MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Malacanang said President Benigno S. Aquino III, who is on an official tour of Europe, receives regular updates from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) on the impending eruption of Mayon volcano in Albay. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Wednesday that the President is updated on the activities concerning Mayon volcano, and the ongoing evacuation in Albay, as well as the updates on the recent typhoon “Luis.”“The NDRRMC […]
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Aquino criticizes Arroyo in EU
In front of the European officials, President Benigno Aquino III criticized the Arroyo administration for taking credit of the economic growth attained by his administration. He said into his speech at the Egmont Institute in Brussels, Belgium that opportunities were wasted by the Arroyo Administration for focusing on political self-preservation instead of laying foundations for growth. He also dubbed the Arroyo Administration to be a ‘’ Period Of Lost Decade’’. “Before my term in office, the Philippines […]
Senator blames President Aquino regarding energy crisis
Senator Serge Osmeña blames President Aquino regarding the energy crisis. According to Osmeña, he warned President Aquino about possible electricity supply shortage since the start of Aquino’s term, but the Palace did not heed his warnings. He added that giving emergency powers to the President is not a light matter, saying that this will only add to the worries of consumers. He said that the public should be consulted on how much will the increase […]
Joint resolution on emergency powers
House Energy Committee Chairman Reynaldo Umali assured that they could approve the joint resolution giving emergency powers to President Aquino by the end of October. Umali said that even if the Congress is in recess, his committee can still hold hearings to hurry up the process. But he admitted that they can only start the hearings after the Department of Energy has submitted the information that they need. To alleviate fears of abuse of emergency […]
Emergency powers for President Aquino
Malacañang is confident that Congress will approve the proposed bill giving President Aquino emergency powers to avert the looming power crisis. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that there is still ample time for Congress to approve said bill. She added that there is still 6 months before the country feels the effects of energy shortage. She further said that Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla is the one who knows the process on how to resolve […]
EU supports Bangsamoro Basic Law
European Commission President Manuel Barroso expressed his support on the peace process in Mindanao. Barroso expressed his support during his meeting with President Aquino in the European Commission headquarters in Belgium. EU will give 106 million euros or 6, 148, 000, 000 billion pesos for the development of Mindanao. Barroso also commended Aquino on the signing of the final peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as well as the creation of the draft […]
Aquino invites Spanish investors to do business in the Philippines
President Benigno S. Aquino III invited Spanish businessmen to invest in the Philippines, saying major achievements of his administration in the economic front and in the fight against corruption have prepared the country to be an investment haven in Asia.“As the Spanish economy shows encouraging signs of recovery, I believe that this is an opportune time to invite you to invest in a resurgent economy,” President Aquino told the Networking with the Philippine Business Delegation […]
President Aquino invites Spanish businessmen to invest in the Philippines
In his meeting with Spanish business groups, President Aquino invited Spanish businessmen to invest in the Philippines, saying that now is the right time with the Philippines at 6.3% GDP growth rate.
President Aquino invites allies and “partners” to Malacanang event; VP Binay not invited
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — President Aquino hosted on Friday the Agenda-Setting with Dialogue Partners, which he described as a gathering of forces of reform. But Vice-President Jejomar Binay, who was recently accused by his former vice-mayor of receiving kickbacks from the city’s projects, was conspicuously absent in the event. President Aquino, in his speech, said that those who were invited to attend the meeting – cabinet members, lawmakers and from pro-government civil society groups — […]
Pnoy, stands by pinoy peacekeepers action
President Aquino stood by the action of the Filipino peacekeepers who escaped from Syrian rebels in Golan Heights.
Aquino admits being urged to seek second term, but shoots down speculations of re-election
President Aquino reiterated that he is still being urged to seek a 2nd term to assure that his legacy will continue.
Pnoy defends Purisima amid crimes involving policemen
President Aquino himself defended PNP chief Alan Purisima amid crimes involving members of the Philippine National Police.
