DOCSLIB.ORG

Infobytes the Official E-Newsletter of the Philippine Information Agency-7 | Vol

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Infobytes the Official E-Newsletter of the Philippine Information Agency-7 | Vol Information is our business. INFOBYTES THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY-7 | WWW.PIA.GOV.PH VOL. 1 | NO. 4 | SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 TOPSTORIES NEGROS ORIENTAL P-Noy opens P265-M ‘Mercado de Bais’ in Negros Oriental Pres. Aquino with Bais City Mayor Karen Villanueva (right) after the unveiling of the marker in front of the P265-M Public Market in Bais City, Negros Oriental. (PHOTO BY PIA/HAZEL GLORIA) BY JENNIFER Catan-Tilos marker in front of the market building “This market, a center of with assistance from Bais City Mayor commerce in the city, provides positive DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 8 (PIA) -- Karen Villanueva and witnessed by business to all farmers, traders and President Benigno S. Aquino III today the city and municipal mayors in producers,” the chief executive said. led the inauguration of the mall-like Negros Oriental along with some President Aquino also described P265 million public market in Poblacion other national and local officials. the market as “one of the biggest new I, Bais City, Negros Oriental. President Aquino appreciated public market in the country designed The President arrived in Bais the unique structure of the two-storey to boost the city’s farm productivity City on Sept. 8, 2011 with Agriculture multi-million market building. It and economy.” Secretary Proceso Alcala, Trade has an elevator and contains a cold The development of the Secretary Gregory Domingo, Interior storage facility with ice maker and market is in line with the national and Local Government Secretary Jesse underground sewerage treatment at government’s program to spur Robredo, Transportation Secretary the ground floor, while at the second trading and economic activities in Mar Roxas, and Felipe Remollo of floor there are function, dining and the neighboring towns in Manjuyod, Clark Development Authority. transient rooms, and child minding Mabinay, and Pamplona, said Aquino. He proceeded to unveil the area. (PIA NegOr/JCT) INFOBYTESTOPSTORIES BOHOL Bohol has 67% lower crime rate compared to 2010 BY REY AnthonY CHIU Police presentations showed that since April peaking in June at 50 theft at 570 cases, constitutes 46% of all incidents. TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Sept 4 crimes recorded for the period. Robberies in July slid down to (PIA) -- Bohol enjoys a 67 percent “The upward trend in the crime 37 cases, police records show. decrease in crime incidence, a success volume for the months of April to For the month of July, local police authorities quickly attribute July, particularly on theft incidents Alburquerque, Mabini and San Isidro to the strong support communities gave can be prevented through the help of posted a perfect slate for crime solution for the local police. the citizens,” Bohol police authorities efficiency while the whole of Bohol During his report to the Provincial through PSSupt Barot bared. police only recorded some 47%. Peace and Order Council in its regular Following theft is robbery, San Isidro Police Station meeting Friday in Guindulman, Bohol which pegs at 25% OR 305 cases. recorded 2 cases and solved them both, Police chief said while the decrease in Police authorities however have Alburquerque solved all of their 9 cases crimes can be attributed the police anti- successful pulled down the incidents while Mabini solved all 16 of their cases crime drives, but much of the credit in July from an increasing trend recorded. (30) should be given to the people for their unwavering support for the local police. Citing crime incidents in Bohol totaling 2,320 from January to July in 2010, PSSupt Constantino Barot pointed out through a power-point presentation the notable decrease for the same period this year at 1564 cases for index and non index crimes. In his bar graph presentation, Barot showed that in all months in 2011, crimes were lower compared to all the months in 2010. Police noted 607 cases of non index crimes in 2010 as compared to 317 in 2011. The decrease is pegged at 52.24% For index crimes, the Bohol Chief who hails from Negros but has a stint in Bohol way back in the early 90’s said they noted 1713 cases on index crimes in 2010 over 1247 in 2011. The decrease shows some 72.79%. Most alarming among the cases noted for the period is theft, which HEAT IS ON. Drug suspect Victor Navarro has been slipping through police dragnets for drug possession until Sept. 2 