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Dispatch for June 7 , 2013 Friday, 27 Photonews , 8 Weather Watch,

5 Regional Watch , 4 OFW Watch , 2 PNOY Speech , 15 Online News

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2 hours ago 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST Issued at: 5:00AM 07 June 2013 SYNOPSIS: At 4:00 AM today,the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 460 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (12.0N, 130.0E). It is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Bicol Region, Visayas and Mindanao. FORECAST: Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao and Zamboanga peninsula will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. CALABARSON, MIMAROPA, Bicol region and the rest of Visayas and Mindanao will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Light to moderate winds blowing from the southeast will prevail over northern Luzon and coming from the southeast to

south over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate. Over METRO MANILA: Maximum Temperature : 10:50 AM Yesterday -------34.2 C Minimum Temperature : 5:50 AM Today ------- 24.8 C Maximum Relative Humidity: 6:00 AM Yesterday ----- 93 % Minimum Relative Humidity : 11:00 AM Yesterday ----- 58 % High Tide Today : 8:54 PM ... 1.10 meter Low Tide Today : 5:07 PM ... 0.02 meter Sunrise Today : 5:26 AM Sunset Today : 6:24 PM Moonset Today : 5:17 PM Moonrise Tomorrow : 4:58 AM llumination Tomorrow : 3 % For more information and queries, please call at telephone numbers 927-1335 and 927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.

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2 hours ago DZMM: Huling namataan ang LPA sa layong 460km silangan ng Borongan, Eastern Samar. Ayon sa PAGASA, posibleng maging bagyo ang naturang LPA sa loob ng 24 oras hanggang 48 oras. Kapag naging bagyo ito ay tatawaging bagyong Dante pero kahit maging bagyo ito ay hindi ito direktang makakaapekto sa bansa dahil ito ay gigilid lamang sa silangang Kabisayaan at maging sa Luzon patungong sa direksyon ng Japan at South Korea. Inaasahang ito ay lalabas sa Linggo ng gabi o umaga ng Lunes, hihigupin naman ng LPA ang Habagat na magdudulot ng pag-ulan sa ilang bahagi ng ating bansa.

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3 hours ago GMA-7: Ilang kabahayan at 10 ektaryang bukirin ang binaha sa GenSan City matapos ang malakas na pag-ulan kahapon. Nasuspinde naman ang ilang klase sa Davao City dahil binaha rin ang mga ito. Sa CDO ay naghahanda na rin ang mga otoridad sa pagbaha at tinukoy na ang mga evacuation sites doon.

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4 hours ago GMA-7 resident meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz -Itinuturing ng Japan Meteorological Agency na isang tropical depression ang LPA na binabantayan ng PAGASA sa silangang

bahagi ng Visayas at posibleng makaapekto sa Northern Cagayan. -Ayon naman sa PAGASA, nanatili ito bilang isang LPA na nakapaloob sa ITCZ. Ang LPA na ito ang magdadala ng ulan sa malaking bahagi ng Mindanao. -Inaasahan ang malakas na pag-ulan ngayong araw sa Visayas lalo na sa Central at Eastern section nito. - Sa Luzon ay uulanin din sa Southern part partikular sa Legaspi at Palawan. -Ngayong weekend hanggang sa Lunes ay inaasahan rin ang mga pag-ulan sa Metro Manila.

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8 hours ago Thunderstorm Advisory #10 Issued at 1:32AM 06 June 2013 Thunderstorm over Bataan w/c may persist for 1-2 hours is expected to affect Abucay, Hermosa, Orani and Samal and nearby areas within the next 1-2 hrs. All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, gusty winds, lightning strikes and possible flashfloods. Keep monitoring for updates.

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13 hours ago PAGASA weather forecaster Ricky Fabregas on DZBB: - Ang LPA na ating binabantayan ay nasa layong 440km silangan ng Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur at nakapaloob ito sa ITCZ. Nakakaapekto siya sa Bicol Region, Kabisayaan at Mindanao. - Ang Mindanao at Silangang Kabisayaan ay makakaranas ng maulap na papawirin na may katamtaman hanggang sa kung minsan ay malakas na pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog na maaring magdulot ng mga pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa. - Ang Kabikulan at ang natitirang bahagi ng Kabisayaan ay magkakaroon ng maulap na kalangitan na may mahina hanggang sa katamtamang pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog. - Ang Metro Manila at ang nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon ay magiging bahagyang maulap na may pulu-pulong pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog lalo na sa dakong hapon o gabi.

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13 hours ago Dr. Esperanza Cayanan of PAGASA on DZMM: Re: Weather spotters - Ang mga weather spotter natin ay kukunin din natin sa mga LGU at sa MMDA. - Last week, nagkaroon kami ng training workshop with MMDA and DILG. - Magtatalaga kami ng mga weather spotter na magre-report sa amin (PAGASA) ng actual na mga weather situation sa kanilang mga lugar. - Ito ay makakatulong sa amin na magkarooon ng validation at actual na pangyayari ng lagay ng panahon sa labas. - Actually, nag-evolve 'yan sa rainfall warning system namin. - Since mayroon namang inilabas na guidelines na ang maglalabas ng suspension ng klase ay LGU, mayor in particular, dapat equip din sila sa mga magbibigay ng tamang impormasyon tungkol sa weather. - Sa LGU, sa mga munisipyo at sa city hall mangagaling ang mga weather spotters, particularly ang CDRRMO officers. - Dapat ay mayroon silang time na magmasid at magbantay sa nangyayari sa kanilang kapaligiran. - Ang ibibigay namin na training ay basic knowledge on forecasting. Nakakaintindi ng Science, para mas madali. - Sa LGU na walang equipment for weather spotter, major senses na lang natin ang gagamitin. - Ang training ay two to three days ang lecture, then magkakaroon ng OJT sa office ng PAGASA-DOST.

- Ituturo sa kanila ang pag-observe sa kapal ng kalangitan at clouds na magko-cause ng ulan.

Weather Watch
14 hours ago GMA: Nasa loob na ng PAR ang binabantayang LPA kung saan huli itong namataan sa layong 440km silangan ng Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur at nakapaloob din ito sa ITCZ. Sa ngayon ay maliit ang tsansa na lumakas ito pero may posibilidad pa ring maging ganap na bagyo ang LPA. Samantala, asahan ang katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na pag-ulan sa Mindanao na dala ng ITCZ at LPA. Tinataya namang magkakaroon ng mahina hanggang sa katamtamang pag-ulan sa Visayas kung saan magiging mas maulap na may pag-ulan sa silangang bahagi nito. Asahan din ang mahina hanggang sa katamtamang pag-ulan sa Luzon, lalo na sa may Bicol Region. Inaasahan din na magiging maulan sa Metro Manila, lalo na sa tanghali hanggang gabi.

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June 7 , 2013 (Friday)

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Partly Cloudy in Lucena City

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13 hours ago PIA-4A/LAGUNA: More or less 400 school children from Gumian Elementary School in Brgy.Gumian in Infanta, Quezon have received bags containing five notebooks and three pencils from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines as part of its Balik-Eskwela program and corporate social responsibility.

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15 hours ago PIA IV- A/CAVITE: The municipal government of Carmona in cooperation with the Carmona Tourism Association recently hosted a free workshop on Food and Beverage Handling and Services workshop aimed to strengthen the local industry by enhancing good services.

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22 hours ago near Quezon City, Philippines PIA-4A/RIZAL: DPWH Rizal 1st District Engineer Edgardo Peralta recently reported the agency's road widening program and road safety programs at the Rizal PDRRMC 2nd quarterly meeting. DPWH Rizal identified obstructions along the MarikinaInfanta Road, Marcos Highway, Marikina Valley-Antipolo Road, Angono Diversion Road, Taytay Diversion Road and Manila East Road and challenged local officials to provide long term solutions in their areas.

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22 hours ago near Quezon City, Philippines PIA-4A/RIZAL: In line with Rizal's 112th foundation day DTI Rizal in cooperation with the PCCI Rizal Chapter, DOST Rizal, Provincial Tourism Office and other groups will be holding a series of seminars and activities at the SM Taytay Event Center from June 8-16. Seminars include National Operational Assessment of Hazards, Forecasting and budgeting, visual merchandising, competitiveness and culinary, crafts and rock balancing demos.

