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December 7, 2011
Priest is Aquino awardee for journalism

 

MANILA, Dec. 6, 2011— For a mission that has spanned many years as documentary journalist, an Oblate missionary has been named as the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Fellowship Awardee for Journalism for 2011.

Fr. Eduardo Vasquez, Jr, was given recognition on Tuesday by the United States Embassy and the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati City.

MANILA, Dec. 6, 2011— For a mission that has spanned many years as documentary journalist, an Oblate missionary has been named as the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Fellowship Awardee for Journalism for 2011.

Fr. Eduardo Vasquez, Jr, was given recognition on Tuesday by the United States Embassy and the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati City.

December 5, 2011
SC gets ‘spanking’ from P-Noy

 

MANILA, Philippines – With the confidence of a leader with solid popular support, President Benigno Aquino III minced no words as he poured his sentiments on the judiciary right in front of Supreme Court Justice Renato Corona during the 1stNational Criminal Justice Summit at Manila Hotel today.

Aquino started his speech on the belief that the Corona was illegally appointed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, implying that the SC chief was a “midnight appointee” of his predecessor.

MANILA, Philippines – With the confidence of a leader with solid popular support, President Benigno Aquino III minced no words as he poured his sentiments on the judiciary right in front of Supreme Court Justice Renato Corona during the 1stNational Criminal Justice Summit at Manila Hotel today.

Aquino started his speech on the belief that the Corona was illegally appointed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, implying that the SC chief was a “midnight appointee” of his predecessor.

December 3, 2011
Bishop seeks Aquino intervention on coco levy case

 

MANILA, Dec. 2, 2011— An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is seeking a resolution of cases related to the coco-levy fund scam, as he called on President Benigno Aquino III to intervene on the issue.

Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo said Aquino should show “political will” to return billions of pesos in coconut levy funds allegedly stolen from coconut farmers decades back...

MANILA, Dec. 2, 2011— An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is seeking a resolution of cases related to the coco-levy fund scam, as he called on President Benigno Aquino III to intervene on the issue.

Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo said Aquino should show “political will” to return billions of pesos in coconut levy funds allegedly stolen from coconut farmers decades back.

November 26, 2011
Church urges Aquino to help Hacienda Luisita farmers

MANILA, Nov. 25, 2011— Now that the Supreme Court has spoken, Catholic Church officials called on President Benigno Aquino III to ensure the distribution of Hacienda Luisita to the farmers and provide them with support services.

Fr. Edu Gariguez of the National Secretariat for Social Action— Justice and Peace (Nassa) said he is certain Aquino’s clan, which owns the vast sugar plantation, will make moves to block the land distribution...

MANILA, Nov. 25, 2011— Now that the Supreme Court has spoken, Catholic Church officials called on President Benigno Aquino III to ensure the distribution of Hacienda Luisita to the farmers and provide them with support services.

Fr. Edu Gariguez of the National Secretariat for Social Action— Justice and Peace (Nassa) said he is certain Aquino’s clan, which owns the vast sugar plantation, will make moves to block the land distribution.

November 24, 2011
SC unanimously decides to give Hacienda Luisita to farmers

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 24, 2011) – The family President Benigno Aquino III's shall soon find themselves landless as the Supreme Court orders the distribution of the Cojuangco-owned 4,915.75-hectare Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac to over 6,000 farmer workers-beneficiaries of the sugar estate.

The SC, in the 56-page ruling obtained by The Star last night, recalled and set aside the option granted to the farmers to remain as stockholders of Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI).

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 24, 2011) – The family President Benigno Aquino III's shall soon find themselves landless as the Supreme Court orders the distribution of the Cojuangco-owned 4,915.75-hectare Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac to over 6,000 farmer workers-beneficiaries of the sugar estate.

The SC, in the 56-page ruling obtained by The Star last night, recalled and set aside the option granted to the farmers to remain as stockholders of Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI).

November 4, 2011
Philippines, Muslim rebels to continue peace talks

 

MANILA, Philippines (AP) Nov. 4, 2011 — The Philippine government and Muslim rebels agreed Thursday to continue peace talks despite recent clashes that killed 19 soldiers in a southern province, the chief government negotiator said.

