro ang pagkakamit ng katarungan ng ating
mga manggagawa sa mabilis at abot-kayang paraan. Ito nga po ang batayang
prinsipyo ng ating administrasyon: bumuo ng consensus; alamin kung ano ang
makabubuti sa mas nakakarami kung hindi puwede sa lahat; at magkasundo sa isang
maayos na solusyon,” he concluded.
The
Department of Labor and Employment is the national government agency mandated
to formulate and implement policies and programs and serve as the
policy-advisory arm of the Executive Branch in the field of Labor and
Employment. PND (rck)
President Aquino appeals to critics: Check your
data first before making any accusations
President Benigno S. Aquino III appealed to
critics to verify the veracity of their information before making any
accusations against the government.
In an
interview after keynoting the 79th Founding Anniversary of the Department of
Labor and Employment held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on
Thursday, the President said information on any and all government transactions
are available online.
“…baka
puwedeng mag-appeal ---whenever we say something, (can) we make it a point to
ensure that what we’re saying is verified and correct?” the President said.
He called
on those who had something to say against the government to “give us the
courtesy” of checking “available data” on line before making accusations.
“So may
we ask anybody to do likewise and give us the courtesy of... before accusing
(to) just check on the available data,” he said. PND (rck)
Department of Education to address schools
destroyed by typhoon ‘Pablo,' President Aquino says
President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed
confidence on Thursday that the Department of Education is working towards
addressing the destruction brought by typhoon Pablo on schools in the provinces
of Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley last week.
The President told reporters in an interview
after keynoting the 79th Founding Anniversary of the Department of Labor and
Employment at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City that aside from the
schools, the DepEd is also working on how to assist affected residents in
putting up their houses that were also wiped out by the strong typhoon.
“‘Yung schools, as you know, (Education
Secretary) Bro. Armin (Luistro) has promised us na wala na tayong eskwelahan na
shortage by next year, and I am sure that they will be working on plans to
redress, not just schools, (pati ang) mga bahay,” the President said.
He said that discussions were being undertaken
to address this problem at the soonest possible time.
“We were discussing ...some na kakailanganin
para magkaroon ng assistance sa lahat nung totally damaged ang bahay... at pati
na rin ang mga partially damaged,” the President said. PND (rck)
President Aquino declares December 19 of every
year as 'National Alternative Dispute Resolution Day'
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared
December 19 of every year as "National Alternative Dispute Resolution
Day" to encourage and actively promote the use of alternative dispute
resolution in achieving speedy and impartial justice.
The Chief
Executive issued the declaration by virtue of Proclamation No. 518 signed by
Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on December 4.
President
Aquino said Article III, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution guarantees the
right of all persons to a speedy disposition of their cases before all
judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative bodies.
"Republic Act No. 9285 or the
“Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Act of 2004″ provides that
it is the policy of the State to encourage and actively promote the use of
ADR," he said.
The
President said RA 9285 created the Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution,
an attached agency of the Department of Justice, to promote, develop and expand
the use of ADR in the private and public sectors. The establishment of this
office also aims to declog court dockets.
The
Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution shall plan and implement appropriate
activities for the observance of the "National Alternative Dispute
Resolution Day," the President said. PND (js)
President Aquino urges youths to honor Rizal at
all times and demonstrate his principles to sustain the administration’s
reforms
President Benigno S. Aquino III called on the
Filipino youth to always honor the country’s national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and
demonstrate his principles to sustain the momentum of the administration's
reforms in fulfillment of a just and equitably progressive Philippines.
More than
a century after his martyrdom, Dr. Jose Rizal remains a vital exemplar of the
greatness of the Filipino, and an inspiration for our countrymen to demonstrate
commitment and industry in their respective enterprises," the Chief
Executive said in his message to the Order of the Knights of Rizal on Thursday.
The Order
of the Knights of Rizal is spearheading the 50th National Rizal Youth
Leadership Institute Conference which has for its theme "Buhayin si Rizal
sa Bawa’t Kabataang Pilipino” on December 13-16, 2012 at the Teacher’s Camp in
Baguio City.
"In
this time of dynamism and change, the youth’s idealism and vibrancy are
instrumental in carrying on Dr. Jose Rizal’s legacy of patriotism, passion, and
excellence. These qualities continue to resonate in our time, as we mold our
young into responsible, conscientious adults, and as we sustain the momentum of
our reforms in fulfillment of a just and equitably progressive
Philippines," the President said. PND (js)
Palace elated over President Aquino’s high
performance and trust ratings
Malacanang expressed elation over President
Benigno S. Aquino III’s high performance and trust ratings following the
release of Pulse Asia’s Ulat ng Bayan survey for the fourth quarter this year.
In a
press statement on Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the
Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey showed increase in the trust rating and
sustained support for President Aquino.
The
President’s performance approval remained steady at +78, unchanged from the
third quarter, while his trust approval rating jumped two points to +80. The
survey was conducted from November 23 to 29.
“These
unprecedented ratings almost two and a half years into the Aquino
administration are indicative of the Filipino people’s continued support for
and confidence in the President and the sweeping changes and programs he has
tirelessly championed,” Lacierda said in the statement.
“Put
together, these have resulted in a brand of good governance recognized by the
international community and which has allowed confidence to rise anew in an
economy undergoing a virtuous cycle.”
These
measures redounded to social investments for the Filipino people in the
government’s commitment to create inclusive and equitable growth, Lacierda
said. He added that the administration is encouraged by the survey and will
continue to work to produce more results.
“We
continue to be guided by the conviction that public office is and always will
be a public trust and knowing that our countrymen remain solidly behind
President Aquino and his administration,” he said. PND (as)
Aquino appoints Vice Admiral Alano to head
Philippine Navy
President Benigno S. Aquino III designated Armed
Forces Central Command chief Vice Admiral Jose Luis Alano to become the
Philippine Navy’s flag officer in command, replacing Vice Admiral Alexander
Pama who will retire this month.
Pama will
reach the mandatory retirement age of 56 on December 21.
Prior to
his designation, Alano was the leader of several important units in the Navy
including the Philippine Fleet, Office of the Chief of Naval Staff, Naval
Forces Northern Luzon, Service Force Command and Naval Air Group.
Born on
May 1, 1958 in Quezon province, Alano started his military career when he
entered the Philippine Military Academy in 1975. He joined the Navy upon
graduation in 1979.
Alano
studied here and abroad and also had undertaken graduate courses in Australia
and in the United States.
Among the
awards and decorations conferred on Alano include the Distinguished Service
Star, Command at Sea Plaque, Military Medal Award, the Philippine Navy Surface
Warfare Operation Badge, and the People Power II Ribbon among others.
Alano is
married to Maria Hildelita P. Alano and they are blessed with two daughters,
Maria Gabriela and Sofia. PND (as)