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23 hours ago near Quezon City, Philippines PIA-4A/QUEZON: Members of Mulanay police station were given award of 'medal of valor' in recognition of their exemplary performance of anti-insurgency operations in the area. The police officers were cited because of their apprehension of members of New People's Army in Bondoc Peninsulaarea.

PIA OFW Watch

2 hours ago POEA Administrator Hans Cacdac on GMA-7 Re: Migrant Worker's Day celebration -Mayroon tayong mga programa at mga government services para sa ating mga OFWs and their families dito sa POEA. -Ang partner natin dito ang OWWA at may DOLE presence din dito.

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14 hours ago GMA: Patay ang isang Pinay na kinilalang si Vivian Camarota sa Malaysia matapos umano itong bugbugin ng kanyang asawang Malaysian-Chinese. Tiniyak naman ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Malaysia ang tulong para sa pamilya ng biktima.

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15 hours ago GMA: Sugatan ang isang Filipino UN Peacekeeper sa Golan Heights matapos itong tamaan ng shrapnel sa gitna ng barilan sa pagitan ng tropa ng Syria at mga rebelde. Sa ngayon ay nasa maayos nang kalagayan ang Pinoy.

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16 hours ago DZBB: Nababahala ang DFA sa naganap na diskriminasyon sa friendly match ng Philippine Azkals at Hong Kong Team sa Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong. Ayon kay DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez, bagama't hindi ito makakaapekto sa relasyon ng Pilipinas at Hong Kong ay nakakabahala pa rin ang naturang pangyayari. Nabatid na nag-"boo" ang Hong Kong crowd nang tugtugin ang Lupang Hinirang sa nasabing stadium. Matapos namang manalo ng Azkals ay binato pa ng bote ng mineral water ng ilang Hong Kong fans ang mga Pinoy na nasa gallery ng stadium.

A. QUEZON

B. CAVITE

C. LAGUNA

D. BATANGAS

E. RIZAL

06 JUNE 2013.

Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Timor Leste arrives for 4-day official visit to the Philippines Republic of Timor Leste Prime Minister kicks off official visit to the Philippines with visit to Rizal monument President Aquino declares June 21 as special non-working day in Laurel, Batangas in celebration of its 44th Foundation Day Aquino welcomes visiting Timor-Leste Prime Minister in Malacanang Philippines, Timor-Leste sign agreements on foreign relations, education, infrastructure development Aquino sees Timor-Leste as partner in regional development Aquino hosts luncheon for Timor-Leste Prime Minister Gusmao Philippines starts preparations for hosting of World Economic Forum on East Asia next year Aquino to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi during his visit to Myanmar World Economic Forum in Myanmar a chance for President Aquino to attract new investments
Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Timor Leste arrives for 4-day official visit to the Philippines

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on Thursday night as part of his four-day Official Visit to the Philippines scheduled from June 6 to 9. Prime Minister Gusmao arrived on board Philippine Air Lines flight PR512 from Singapore at around 12:18 a.m. He is scheduled to meet with President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang where an Official Luncheon will be held for the visiting Head of Government. Prior to his meeting with President Aquino, Gusmao will hold wreath laying cermonies at the Rizal monument in Manila. On Friday (June 7), Gusmao will give a lecture at the University of the Philippines College of Law and then pay visits to the East La Mesa Water Treatment Plant and The Medical City in Pasig City and wi ll then tour Casa Manila in Intramuros. He will then head up north to Olongapo City on Saturday (June 8) where he will meet with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority officials and will tour the Clark International Airport in Pampanga. PND (rck) TOP Republic of Timor Leste Prime Minister kicks off official visit to the Philippines with visit to Rizal monument

Republic of Timor Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao began his four-day Official Visit to the Philippines by visiting monument of Jose Rizal in Luneta, Manila on Thursday. Gusmao, who arrived at the Rizal Park at around 9:45 a.m., paid his respects to the countrys National Hero by laying a beautifully crafted wreath of flowers at the foo t of Rizals monument. A solemn mood followed as Gusmao bowed his head and took several minutes to reflect and express his respects for the martyrdom of Rizal. At around 10 a.m., Gusmao was ushered to an awaiting vehicle which then whisked him and his delegation to Malacanang Palace where a luncheon hosted by President Benigno S. Aquino III would be held in his honor. Born on June 20, 1946, in Manatuto, Portuguese Timor (now East Timor), Prime Minister Gusmao was the first President of East Timor when it became independent on May 20, 2002. He served until May 20, 2007, and was succeeded by former President Jose Ramos Horta. Gusmao has been the 4th Prime Minister of East Timor since August 8, 2007. PND (rck) TOP President Aquino declares June 21 as special non-working day in Laurel, Batangas in celebration of its 44th Foundation Day

President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared June 21, which falls on a Friday, as a special (non-working day) in the municipality of Laurel in the province of Batangas in celebration of its 44th Foundation Day.

The Chief Executive issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 586 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on May 28, to give the people of Laurel the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. The town was named in honor of Miguel Laurel who was known as "the first Laurel in the Philippines." Known as a fierce foe of the Spanish invaders, the people of Batangas looked at him as their leader for defending their rights against the oppressors. PND (js) TOP Aquino welcomes visiting Timor-Leste Prime Minister in Malacanang

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed on Thursday morning Timorese Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao in Malacanang who is on his 4-day official visit to the Philippines. Gusmao, who is visiting the Philippines for the first time, arrived in Manila Thursday evening. He was welcomed by the President in Malacanang at 10 a.m. Thursday and was given full military honors. He paid a courtesy call on the President and the two leaders had an expanded bilateral meeting. Gusmao and President Aquino also witnessed the signing of agreements between the two countries on tie ups on foreign affairs, education, and infrastructure development. During his 4-day stay in the Philippines, Gusmao is expected to deliver a lecture at the University of the Philippines College of Law. He will also visit industrial areas in Subic Bay in Olongapo City and Clark Field in Pampanga and meet with potential investors. Currently serving his second five-year term as prime minister, Gusmao concurrently served as Timor-Lestes minister for defense and security. Prior to Timor-Lestes independence from Indonesia, Gusmao led a resistance movement seeking self determination. Indonesia occupied the territory after centuries of Portuguese rule. Gusmao became Timor-Lestes first president after its independence from Indonesia in 2002. Timor-Leste is currently campaigning to become a member of the Association of Southest Asian Nations, an initiative backed by the Philippines. PND (as) TOP Philippines, Timor-Leste sign agreements on foreign relations, education, infrastructure development

The Philippines and Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste signed three agreements Thursday aimed at strengthening cooperation on foreign relations, education and infrastructure development. Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, who arrived in Manila early morning Thursday, joined President Benigno S. Aquino III in witnessing the signing of the three agreements in Malacanang on Thursday. One of the agreements signed was the memorandum of understanding on policy consultations between the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines and Timor-Lestes Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. The agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario for the Philippines and Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister Jose Luis Guterres for Timor-Leste. Also signed was the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Ministry of Public Works of Timor-Leste. Secretary Rogelio Singson signed for the Philippines and Minister Francisco de Sousa of the Ministry of Public Works singed for Timor-Leste. The memorandum of the understanding on teacher training between the Philippine Normal University and the Ministry of Education of Timor-Leste was also signed Thursday. Secretary Patricia Licuanan of the Commission on Higher Education signed for the Philippines while Minister Bendito dos Santos of Timor-Lestes Ministry of Education signed for his country. The Philippines and Timor-Leste already have tie ups in education prior to the signing of the MOU on education Thursday. Thirty-two of more than 100 Timorese scholars in the Philippines have finished their studies here and have returned to their country to share the insights gained in the Philippines.

