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PARIS, France) President Benigno S. Aquino III shares a light moment with French President Francois Hollande during the Joint Press Statement at the ground floor of the Palais de l’Elysee on Wednesday (September 17). (MNS photo) PARIS, France, Sept 18 (Mabuhay) – The Philippines and France further strengthened its bilateral relations with the signing of several agreements on transportation and communications, culture and education. In a statement delivered after his meeting with French President François Hollande, President Benigno S. Aquino III said these agreements “will facilitate meaningful dialogue and fruitful exchanges between our two countries.” One of these is the agreement on air services, which was signed by Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Laurent Fabius. President Aquino and President Hollande witnessed the signing during a simple ceremony held at the Elyseé Palace. According to President Aquino, the air services agreement would “open more doors of opportunity for both our peoples, as we strengthen tourism, trade, business activity and our people-to-people ties.” The two leaders also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the École Nationale d’Administration and the Development Academy of the Philippines, and the 2014-2017 Administrative Agreement on Cultural Cooperation. “The agreement between the École Nationale d’Administration and the Development Academy of the Philippines looks into the establishment of training and exchanges that will benefit our many civil servants in the Philippines, as they work to provide improved services,” Pre

(photo image courtesy of http://www.joinknightsofcolumbus.org/) The Knights of Columbus (KofC) Council 1920, which is comprised of these 5 parishes, St. Dominic’s Church (Eagle Rock), Cristo Rey Church (Los Angeles) Incarnation Church (Glendale), Holy Family Church (Glendale), and Holy Trinity Church (Atwater) parish, is celebrating its 96th anniversary on Sept. 29, 2014. The “Modern day Knights” serves! He serves the papal tenets, the church, and fulfills the needs of his fellow parishioners and communities. The KofC is a Fraternal Order of Catholic men dedicated in Charity, Fraternity, Unity and Patriotism! However, in observance of tradition, the requirement for joining the KofC still remains fervently the same. To join, one must be 18 years of age and must be a “practical” catholic man. To be a “Practical Catholic”, one needs to be in communion with the Holy See! KofC Council 1920 meets at the KofC Hall located at 2515 Canada Blvd, Glendale CA 91208 every first Thursday of the month and is very active in church, catholic schools, and in their respective parishes. The KofC Council 1920, in this very festive occasion… and for its 96th anniversary celebration, is inviting you to become a member, and be involved! Also, on September 20th 2014, Saturday from 12-2PM, we will be having a “Free Kick” soccer competition at the St. Dominic Church’s parking lot at Eagle Rock Los Angeles. This event is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14. For further details about this event please contact Pablo at (323) 257-8896 or (323) 580-1926 (cell). To learn more about us, please visit our website at Www.JoinKnightsOfColumbus.org. For Banquet Hall Rental, please call “John” at (818) 545-0175. To join the Read More …

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Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago announces during a press conference on Wednesday (July 2, 2014) that she has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. “God never asks us for an opinion. God just goes ahead and does whatever is in His hands. I just say okay,” Santiago says. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago admitted Thursday that she received funds for her projects but clarified that she was not informed that it was sourced from the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). In a press statement, Santiago said she was even surprised upon seeing her name on the list of legislators who received DAP allocations. “In my case, a few months ago, I even requested from the DBM (Department of Budget and Management) a list of any DAP releases to me. It took them some time to give me the list. And when I received it, even I was surprised, because when my Office reportedly received the funds, they were not identified as DAP funds,” she said. Santiago maintained that she did not ask for any DAP releases made to her. “They must have been received in due course by my Office, from the Senate secretariat. If so, I would have assigned the funds to my usual PDAF projects – such as the UP system throughout the country, PGH, other hospitals, or local government units – but certainly not to NGOs,” she said. She added that the usual practice was for the Senate secretariat to inform a senator that Read More …

By IAN JOHN M. LAGARE Mayor Rivera inspects blast site: General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera (in black shirt) inspects the blast site at the Plaza Heneral SantosTuesday evening, September 16. An official statement from the PNP, JTF Gensan, and the local government unit of General Santos City said the explosion that took place around 7:45 in the evening was caused possibly by a grenade. The blast occurred in the Rizal Monument of Plaza Heneral Santos. The monument is about 30 meters away from City Hall. As of press time there were no shrapnel or fragments found in the site. Mayor Rivera immediately visited the victims in St Elizabeth Hospital and GSC Hospital and assured he will handle the expenses of their treatment. (Gensan CPIO/ Russell Delvo) GENERAL SANTOS CITY – City Mayor Ronnel Rivera immediately rushed to the explosion site at Plaza Heneral Santos Tuesday evening (September 16) then visited hospitals where victims were taken to look after their safety. A blast took place in the Rizal Monument of Plaza Heneral Santos around 7:45 in the evening Tuesday. The monument is about 30 meters away from City Hall. An official statement from the PNP, JTF Gensan, and the local government unit of General Santos City said the explosion was caused possibly by a grenade. The victims only sustained minor injuries. As of noon today only three victims remain at St. Elizabeth Hospital while all the rest have been discharged, including those brought to General Santos City Hospital. Mayor Rivera visited the patients and checked Read More …