Tag: President Benigno S. Aquino III

President Aquino all set to leave Malacanang on June 30

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is all set to leave his office in Malacañang on Thursday, June 30, the day of the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, a Palace official said. Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., said that President Aquino will no longer deliver a departure speech. Instead, Aquino will have a one-on-one meeting with President-elect Duterte before the inauguration ceremony and will be given departure honors at the […]

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President Aquino signs new laws before leaving office

QUEZON City, Philippines – Just a few days before leaving office, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed four important bills into laws. These are Republic Act 10868 or Centenarian Act of 2016 which aims to give incentives to Filipinos who reach 100 years; Republic Act 10867 or the National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization and Modernization Act; The Batanes Responsible Tourism Act; and the Mayor Hilarion Ramiro Senior Medical Center Act. (Eagle News)

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Political analyst:  Aquino gets low grade for leadership

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Political analyst, Popoy De Vera said that President Benigno S. Aquino III just got a low grade for leadership as his term ends on Thursday. That’s because President Aquino was not able to meet his promise of uplifting the lives of Filipinos during his term In an interview in Liwanagin Natin, De Vera explained that the corruption “perception” index is important because corruption is an illegal activity that is […]

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Aquino vetoes bills on LWD’s unpaid taxes, comprehensive nursing law

(Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has vetoed two congress-approved measures including the bill seeking to remove conditions for the condonation of all unpaid income taxes of Local Water Districts (LWDs). In his message, President Aquino said the enrolled consolidated House Bill No. 3675 and Senate Bill No. 2518 on the condonation unpaid taxes of LWD’s will remove the laudable intent of Republic Act No. 10026 which is to grant tax reprieve only […]

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President Aquino tells countrymen: Freedom must be defended and protected

President Benigno S. Aquino III called on the Filipino people to preserve the country’s freedom as he addressed the nation in his last Independence Day commemoration on Sunday. Speaking during the traditional Vin d’Honneur in Malacañang Palace, President Aquino, whose parents are known as defenders of democracy, asked his fellow countrymen to be vigilant against people who might once again jeopardize democracy. “I emphasize that this has happened. Once, a fellow Filipino stole our freedom. […]

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Citizen “Noynoy” to contiue help in Mindanao peace process

QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III said that he is ready to provide assistance to the peace process in Mindanao after his term as President. Aquino said he would continue his assistance as a private citizen. He also expressed hope that the Bangsamoro Basic Law will be passed during Duterte’s term. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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President Aquino unveils Angat Water Transmission improvement project

NORZAGARAY, Bulacan — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday unveiled the Angat Water Transmission Project at the Ipo Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan. The project involves the construction of a new tunnel (Tunnel No. 4) from Ipo to Bigte in Norzagaray that aims to ensure a sustainable water supply and to reduce the risk of a partial or total disruption of water supply to Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and portions of Cavite. The new tunnel has a […]

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Malacanang claims it is “determined” to rescue remaining hostages in Mindanao

  (Eagle News) — Malacañang claimed it is exerting “determined efforts” to rescue and secure the safe release of the remaining hostages in Mindanao. Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a recent statement that “government continues to exert determined efforts to bring about the safe release of the kidnap-for-ransom hostages through a combination of law enforcement and military operations.” President Aquino met with the security cluster at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Coloma said […]

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President Aquino leads launch of irrigation, flood control project in Tarlac

SAN JOSE, TARLAC, May 27 President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday, May 26 led the launch of the second phase of the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project (BBMP), which is expected to supply irrigation water and mitigate flooding in Tarlac province. “Ngayong araw po, minamarkahan natin ang simula ng isa na namang proyektong magdadala ng benepisyo sa ating mga Boss — ang Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase 2,” the President said in his speech during the launch of […]

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Aquino signs law creating DICT

QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III signed the Republic Act 10844 creating a Department of Information and Communication Technology which aims to supervise the information and communication technology. The creation of the department spells the dissolution of several government agencies with similar functions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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President Aquino calls Duterte a patriot

QUEZON City, Philippines – From a “dictator”, President Benigno S. Aquino III did an about-face in his interview in the New York Times and described Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as a “patriot” and that the latter will look out for what is best for the Filipino people. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Solon wants to file case against President Aquino

QUEZON City, Philippines – Bayan Muna representative Carlos Zarate agreed that charges should be filed against President Benigno S. Aquino III and Budget Secretary Butch Abad the moment they step down from their position. In particular, various groups are looking into the disbursement acceleration program which was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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