Launching of a GPH-MILF Peace Process Publication

Rizal Hall, Malacañang Palace 9 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III led the launching of a book that chronicled selected speeches and statements in the course of peace process between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The book entitled “Junctures: Selected Speeches and Statements” and published by the continue reading : Launching of a GPH-MILF Peace Process Publication

Presentation of Credentials for the Non-Resident Ambassadors

Music Room, Malacañan Palace 9 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III received the credentials presented by the three non-resident ambassadors at the Music Room, Malacañan Palace. The three ambassadors were H.E. Faalavaau Perina Jacqueline Sila-Tualaulelei from the Independent State of Samoa, H.E. Ibete Fernandez Hernandez from the Republic of Cuba, and H.E. Petri Juhani continue reading : Presentation of Credentials for the Non-Resident Ambassadors

Courtesy Call of the Minister of Public Security of Vietnam

Music Room, Malacañan Palace 8 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed Honorable To Lam, Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, in a courtesy call at the Music Room of Malacañan Palace. Minister Lam was accompanied by His Excellency Truong Trieu Duong (Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines), Lieutenant General Phan Van Vinh (Director General continue reading : Courtesy Call of the Minister of Public Security of Vietnam

2nd Busog, Lusog, Talino Excellence Awards

EDSA Shangri-la, Mandaluyong City 30 May 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred certificates and medals to the principals and feeding coordinators of schools during the 2nd Busog, Lusog, Talino (BLT) Excellence Awards in Mandaluyong City. The awardees implemented school feeding initiatives through the support of Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), and applied the BLT standards continue reading : 2nd Busog, Lusog, Talino Excellence Awards

Inauguration of the 10-MW Solar Project of the First Cabanatuan Renewable Ventures, Inc.

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija 26 May 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III led the inauguration of the 10-megawatt (MW) Solar Farm Project in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, spearheaded by the First Cabanatuan Renewable Ventures Incorporated or FCRVI. Recognizing its vital role in combating climate change, President Aquino said that the 39,456 solar panels would supply continue reading : Inauguration of the 10-MW Solar Project of the First Cabanatuan Renewable Ventures, Inc.

Launching of the Balog-Balog Multi-Purpose Project Phase II

NIA Campsite, Barangay Sula, San Jose, Tarlac 26 May 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III led the launching of the Balog-Balog Multi-Purpose Project Phase II at the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Camp in Barangay Sula, San Jose, Tarlac. With a total cost of PhP13.37 billion, the project encompasses the construction of the Balog-Balog Earth-Fill Dam continue reading : Launching of the Balog-Balog Multi-Purpose Project Phase II

Unveiling Ceremony of the Angat Water Transmission Improvement

Norzagaray, Bulacan 26 May 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III led the inspection of the Angat Dam and the unveiling of the Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project (AWTIP) schematic diagram in Norzagaray, Bulacan. In his speech, the President highlighted the importance of water to every Filipino, saying, “Ang tubig ay bukal ng buhay, at mahalagang continue reading : Unveiling Ceremony of the Angat Water Transmission Improvement

National Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Closing Event

Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace 24 May 2016 The Government of the Philippines, led by President Benigno S. Aquino III, formally closed its first anti-poverty compact with the United States of America in a ceremony held at the Heroes Hall of Malacañan Palace. The five-year US$434 million grant was signed on 23 September 2010 between the continue reading : National Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Closing Event

Presentation of Credentials of Resident Ambassadors-Designate

Rizal Hall, Malacañang 24 May 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III, together with Foreign Affairs Secretary Rene Almendras and Chief of Presidential Protocol Celia Anna Feria, received the credentials of four new resident ambassadors to the Philippines in a ceremony held at Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace. They are Ambassadors-Designate Rodrigo do Amaral Souza of continue reading : Presentation of Credentials of Resident Ambassadors-Designate