Tag: Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr.

Malacañang defends implementation of Executive Order 203

The Palace has defended the implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 203, saying it is a product of an extensive study by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) in the past few years. “The government remains steadfast in its commitment to improve the salaries and benefits of all government workers, including those in the Government-Owned or –Controlled Corporation (GOCC) Sector, pursuant to the objective of formulating a ‘competitive compensation and remuneration system which shall attract […]

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Palace defends K-to-12 implementation

The Palace defended the implementation of the K to 12 program saying the country will benefit from it in the long term. In a radio interview Saturday, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said the public must understand the adoption of K to 12 for the country’s school system because it has benefits. “Mainam po siguro na itong ating mga kababayan, mga kapatid, mga magulang, mga mag-aaral na mayroong ganyang saloobin ay kung maaari ay gumugol […]

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Palace condoles with Canadian government, family of beheaded hostage

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed its condolences to the Canadian government and the family of mining executive John Ridsdel, who was killed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Ridsdel was among the four hostages who were abducted by ASG bandits on September 21 last year from the Holiday Ocean View resort on Samal Island, Davao del Norte. Also seized were Canadian Robert Hall, Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, and Filipina Marithes Flor. “We extend our […]

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Malacañang to wait for Congress’ nod on Salary Standardization Law 4

The Palace will await Congress’ final decision on the proposed Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 4. “We await the final decision of Congress on the proposed SSL 4 that is still pending with the bicameral conference committee,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement issued on Wednesday. The bicameral conference committee on the proposed SSL 4 remained deadlocked as lawmakers adjourn for the election campaign. Lawmakers will go on recess this weekend. The House […]

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Palace believes Vice President Binay’s tirades will not affect public perception of the administration

AUGUST 7 — The Palace is confident that Vice President Jejomar Binay’s attacks on the administration will not affect the latter’s popularity in future surveys, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said on Thursday. “Naniniwala kami na ang ating mga Boss ay makatuwiran. Naniniwala kami na ang kanilang papanigan ay ang katotohanan. Naniniwala kami na sila ay fair o patas sa kanilang pagpapasya,” Secretary Coloma said. “Kaya ito ang aming pinaninindigan. Kaya’t sa lahat ng aming […]

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Palace welcomes American think tank’s positive ratings on ‘Labor Freedom’

The Palace on Monday welcomed the positive ratings the country received from a United States-based think tank regarding “Labor Freedom”. “We note the results of the 2015 Economic Freedom Index indicating an improvement in the country’s ‘Labor Freedom’ score, which jumped by 8.5 points to 58.2 points—the highest in the last 10 years—as measured by the Heritage Foundation,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said. Secretary Coloma said that Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz attributed […]

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