Twenty Timorese scholars are graduating this year and they are expected to contribute to Timor-Lestes development. PND (as) TOP Aquino sees Timor-Leste as partner in regional development

President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed his support for Timor-Lestes bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adding that hes looking forward to working with Timor-Leste in advancing dialogue for regional development. We look forward to working more closely with you in the future in advancing regional dialogue, which we know will redound not only to the growth of our peoples and our countries, but will also contribute to the stability and continued development of our region, the President said in his statement expressing his support for Timor -Leste. The President also acknowledged the close cooperation between the Philippines and Timor-Leste in the last eleven years in areas of defense, trade, disaster response and education. In the economic front, the President said trade between the Philippines and Timor-Leste has tripled from 2011 to 2012, a positive sign of the robust partnership between the two countries. And with the signing of the agreements on infrastructure development and capacity building, among others, we open more doors of opportunity for both our peoples, empowering them to take part in further building a more equitable, more progressive Southeast Asia, he said. Timor-Leste is also a reliable partner in times of disaster, he said. When Typhoon Pablo hit the Philippines last year, Timor-Leste contributed $750,000 for the typhoon victims. Both countries have been working closely in defense, the President said. The two countries have expressed the same commitment in conducting military consultations and intelligence exchanges that are vital to maintaining peace and security in the region, he said. And with the signing Thursday of three agreements on education, infrastructure development, and foreign relations, the President sees stronger relations between the Philippines and Timor-Leste. Your Excellency, the peoples of our region not only share a rich history; more importantly, we are b ound by common aspirations. It is by working together that we realize the potential of our nations and of our region. Our meeting today signifies that our peoples are determined and ready to achieve these dreams, the President said. As a response, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Rala Xanana Gusmao thanked the President for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He also extended his heartfelt congratulations on the 115th anniversary commemoration of the Philippine independence next week. Gusmao said Timor-Leste hopes to learn from the experience of the Philippines in tourism, agriculture and fisheries. He said his visit to the Philippines is part of a program to visit all ASEAN countries this year to strengthen both bilateral and regional ties with Timor-Lestes neighbours. Timor-Leste is seeking membership to ASEAN, as we believe we can contribute to this dynamic and growing region to which we all belong, Gusmao said. I am therefore thankful to His Excellency and his government of their sup port for our bid for ASEAN membership. We look forward to joining with the Philippines in the ASEAN family. PND (as) TOP Aquino hosts luncheon for Timor-Leste Prime Minister Gusmao

President Benigno S. Aquino III hosted a luncheon Thursday in Malacaang in honor of visiting Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo. Gusmaos visit came at an important time for both nations, the President said in his message during the even t. He said the Philippines was at a crucial juncture in its democratic history, while Timor-Leste was treading the path to self-governance and independence. The Philippines, he said, was stunted by years of misgovernance and neglect. But the country today has undergone meaningful transformation that empowered its people to build a more progressive society. Timor-Leste could always learn from the experiences of the Philippines, he said, adding the country will always be a partner for Timor-Lestes development. As Timor-Leste endeavors for greater social reform, you will always find a partner in the Filipino people, a country ready to work hand in hand with the Timorese government towards mutual progress, a nation determined to further

advance regional dialogue and positive engagement in our part of the world, the President said. Gusmao arrived in Manila Thursday for a four-day official visit to the Philippines. While in the country, he is expected to deliver a talk at the University of the Philippines and visit Subic and Clark Field for possible business opportunities for his country. Among those who joined the luncheon include House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, senator-elect Cynthia Villar, Timor-Leste State and Foreign Affairs Cooperation Minister Jose Luis Gutierrez, Finance Minister Emilia Perez, and Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Mariano Asanami Sabino. PND (as) TOP Philippines starts preparations for hosting of World Economic Forum on East Asia next year

NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) The Philippines has started its preparations for next years World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia, a government official said Thursday. President Aquino, who is expected to arrive here Friday morning, is attending the closing plenary of the 22nd WEF East Asia Summit to personally invite the delegates of WEF to the Philippines next year. Many of the people who have come to Myanmar, including myself, are part of the committee that is going to organize our hosting of World Economic Forum and of APEC, Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Secretary Ramon Carandang said. So we hope to learn some lessons from the examples here from our counterparts, Carandang said during an interview with the members of the Philippine media here. While the Philippines has yet to finalize the venue for next years WEF East Asia Summit, Secretary Ca randang said that Manila would be the most convenient venue for the said forum. We havent finalized the venue yet for next year. But logistically, it seems like Manila would be the easiest. Given the infrastructure thats already there, given the number of hotel rooms, convention centers, Manila is logistically the best, he said. Carandang said that members of the committee handling the preparations in next years summit are the Department of Finance, the Department of Budget and Management, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the Executive Secretary, the Department of Tourism, the Department of Trade and Investment, the Cabinet secretary, and the National Competitiveness Council. PND (co) TOP Aquino to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi during his visit to Myanmar

NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) The meeting between President Benigno S. Aquino III and Myanmars opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will focus on economic and political reforms that are taking place in the two countries, an official said. President Aquino, who is set to arrive here Friday, will meet with Suu Kyi, chairperson and general secretary of the National League for Democracy, on the sidelines of his attendance to the 22nd World Economic Forum on East Asia here. In an interview with members of the Philippine media delegation here, Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Secretary Ramon Carandang said that this is the first time for the two leaders to meet. This is going to be the first face-to-face meeting between the President and Aung San Suu Kyi. As you know, the Aquino family has long ties with Aung San Suu Kyi, he said. Carandang said former President Corazon Aquino, during her term, was very vocal in supporting Suu Kyi, and when President Aquino assumed office in June 2010, he was also one of the ASEAN leaders who was most vocal in prodding the government of Myanmar towards reform, he added. The meeting between President Aquino and Aung San Suu Kyi is really a culmination of all of these efforts between the two leaders, and the two countries, over the last several decades, Secretary Carandang said. So its only appropriate that the two leaders known for their commitment to democracy in this region should meet, he added. The government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has initiated a series of political and economic reforms, including allowing Suu Kyi to contest parliamentary by-elections in April 2012. Its a good tim e for them to meet because our two countries are now kind of in a spotlight. We have undertaken

reforms in the economic sector. They have undertaken reforms economically and politically. We are both under the spotlight now of the world, Carandang said. I think both countries understand the need to move forward some more. So there will be a lot of things for the President to discuss with Aung San Suu Kyi along those lines, he added. Upon arrival here on Friday morning, President Aquino and Myanmars Pres ident Thein Sein will hold a bilateral meeting. He will also meet with WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab. The President will also join the CEOs and businessmen in a luncheon meeting to be hosted by the Ayala Corporation. It will be followed by his attendance to the closing plenary of WEF East Asia Summit. PND (co) TOP World Economic Forum in Myanmar a chance for President Aquino to attract new investments

NAY PYI TAW , Myanmar) President Benigno Aquino IIIs visit here and participation in the 22nd World Economic Forum on East Asia hopes to drum up more investments into the Philippines, Malacanang official said. President Aquino will have an opportunity to address a plenary of WEF East Asia Summit, according to Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Secretary Ramon Carandang. Remember that our point of coming here is, ultimately, we want investors to come to the Philippines, Carandang said in an interview with members of the Philippine media delegation. We want to assure them that theres money to be made in the Philippines as investors, and that we look forward to their coming in and building our infrastructure, investing in our tour ism, investing in our agriculture, creating jobs, he added. Carandang said that the Philippines participation in events like the 22nd WEF East Asia Summit, and the hosting of next years forum, will help make the country be recognized globally as an inv estment haven. Carandang also expressed hope that President Aquinos visit to Myanmar will deepen the interest and eventually lead the two countries to explore opportunities that will be beneficial for both. President Aquino will have a bilateral meeting with Myanmars President Thein Sein on the sidelines of the forum. He will also meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The President will also join the CEOs and businessmen in a luncheon meeting to be hosted by the Ayala Corporation. PND (co) TOP

06 HUNYO 2013 Dumating ang Punong Ministro ng Democratic Republic of Timor Leste para sa apat na araw na official visit sa Pilipinas Sinimulan ng Punong Ministro ng Republika ng Timor Leste ang official visit sa Pilipinas sa pagpupugay sa bantayog ni Rizal Idineklara ng Pangulong Aquino ang Hunyo 21 na special non-working day sa Laurel, Batangas kaugnay ng ika-44 taon ng Pagkatatag nito

