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Team PNoy Thanksgiving Dinner
May 22nd, 2013Club Filipino, Greenhills, San Juan City
23 May 2013
Team PNoy Thanksgiving Dinner
May 22nd, 2013Club Filipino, Greenhills, San Juan City
23 May 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III graced the thanksgiving celebration of the Liberal Party’s Team PNoy after the recent 2013 elections in which nine of its twelve senatorial candidates were elected as new members of the Philippine Senate.
“Ngayong gabi, ipinagdiriwang natin ang tagumpay na ito. Subalit ang tunay na halaga nito ay ang araw-araw na tagumpay na ipinagdiriwang ng mga Boss natin – ng mga Pilipino – sa susunod na mga taon dahil nagbunga ang kanilang tiwala sa Team PNoy, ” the President said.
He told the newly-elected senators from the coalition not to waste the chance bestowed to them and to fulfill the mandate of serving the Filipino people.
Meanwhile, President Aquino encouraged senatoriables Ramon Magsaysay Jr., Risa Hontiveros, and Jamby Madrigal, who was unable to attend, not to lose hope and continue to strengthen their aspirations to uplift the lives of their fellow Filipinos and the country. He promised them, “Sa susunod na halalan, mas dadagundong ang mensahe ng tuwid na daan.”
The President expressed his gratitude to all the members of Team PNoy, the staff and volunteers who painstakingly worked together throughout the 30-day campaign period. But most of all, he thanked the millions of Filipinos who chose to vote for the new leaders of the country. “Utang na loob natin sa kanila ang mandatong ito, at tungkulin nating tuparin ang anumang pangako at binitiwan nating salita sa kanila,” the President noted.
Present in the event were senators-elect Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, Aquilino Martin “Koko” Pimentel III and Cynthia Villar. Also in attendance were Senator Franklin Drilon, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, and other local government candidates and winners.
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Press Conference – Cavite City
May 21st, 2013Fort San Felipe, Cavite City
21 May 2013
115th Anniversary of the Philippine Navy
May 21st, 2013Fort San Felipe, Cavite City
21 May 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III joined the dedicated men and women of the Philippine Navy as they celebrated 115 years of service to the nation at Fort San Felipe in Cavite City.
In his speech as guest of honor, the President thanked the Philippine Navy and the military for being defenders of the people and that reforms are on the way to ensure a stronger military.
“Ang Pilipinas ay sa Pilipinas, at kaya nating pumalag at ipagtanggol ang sarili tuwing may sisindak sa atin sa loob mismo ng ating bakuran,” the Commander-in-Chief emphasized.
He further said that with the confidence that the economy is currently experiencing, the country can repay the services that the men in uniform give like the AFP Modernization and Capability Upgrade Program that led to the acquisition of navy vehicles.
Also part of the program is the proposed acquisition of additional new vehicles and communication equipment. Its Phase II includes more than 14,000 housing units for the military and the police. A total of 31,200 units have already been built for employees of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Corrections, Bureau of Fire Protection and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.
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115th Anniversary of the Philippine Navy
May 21st, 2013Fort San Felipe, Cavite City
21 May 2013
Presentation of Credentials by Ambassador of Egypt
May 20th, 2013Music Room, Malacañan Palace
20 May 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed H.E. Mahmoud Mostafa Ahmed, Arab Republic of Egypt Ambassador to the Philippines, during the presentation of the envoy’s credentials at the Music Room in Malacañang.
The Ambassador relayed the message greetings of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to President Aquino. He also stated that as the representative of Egypt to the Philippines, he will exert his best efforts to strengthen the bilateral relations of both countries and will explore every means of mutual cooperation especially in the area of trade and commerce.
Ambassador Mahmoud Mostafa Ahmed was accompanied by Mohamed Mohamed Sawy Darder, Third Secretary (Deputy Chief of Mission) and Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Kassib, Diplomatic Attaché (Consul).
The Philippine side was represented by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, DFA Ceremonials Director Rodillo Catalan and protocol officers Leilanie Medina, Shirley Mae Rico, Claudine Dhaian Ortiz and Laurice Cuyugan.
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Ceremonial Signing of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
May 15th, 2013Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace
15 May 2013
Ceremonial Signing of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
May 15th, 2013Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace
15 May 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed into law Republic Act 10533, known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 that promulgate the salient features outlined under the K to 12 Act.
“Malinaw ang batayang prinsipyo ng batas na ito: karapatan ng bawat Pilipinong mamuhay nang marangal; tungkulin naman ng estadong siguraduhing may patas na oportunidad ang ating mamamayan, lalo na ang pinakamahirap nating kababayan,” he said.
According to the President, since he took oath in office it has been the government’s priority to increase the budget allotted for basic education. From 2010’s PhP 161 billion, budget allocation has been increased to PhP 232 billion this year.
President Aquino also expressed his confidence that the construction of 66,800 recorded shortage of classrooms will be completed before December 31 this year. He added that backlog on textbooks and chairs in public schools have already been addressed since last year.
“Walang duda: ang K to 12 Act ay bunga ng ating patuloy na pagsisikap na itulak ang makabuluhan at positibong reporma hindi lamang sa sistemang pang-edukasyon sa ating bansa. Kundi maging sa lahat ng sector ng ating lipunan,” he said.
Among the salient features outlined under the K to 12 Act are: the mandatory inclusion of kindergarten and additional two years of high school which will form the Senior High School; the use of mother language or local dialect as modes of teaching in the basic education which will gradually transition to Filipino and English languages; enhanced and continuous training for teachers; and, the creation of a Curriculum Consultative Committee which will formulate and oversee the basic education curriculum, with participation from different government agencies to help equip high school students with the latest demands in the employment industry.
