Archive for November, 2008
Written by anyajulia on 28 November 2008
The fist national congress of the Men Opposed to VAW Everywhere (MOVE) is set on November 25 in Kalibo, Aklan.
December 12 is the last day of the 18 – Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) spearheaded by the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW).
The 18-day campaign, with the theme “CEDAW ng Bayan: ReMOVE VAW, highlights the critical roles of governments and of men in curbing and responding sensitively to VAW.
The First National Congress of MOVE will center on the vital role of men in the fight against VAW, taking off from previous efforts in building a network of male advocates against VAW. (PIA/Bohol)
Tags: Men Opposed to VAW Everywhere (MOVE), Violence Against Women -VAW
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Written by anyajulia on 28 November 2008
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo met with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and discussed on the on going peace process in Mindanao.
According to Press Secretary Jesus Dureza, President Arroyo informed Sec. Rice that the Philippine government is prepared to go back to the negotiating table with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
This, however, as soon as positive results are gathered from the ongoing consultations with stakeholders and affected communities in Mindanao.
The President explained the new paradigm of her administration in pursuing the peace talks with the MILF based on more authentic consultations and not dictated by any armed group.
She also expressed gratitude for the continuing US assistance in the Mindanao peace process
Dureza was confident that the ongoing consultations with the stakeholders as mandated under the new paradigm might be completed very soon so that government can address the immediate needs of the displaced families and affected communities in the south. (PIA/Bohol)
Tags: Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), peace talks, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
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Written by anyajulia on 28 November 2008
An Islamic bank will be set-up soon in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), said ARMM Regional Government Datu Zaldy U. Ampatuan.
According to Ampatuan, once the bank is in place, it will attract foreign investors from Muslim countries and hoped to harness economic potential areas inorder to uplift the poverty level in the autonomous region.
He said a “start-up capital for the bank of P20-billion” will be pooled from the resources of the regional and local government units.
The bank shall also serve as an official depository bank of ARMM agencies and local government units (LGUs), Ampatuan added. (PIA/Bohol)
Tags: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Islamic bank, set-up
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Written by anyajulia on 28 November 2008
The Philippine National Police will strictly implement LOI 01-2005, otherwise known as “Tamang Bihis”.
The said LOI is a campaign against illegal manufacture, distribution, sale and use of PNP uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements, including the materials for their production.
This is in view of the increasing incidents of crimes perpetrated by men wearing police/military uniforms targeting banks, schools and other business establishments.
The said LOI is a campaign against illegal manufacture, distribution, sale and use of PNP uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements, including the materials for their production.
Under the order, the PNP will conduct an extensive information drive to heighten awareness of the public, conduct of police visibility patrols, checkpoints and spot inspections and arrest those violating the order.
The campaign is in accordance with Republic Act No. 493, an act to prohibit the use or conferring of military or naval grades or titles by or upon persons not in the service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or the PNP, to regulate the wearing, use, manufacture and sale of insignias, decorations and medals, badges, patches and identification cards prescribed for the said AFP or PNP. (PIA/Bohol)
Tags: illegal use of PNP/military uniforms, LOI 01-2005, Philippine National Police, “Tamang Bihis”
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Written by anyajulia on 28 November 2008
Deputy Presidential Spokesman Anthony Golez Jr. stressed that any move to amend the Philippine Constitution begins and ends with Congress.
He explained that “to be consistent” with its stand on the issue, the Palace has not prevented nor discouraged discussions of the Cha-Cha.
Although Malacañang has been consistent about the “need for Constitutional reforms to significantly boost the chances for (economic) reforms and development;” it is neither the initiator nor the agitator for Charter Change (Cha-Cha), he added.
He also pointed out that “the Palace will exclude, disown and reject amendments that deal with term extension and other schemes to perpetuate incumbent elective officials, including the President.” (PIA/Bohol)
Tags: cha-cha, charter change
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Written by anyajulia on 28 November 2008
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III appealed to tri-media to help advance the cause of people’s health by disseminating the department’s various programs.
