Tag: President Benigno S. Aquino III

President Aquino inaugurates P639.8-million bridge in Cagayan

President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived in Cagayan province on Monday to inaugurate the P639.89-million bridge in Barangay Masi, Pamplona town. The new 489.9-linear meter bridge replaces the 50-year-old highway bridge that connects Cagayan Valley to the Ilocos Region and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The newly constructed bridge is expected to promote socio-economic development and spur rapid growth in terms of economic and tourism activities in Pamplona and its neighboring towns as it provides better […]

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President Aquino sends his condolence to Ridsdel’s family

QUEZON City, Philippines – Two days after the beheading of the Canadian John Ridsdel, President Benigno S. Aquino III sent a personal letter expressing his condolences to the victim’s family and promised that he will use the full power of the State to bring to justice the Abu Sayyaf. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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President Aquino to Abu Sayyaf: We will speak to you in language of force

MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday vowed that the government will not stop until the threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) is ended. “The full resources of the State are being brought down on the ASG. Our primary objective is to rescue the hostages and ensure the safety of our civilian population. We will leave no stone unturned and are studying every instrument, both military and legal, to ensure […]

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Philippines’ Aquino vows to ‘neutralize’ Abu Sayyaf kidnappers

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at “neutralizing” Abu Sayyaf militants who beheaded a Canadian hostage and are holding more than 20 other foreigners. “Casualties are to be expected. But what has to be of utmost importance is neutralizing the criminal activities of the ASG,” Aquino said in a statement, referring to the Abu Sayyaf by a commonly used acronym. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse

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President Aquino declares May 9 as a special non-working holiday

MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared May 9 as a special public non-working holiday, a Palace official announced on Wednesday. “President Aquino signed Proclamation No. 1254 on Monday (April 25), declaring May 9, as a Special Public (Non-Working) Holiday throughout the country to enable the entire citizenry to participate in the national elections and to properly exercise their right of suffrage,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement. Malacañang […]

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President Aquino’s top priority is the welfare of the Filipino people, says Palace official

A Palace official has assured that the welfare of the Filipino people remains the main priority of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. made the assurance in reaction to the statement of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) criticizing President Aquino for joining the campaign sorties of Liberal Party (LP) candidates instead of attending to the problems in the country such as the drought brought about by the El Nino weather phenomenon. “Sa […]

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President Aquino agrees publication of medical records of presidential bets

QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III supports the proposal that presidential candidates should publicize their medical records. President Aquino added that although the Constitution guarantees the right of privacy of individuals, the presidential candidates can voluntarily disclose their medical records in the interest of transparency. But more than medical records, President Aquino said that the public should scrutinize the candidates’ speeches and actions to glean where they are going to take the nation when […]

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President Aquino inaugurates Baybay Diversion Road in Leyte

(BAYBAY CITY, Leyte) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday led the inauguration of the five-kilometer two-lane Baybay Diversion Road that will ease traffic congestion and will cut by half an hour the travel time to and from nearby cities. The P374.63-million project, which began in February 2013, had a soft opening last January. Slope protection works are expected to be completed in August. “Simpleng-simple lang po ang pangarap ko bilang inyong Pangulo — ang […]

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Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 organizers meet President Aquino in courtesy call

Organizers and participating chefs for the Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 paid a courtesy call on President Benigno S. Aquino III as the country hosts the world’s most important gastronomy event. Among those present during the courtesy call in Malacañang include Spanish ambassador to the Philippines Luis Calvo, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, and Spain’s Secretary Of State for Latin American Affairs and International Development Cooperation Jesus Gracia, Administrator Miele Esteban of the Gastronomy and Special Projects, […]

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President Aquino asks DOTC to tighten transport security

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III asked the Department of Transportation and Communication to heighten the security in all airports, ports and terminals in the country in the wake of the explosion in the Brussels airport. Included in the heightened security are measures like checkpoints and x-ray screening of passengers and their baggage. Also included is the increased visibility of uniformed personnel. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]

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President Aquino denies militants in South are linked to Islamic State

President Benigno S. Aquino III denied that Islamic State-linked militants are operating in the southern Philippines, describing armed groups in the area as mercenaries who are looking to raise funds from abroad. A handful of small but violent Islamist militant groups in the south have posted videos in social media pledging alliance to Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria and displaying the trademark black flag. Last month, the army and air force fought a […]

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President Aquino names Almendras as new Foreign Affairs chief

MANILA, Mar. 10 — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras as ad interim Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, replacing Secretary Albert del Rosario whose resignation took effect on Tuesday. “Upon his assumption as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Jose Rene Almendras has ceased to be Cabinet Secretary,” Communication Secretary Sonny Coloma, Jr. said on Wednesday. According to Secretary Coloma, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr. will supervise the […]

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