when he was cuffed after a buy-bust operation showed a consistent increase in incidence during a Health Education, Agriculture and tourism caravan in his town. (PIA-Bohol) since April of this year to present. SIQUIJOR DOST invites local companies to innovation event BY RIZALIE A. CALIBO technological content and market celebration of the Filippinovation. A viability and high potential socio- cash award of P100,000 each awaits SIQUIJOR, September 7 (PIA) -- economic impact. awardees. The local office of the Department It promotes and recognizes Interested persons are invited to of Science and Technology (DOST) start-up companies’ local innovative submit directly to the DOST regional invites local start-up in the province technology development in the fields of office, the following documents: logo, to join the 2nd Filipinnovation Award biotechnology, electronics, information product/services offered, date started, and get the chance to win P100,000 and communication technology, sales from the last three semesters, cash in each of the five categories. material science/engineering, business plan, and contact details. DOST provincial director nanotechnology, and robotics/ For more details please see or Engr. Mario de la Pena said the mechatronics, or a combination of call Mario de la Pena at DOS-Siquijor Filipinnovation Award is given to these fields. office, tel. no. 344-2008 or 480-9018. Filipino start-up companies operating Awarding will be on November (PIA-Siqujor/mbcn/rac) for less than three years with exemplary 25, 2011 during the 4th year anniversary INFOBYTESCOMMUNITYNEWS CEBU Possible oil source in Cebu town discovered BY AMOR SALUdar CEBU CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) has discovered a possible oil source in the mountain barangay of Alegria, southern Cebu as drilling operation is expected to start next year. Energy Assistant Secretary Ramon Allan Oca said that after the successful oil exploration done by the DOE team in the area, it was found to be an oil source that can be used as motor oil. It is reported that as of this time, the DOE surveying team that started its exploration a few months ago continues to observe and test the said area to ensure that the oil source is usable. Oca said in case the area yields positive with oil, then the Municipality of Alegria is privileged as this signals a rise in their local economy attracting business investments that can lead to more job opportunities for its residents The impact of having a positive oil source will not only benefit Alegria but the whole province of Cebu as well and the entire country, the DOE official said. Oca said with this development, two power plants are expected to rise in the LECTURE. DSWD-7 Regional Information Officer, Jaybee Binghay (left) province -- the 1.5 megawatt power plant in shares her expertise and knowledge on “Basic Photojournalism” to AGIO-7 Libertad, Bogo City and the oil station in members during the association’s monthly general assembly meeting held at the DENR-7 Training Center, Banilad, Mandaue City.(pia7/hfg) Alegria. (PIA- CEBU) NEGROS ORIENTAL Negrense to lead Asian youth program BY RACHELLE M. NESSIA Adolf Aguilar has been selected emerging youth leaders in Asia to lead the group of 29 total youth sponsored by the Government of DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) ambassadors from the Philippines Japan. -- The National Youth Commission onboard the cruise liner MS Fuji Maru More than 300 young delegates has picked a Negrense as the National from October 26 to December 16. from Japan and the ten ASEAN member Leader during the 38th Ship for Aguilar is a Bachelor of Science states are expected to participate Southeast Asian Youth Program in Education major in Social Studies in this program to promote and (SSEAYP) that will take 29 young and Southeast Asian Studies graduate strengthen friendship and cultural Filipino leaders on a cruise around of Silliman University, Dumaguete understanding. Asia. City. He currently works as the For fifty-two days, the delegates division information communication visit six ports of call, namely: Adolf Aguilar technology coordinator at the Philippines (Manila), Brunei Department of Education (DepEd) Darussalam (Muara), Indonesia provincial office. (Jakarta), Malaysia (Port Klang) , Aside from Aguilar, another Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh) and Japan Negrense youth, Regina Clarina (Tokyo). Elmaco, have also made the cut of During ports of call, the delegates SSEAYP youth participants. will interact with the local youths and Elmaco is a Bachelor of Science in will be on a homestay program and Education and a Student Government