Secretary Duque was the keynote speaker of the first ever held Field Implementation Management Office (FIMO) meeting for Region XII.
He said the importance of the meeting was to make sure that the foundational structure of the “FOURmula 1 for health” will be understood and implemented without hitches.
The FOURmula 1 for health which covers healthcare financing, health service delivery, good governance, and regulations is poised to address the various health issues and initiatives under PGMA’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
These health programs and initiatives are: facilitate access of cheap medicines to the poor; universal health insurance coverage of PhilHealth; establish more Botika ng Barangay (BnB); increase the numbers of primary and secondary hospitals through the health facilities upgrade program of the department, among others.
Tags: advance the cause of people’s health, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III
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Written by anyajulia on 26 November 2008
“Keeping a wounded soldier without necessary medication violates the International Humanitarian Law!”
Major Medel Aquilar, 5th CRG Commander, Civl Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CRS-AFP), made this clear as the hesitation of the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New Peoples Army and the National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF) to declare that they have in their custody Lt. Vicente Camayo is due to the fear being accountable if something happens to the wounded officer.
Aguilar pointed out that this is the same reason why they lied to the people by saying that Lt. Camayo is not in their custody.
They are also afraid that the international community will know they are violating the international humanitarian law (IHL) by depriving a wounded person with the necessary medication he needs, Aguilar added. (PIA/Bohol)
Tags: Communist Party of the Philippines, International Humanitarian Law violation, National Democratic Front, the New Peoples Army
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Written by anyajulia on 26 November 2008
The reintroduction of Spanish as a second language in Philippine schools next year is a very timely move as the Philippines and Peru have agreed to expand their trade relations, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said.
According to Dureza, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Peruvian President Alan Garcia held bilateral talks and shared commonalities, talking about the kinship between their two countries in straight Spanish.
Dureza noted that the Philippines and Peru are both predominantly Catholic and were ruled by Spain for hundreds of years.
Aside from the two countries’ common Spanish heritage, President Garcia has a soft heart for the Philippines, recalling that as a young boy, his mother would keep reminding him that he was the son of the “President of the Philippine Republic.”
Dureza later found out that his father was a namesake of the late Carlos P. Garcia, then president of the Philippines. (PIA/Bohol)
Tags: expand trade relations, Peru, Philippines
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Written by anyajulia on 24 November 2008
Criminal charges are filed against the Boholano National Youth Commission (NYC) Commisioner Benjie Oliva for falsification of official public documents. The criminal charges was due to Oliva’s forgery a high ranking official for the purpose of pulling out funds as payment for the 2-day live-in training of the Sangguniang Kabataan in Iloilo.
The complainants included Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Reynaldo Puno and SK Federation Vice – President for Visayas Guisseppe Karl Gumban.
In a letter to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the National Director for SK – Bohol Jane Censoria-Cajes addressed not to renew Oliva’s appointment for the Commission.
Tags: Boholano, Commisioner Benjie Olivaa, criminal charges, National Youth Commission
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Written by anyajulia on 22 November 2008
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed an executive order that would allow foreigners to stay in the Philippines indefinitely provided they will employ at least 10 Filipinos.
According to Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan, Executive Order (EO) No. 758, otherwise knows as Job Generation Visa, is timely and would greatly mitigate the negative impact of the current economic meltdown on the Philippine Economy.
Under the guidelines, the BI shall issue Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) to a foreigner engaged in viable and sustainable commercial enterprise, trade or industry that has in its employ at least 10 Filipinos.
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Written by anyajulia on 22 November 2008
Military said lawless Moro Islamic Liberation Front group (LMG) has “link” with Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and the Abu Sayyaf group (ASG). This was shown in documents recovered from a safehouse that the military overran lately.
Also found in the safehouse were 10-base icom two-way radios, assorted fatigue uniforms and ammunition, and other pertinent documents.
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Tags: Abu Sayyaf group (ASG), documents link, Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), Moro Islamic Liberation Front group (LMG)
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