Tinanggap ng Pangulong Aquino sa Malacanang ang panauhing Punong Ministro ng Timor-Leste Nilagdaan ng Pilipinas at Timor-Leste ang mga kasunduan sa edukasyon, ugnayang panlabas at kaunlaran ng imprastraktura Kabalikat sa pampurok na kaunlaran ang Timor-Leste, sabi ni Aquino Tanghaliang handog ni Aquino sa Punong Ministro Gusmao ng Timor-Leste Dumating ang Punong Ministro ng Democratic Republic of Timor Leste para sa apat na araw na official visit sa Pilipinas Dumating ang Punong Ministro Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao ng Democratic Republic of Timor Leste sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 Huwebes ng hating-gabi bilang bahagi ng apat na araw na Official Visit niya sa Pilipinas Hunyo 6 hanggang 9. Dakong ika-12:18 ng hating-gabi dumating ang Punong Ministro Gusmao sakay ng Philippine Air Lines flight PR512 buhat sa Singapore. Nakatakdang makipagpulong ang Punong Ministro sa Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III sa Malacanang kung saan hahandugan siya ng isang Official Luncheon bilang parangal sa isang panauhing Puno ng Pamahalaan. Bago makipagpulong sa Pangulo, mag-aalay muna ng bulaklak si Gusmao sa bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal sa Maynila. Biyernes, Hunyo 7, si Gusmao ay magbibigay ng lecture sa Kolehiyo ng Abogasya ng Pamantasan ng Pilipinas at pagkatapos ay magsasadya sa East La Mesa Water Treatment Plant at sa The Medical City sa Lungsod ng Pasig. Buhat sa Pasig, tutuloy ang panauhing Punong Ministro sa Casa Manila sa Intramuros. Sabado, (Hunyo 8) magsasadya si Gusmao sa Lungsod ng Olongapo upang makipagpulong sa mga pinuno ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority at pagkatapos ay magsasadya naman sa Clark International Airport sa Pampanga. PND (rck/zaf) TOP Sinimulan ng Punong Ministro ng Republika ng Timor Leste ang official visit sa Pilipinas sa pagpupugay sa bantayog ni Rizal Sinimulan ng Punong Ministro Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao ng Republika ng Timor Leste ang apat na araw na Official Visit niya sa Pilipinas sa pagsasadya sa bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal sa Rizal Park, Lungsod ng Maynila Huwebes. Dakong ika-9:45 ng umaga nang dumating si Gusmao sa Rizal Park upang magbigay-galang sa Pambansang Bayani ng bansa sa pamamagitan ng pag-aalay ng bulaklak sa paanan ng bantayog ni Dr. Rizal. Magalang na iniyuko ni Gusmao ang kanyang ulo at ilang minuto ring naghari ang katahimikan habang nagpupugay siya sa kagitingan ni Dr.Rizal. Ika-10:00 ng umaga nang sumakay si Gusmao sa naghihintay na sasakyang maghahatid sa kanya sa Malacanang kung saan makikipagpulong siya sa Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III at pagkatapos ay hahandugan siya ng parangal na tanghalian. Hunyo 20, 1946 nang isilang si Punong Ministro Gusmao sa Manatuto Portuguese Timor ( East Timor na ngayon). Si Punong Ministro Gusmao ang unang Pangulo ng East Timor nang maging malaya ang bansang ito noong Mayo 20, 2002. Nanungkulan siya hanggang Mayo 20, 2007 at ang dating Pangulong Jose Ramos Horta ang pumalit sa kanya. Si Gusmao ang pang-apat na Punong Ministro ng East Timor mula noong Agosto 8, 2007. PND TOP Idineklara ng Pangulong Aquino ang Hunyo 21 na special non-working day sa Laurel, Batangas kaugnay ng ika-44 taon ng Pagkatatag nito Idineklara ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang Hunyo 21, natapat sa araw ng Biyernes, bilang special nonworking day sa bayan ng Laurel sa lalawigan ng Batangas sa pagsapit ng ika-44 Araw ng Pagkatatag nito. Inilagda ng Pangulong Aquino ang deklarasyon sa pamamagitan ng Proklamasyon Blg. 586 na nilagdaan ni Kalihim Tagapagpaganap Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. noong Mayo 28 upang bigyan nang lubos na pagkakataon ang mga mamamayan ng Laurel na maipagdiwang at malahukan ang mga seremonyang gaganapin kaugnay ng nasabing anibersaryo. Ang bayan ng Laurel ay bilang parangal kay Miguel Laurel na kinikilala bilang kauna -unahang Laurel sa Pilipinas. Nakilala si Miguel Laurel bilang matapang na kalaban ng mga manlulupig na Kastila. Siya ang kinilalang lider ng mga taga-Batangas sa pagtatanggol sa kanilang mga karapatan laban sa mga banyagang mananakop. PND (js/zaf) TOP Tinanggap ng Pangulong Aquino sa Malacanang ang panauhing Punong Ministro ng Timor-Leste

Tinanggap ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III Huwebes ng umaga sa Malacanang ang Punong Ministro Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao na narito sa apat na araw na opisyal na pagdalaw sa Pilipinas. Si Gusmao na dumalaw sa Pilipinas sa unang pagkakataon ay dumating sa Maynila Huwebes ng hating-gabi. Tinanggap siya ng Pangulo sa Malakanyang dakong ika-10:00 ng umaga Huwebes kung saan inukulan siya ng full military honors. Nagpulong ang dalawang lider sa Malacanang. Sinaksihan din ng Punong Ministro Gusmao at ng Pangulong Aquino ang paglagda sa mga kasunduan sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa na may kinalaman sa ugnayang panlabas, edukasyon at kaunlarang pang-imprastraktura. Sa apat na araw na pamamalagi niya sa Pilipinas, inaasahang magiging panauhing tagapag-salita si Gusmao sa Kolehiyo ng Abogasya sa Pamantasan ng Pilipinas. Magsasadya rin siya sa purok-industriyal sa Subic Bay sa Lungsod ng Olongapo sa Zambales at sa Clark Field sa Pampanga upang makipagpulong sa mga potensiyal na imbestor. Nasa ikalawang termino na si Gusmao ng kanyang limang taong termino bilang Punong Ministro at siya rin ang Ministro sa tanggulang bansa at kapanatagan ng Timor-Leste sa kasalukuyan. Bago nakamit ng Timor-Leste ang kalayaan buhat sa Indonesia, nanguna si Gusmao sa kilusan ng mga naghahangad magkaroon ng kalayaan sa kanilang bayang isang teritoryo ng Indonesia na daan-daang taong nasakop ng mga Portuges. Si Gusmao ang naging kauna-unahang pangulo ng Timor-Leste nang lumaya ito buhat sa Indonesia noong 2002. Kasalukuyang kumakampanya ang Timor-Leste upang maging kasapi ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations at itinataguyod ng Pilipinas. PND (as/zaf) TOP Nilagdaan ng Pilipinas at Timor-Leste ang mga kasunduan sa edukasyon, ugnayang panlabas at kaunlaran ng imprastraktura Tatlong mahahalagang kasunduan ang nilagdaan ng Pilipinas at ng Democratic Republic of Timor Huwebes na naglalayong mag-ibayo pa ang pagtutulungan sa ugnayang panlabas, edukasyon at kaunlaranng imprastraktura. Ang Punong Ministro Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao ng TimorpLeste na dumating sa Maynila Huwebes ng hating-gabi ay kasama ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III nang saksihan ang paglagda sa tatlong kasunduan sa Malacanang Huwebes. Isa sa mga kasunduang nilagdaan ay ang memorandum of understanding on policy consultations sa pagitan ng Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas ng Pilipinas at ng Ministri ng Ugnayang Panlabas at Kooperasyon ng TimorLeste. Ang kasunduan ay nilagdaan nina Kalihim Albert del Rosario ng Ugnayang Panlabas para sa Pilipinas at Minister Jose Luis Guterres ng Ugnayang Panlabas at Kooperasyon para sa Timor-Leste. Nilagdaan din ang memorandum of understanding sa pagitan ng Kagawaran ng Pagawaing Bayan at Pambansang Lansangan sa isang dako at ng Ministri ng Pagawaing Bayan naman ng Timor-Leste sa kabilang dako. Si Kalihim Rogelio Singson ang lumagda sa panig ng Pilipinas at si Minister Francisco de Sousa ng Ministri ng Pagawaing Bayan para sa Timor-Leste. Ang memorandum of understanding on teacher training sa pagitan ng Philippine Normal University at ng Ministri ng Edukasyon ng Timor-Leste ay nilagdaan din Huwebes. Sa ngalan ng Pilipinas, lumagda si Kalihim Patricia Licuanan ng Commission on Higher Education at si Minister Bendito dos Santos naman ng Ministri ng Edukasyon ng Timor-Leste para sa bansa nila. Tatlumput dalawa sa mahigit na 100 iskolar na Timorese sa Pilipinas ang ang nakatapos ng kanilang pag -aaral dito at nakauwi na sa kanilang bansa upang doon gamitin ang natutuhan nila sa Pilipinas. Dalawampung iskolar na Timorese naman ang nakatakdang magtapos sa taong ito at inaasahang makatutulong sila nang malaki sa pagpapaunlad sa Timor-Leste. PND (as/zaf) TOP Kabalikat sa pampurok na kaunlaran ang Timor-Leste, sabi ni Aquino