pay courtesy visits on dignitaries and officer in St. Paul University of institutional visits in order to learn Dumaguete (SPUD). more about other Southeast Asian SSEAYP is a diplomatic and cultures and traditions. (RMN/PIA cultural exchange program among Negros Oriental) INFOBYTESCOMMUNITYSTORIES CEBU Positive business confidence could fast track economic growth momentum BY Minerva NEWMAN factors for their more buoyant outlook: suggest that the challenges posed by the that there are expectations of more recent US credit rating downgrade and CENTRAL VISAYAS, Sept. 3 (PIA) robust demand and implementation by sovereign debt crisis issues in some -- The improved business confidence of government projects, including parts of Europe could be countered by at 34.1 percent in the 3rd quarter of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) stronger domestic demand, higher fiscal 2011 indicates that more businesses are program.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Mines and Communities: Philippines: Potential New
    MAC: Mines and Communities Home | Companies | Countries | Minerals | Links | Search | About Us | Espanol | Themes Women Workers China Money Law Small Scale Mining Climate Change Search for Contact Us Whats New Donate New Users Philippines: Potential new policies, but same old stories Published Date: 30-11-2011 Source: Intercontinental Cry, Inquirer, Manila Times, etal Source Date: 28-11-2011 Although direct human rights abuses, related to Philippines mining, are less in the news than in our recent post (Philippines: Where is the safety?), the issue certainly hasn't gone away. There has been another armed attack on Xstrata's Tampakan mine, allegedly by "bandits" - actually community members who feel they have had no choice but to defend their lands. (At least the company is no longer blaming every attack on communist extortionists). Benguet Corp. is offering to build "small but heavily-fortified police stations" in order to improve the peace & order situation in far flung areas (where the mining companies operate). Also, one mine worker has been assassinated at Australia's Medusa Mining operations, and another died in an accident at the mine-site. Palawan demonstration against Chinese investors on 10 November 2011. Source: ALDAW Indigenous peoples on Palawan continue to voice their opposition to mining. There have been new accusations of false representation, and protests at the Chinese company Jinchuan's proposed financial support for MacroAsia's contentious project. Meanwhile, the protest movement has gathered over three million signatures to its petition to stop mining on Palawan (see: http://no2mininginpalawan.com/). A leak has developed at a dam control tunnel supposed to contain pollution from the abandoned Marcopper mining site - thus reminding us of the consequences of generally poor environmental performance in the Philippines.
    [Show full text]
  • Information As of August 1, 2016 Has Been Used in Preparation of This Directory
    Information as of August 1, 2016 has been used in preparation of this directory. PREFACE The Central Intelligence Agency publishes and updates the online directory of Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments weekly. The directory is intended to be used primarily as a reference aid and includes as many governments of the world as is considered practical, some of them not officially recognized by the United States. Regimes with which the United States has no diplomatic exchanges are indicated by the initials NDE. Governments are listed in alphabetical order according to the most commonly used version of each country's name. The spelling of the personal names in this directory follows transliteration systems generally agreed upon by US Government agencies, except in the cases in which officials have stated a preference for alternate spellings of their names. NOTE: Although the head of the central bank is listed for each country, in most cases he or she is not a Cabinet member. Ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York, have also been included. Key To Abbreviations Adm. Admiral Admin. Administrative, Administration Asst. Assistant Brig. Brigadier Capt. Captain Cdr. Commander Cdte. Comandante Chmn. Chairman, Chairwoman Col. Colonel Ctte. Committee Del. Delegate Dep. Deputy Dept. Department Dir. Director Div. Division Dr. Doctor Eng. Engineer Fd. Mar. Field Marshal Fed. Federal Gen. General Govt. Government Intl. International Lt. Lieutenant Maj. Major Mar. Marshal Mbr. Member Min. Minister, Ministry NDE No Diplomatic Exchange Org. Organization Pres. President Prof. Professor RAdm. Rear Admiral Ret. Retired Sec. Secretary VAdm.