As the two sides work toward ending decades of rebellion for Muslim self-rule, the rebels reaffirmed a commitment under a previous agreement to help the government fight kidnap gangs and other criminal groups, Marvic Leonen said in a statement after an informal meeting in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur...

 

MANILA, Philippines (AP) Nov. 4, 2011 — The Philippine government and Muslim rebels agreed Thursday to continue peace talks despite recent clashes that killed 19 soldiers in a southern province, the chief government negotiator said.

October 14, 2011
BFAR task force apprehends 6 sea vessels

PILI, Camarines Sur (Oct. 14, 2011) – Charges of  violation of RA 8550 or the Amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines have been filed against the owners of 6 fishing vessels that are used in large-scale illegal fishing in Ragay Gulf.

The vessels are now in the custody of a special task force of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)  central office.

The crew of the said vessels were were caught in Ragay Gulf  early this week using prohibited fishing gears like fine nets, bag nets and ring nets.

PILI, Camarines Sur (Oct. 14, 2011) – Charges of  violation of RA 8550 or the Amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines have been filed against the owners of 6 fishing vessels that are used in large-scale illegal fishing in Ragay Gulf.

The vessels are now in the custody of a special task force of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)  central office.

The crew of the said vessels were were caught in Ragay Gulf  early this week using prohibited fishing gears like fine nets, bag nets and ring nets.

August 24, 2011
Of wang-wangs and Senate investigations

In his second State of the Nation Address, President Benigno Aquino III has made the banning of car sirens called wang-wang as a symbolism of how his government has supposedly put a stop to the abuse of power and corruption.

In his second State of the Nation Address, President Benigno Aquino III has made the banning of car sirens called wang-wang as a symbolism of how his government has supposedly put a stop to the abuse of power and corruption. However, the wang-wang might no longer be heard often in the streets but VIP cars, carrying politicians and rich people, with back up vehicles still bully their way through traffic by flashing its lights and having escorts to clear the way.

July 18, 2011
Probe of 2004, 2007 poll fraud getting off the ground

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - A cue from a Malacañang legal team that now assesses the “value and plausibility” of the allegations of two key witnesses is all the Department of Justice (DOJ) needs to start the formal investigation of  perceived massive election fraud in 2004 and 2007.

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - A cue from a Malacañang legal team that now assesses the “value and plausibility” of the allegations of two key witnesses is all the Department of Justice (DOJ) needs to start the formal investigation of perceived massive election fraud in 2004 and 2007.

July 16, 2011
LGU Camaligan bares one year-accomplishment, implements PNoy’s priority agenda

CAMALIGAN, Camarines Sur, July 15 (PIA) -- Attributing his successful feats to a virtuous and upright leadership, Camaligan Mayor Emmanuel “Emman” Trinidad Prado believes that a morally outright principle should be the prevailing guiding rule for every leader.

CAMALIGAN, Camarines Sur, July 15 (PIA) -- Attributing his successful feats to a virtuous and upright leadership, Camaligan Mayor Emmanuel “Emman” Trinidad Prado believes that a morally outright principle should be the prevailing guiding rule for every leader.

In his “Pahayag sa Banwaan 2011”, Prado enumerated his various accomplishments in the fields of education, health, livelihood, social services, food security and poverty alleviation programs, agriculture, environment and provision of facilities to his constituents.

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July 16, 2011
P-Noy amazed at bishops' demand for apology

MANILA Philippines (July 16, 2011) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino III finds it amazing that bishops are asking him and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chair Margarita Juico to issue a public apology for dragging the Church into a scandal when some Catholic bishops were involved in controversial fund disbursements at the PCSO.

MANILA Philippines (July 16, 2011) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino III finds it amazing that bishops are asking him and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chair Margarita Juico to issue a public apology for dragging the Church into a scandal when some Catholic bishops were involved in controversial fund disbursements at the PCSO.

“It’s not clear why I should apologize to them,” Aquino said. “I’m ready to apologize if I did something wrong. But where did all these start?”