Nagpahayag ng pagkatig ang Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III sa hangarin ng Timor-Leste na maging kasapi ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at idinugtong na umaasa siyang makakabalikat ang Timor-Leste sa pagsusulong ng kaunlarang panrehiyon. Inaasahan naming magiging higit tayong magkakalapit sa hinaharap upang isulong ang mga pag -uusap na magiging daan hindi lamang upang umunlad ang mamamayan at bansa natin, kundi para makapag-ambag pa sa

kapanatagan at patuloy na pagsulong ng ating rehiyon, wika ng Pangulo sa paghahayag ng suporta sa Timor -Leste. Kinilala ng Pangulo ang ibayong pagtutulungan ng Pilipinas at Timor-Leste sa nakalipas na labing-isang taon sa larangan ng tanggulan, kalakalan, pagsaklolo sa panahon ng kalamidad at edukasyon. Sa larangan ng ekonomya, sinabi ng Pangulo na ang kalakalan sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Timor-Leste ay nagtatlong ibayo ang laki mula 2011 hanggang 2012 na isang tunay na tanda ng magandang pagsassamahan ng dalawang bansa. At sa paglagda ng mga kasunduan sa pagpapaunlad ng imprastraktura at kakayahan una sa lahat, binubuksan natin ang karagdagang pintuan ng pagkakataon para sa mga mamamayan natin upang puspusan silang makalahok sa pagtatayo ng higit na masaganang Timog Silangang Asya, sabi pa ng Pangulong Aquino. Idinugtong ng Pangulo na ang Timor-Leste ay maaasahang kabalikat sa panahon ng kagipitan, at nang salantain ng bagyong Pablo ang Pilipinas noong nakaraang taon, nag-ambag ng $750,000 ang Timor-Leste sa mga biktima ng bagyo. Ang dalawang bansa, wika ng Pangulo, ay magkatuwang din sa larangan ng tanggulan at kapuwa nagpahayag ng hangaring magkaroon ng konsultasyon ukol sa palitan ng kaalaman sa militar na mahalaga sa pananatili ng kapanatagan at kapayapaan sa rehiyon. Binigyang diin ng Pangulo na ang paglagda Huwebes sa tatlong kasunduan ukol sa edukasyon, kaunlaran ng imprastraktura at ugnayang panlabas ay lalong magpapaganda ng samahan ng Pilipinas at Timor-Leste. Inyong Kamahalan, ang mga mamamayan ng ating rehiyon ay hindi lamang magkaisa sa mayamang kasaysayan, kundi higit sa lahat, tayo ay binibigkis ng iisang dakilang hangarin. Sa ating pagtutulungan, maaaring makamtan ng ating mga bansa ang pangarap para sa ating rehiyon. Ang pulong natin ngayon ang katibayang nakahanda at naninindigan ang ating mga mamamayan na isakatuparan ang mga pangarap na ito, dugtong ng Pangulo. Bilang tugon, nagpasalamat ang Punong Ministro Rala Xanana Gusmao ng Timor-Leste sa Pangulo sa masiglang pagtanggap sa kanya at sa kanyang delegasyon. Binati rin niya ang Pilipinas sa pagsapit ng ika-115 anibersaryo ng Kasarinlan nito sa Hunyo 12. Sinabi ni Gusmao na umaasa siyang may matututuhan ang Timor-Leste sa karanasan ng Pilipinas sa larangan ng turismo, pagsasaka at pag-iisda. Idinugtong niya na ang pagdalaw niya sa Pilipinas ay bahagi ng programa niyang dalawin ang lahat ng bansang ASEAN sa taong ito para mapalakas ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng Timor-Leste sa mga kalapit-bansa. Nais ng Timor-Leste na maging kasapi ng ASEAN sapagkat naniniwala kaming mayroon kaming maiaambag sa masigla at umuunlad na rehiyong kinabibilangan namin, wika ni Gusmao. Dahil dito, nagpapasalamat ako sa Inyong Kamahalan at sa inyon g pamahalaan sa tulong sa aming layuning maging kasapi ng ASEAN. Umaasa kaming makakasama namin ang Pilipinas sa Pamilyang ASEAN, wika pa ni Gusmao. PND (as/zaf) TOP Tanghaliang handog ni Aquino sa Punong Ministro Gusmao ng Timor-Leste

Naghandog ng tanghalian ang Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III Huwebes sa Malacanang sa karangalan ng panauhing Punong Ministro Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao ng Timor-Leste. Ang pagdalaw ni Gusmao ay mahalaga sa panahong ito para sa dalawang bansa, wika ng Pangulo sa mensahe sa pagtitipong ginanap. Idinugtong niya na ang Pilipinas sa panahong ito ay nasa mahalagang yugto ng demokratikong kasaysayan nito, habang ang Timor-Leste naman ay tumatahak sa landas tungo sa pag-ugit ng sariling kapalaran at kasarinlan. Sinabi niya na ang Pilipinas ay binansot ng mga taon ng hindi tamang pamamahala at kapabayaan. Subalit ang bansa ngayon ay dumaraan sa makabuluhang pagbabagong nagbibigay-lakas sa sambayanan upang magtayo ng isang higit na masaganang lipunan. Ang Timor-Leste ay laging may matututuhan sa mga karanasan ng Pilipinas, wika niya, at idinagdag na ang bansa ay laging magiging kabalikat sa kaunlaran ng Timor-Leste. Habang nagsisikap ang Timor-Leste tungo sa higit na repormang panlipunan, makatitiyak kayo na kabalikat ninyo ang sambayanang Pilipino, isang bansang handang makibalikat sa pamahalaang Timorese ukol sa magkaagapay na kasaganaan, isang bansang handang mag-sulong ng pampurok na talakayan at positibong mga bagay sa ating panig na ito ng daigdig, sabi pa ng Pangulo. Dumating si Gusmao sa Maynila Huwebes para sa apat na araw na opisyal na pagdalaw sa Pilipinas. Habang nasa bansa, nakatakda siyang magtalumpati sa Pamantasan ng Pilipinas at magtungo sa Subic at Clark Field para sa pagkakataong ukol sa negosyo para sa bansa niya. Kabilang sa dumalo sa tanghaliang handog ng Pangulong Aquino kay Gusmao ay kabilang sina Punong Mahistrado Maria Lourdes Sereno, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Kalihim Albert del Rosario ng Ugnayang Panlabas, Halal na Senador Cynthia Villar, Timor-Leste State and Foreign Affairs Cooperation Minister Jose Luis Gutierrez, Ministro ng Pananalapi Emilia Perez at Ministro ng Pagsasaka at Pag-iisda Mariano Asanami Sabino. PND (as/zaf)

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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Departure Statement before the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2013 NAIA Terminal 2, Pasay City 07 June 2013