    [Show full text]
  • THE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS of the INQUIRER LIFESTYLE SERIES: FITNESS FASHION with SAMSUNG July 9, 2014 FASHION SHOW]
    1 The Humble Beginnings of “Inquirer Lifestyle Series: Fitness and Fashion with Samsung Show” Contents Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines ................................................................ 8 Vice-Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines ....................................................... 9 Popes .................................................................................................................................. 9 Board Members .............................................................................................................. 15 Inquirer Fitness and Fashion Board ........................................................................... 15 July 1, 2013 - present ............................................................................................... 15 Philippine Daily Inquirer Executives .......................................................................... 16 Fitness.Fashion Show Project Directors ..................................................................... 16 Metro Manila Council................................................................................................. 16 June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2016 .............................................................................. 16 June 30, 2013 to present ........................................................................................ 17 Days to Remember (January 1, AD 1 to June 30, 2013) ........................................... 17 The Philippines under Spain ......................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Philippine Construction Highlights Today
    PHILIPPINE CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS TODAY Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. April 2011 Volume II, Issue 1 PCA and EDC launch Industry Coffee Table Book Manila- The proposed Philippine Con- short listing all construction projects that struction Industry coffee table book, a are laudable enough to be included in the joint operation of the PCA and the Phil- play-up project roll. ippine Overseas Construction Board This coffee table book will include all the (POCB) with funding coming from the notable accomplishments of the local con- PCA President Levi Espiritu Export development Council (EDC) and struction industry and primarily aims to and EDC Member Bobby Cas- the PCA was officially launched during showcase the significant contributions of tillo unveiling the giant fac- the Construction Industry Night at the Filipino developers, architects, engineers, simile of the planned Philip- 2010 PHILCONSTRUCT held last No- contractors and subcontractors in both pine Construction Industry vember 2010 at SMX Exhibition Cen- local and international scenes. Coffee Table Book . ter, Pasay City, providing a sneak peek of the book that will come in actual This 4-million-peso-worth project will be print this 2011 in the form of the giant circulated to all Philippine embassies and version of the coffee table book . consulates abroad, all foreign embassies and consulates in the country, interna- PCA FVP Ronaldo Elepaño works with tional institutions such as World Bank and the renowned creative director & photo- ADB and to various chambers of com- artists
    [Show full text]
  • Airline Taxation
    JAPANESE KOREAN PAMURI AMCHAM PHILIPPINES 22 March 2011 For the Members of the Economic Managers SECRETARY CESAR PURISIMA, DoF SECRETARY JOSE P. DE JESUS, DoTC SECRETARY ROGELIO SINGSON, DPWH SECRETARY CAYETANO PADERANGA, NEDA SECRETARY ALBERTO LIM, DoT SECRETARY GREGORY DOMINGO, DTI RE: Transport and Infrastructure Policy Recommendations Dear Sirs: We are pleased to submit for your consideration the following policy reform initiatives that will improve the country’s global competitiveness. These recommendations were culled from the various industry consultations we have had at the Export Development Council Networking Committee on Transport and Logistics, National Competitiveness Council Infrastructure Working Group, Philippine Business Congress of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Arangkada 2010 of the Joint Foreign Chambers among others. On the Development of Luzon Logistics Corridor The vision is to develop new “economic magnets” outside of Metro Manila. Regions 3 and 4 are the fastest growing economies in Luzon outside of the National Capital Region, accounting for almost 20% of the country’s total output (GDP). The good news is that the basic infrastructure network is already in place. We have expanded and extended SLEX, completed the second phase of the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road that leads all the way to the port of Batangas, improved NLEX, completed SCTex that leads all the way to Subic Port. Now we are even extending SCTEx all the way to La Union via TPLEx. New port capacities (additional 1 million container capacity per year) in Subic and Batangas provide new “gateways”. With these infrastructures in place, we hope that a more efficient logistics system will improve the overall supply chain.
    [Show full text]
  • Download Assessment
    SECOND ANNIVERSARY ASSESSMENT 2013 RIZAL MAKATI FEBRUARY 26 BALLROOM SHANGRI-LA ARANGKADA PHILIPPINES FORUM Realize the Potential! A PROJECT BY THE JOINT FOREIGN CHAMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINES Philippine Copyright © 2013 Published by: The Arangkada Philippines Project (TAPP) The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) 2nd Floor, Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, Philippines Tel. No. : +63 (2) 751-1495 Fax : +63 (2) 811-3081 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.arangkadaphilippines.com All rights reserved. This assessment publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, in any form, for commercial purposes. It is, however, an advocacy publication and its use for economic policy advocacy is highly encouraged with or without attribution. The views expressed in the Second Anniversary Assessment are those of the experts who cooperated with The Arangkada Philippines Project administered by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, and not necessarily those of the many private and public sector sponsors listed elsewhere in the document. Some of the activities reviewed in this assessment are made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of the Second Anniversary Assessment represent the opinion of the persons who drafted the Second Anniversary Assessment as organized under The Arangkada Philippines Project administered by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and do