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Ambush Interview – Tarlac
May 13th, 2013Central Azucarera de Tarlac
13 May 2013
2013 Midterm Election
May 13th, 2013Central Azucarera de Tarlac
13 May 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III joined the Filipino people in exercising their right to suffrage and performing their duty as citizens of the country by casting his vote in his hometown of Tarlac province.
With no special treatment, the President and his relatives lined up in their designated precinct and patiently waited for his turn to vote. While queuing up, the President did some work on the side with his aide and even teased his relatives that no one should cut in the line.
In a briefing after casting his ballot, President Aquino stated that the voting process is faster this year compared to the 2010 presidential election, adding that he felt like voting for the first time using the PCOS machine. He also said that he will be presiding a meeting this afternoon for updates on the election and on the Taiwan issue.
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Team PNoy Miting de Avance
May 11th, 2013Amoranto Sports Complex, Bgy. Paligsahan, Quezon City
10 May 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III vowed to vigorously continue significant government programs and projects in the country as he enters the second half of his term.
The President mentioned several achievements and optimistic results in the sectors of agriculture, health, education, rural electrification, housing for the military and police and public infrastructure.
“Tinitingala na rin ng buong mundo ang ating pag-asenso. Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, nakamit natin ang investment grade status mula sa dalawang pinakamalaking credit ratings agency,” he said in his speech during the Miting de Avance of the Liberal Party at the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City
President Aquino also cited infrastructure projects set to boost commerce and tourism in different parts of the country. These projects that would positively impact the lives of the Filipino people include the new Laguindingan Airport, MRT, NLEX-SLEX Link Expressway, Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, and the new nautical highway from Mindanao to Luzon.
A couple of days before the national elections, the President urged the people to support and vote only for candidates who will truly serve the nation.
“Hindi pa tapos ang laban. Patuloy ang hamon sa ating patibayin ang pundasyon ng mabuting pamamahala. Ngayong darating na halalan, palakasin pa natin ang laban ng tuwid na daan,” he said in his closing statement.
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Miting de Avance of the Liberal Party – Manila Chapter
May 9th, 2013Plaza Hernandez, Tondo, Manila
9 May 2013
Miting de Avance of the Liberal Party – Manila Chapter
May 9th, 2013Plaza Hernandez, Tondo, Manila
9 May 2013
Hundreds of people supporting the Liberal Party (LP) flocked the streets of Plaza Hernandez in Tondo to join President Benigno S. Aquino III in supporting the LP candidates of the party’s Manila chapter.
In his speech, President Aquino expressed his great trust in the community of Tondo which he believes will not turn him down. He proudly reported that in a span of three years, this government was able to achieve a lot of programs despite statements from the previous administration that these are not possible. This was mainly because of the people who continue to support his administration in achieving its goals.
Moreover, the President stated that government had already addressed the deficiencies in books and chairs, and will be able to solve the deficiency in classrooms by December of this year.
President Aquino also expressed his trust in the incumbent mayor who is running for re-election because of his outstanding programs and achievements for the City of Manila. On the mayor’s request for assistance in the construction of the Ospital ng Maynila, the President said that he is willing to support the mayor’s plans and will answer half of the construction cost for the new hospital.
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Ambush Interview – Barangay Quirino, Quezon City
May 9th, 2013Barangay Quirino, Quezon City
9 May 2013
Meeting with Local Leaders and the Community in Barangay Quirino, Quezon City
May 9th, 2013Barangay Quirino, Quezon City
9 May 2013
Meeting with Local Leaders and the Community in Barangay Quirino, Quezon City
May 9th, 2013Barangay Quirino, Quezon City
9 May 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III urged local leaders and the community of Quezon City to vote for leaders who will translate national reform into tangible projects the locality will benefit from.
“Kung iisang direksyon ang sinasagwan ng pambansang pamahalaan at ng ating mga lokal na opisyal, talaga pong buong-buong mapipitas ng taumbayan ang mga bunga ng ating pagtahak sa tuwid na daan,” he said.
The President also cited several infrastructure projects in Quezon City that had saved millions of pesos in taxpayer’s money such as the Araneta-Quezon Avenue Underpass that was completed 100 days ahead of schedule at a cost of PhP 430 million, saving PhP 264 million from its initial budget of PhP 694 million.
He added that similar success stories were also achieved from several road rehabilitation projects in Boni Serrano Avenue, Aurora Boulevard, 15th Avenue, Camp Aguinaldo, and in C-5.
According to President Aquino, infrastructure projects that had previously been the nest of corruption are now being rid of illegal dealings through the government’s strong stance of anti-corruption reforms.
“Piliin natin sa balota ang makakatulong sa ating pag-usad, imbes na mga indibidwal na magsasadsad sa atin pabalik sa baluktot na kalakaran,” the President said.
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Command Conference
May 8th, 2013Presidential Security Group Compound, Malacañang Park
8 May 2013
Days before the national elections, President Benigno S. Aquino III led a command conference with regional police officers and other commanding directors to discuss security preparations and other concerns related to the May 13 event.
Joining the Commander-in-Chief were Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Emmanuel Bautista, Philippine National Police Chief Allan Purisima and some members of the Cabinet.
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Meeting with Local Leaders and the Community in Libmanan, Camarines Sur
May 3rd, 2013Brgy. Station Church, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
3 May 2013
Meeting with Local Leaders and the Community in Tinambac, Camarines Sur
May 3rd, 2013Tinambac, Camarines Sur
3 May 2013
Inauguration of the Naga City Hospital
May 3rd, 2013Naga City, Camarines Sur
3 May 2013