Members of the Cabinet present; Mayor Tony Calixto; General Emmanuel Bautista; Police Director Alan Purisima; our service commanders; Lt. Gen. Lauro Catalino de la Cruz; Vice Admiral Jose Luis Alano; Lt. Gen. Noel Coballes; Rear Admiral Rodolfo Isorena; General Manager Jose Angel Honrado; fellow workers in government; honored guests; mga minamahal ko pong kababayan: Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. Ngayong umaga, tutulak po tayo patungong Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar upang makilahok sa World Economic Forum on East Asia 2013. Kasama ang mga pinunot namumuhunan mula sa ibat ibang panig ng daigdig, layunin ng pagpupulong na ito na patibayin, hindi lamang ang ugnayang pang-ekonomiya ng mga bansa, kundi maging ang kooperasyon at pagtutulungan sa ibat iba pang larangan. Lalong nagiging makabuluhan ang pagdalo natin dito dahil nakatakdang ganapin ang World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014 dito po sa atin sa Pilipinas. Ibig sabihin, pagkakataon ito upang ipaalam ang kakaibang sigla na tinatamasa ng ating ekonomiya sa tuwid na landas, at hikayatin pa ang mga pinuno at negosyante na huwag sayangin ang pagkakataong makasabay sa pag-angat ng kinikilalang brightest spark ng Timog Silangang Asya: walang iba kundi ang minamahal nating Pilipinas. Magkakaroon din po tayo ng bilateral meeting kasama si Pangulong U Thein Sein ng Myanmar, upang bumuo ng mga mekanismo para paigtingin ang pagkapit-bisig ng ating mga bansa sa kalakalan, pulitika, at seguridad. Nasasabik rin po tayo sa pakikipagpulong natin kay Madam Aung San Suu Kyi, ang pinuno ng National League for Democracy, na nagkamit ng Nobel Peace Prize noong 1991, dahil sa kaniyang paninindigan at kabayanihan para sa demokrasya. Umaasa po tayong magiging mabunga ang palitan ng mga ideya kasama ang mga nasabing pinuno, upang pagmulan ng mga kasunduang magpapatibay sa ugnayan, at magdudulot ng kaunlaran sa ating mga bansa. Agad din po tayong makakabalik mamayang gabi, bitbit ang mga positibong oportunidad mula sa Myanmar. Sa ganitong mga biyahe, hindi natin kailanman kinakalimutan ang pangunahing pakay namin bilang mga lingkod-bayan: Ang mag-uwi ng mas marami pang makabuluhang pagkakataon para mga Pilipino, at ibandila ang bagong mukha ng Pilipinasisang bansang handang makipagbayanihan sa ibang nasyon tungo sa maaliwalas na ekonomiyat pagnenegosyo; isang bansang tunay na nagniningning at tinitingala ng mundo. Magandang araw po muli. Maraming salamat po sa lahat. [HOME]

President Benigno S. Aquino III's Toast during the state lunch in honor of Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo of Timor-Leste Malacaan Palace 06 June 2013 His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; Speaker Sonny Belmonte; Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno; Honorable Jose Luis Gutierrez, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Cooperation; Honorable Emilia Perez the Minister of Finance; Honorable Mariano Asanami Sabino, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries; Secretary Albert del Rosario; other members of the Cabinet present; His Excellency, Archbishop Pinto; excellencies of the Diplomatic Corps; members of the Senate and the House of Representatives; Ambassador Jovencio de Jesus Martins, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Philippines; Ambassador Aileen Bugarin, our Ambassador to Timor-Leste; honored guests; ladies and gentlemen:

Good noon. Your Excellency, when you visited the Philippines 13 years ago, you had the opportunity to meet my mother, who like you valued and fought for the promise of freedom. Back then, my mother shared with you the many difficulties my people experienced in order to restore democracy and justice in our country. Your visit came at an important time for both our nations: the Philippines was at a crucial juncture in its democratic history, while Timor-Leste was treading the path to self-governance and independence. Then, you saw a country whose growth was stunted by years of misgovernance and neglect. Today, you return to a Philippines that has undergone meaningful transformationtransformation that has empowered our countrymen to take part in building a more just, more progressive society. As Timor-Leste endeavors for greater social reform, you will always find a partner in the Filipino people, a country ready to work hand in hand with the Timorese government towards mutual progress, a nation determined to further advance regional dialogue and positive engagement in our part of the world. Your Excellency, it is through continued cooperation that we will be able to realize our aspirations for our peoples and our region. On this note, may I propose a toast: To the good health and success of Your Excellency, Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, and His Excellency, President Taur Matan Ruak; To the prosperity of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and the well-being of all Southeast Asian nations; And to the enduring friendship between our two peoples. [HOME]

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BIR responds to complaints on new OR regulations

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The full implementation of Revenue Regulation No. 18-2012 requiring the issuance and used of new sets of receipts on July 1, 2013 shall proceed as scheduled. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Kim S. Jacinto-Henares said, The complaints against the new regulations are without any basis since the tax agency had issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 18-2012 last year and published the same in the January 3, 2013 issue of the Manila Bulletin informing everyone that existing receipts will expire on June 30, 2013. We believe that six months is enough preparation for everyone to comply with such requirement. RR No. 18-2012, published on January 3, 2013, provides among others that taxpayers must apply for the printing of their new receipts at least sixty (60) days (or April 30) before the expiry of their old receipts on June 30, 2013 and start issuing the same on July 1, 2013. Commissioner Henares added that the BIR issued Revenue Memorandum Order (R MO) No. 12-2013 on May 2, 2013 to provide for penalties since very few taxpayers were complying with the said regulations. The BIR said that taxpayers who apply for authority to print receipts beyond April 30, 2012 shall pay a penalty of P1,000.00. However, those who apply for said authority beyondJune 30, 2013 and/or on or before June 30, 2103 but failed to use the new sets of receipts starting July 1, 2013 shall pay the maximum penalty (of P50,000.00) as provided for in Section 264 of the Tax Code. The tax agency gave the following rationale for the issuance of the regulations: 1) The BIRs discovery of businesses registered with the tax agency that are not really engaged in any business except to sell invoices thereby defrauding the government of billions in tax revenues. These businesses sell their invoices to entities who are either engaged in smuggling and/or purchasing goods without receipts. When BIR looked for these companies, mostly Small and Medium Enterprises, they cannot be found; 2) The BIRs finding that a lot of invoices that were printed in the 70s are still being used and the need to clean these up by providing an expiry period; and 3) The issuances are aimed at reforming the process of accrediting printers to address complaints against some BIR personnel engaged in the printing business who make it difficult for taxpayers to register and/or secure authority to print unless they get to print the receipts of said taxpayers. The regulations disqualify printers with relatives working in the BIR. |TOP| BOC Slaps Smuggling Charges Against Six Traders and a Broker Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph

For attempting to illegally slip into the country PhP7 million worth of smuggled rice from Taiwan and Vietnam, a trader, his broker and five officials of a trading company were today (June 6, 2013), formally charged by Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials led by Customs Deputy Commissioner for Revenue Collection and Monitoring Group (RCMG) and Run-After-The-Smugglers (RATS) Head Peter Manzano at the Department of Justice (DOJ) for violation of Sections 3601 and 3602, in relation to Section 101 and Sections 2503 and 2530 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP). Charged were Cagayan De Oro City based and Little Giant Trading Company owner Renato D. Nale, together with his broker Steve S. Semblant, All System Logistics, Inc. officers led by its Chairman of the Board Mary Lou T. Estrada, its CEO Antonio G. Estrada, corporate Secretary Humphrey D. Tumaneng, treasurer Ana Myrna Gonzales and director Anthony Dexer C. Yu. The filing of cases against the owner of Little Giant and its broker stemmed from its May 17, 2013 attempt to illegally slip into the country four (4) forty-footer container vans of rice worth PhP 5 million from Taiwan at the Sub-Port of Mindanao Container Terminal which were misdeclared as prefabricated house. And the other hand All System Logistics, Inc. officials are being charged for attempting to smuggle two (2) twenty-footer container vans of rice from Vietnam worth PhP 2 million without the required import permit from the National Food Authority on March 15, 2013. The cases filed today against the owners and officials of Little Giant Trading and All System Logistics , Inc. have brought the total number of cases filed by the Bureau of Customs against suspected smugglers to 133, in line with Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazons unrelenting campaign against smuggling. |TOP| P163.3 billion deficit for Public Sector in 2012 Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph

The Secretary of Finance today announced that in 2012 the overall deficit of the public sector was P163.3 billion, equivalent to 1.5% of GDP. This amount is P11.8 billion lower than what was registered last year. The ratio was 1.8% in 2011.

