December 2016 – Page 9

DFA: Only 240 out of 2,000+ illegal OFWs in Qatar meet deadline of amnesty

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Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs (Wikipedia) MANILA, Dec. 1 (PNA) – Over a thousand illegal overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Qatar are feared to be arrested by immigration agents as the deadline for illegal aliens ends December 1. This after the Philippine Embassy in Qatar reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that only 240 out of more than 2,000 illegal OFWs have coordinated with them. “As of embassy’s last report, they have issued 240 travel documents to OFWs availing of amnesty,” DFA spokesman and incoming Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia, Charles Jose said on Thursday, in a text message to the Philippine News Agency. He said the Philippine embassy in Qatar has repeatedly informed illegal OFWs of their rights as well as the consequences should they not avail of the amnesty offered by the host country or get an exit visa to avoid deportation and put them in the list of undesirable aliens. “Our embassy is assisting our OFWs who would like to avail of the amnesty by way of, among other things: 1) coordinating with Qatar government to facilitate their exit; 2) issuing travel documents to those who need them; 3) opening the embassy on November 30, even though it’s a holiday, to render assistance,” Jose explained. Today, December 1 is the last day of the three-month amnesty given by the Qatari government. A marching order to Qatari immigration officers was issued to arrest all illegal aliens starting December 2. In August, the Ministry of Interior Read More …

Duterte asks support for Mindanao peace & development

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Duterte asks support for Mindanao peace & development

President Rodrigo R. Duterte clarifies that law enforcers can neutralize an illegal drug suspect only if the latter displays a violent resistance during his keynote speech on the 89th founding anniversary of the National Bureau of Investigation at the NBI Gymnasium in Manila on Monday (Nov. 14, 2016). (MNS photo) MANILA, Nov. 30 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the Muslim people to help his administration achieve peace in Mindanao that in the end would bring economic prosperity in the region. Addressing the troops in Butig, Lanao del Sur on Wednesday, the President said he does not want to wage war with fellow Filipinos and this is the reason why the government has embarked on peace initiatives on different fronts. But with the renewed violence in Mindanao, particularly in Lanao provinces as a result of Maute Group’s terrorist activities, the President said he may lose his patience and make harsh response. He said he does not want to fan more violence to fight terrorism and illegal drugs pleading the Moro people to support his government attain peace and stability. “Hindi ako nananakot ng tao. I am pleading to my Moro brothers and sisters: Please help us. We will build a nation,” the President said. Duterte announced that he will open the barter trade in Zamboanga City soon. “If you want I will restore the barter trade. I will open Zamboanga again. Walang problema iyan,” he said. The Chief Executive vowed to introduce reforms in Mindanao once a peace deal Read More …

Duterte says fight goes on against Maute Group

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Duterte says fight goes on against Maute Group

AFP media briefing on military operations vs Maute group: continuation of military operations in the outskirts and nearby localities of Butig town in Lanao del Sur to ensure the safety of residents, following the government’s recovery of the town from the Maute group, in a media briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday (Dec. 1, 2016). (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon) MANILA, Nov. 30 (PNA) – A day after President Rodrigo Duterte hinted of considering talks with the Maute Group, the Commander-in-Chief said on Wednesday that the military offensive against is members will continue because of the group’s “insincerity” in talking peace with the government. The military launched the latest offensive against the Maute Group on Saturday after the ISIS-linked group seized parts of Butig town in Lanao del Sur, the second time it has done so within the year. In an interview with reporters at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City, the President said that he is doing everything to prevent a war because he does not want to wage war against fellow Filipinos as much as possible. “To the Maute Group, I said I do not want to declare war against Filipinos, but I told them that they have to stop,” he said. “I did not threaten them, I only said that I hate war. I do not want to wage war, but do not force my hand into it,” President Duterte said. He said that he cannot be forever traveling to Read More …

Congress approves Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino World War II veterans Arrangements for President Obama’s signature for historic legislation to be announced

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Congress approves Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino World War II veterans Arrangements for President Obama’s signature for historic legislation to be announced

Logo Of United States Congress (Wikipedia) Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, the U.S. Congress finally granted national recognition to the 260,000 Filipino and American soldiers who served under the United States Army Forces of the Far East (USAFFE). They have waited for more than 72 years. The House of Representatives approved S.1555, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, passed by the Senate via unanimous consent in July. The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature. “Today is truly a great day, a significant seminal period in American history – second only to the liberation of the Philippines and surrender of the Japanese Imperial Forces on August 15, 1945,” says Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), chairman of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP). “Now we can tell our veterans with pride in our hearts that this grateful nation has, at last, granted them recognition for the selfless sacrifice they endured in war, and restored their dignity and honor in service to their nation.” Seventy years ago this past February, the Congress passed the Rescission Act of 1946, a bill that stripped Filipino soldiers the benefits promised them by President Roosevelt. In hailing the bill’s passage, Taguba recalls the many conversations he’s had with veterans who endured “a lifetime of injustice and indignation” inflicted by the Rescission Act. “Yet, they remained steadfast and resolute, hoping our country they willingly defended would right the wrong brought upon them. Their courage and strength were Read More …

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Economy

Dec 022016

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Gov’t debt at end-Sept. falls to 44.2% of GDP

Economy

Dec 022016

GOVERNMENT DEBT, relative to gross domestic product (GDP), remained below the previous year’s levels at the close of the third quarter, although the ratio was higher than the government target of 42.66%.

DoLE sets job creation goal at 7.2M by 2022

Economy

Dec 012016

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said that the government is targeting the creation of 7.2 million jobs by 2022, a target which if realized will exceed the estimated work force generated by the previous government.

Agri dep’t food import inspections to be random

Economy

Dec 012016

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will have to resort to random checks of imported foods instead of plans for a total inspection regime because of cold storage and personnel constraints at ports of entry.

Growth in investment projected at over 20% in this year — DBS

Economy

Dec 012016

TOTAL investment is expected to post strong growth this year, continuing to drive a buoyant economy, but the indicator will likely ease off in the next few years, DBS Group Research said in a report.

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