    [Show full text]
  • World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
    World Economic Forum Annual Meeting List of Participants As of 30 April 2013 Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 23-27 January 2013 Ivonne A-Baki Minister for the Yasuní-ITT Initiative of Ecuador Svein Aaser Chairman of the Board Telenor ASA Norway Florencio B. Abad Secretary of Budget and Management of the Philippines Mhammed Abbad Founder Al Jisr Morocco Andaloussi Faisal J. Abbas Editor-in-Chief Al Arabiya News Channel, United Arab Emirates English Service Ali Abbasov Minister of Communication and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan Mustafa Partner and Chairman of the Executive The Abraaj Group United Arab Emirates Abdel-Wadood Committee Mohd Razali Abdul Chairman Peremba Group of Companies Malaysia Rahman Khalid Honorary Chairman Vision 3 United Arab Emirates Abdulla-Janahi Abdullah II Ibn Al King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Hussein Jordan Rovnag Abdullayev President SOCAR (State Oil Company Azerbaijan of the Azerbaijan Republic) Shinzo Abe Prime Minister of Japan Derek Aberle Executive Vice-President, Qualcomm Qualcomm USA Incorporated and Group President Asanga Executive Director Lakshman Kadirgamar Sri Lanka Abeyagoonasekera Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies Reuben Abraham Executive Director, Centre for Emerging Indian School of Business India Markets Solutions Magid Abraham Co-Founder, President and Chief comScore Inc. USA Executive Officer Issa Abdul Salam Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Salam International Qatar Abu Issa Investment Ltd Aclan Acar Chairman of the Board of Directors Dogus Otomotiv AS
    [Show full text]
  • Ofw Ofcc Hosts
    JULY 3, 2010 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE 1 ♦ WEEKLY ♦ JULY 3, 2010 ♦ HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS IMMIGRATION GUIDE PHILIPPINE NEWS OFCC HOSTS VISA PETITION DOES NOT OFW ANNUAL AUTOMATICALLY DIE WITH REMITTANCES SEEN CONVENTION PETITIONER'S DEATH FLATTENING .... HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE JULY 3, 2010 EDITORIAL FROM THE PUBLISHER loha and welcome to yet another In Observance of Publisher & Executive Editor issue of Hawaii’s leading Fil- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Philippine-American ipino community newspaper— the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle! Publisher & Managing Editor Friendship Day A Despite the hot, humid weather, Chona A. Montesines-Sonido we hope you are enjoying your any Filipinos grew up celebrating July 4 as Philip- Associate Editors summer. As temperatures rise, so does our ten- Dennis Galolo pine Independence Day—a day in 1946 when the dency to use water. But with rainfall totals lag- Edwin Quinabo U.S. government officially recognized the Philippines ging for this year, we encourage you to please do what you can as a republic. The previous year, American and Fil- Creative Designer to help conserve water. Simply look at the way your household Junggoi Peralta M ipino troops defeated Japan and brought an end to uses water and find ways to conserve. It just makes financial Design Consultant World War II. sense to do so, especially in today’s tough economy. If you need Randall Shiroma Some 16 years later, former Philippine President Diosdado P. help with water conservation tips and suggestions, please visit Macapagal moved Philippine Independence Day (Araw ng the Board of Water Supply’s website at www.hbws.org.
    [Show full text]
  • Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report
    iM eIii QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE MONITORING • ,. REPORT ,Oil JUL Y TO SEPTEMBER 2002 October 30, 2002 USAID AGILE .......******* ' A Consortimn of: Development Alternatives, Inc. Cesar Vrrata & Associates, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers Units C&D, 11th Floor, Strata 2000 Building, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City Tel. Nos.: 687-7729 to 32; 687-35 Fax: 687-7728 ... .... "This report was made possible through the support provided by the u.s. Agency for International Development/Manila. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not reflect the views ,of the U.S. Agency for International Development." QUARlEU.Y REPORT ACCELERATING GROWTH INVESTMENT AND LIBERAUZATION WITH EQUITY TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BACKGROUND AND CONTRACT OBJECTIVES 1 2. TECHNICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 3 IRI. INSTITUTIONS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES l\tADE MORE TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNT ABLE 8 Commercial Law Strengthened and Enforced 9 Revenue Administration Strengthened 21 .. Expenditure Management Strengthened 31 Government Procurement Made Transparent and Efficient 36 Bank Secrecy Reduced and Banking Sector Better Regulated 38 Achievements Matrix 47 lID. BARRIERS TO COMPETITION IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRADE REMOVED 54 Competition Increased in Transportation Senices 55 Competition Increased in Information and Communication Technology 67 Trade and Agriculture Competition Increased I j Competition Policy Strengthened SS Achievements Matrix 89 3. ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT 93 SUCCESS STORIES Leveling the Playing Field: Specific Guidelines for Interconnection Issued 67 Competition and Consumer Choice in Landline Senice Emerging 68 Positive Signal to Investors: Pemzanent Telecommunication Licenses Issued 70 Increasing Access to Telecommunications Senices in they Countryside 72 AGILE Makes Headway in IPR Enforcement at the Border 84 OCTOBER 28, 2002 PAGE i ------------,---.. QUARTERLY REPORT ...
