by anyajulia | Oct 28, 2008 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, together with 44 other leaders from Asia and Europe who participated in the 7th Asia-Europe Meeting in Beijing, China; adopted the “Beijing Declaration on Sustainable Development.”
The world leaders met to discuss measures that will strengthen further their partnership as well as issues of common interest.
This year’s summit was focused on the current financial crisis, food security, climate change and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The Leaders, in adopting the Beijing Declaration, agreed that sustainable development is the solution to all these concerns. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Oct 23, 2008 | Headlines, National News
GIPANG-APUD-APOD ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ngadto sa 6 ka mga lideres sa kwalisyon sa mga Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) ang Pepeng Pasada Diskwento ug Philhealth cards sa usa ka programang gihinganlag “Todo Bigay”.
Gisaksihan sa kapin sa 2,000 ka tricycle operators ug drivers didto sa SM Mall of Asia ang pagpanghatag sa P1 nga diskwento gikan sa Pilipinas Shell nga gamiton sa mga driver sa matag patubil sa bisan asa nga gasolinahan sa Shell sa tibuok nasud.
Gitunol usab sa Presidente ang 1,000 nga PhilHealth cards nga balor ug P1.2 milyones nga insurance coverage sa tabang ni Health Secretary Francisco Duque III.
Niini, nagpaabout usab ang mga taga Bohol nga madala na sa ilang gisakopan nga TODA aron usab kini nga benepisyo ikapang-apod-apod na usab dinhi agi ug tabang sa mga driver nga nagping-it pa sa kalisud sa pagmahal sa gasoline ug pisa dala sa krisis sa lana. (rachiu/PIA)
by anyajulia | Oct 20, 2008 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo thanked the country’s local government executives (LGEs) for leading by example and uniting against politicking to shield the poor and further secure the country from the effects of the current global crisis.
The president made this statement during the oath-taking of the officers of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP).
With the latest impeachment case filed against her by the opposition, She also congratulated and thanked the local executives for their unified support, saying her administration will continue its food and social services programs to shield ordinary Filipinos from the global crisis.
Earlier, the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) passed a resolution expressing its full support to the President and condemning the newly filed impeachment case.
The resolution also urged the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and other civil society groups not to support the impeachment case. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Oct 18, 2008 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed today into law the Socialized and Low-Cost Housing Loan Restructuring and Condonation Act of 2008.
This is to give the underprivileged Filipinos the chances to save their homes from foreclosure thru a rational loan restructuring and condonation scheme.
Republic Act No. 9507 offers a rational loan restructuring and condonation program for the underprivileged Filipinos based on the credit worthiness and credit discipline of the borrowers and the financial viability of the lending institutions. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Oct 18, 2008 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called on regional and world leaders to “unite and come up with a coordinated approach” in dealing with the financial crisis sweeping the world.
She cited the urgent need for the “developed countries or G7 to consider the interest of developing countries in their plan to prevent a worldwide economic meltdown.”
She also called on ASEAN leaders to come up with common actions in order to prepare for any contingencies that may happen in ASEAN.
The president also proposed that member countries of ASEAN plus 3 to convene and discuss on the impact of the global crisis.
ASEAN +3 is composed of ASEAN regional member countries Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and ASEN’s three neighboring countries — China, Japan and Korea. (PIA/Bohol)
