by aimee | Nov 13, 2012 | National News
Malacanang said it is ready to assist the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in translating and disseminating the Framework Agreement to several languages for the easier understanding of the Muslim population in the south.
The MILF said it is seriously considering the translation of the Framework Agreement into different languages acknowledging however that they could encounter logistical difficulties in mass producing the peace pact translation.
In a regular press briefing in Malacanang on Monday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the Aquino government is ready to assist the MILF in raising awareness on the peace agreement by translating it into different languages.
Lacierda said the Palace is ready to support initiatives that will benefit the people particularly the Framework Agreement for Mindanao peace. He added that they will consult with government chief negotiator Marvic Leonen on how the government could extend its assistance.
“That’s something that we certainly would help. May mga nuances sa language so pag-uusapan pa ‘yun. Pero certainly it’s something that we would like to help,” he said.
Lacierda also expressed hopes that both panels will be able to come up with a decision on the annexes of the Framework Agreement.
The Palace official likewise expressed optimism that both sides could immediately complete the annexes of the agreement. A comprehensive peace pact is being eyed by the government and the MILF before the year ends.
The peace discussions resumes today and the government and the MILF are tackling wealth-sharing, normalization as well as power-sharing concerns. (PND)
by aimee | Nov 13, 2012 | Headlines, National News
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 13 (PIA)–Mismong si Presidente Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino ang nanguna sa pagpagawas sa report kalabot sa gihimong imbestigasyon sa Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) sa paghagsa sa eroplanong gisakyan ni DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo.
Kahinumdoman nga daghan ang nakurat sa nahitabong trahedya diin namatay si Robredo kauban ang piloto ug co-pilot sa Piper Seneca nga nag-crash sa Masbate.
Mi-atubang ang Presidente sa mga mamahayag ug gi tagsa-tagsa pagbasa ang findings sa investigating body.
Gideklarar ni Presidente Aquino nga pilot error ang paghagsa sa eroplano nga gisakyan sa kalihim.
Sa report sa CAAP investigating team, gibutyag ang pipila sa kakulang sa maintenance sa Aviatour nga tag-iya sa eroplano ug pila ka hingtungdang opisyal. (PIA-Bohol/ecb/I-sjp)
by aimee | Nov 13, 2012 | Headlines, Health and Medicine
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 13 (PIA)–Sugod kagahapon, gi-libkas na sa Department of Health-Food and Drug Association (DOH-FDA) ang ban sa unom ka Korean noodles human migawas sa mismong gihimong lab test nga luwas kini batok sa makakanser nga kemikal.
“The Department of Health (DOH), through the Philippine Food and Drug Administration has undertaken laboratory testing of recalled samples of Korean noodles from the market shelves last week. The test results have been reassuring, as benzopyrenes have been found below the limits of benzopyrenes set for the recall advisory. The results are all less than 5 ppb, far below the regulatory limit of 10 ppb,” matud pa sa advisory nga gipagawas sa DOH kagahapon.
Matud pa sa DOH nga mismong ang Korean Embassy nihatag usab og kasigurohan nga luwas ang mga Korean noodle brands human usab ang gihimong pagsusi sa Korean FDA.
Human sa paglibkas sa ban, makig-alayon na ang DOH sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ug Bureau of Customs(BOC)aron hatagan og dalan ang pagbaligya ug pag-angkat sa maong produkto.
Gitambagan sa DOH ang publiko nga mag-amping lang gihapon sa pagpalit og mga produktong gikan sa ubang nasud ug giingong aron makasiguro nga luwas kini, basahon gayud kanunay ang English translation sa labels sa mga produkto ang pangalan sa supplier ug expiry dates niini. (PIA-Bohol/ecb/I-gg)
by aimee | Nov 12, 2012 | National News
PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III said the government has taken steps to ensure that transparency and corporate responsibility are integrated in the operations of the country’s financial establishments.
“The Philippines remains vibrant and open for business; our economy now enjoys an upsurge in investor confidence, sustained by our efforts to maintain the stability we are now enjoying in our institutions,” the Chief Executive said in his message to the Money Market Association of the Philippines on the occasion of its 41st Anniversary.
The Money Market Association of the Philippines is holding its 41st anniversary and 15th Money Market Consciousness Week.
“Your organization’s objectives to standardize and professionalize trading practices and to support our nation’s capital requirement for development are achieved through your solidarity with our communal mission,” he said.
As the government revitalizes the bureaucracy and infrastructure, President Aquino said his administration counts on the organization’s partnership in sustaining the momentum of the nation’s growth.
“May these events serve as a celebration of your milieu, and empower you to pass on your gains to the rest of the Filipino people,” he said. (PND)
by aimee | Nov 12, 2012 | Headlines, National News
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 12 (PIA)–Tungod sa init nga isyu sa balota alang sa 2013 elections, gi-angkon sa Commission on Elections (Comelec) nga apil na sa ilang plano ang paperless elections sa umaabot pang piniliay.
Sa pangutana ni Senator Ping Lacson kun posible ba ang paperless elections sa mga umaabot pang piniliay, miingon si Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes nga gitun-an na nila kini karon.
Giingong gitugotan man kini sa balaod, apan katoluon hangtud kaupaton nga mas mahal ang direct-recording electronic (DRE) machines kun itandi sa gigamit nga optical mark reader (OMR) sama sa precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines.
Sa pagduso usab sa paperless elections, miingon si Brillantes nga angay magbaton og tulo hangtud upat ka makina matag presinto.
Giingong lisud usab kun walay balota sa eleksyon tungod kay wala nay paper trail o ebidensya kun adunay mo-akusar og pagpanikas. (PIA-Bohol/ecb/I-hd)
Palasyo, dismayado sa pagbakwi sa SC sa live coverage sa Maguindanao massacre trial
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 12 (PIA)–Dismayado ang Malakanyang sa pagbakwi sa Supreme Court (SC) sa nahiunang desisyon niini nga nagtugot sa live media coverage sa pagdungog sa Maguindanao massacre.
Matud pa ni Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, daan nang pabor si Presidente Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino sa live media coverage sa Maguindanao massacre case aron paspas ang paglihok sa kaso.
Mao nga giingong mahimong hagit sa hudikatura kun unsaon mapadali ang kaso karong gi-bawal na ang media coverage.
Una nang gi-paboran sa SC ang motion for reconsideration (MR) ni Andal Ampatuan Jr. nga nag-ingong matamakan sa public trial ang ilang katungod sa patas nga pagpanalipud ug presumption of innocence.
Gipasabot sa SC nga bisan gi-ila ug gi-respeto nila ang press freedom, kinahanglan usab nilang ilhon ang katungod sa akusado nga direktang maapektuhan sa pagdungog sa kaso.
Parte sa ruling sa SC, “While this court recognizes the freedom of the press and the right to public information, which by the way are rights that belong to non-direct parties to the case, the rights of the direct parties should not be forgotten.” (
“In a clash among these competing interests and in terms of the values the constitution recognizes, jurisprudence makes it clear that the balance should always be weighed in favor of the accused,” matud pa sa desisyon. (PIA-Bohol/ecb/I-hd)
