Music Room, Malacañang 20 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III received Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Louise Gorely in a courtesy call at the Music Room in Malacañan Palace. Ambassador Gorely was appointed as Australia’s envoy to the Philippines in January 2016. She has been actively involved in the Philippine-Australian Comprehensive Partnership that continue reading : Courtesy Call of Australian Ambassador Amanda Louise Gorely
Farewell Lunch with the Malacañang Press Corps
President Grand Palace, Ongpin, Binondo, Manila 17 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III urged the media to assist each other and the government or vice versa in resolving national concerns and issues, and elucidated what it took for them to reach a good working relation. “We understand where you are coming from. We understand continue reading : Farewell Lunch with the Malacañang Press Corps
Courtesy Call of DPWH Cadet Engineering Program Graduates
Malacañan Palace 16 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III received the 125 young civil engineers who have been selected for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cadet Engineering Program (CEP), the agency’s Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Program, in a courtesy call in Malacañang. “It is really heartwarming to see the youth really continue reading : Courtesy Call of DPWH Cadet Engineering Program Graduates
Visit and Briefing of the Transition Team in Malacañang
Malacañan Palace 16 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III, together with Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, warmly welcomed the incoming administration’s Transition Team that visited Malacañan Palace to inspect the inauguration venue of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. The Chief Executive toured the Transition Team inside the Rizal Hall where the incoming president will take his oath continue reading : Visit and Briefing of the Transition Team in Malacañang
Visit to the Prison Cell of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 14 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III visited the prison cell of his late father, Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino, Jr., at the Legaspi Compound in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The President examined the cell, Building No. 2, where books and other personal things of his deceased father are still being continue reading : Visit to the Prison Cell of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.
Ulat ng TESDA Kay Juan at Juana
TESDA Complex, Taguig City 14 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III cited the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as one of the flagship government agencies that made positive changes in the lives of the Filipino people for the past six years of his administration. As the President received the TESDA accomplishment report continue reading : Ulat ng TESDA Kay Juan at Juana
118th Philippine Independence Day Vin D’ Honneur
Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace 12 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III highlighted the country’s accomplishments, triumphs, and freedom during the traditional Vin D’ Honneur at the Malacañan Palace as the Philippines celebrates its 118th independence day. Speaking before the members of the diplomatic community, President Aquino proposed a toast to honor the nation’s freedom continue reading : 118th Philippine Independence Day Vin D’ Honneur
Launching of the Coffee Table Book “A Sense of Nation: The Birthright of Rizal, Bonifacio and Mabini”
NHCP Grounds, T.M. Kalaw Street, Manila 12 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III launched the coffee table book, “A Sense of Nation: The Birthright of Rizal, Bonifacio and Mabini,” in celebration of the 118th proclamation of Philippine independence. With President Aquino’s term ending on June 30, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) continue reading : Launching of the Coffee Table Book “A Sense of Nation: The Birthright of Rizal, Bonifacio and Mabini”
118th Philippine Independence Day Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony
Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park, Manila 12 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III led the flag raising ceremony at Rizal Park to celebrate the 118th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence with the theme “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan, Pagsulong.” The President was accorded full military honors and a 21-gun salute upon his arrival, continue reading : 118th Philippine Independence Day Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony
Joint Celebration of the 118th Philippine Independence Day and 15th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day
PICC, Pasay City 10 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III bade farewell and extended his utmost appreciation to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) as he celebrated this year’s Philippine independence and Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day for the last time as Chief Executive. Aside from the annual medical missions, the continue reading : Joint Celebration of the 118th Philippine Independence Day and 15th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day