by anyajulia | Jul 23, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Some P500-million fund is now available to help the transport sector to convert diesel-fed engines into liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) capable machines. This is in accordance with the government’s “green agenda”
Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Director General Hermogenes Esperon disclosed that the release of this fund is in line with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s advocacy to combat climate change by instigating measures to bring down pollution by cutting down the production of greenhouse gases of which carbon emissions from automobiles is a leading producer.
He said that the release of the fund “is actually in accordance with our “green agenda,” and one of the recommendations in our weekly global resiliency impact monitoring program which pushes for the construction of more Green buildings and materials recovery facilities to combat pollution”.
Esperon said the fund is sourced from the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC), also known as the Road User’s Tax.
The PMS head explained that the collections go to a special fund administered by the Road Board which the Secretary of Public Works and Highways chairs, emphasizing that the P500-million will now be loaned out to transport cooperatives or individuals for the conversion of diesel engines “so that they could use alternative fuels such as LPG”. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 23, 2009 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo asks Filipinos to continue praying for the health and recovery of former president Corazon Aquino who is battling cancer.
The 76-year old former leader was diagnosed with colon cancer early last year and had undergone a series of chemotherapy sessions and surgery.
The Aquino family has requested the public to continue praying for the former president so that her pain may be lessened. It has also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and love for Mrs. Aquino who is currently confined at the Makati Medical Center. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 23, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
At the Bohol Cultural Center, during the 155th Bohol Foundation Day, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was conferred the Datu Sikatuna Award of Excellence today (Pasidungog nga wa’y Makatupong)
The Datu Sikatuna Award “Pasidungog nga wa’y makatupong” is conferred to the President, because for the Boholanos, what the President has done to Bohol is something that they are very proud of. This was the statement of Governor Erico Aumentado.
In her acceptance speech, President Arroyo thanked the local officials and the Boholanos for the award that acknowledges her contributions to the development of Bohol. She also lauded the youth groups in the province for taking good care of the environment here. Arroyo adds that the national government will continue to give more programs to Bohol for its welfare. (PIA-7)
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by anyajulia | Jul 23, 2009 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo’s remaining months in office will be devoted to education, peace talks and call for civic duty. This is according to Governor Joey Salceda of Albay, who is also a senior economic adviser of the President.
Salceda said the Arroyo administration will focus on upgrading the educational system in the country, including the hiring of additional teachers, construction of more classrooms and other school facilities.
He adds that the administration is also determined to reopen and pursue peace negotiations with the National Democratic Fronts (NDF) and Moro Islamic Liberation Fronts (MILF). And also, Salceda further said the President will encourage more involvement from the civic society to share the burden of nationhood, especially a call for civic duty among the youth.
Salceda stressed the present administration has solid achievement in terms of pursuing its goal in setting the thrust “BEAT THE ODDS” in consonance with the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2004-2010. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 23, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Compared to other administrations her government has built more infrastructure projects with the end goal of attracting more foreign investments into the country and strengthening the tourism industry as a driver for economic development. This was the statement of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo told Boholanos during the 155th Bohol Foundation Day at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City this morning where she was the guest of honor.
Among the mega local infrastructure projects she mentioned are the Bohol Circumferential Road Project, Panglao International Airport, RORO (roll-on roll-off) ports and the Bohol Irrigation Phase II Project.
Prior to her message, Pres. Arroyo was conferred by local officials of Bohol led by Gov. Erico Aumentado the Datu Sikatuna Award of Excellence “Pasidungog Nga Wa’y Makatupong” (Highest Recognition). (PIA/FCR)
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