The public sector deficit was also P70.7 billion lower than the program. The improvement was mainly due the improved performance of the national government, 14 MNFGCs, SSIs and LGUs. As has been previously reported, the national government registered a budget deficit of P242.8 billion, equivalent to 2.3% of GDP. This amount is lower than the full year program by P36.3 billion. The 14 GOCCs deficit of P4.9 billion was an improvement from the 2011 deficit of P19.8 billion. The reduction came from PSALM due to accelerated privatization payments and higher prices in Wholesale Electricity Spot Market. This improvement in PSALM was partly negated by the accelerated capital expenditures by NHA corresponding to housing for uniformed personnel, and by MWSS due to accelerated disbursement for the Angat Water Utilization Aqueduct Improvement Project to ensure safety of raw water and security of water source. Likewise, the SSIs (SSS, GSIS, PHIC) recorded an actual surplus of P72.7 billion on the account of higher revenues from members contributions and higher investment income derived from the holdings of N G securities. The government financial institutions that include the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Trade and Investment Development Corporation (TIDCORP) and Landbank posted a combined surplus of P9.3 billion on the account of higher earnings on its investments on bonds and securities. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) registered a deficit of P94.4 billion mainly due to losses incurred on its open market operations as a result of exchange rate and price fluctuations. On the other hand, the aggregate net income from current operations of local governments (LGUs) reached a total of P73.6 billion due to higher internal revenue allotment and income derived from local sources. |TOP| DFALF Celebrates Wellness Day for Women in the DFA Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph 05 June 2013 In order to stimulate interest and raise greater awareness in health and wellness, the Department of Foreign Affairs Ladies Foundation (DFALF) sponsored on May 31 a health and wellness fair with the theme Woman of Today: Total Care Challenge. The event, held at the Department of Foreign Affairs Bulwagang Apolinario Mabini, featured talks by well-known Filipinas who are experts on health and stress management and physical/mental wellness. Tweny five (25) partner companies provided their expertise and advice and set up booths showcasing beauty, health and wellness products. DFALF President and Assistant Secretary for Personnel and Administrative Services Melita S. Sta. MariaThomeczek expressed elation and appreciation over the interest generated by the presence of over 200 participants. She expressed the hope that the afternoon will be a most fruitful one, with new knowledge and practical application leading to a healthier lifestyle. She also encouraged the DFALF members to be more involved and supportive of the forthcoming activities of DFALF. In a special message of DFALF Chairperson Madame Margaret Gretchen V. del Rosario read by the DFA Office of the Secretary Executive Assistant Blesila Cabrera, Madame del Rosario stressed that the activity was part of DFALFs commitment to the wholistic and integrated development of its members. One focus will be attention to wellness and physical well-being leading to a healthier, happier and more productive life The panel of speakers was composed of book author and health columnist, Dra. Linda Lim Varona, Ms. Cory Quirino, a well-known beauty and wellness expert and radio and television host; and TV personality and congressional wife and mother, Mrs. Chiqui Roa Puno. Dr. Varona spoke on the Prescription to Health for Todays Women wherein she emphasized the need to promote a healthy lifestyle. She idenitified and discussed the various elements of a healthy lifestyle which include advice to stop smoking as it brings a host of serious diseases (e.g. cancer and heart disease); avoiding high carb and fat diets (softdrinks, eat more fruits and vegetables); a daily intake of 8-12 glasses of water; regular daily exercise (including walking, running and dancing), regular sleep of at least eight hours a day; reduced stress through relaxation, exercise, meditation and sharing problems with family and friends. Ms. Quirino, on her part, reaffirmed and supplemented what Dr. Varona earlier shared on the secret of staying Forever Young. She said that a balanced diet, a healthy sleeping habit and regular exercise are keys to a healthy lifestyle and require a lot of will, commitment and self-discipline for each individual to succeed. Mrs. Roa-Puno, also shared her insights on wellness in her talk Responding to the Total Care Challenge. Complementing on what the previous speakers have mentioned, Mrs. Puno shared her experience in maintaining a healthy lifestyle through dancing and daily regular exercise. An open forum followed which provided the audience to pose questions and exchanged views with the presentors.

All attendees were likewise treated to a presentation of the latest dance craze Zumba by Mr. Richard Salas, Ms. Yuko Miyauchi and Ms. Malu Aristorenas and another fitness dancing session by Biocare. Slimmers World, another sponsor of the event, also showcased its services through a dance aerobics and sporstwear fashion show. Ms. Luzviminda L. Van Opstal, Head of the Socio-Cultural and Education Committee, was the overall coordinator and was master of ceremonies of the program. Sponsors of the event include the Alliance in Motion Global, Biocare, Cherry Laboratory, Inc., Dole Phils., Euro-Med, Free Life, Gardenia (Phils.) Inc., Hannah Medical Clinic, Herbosido Herbal Products, IMS, Mary Kay Phils., Mega Fibre, Phil. Publishing House, RDL Pharmaceutical Lab., Inc., RFM Corporation, Splash Corporation, The Skin Specialist, United Laboratories, Inc., Unilever Philippines, Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Slimmers World International, Yumi Vege Delights, Zumba, and WWWExpress. DFALF continues to organize series of seminars and workshops, skills-upgrading and training, among others, to contribute to the physical, intellectual and social development of the members of the Foundation. Every Saturday from 29 June to 10 August, DFALF will sponsor a CSC exam review for its members and dependents. Contact 834-3036, and ask for Ms. Ligaya Sarabia. |TOP| Philippines Bags Two Prizes at Korean Travel Fair Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph

6 June 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that its Tourism office received two prizes at the recently concluded 26th Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA). The Philippine sales mission, led by Tourism Attach Maricon Ebron and composed of Philippine airline, hotel and resorts representatives as well as tour operators, garnered the Best Booth Operations Award and the Best Folkloric Performance for the Davao City-based Kalumon Performing Ensemble at the KOTFA held at COEX Korea Exhibition Center from May 30 to June 02. The group highlighted Davao/Mindanao indigenous music, dances and songs at the travel fair. The Seoul fair is considered the biggest of five held by KOTFA in Korea for the travel industry. Some 85,000 Korean and international airline companies, hotel and travel agencies attend the event. Koreans make up the third biggest foreign arrivals in the Davao Region, with 7,983 tourists. Department of Tourism (DOT) Korea is positioning Davao for this leading source of inbound tourists, which reached a record 1 million arrivals for the entire Philippines in 2012. |TOP| Philippines Participates in Global Forum on Remittances Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph

6 June 2013 - The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Bank recently hosted the Global Forum on Remittances: Sending Money Hom e to AsiaGFR 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. The GFR 2013 drew attention to the global implications for the remittance market and tackled an in-depth review of barriers and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. Over 300 participants from governments, leading business groups, and civil society attended the Forum from May 27 to 30. The Philippine Permanent Representative to the IFAD, Ambassador Virgilio A. Reyes, attended the meeting from Rome, Italy, upon the invitation of IFAD Director Adolfo Brizzi to s peak at the meeting on Strategies for Scaling-up Remittances Programs Efficiently: Philippines and Nepal. From its first assembly in 2005, the GFR has evolved into a unique platform to promote international awareness and to harness the power of migrant remittances, as well as to highlight the impact of the money sent to developing countries. The main objective of this years Forum was to continue the dialogue on present market realities and future opportunities, towards eventually setting the foundation for a common agenda for remittances in the Asia-

Pacific region. |TOP| May Inflation is Steady at 2.6 Percent Source: http://www.bsp.gov.ph Headline inflation was unchanged at 2.6 percent year-on-year in May, and was within the BSPs forecast of 2.2-3.1 percent for the month. The resulting year-to-date average inflation rate of 3.0 percent was at the low end of the Governments inflation target range of 4.0 percent 1.0 percent for 2013. Core inflation, which excludes certain food and energy items to measure generalized price pressures, decreased slightly to 3.0 percent in May from 3.1 percent in the previous month. Meanwhile, month-on-month headline inflation decelerated slightly to 0.1 percent from 0.2 percent in April. Inflation in May held steady as higher prices of selected food commodities were counterbalanced by the downward adjustment in electricity charges and reduction in the prices of domestic petroleum products. Food inflation increased slightly as some food commodities, particularly fruits, vegetables, and meat, posted higher prices due partly to tight supply conditions following higher spoilage of supplies during the summer season. Meanwhile, lower charges in electricity rates as a result of lower transmission and system loss charges, as well as price reductions in gasoline, diesel, LPG, and kerosene which reflected lower international prices of oil, offset the rise in food inflation. Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. said that the latest inflation reading continues to be consistent with the BSPs assessment of a manageable inflation environment over the policy horizon, with average inflation expected to settle closer to the lower end of the 3.0-5.0 percent target range based on latest forecasts. Moving forward, the BSP will continue to closely monitor price and demand developments to ensure sustained support to the BSPs primary mandate of delivering price stability conducive to a balanced and sustainable economic growth. |TOP| Confronting the Challenges of Social Protection: No one should be left behind in development Source: http://www.dswd.gov.ph