July 14, 2011
No to Zaldy Ampatuan as state witness - Palace

MANILA, Philippines - Whatever hope Zaldy Ampatuan has to turn state witness against his clan in the Maguindanao massacre is quickly dashed as President Benigno Aquino III assured the families of the victims that this will not happen.

MANILA, Philippines - Whatever hope Zaldy Ampatuan has to turn state witness against his clan in the Maguindanao massacre is quickly dashed as President Benigno Aquino III assured the families of the victims that this will not happen.

The president met with the relatives of the massacre victims this afternoon.

June 30, 2011
P-Noy signs into law bill postponing ARMM poll

MANILA, Philippines - Celebratin his first anniversary in office, President Benigno Aquino III today signed into law the bill that seeks postponement of the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) originally slated for August 8 this year.

MANILA, Philippines - Celebratin his first anniversary in office, President Benigno Aquino III today signed into law the bill that seeks postponement of the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) originally slated for August 8 this year.

Leaders of both the upper and lower house of Philippine Congress, stood witnesses as the president signed the ARMM election postponement bill at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang.

June 28, 2011
Robredo now full-fledged DILG secretary

Taking almost a year to decide that they can work along after all, President Benigno Aquino III finally keeps Jesse M. Robredo in the cabinet as full-fledged Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and turns over to him the supervision of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as well.

Taking almost a year to decide that they can work along after all, President Benigno Aquino III finally keeps Jesse M. Robredo in the cabinet as full-fledged Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and turns over to him the supervision of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as well.

“We confirm that last June 13, President Aquino issued an ad interim appointment to Mr. Jesse Robredo as Secretary of Interior and Local Government," Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.

June 26, 2011
Salceda gives 81% rating to P-Noy's first year performance

LEGAZPI CITY (June 24, 2011) - A more than passing 81% mark - that's is what Albay Governor Joey Salceda gives to President Benigno Aquino III  assessing the president's first 11 months in office.

LEGAZPI CITY (June 24, 2011) - A more than passing 81% mark - that's is what Albay Governor Joey Salceda gives to President Benigno Aquino III  assessing the president's first 11 months in office.

Salceda gave his verdict today during the 2nd full council meeting of the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) that he chairs.

Salceda's favorable opinion came a day after his former boss and economics professor, ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, painted the spectre of economic disaster befalling the country under P-Noy's alleged weak leadership.

June 11, 2011
Court starts hearing Morong 43 case

MANILA, Philippines (June 11 2011) – A Quezon City court started hearing yesterday the illegal detention and torture case filed by the so called Morong 43 against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and some military officials.

MANILA, Philippines (June 11 2011) – A Quezon City court started hearing yesterday the illegal detention and torture case filed by the so called Morong 43 against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and some military officials.

May 20, 2011
Bishops Float P-Noy Ouster Move Over Reproductive Health

MANILA, Philippines (May 20, 2011) - Three groups are set to oust Philippine President Benigno Aquino III if the controversial Reproductive Health Bill (RHB) becomes a law. This was revealed today by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz in a radio interview with Church-run Radyo Veritas.

MANILA, Philippines (May 20, 2011) - Three groups are set to oust Philippine President Benigno Aquino III if the controversial Reproductive Health Bill (RHB) becomes a law. This was revealed today by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz in a radio interview with Church-run Radyo Veritas.

May 18, 2011
Passing RHB to Law Is 'right thing to do' - P-Noy

MANILA, Philippines (May 18, 2011) - President Benigno Aquino III remains steadfast in his support for responsible parenthood and reproductive health (RH) as he reiterates today that passing an RH law "is the right thing to do."

MANILA, Philippines (May 18, 2011) - President Benigno Aquino III remains steadfast in his support for responsible parenthood and reproductive health (RH) as he reiterates today that passing an RH law "is the right thing to do."

While speaking before a crowd of medical professionals during the 104th annual convention of the Philippine Medical Association, President Aquino also called on Catholic bishops to work with the government in its pro-poor programs.

