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President Aquino inaugurates state-of-the-art facilities of the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City

Feb 192013

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the 38th Anniversary of the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) and Blessing and Inauguration ceremony of the expanded PHC Operating Room Complex at East Avenue, Quezon City on Friday (February 15). With the theme: “Hawak Kamay para sa Kalusugan”. PHC is a leader in upholding the highest standards of cardiovascular care, a self-reliant institution responsive to the health needs of the Filipino people. It ranks as one of the leading medical institutions in Asia for the medical and surgical treatment of heart diseases. Since its establishment, over two million indigent patients have been served by PHC. In photo are House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., Health Secretary Enrique Ona, PHC executive director Dr. Manuel Chua Chiaco, Jr. and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista. (MNS photo) President Benigno S. Aquino III undrapes the marker of the expanded Philippine Heart Center (PHC) Operating Room Complex during its 38th Anniversary at East Avenue, Quezon City on Friday (February 15). With the theme: “Hawak Kamay para sa Kalusugan”. PHC is the leader in upholding the highest standards of cardiovascular care, a self-reliant institution responsive to the health needs of the Filipino people. It ranks as one of the leading medical institutions in Asia for the medical and surgical treatment of heart diseases. Since its establishment, over two million indigent patients have been served by PHC. In photo are House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista. (MNS photo) MANILA, Feb 16 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Read More …

Palace assures government funds won’t be used for Team Pnoy campaign

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Feb 132013

Palace assures government funds won’t be used for Team Pnoy campaign

President Benigno Aquino (C) raises the hands of his Liberal Party Senatorial candidates during a proclamation rally in Manila February 12, 2013. The 90-day campaign period for the May 2013 midterm elections began on Tuesday. Pictured are (L-R): Antonio Trillanes, Chiz Escudero, Cynthia Villar, Jamby Madrigal, Koko Pimentel, President Aquino, Grace Poe, Bam Aquino, Alan Peter Cayetano, Loren Legarda and Risa Hontiveros. (MNS photo) MANILA, Feb 13 (Mabuhay) — MALACANANG on Wednesday assured that no single centavo from government funds will be spent for the campaign operations of Team PNoy. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said while President Benigno S. Aquino III earlier pledged to actively campaign for Team Pnoy’s senatorial candidates, he will not be using government money and resources noting that his decision to join the campaign trail “involve governance.” “The presence of the President will involve governance in all things that he does,” Lacierda said at a press briefing in Malacanang. “Those are events of the President. You cover them regardless of whatever the President does…that’s part of the President’s work as a president and, in furtherance of his agenda, this is part of those measures that the President would like to do. And part of this pushing forth the agenda of the President is to campaign for the people he wants elected,” he added. The Palace official also defended the presence of several Cabinet secretaries in political sorties saying that they are allowed to campaign and support political candidates. “Let’s take it two-fold: legally, there is no Read More …

President Aquino receives visiting German Foreign Minister in Malacanang

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Feb 072013

President Aquino receives visiting German Foreign Minister in Malacanang

President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with German Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle during the courtesy call at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (February 07, 2013). Dr. Westerwelle’s visit is a very strong signal of the interest of both the Philippines and Germany to further enhance bilateral relations. To date, Germany is the Philippines’ second largest export market in the European Union (EU), and the second largest source of tourists from Europe. Germany is also the 4th largest bilateral donor of official development assistance (ODA) to the Philippines. Statistics from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shows that trade between the two countries from January to September 2012 amounted to around US$2.6-billion. In photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and German Federal Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Dr. Joachim Heidorn. (MNS photo) President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes to the Palace German Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle who called on at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Thursday (February 07, 2013). Dr. Westerwelle’s visit is a very strong signal of the interest of both the Philippines and Germany to further enhance bilateral relations. To date, Germany is the Philippines’ second largest export market in the European Union (EU), and the second largest source of tourists from Europe. Germany is also the 4th largest bilateral donor of official development assistance (ODA) to the Philippines. Statistics from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shows that trade between the Read More …

No haggling over reef fine–Abaya

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Jan 272013

By TJ BurgonioPhilippine Daily Inquirer 1:40 am | Monday, January 28th, 2013 Tubbataha Reefs. YVETTE LEE/CONTRIBUTOR The penalty for the damage caused to the Tubbataha Reefs by a US Navy minesweeper is non-negotiable, Transportation Secretary Joseph E.A. Abaya said Sunday. But to be able to conduct a thorough investigation, the Philippine government should have access to the commanding officer and crew of the USS Guardian which has been stuck in the marine park since Jan. 17, Abaya said. “Well, there are laws in place. I don’t think this is subject to tawaran (haggling) or negotiation. I heard of the figure of $300 [fine] per square meter. If that is really engraved in the law then there’s no room for negotiation whether this is high or low,” he told reporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Abaya said he had yet to look into whether there would be a need to impose an additional fine for the damage left by the minesweeper on the world-renowned reefs pending its extrication. On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, President Aquino told reporters the US Navy would be held liable and be made to pay for the damage. The 63-meter, 1,300-ton ship, part of the US naval fleet stationed in Japan, docked at the former American naval base in Subic Bay on Jan. 12 for routine refueling, resupply and rest and recreation. Palawan stop It was scheduled to make a brief stop at Puerto Princesa City before heading off to Read More …

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