    [Show full text]
  • Traffic Re-Routing for the Turn-Of-The- Century Celebration
    Traffic Re-Routing for the Turn-of-the- Century Celebration Millennium Commission formed President Aquino has issued Executive Order No. 128 establishing the Presidential Commission for the New Century and the Millennium to be chaired by Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, Jr. and co- chaired by Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo and El Shaddai servant-leader Bro. Mike Velarde. In signing of Executive Order No. 128 last July 23, 2011, the President cited the need to create a body that will craft policies and programs to ensure that the fruits of information communications and technology, science and technology, trade and industry, transportation and communications will be fully developed and applied to all priority programs of the administration in the years 2012 to 2016. The newly created commission will be an advisory body to the President and will exercise the following functions and responsibilities: 1. Develop and recommend to the President the country's strategic vision and goals in the next century on how the country should prepare and adopt expected advances in science and technology for agriculture, budget and management, finance, health, labor and employment, public works and highways, transportation and communcations to advance the country‘s business and infrastructure sector and other priority areas; 2. Prepare and recommend to the President the Master Plan on the Millennium and the New Century, with emphasis on science and technology to advance the country's agriculture sector, budget and management, finance, health, labor and employment, public works and highways, transportation and communcations to advance the country‘s business and infrastructure sector; 3.
    [Show full text]
  • Batangas, Cagayan De Oro and Iloilo
    Report on the INVEST Support on the Launching of the Cities Development Initiative in INVEST Partner Cities: Batangas, Cagayan de Oro and Iloilo Investment Enabling Environment (INVEST) Project Submitted to U.S. Agency for International Development/Philippines Office of Economic Development and Governance under Contract No. AID-492-C-11-00005 November 15, 2012 By Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. (OIDCI) FSS Building, 89 Scout Castor Street, Quezon City, Philippines Tel No.: 374.0757; Fax. No. 413.232 Table of Contents List of Acronyms ………..……………………………………………………………….. iii I. Introduction ……………………………………………………….……………………… 1 II. Launching of the Cities Development Initiative................................................. 2 A. Iloilo City ......................... ………………………………………..………………… 2 B. Batangas City ........................... …………….…………………………………….. 3 C. Cagayan de Oro City ……………………………………………………………..... 4 LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Profile of Participants in the CDI Launch in Iloilo City................................ 2 Table 2. Profile of Participants in the CDI Launch in Batangas City ………………… 3 Table 3. Profile of Participants in the CDI Launch in Cagayan de Oro City ……….. 4 ANNEXES Annex A. Program of the CDI Launch in Partner Cities …………………………….. 5 Annex B. Pictures of the CDI Launch in Partner Cities ...…………………………….. 8 Annex C. Scene-Setters Prepared for the CDI Launch ………..……….…..………... 11 ii List of Acronyms ADB Asian Development Bank BOSS Business One-Stop Shop BPLO Business Permit and Licensing Office BPLS Business
    [Show full text]
  • Noynoy Aquino: the New Face of Counterrevolution
    Pahayagan ng Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas ANG Pinapatnubayan ng Marxismo-Leninismo-Maoismo English Edition Vol. XLI No. 13 July 7, 2010 www.philippinerevolution.net Editorial Noynoy Aquino: The new face of counterrevolution enigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is the new face of the people, Aquino signalled his support for the mil- counterrevolution. Formally installed on June itary's evil fascist campaign of suppression that has B30 as the new head of the puppet reactionary resulted in tens of thousands of human rights viola- government, he is now the main advocate of US impe- tions. He has been outrightly dismissive of the griev- rialist rule and that of the local big comprador bour- ances of human rights advocates and tens of thou- geoisie, bureaucrat capitalists and land- sands of victims of military violence. He has not even lords. promised a just accounting of the tens of thousands On his shoulders rests the main re- of fascist crimes perpetrated under the previ- sponsibility of continuing the adminis- ous regime and the punishment of the mas- tration of the bankrupt semicolonial terminds among the officers of the puppet and semifeudal system, consolidating military and security forces. and running its state and suppressing Even as he has gone out of his way to any challenge to puppet reac- ingratiate himself with the AFP, Aquino tionary power. has not given the slightest attention Just as US imperialism and to the people's basic probems and the local ruling classes expect- their cries for social justice. ed of him, Aquino focused his His first days in power were first few days on consolidating devoted to sheer gimmickry the puppet army.
    [Show full text]