May 8, 2011
Former Senator Noynoy, 7 Others Pork-free in 2009

MANILA, Philippines (May 7, 2011) - A Department of Budget and Management (DBM) report reveals that in 2009 President Benigno Aquino III, then a senator, and seven others saved the government P1.6 billion by not availing of their yearly pork barrel allocation amounting to P200-million each.

MANILA, Philippines (May 7, 2011) - A Department of Budget and Management (DBM) report reveals that in 2009 President Benigno Aquino III, then a senator, and seven others saved the government P1.6 billion by not availing of their yearly pork barrel allocation amounting to P200-million each.

Other Senate members who joined P-Noy in refusing to partake of the annual “pork” in the said year were Panfilo Lacson, Joker Arroyo, Francis Escudero, Mar Roxas, Aquilino Pimentel Jr., Antonio Trillanes IV, and Manuel Villar Jr.

April 29, 2011
Merci Quits

Beleaguered Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez submitted her resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino III today, less than two weeks before the scheduled impeachment hearing against her at the Senate.

Beleaguered Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez submitted her resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino III today, less than two weeks before the scheduled impeachment hearing against her at the Senate.

April 29, 2011
Ombudsman Quits Ahead of Impeachment Trials

MANILA, Philippines – Two weeks ahead of the start of the trials at the Senate,  impeached Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez personally submitted her resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino III today.

MANILA, Philippines – Two weeks ahead of the start of the trials at the Senate,  impeached Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez personally submitted her resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino III today.

Gutierrez’s lawyer, Tomas Syquia, quoted the Ombudsman as saying in her letter: “I am resigning my office effective May 6. Even as a private citizen, I will still support the efforts of government in stamping out corruption.”

February 16, 2011
DENR Vows Strict Enforcement of Logging Ban in Bikol

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 14  -— The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bikol has assured the public that it will take the lead in strictly implementing President Benigno Aquino III’s Executive Order (EO) 23 that places the entire country under an indefinite log ban.

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 14  -— The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bikol has assured the public that it will take the lead in strictly implementing President Benigno Aquino III’s Executive Order (EO) 23 that places the entire country under an indefinite log ban.

January 13, 2011
President Aquino to Visit Albay's Flood and Landslide-Stricken Areas

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 13 2011  - President Benigno Aquino III is set to arrive here on Friday to personally assess the damages wrought by floods and landslides caused by heavy rains that hit several towns of the province including this city, Albay Governor Joey Salceda said Thursday.

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 13 2011  - President Benigno Aquino III is set to arrive here on Friday to personally assess the damages wrought by floods and landslides caused by heavy rains that hit several towns of the province including this city, Albay Governor Joey Salceda said Thursday.

Salceda said preparations are in place for the arrival of President Aquino, who will be briefed by local and national disaster authorities concerning the current disaster situation, relief operation, the extent of damages and the proposed disaster rehabilitation plan.

January 10, 2011
PNoy Orders Assistance to Drenched Bikol Provinces

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 5– President Benigno Aquino III has instructed all national government agencies (NGAs) to give full assistance in all provinces in Bikol region, especially those mostly affected areas by continuous heavy rains.

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 5– President Benigno Aquino III has instructed all national government agencies (NGAs) to give full assistance in all provinces in Bikol region, especially those mostly affected areas by continuous heavy rains.

Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) regional director Rafael Alejandro in a meeting Wednesday informed the members of the council to ready all resources to be distributed in the affected municipalities and cities by landslides, flashfloods and lahar flows.

January 4, 2011
With Budget Cuts, 'Corporatization' of Health Care, Aquino Backs Out of 'Health for All' Promise

If Filipinos had dreamed that public health care may improve under the new Aquino government, which packaged itself as an agent of change with a “health for all” agenda during the election campaign, its 2010 performance would come as a nasty shock. The recently signed national budget and the cuts it inflicted on public health spending for 2011 signify the opposite of change.

If Filipinos had dreamed that public health care may improve under the new Aquino government, which packaged itself as an agent of change with a “health for all” agenda during the election campaign, its 2010 performance would come as a nasty shock. The recently signed national budget and the cuts it inflicted on public health spending for 2011 signify the opposite of change.