With the need to ensure that social protection programs should reach the intended beneficiaries, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman admitted during the recent Conference on the Philippine Social Protection Agenda that our greatest challenge is to move poor families to self -sufficiency level by 2016. Secretary Soliman said that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) organized the conference to chart the course of the social protection sector by 2016 and identify steps to respond to the challenge of improving the condition of poor families. In assessing and reviewing the Social Protection Framework, we must bear in mind that no one should be left behind in development. The framework should also be inclusive of sustainable growth, Secretary Soliman emphasized. Social protection constitutes policies and programs that seek to reduce poverty and vulnerability to risks and enhance the social status and rights of the marginalized by promoting and protecting livelihood and employment, protecting against hazards and sudden loss of income, and improving peoples capacity to manage risks. Another DSWD official, Undersecretary Angelita Y. Gregorio-Medel, stated that social protection is one of the things the Philippines is getting known for. Hence, the task facing us is to achieve a common understanding of the social protection framework and come up with priority outcomes by 2016, she explained. In response to the challenge, the conference participants identified three priority outcomes for social protection by 2016. These include increasing the number of self-sufficient households; improving the coverage, value and impact of social protection programs for targeted poor and other vulnerable groups and households; and increasing the number of provinces, cities and municipalities offering responsive and applicable social protection programs and services. Also during the conference, Undersecretary Florita R. Villar presented an overview on the national Social Protection initiatives of the country. She cited three key challenges in implementing social protection programs such as synchronization and harmonization of program implementation and operations across sectors and institutions to raise the number of self-sufficient social protection beneficiaries; lack of timely and disaggregated data needed for speedy implementation of interventions so as to reach social protection target beneficiaries; and strengthening governance and mechanisms in order to improve access to social protection interventions especially at the local level. The conference brought representatives together from different development partners such as the World Bank (WB),

Australian Agency for International Development (Aus Aid), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Several national government agencies including the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) also attended. |TOP| Oil Monitor as of 04 June 2013 Source: http://www.doe.gov.ph

WORLD OIL PRICES (May 27-31, 2013 trading days) Along with the price trend of other crude benchmarks, Asian Dubai hovered around US$100 a barrel over the week amid mixed news of global economic concerns, ample supply and rising demand on upcoming summer driving season in the US. Marginal increase of less than a dollar in midweek was due to the growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will maintain its stimulus for the time being. But it was offset in the next trading days by a surprised gain in U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles. Fears that China's factory output is barely growing also weighed on the price trend. Meanwhile, Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) delegates, in their 31 May 2013 ministerial meeting in Vienna, indicated that they agreed to keep the output target at 30-million b/d. Saudi Arabias oil minister Ali al-Naimi stressed that the oil market was balanced, with inventories at moderate levels, and US shale oil production was not a threat to the group. About the products market in Asia, Platts noted the continued positive sentiment for gasoline due to tight prompt fundamentals in the region. This was prompted by the emergence of the new Indian demand that adds to an already higher Indonesian imports, and a cut in gasoline exports from Taiwan. On the other hand, the 500 ppm sulfur gasoil/diesel market in the region has been supported by strong demand from the Middle East, as well as steady demand from Africa. The higher sulfur grades have also been observed with similar strength because of tight regional supply, despite of lackluster demand from Vietnam and Indonesia. A recent demand from Sri Lanka, likewise, boosted the market. Overall, Dubai crude decreased this week vs. the previous week by US$0.76/bbl. MOPS diesel also decreased by about US$0.80/bbl contrary to gasoline that increased by US$0.60/bbl. However, the peso depreciation may outweigh the declining effect of the international oil prices. FOREX: Peso depreciated against the US dollar by P0.75 to P42.08 last week, from P41.34 in previous week. Other recommended reference sites: (1) http://www.aip.com.au/pricing (2) http://www.med.govt.nz/ers/oil_pet/prices/prices.html DOMESTIC OIL PRICES Effective today, 4 June 2013, the oil companies implemented an increase of P0.70/liter for gasoline and P0.40/liter for diesel and kerosene. The said increase reduced the year-to-date net decrease in gasoline to P0.25/liter, and diesel to P0.87/liter. As monitored, shown below are the retail prices in Metro Manila beginning 4 June 2013. Price Range Products P/liter Diesel Gasoline Auto-LPG LPG, P/11-kg cylinders |TOP| 37.40-40.75 46.10-53.35 27.75-30.00 590.00-720.00 39.95 50.10 Common Price

Update for SAFE 2013: As of June 5, 2013 (11:41 AM) Source: http://pnp.gov.ph In compliance with the COMELEC Resolution No. 9561-A, imposing a nationwide Ban on Bearing, Carrying or Transporting of Firearms of Other Deadly Weapons and RA No. 8294 or Codifying the laws on illegal/unlawful possession, manufacture, dealing in, acquisition or disposition of firearms, ammunition or explosives or instruments used in the manufacture of firearms, ammunition or explosives, the PNP together with COMELEC, AFP and other Law Enforcement Agencies continuously conduct checkpoints nationwide to sustain safety and security within the country this election period. These COMELEC-supervised checkpoint and on-the-spot gun check operations resulted in the following: Total Number of Persons Arrested AFP PNP BFP BJMP Civilian Government Official LEA Security Guards CAA (CAFGU) Total Number of FAs Confiscated Other Items Confiscated: Airgun/Airsoft Gun/FAs Replicas Bladed Weapons Grenade Other Explosives Ammunition Cases Filed (As of June 4) Cases Filed in Court Cases Referred to Police Regional Offices 162 1,059 233 515 30,243 2,440 206 2,234 3,613 23 51 1 4 3,328 43 7 152 4 3,518

Since the activation of COMELEC Resolution No. 9561-A up to June 5, 2013, the PNP has already confiscated 3,518 firearms, 1,059 Bladed Weapons, 233 Grenades and 515 other explosive devices. This also resulted in the arrest of 3,613 individuals which included 3,313 civilians, 43 Government employees, 51 PNP personnel, 23 AFP personnel, four (4) BJMP personnel, one (1) BFP personnel, seven (7) LEA member, four (4) CAFGU member, and 152 Security Guards who were found carrying such items. Of the above mentioned accomplishments, noteworthy to mention was the arrests of the three (3) malefactors identified as Mark Kenneth Ramos y Martin, 25 yrs old, single and a resident of Lower Quirino Hill, Baguio City, Mark Ledesma y Torres, 28 yrs old, married, businessman, a resident of Bakakeng Phase 1, Ciudad Grande, Baguio City and Mark Mondares y Bulos, 33 yrs old, single and a resident of Crystal Cave Turning Point, Baguio City on June 4, 2013 at about 12:30 AM, by the personnel of Baguio CPSC while conducting mobile patrol along the intersection of Crystal Cave Main Road and Assumption Convent Road, Bakakeng Central, Baguio City. Recovered from the possession of Mark Kenneth Ramos was a caliber .38 Armscor SPL revolver bearing serial Nr 1150850 loaded with eight (8) live ammo inside its cylinder. Appropriate charges are being prepared for filing in court. |TOP| Inflation remains stable in May 2013 Source: http://www.neda.gov.ph

MANILA Headline inflation remained stable at 2.6 percent as most commodity groups recorded slower growth of prices in May 2013, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The stable general inflation rate in May 2013 relative to the previous month was a result of the slower price increases of major commodity groups counterbalancing the higher growth in prices of selected food items and lower cutbacks in domestic petroleum prices, said Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. The headline inflation is of the same rate as in April 2013 but lower compared to the 2.9 percent rate in May 2012. This still leads us to an average inflation rate of 3.0 percent for the first five months of 2013, exactly at the low -end of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC)s inflation target of 3.0 to 5.0 percent for 2013, the Cabinet official said. Slower growth in prices was recorded for major commodity groups such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (31.1% from 31.4%); clothing and footwear (3.5% from 4.2%); furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (3.7% from 4.0%); health (2.7% from 3.1%); communications (0.1% from 0.3%); recreation and culture (1.7% from 1.8%); and restaurants, miscellaneous goods and other services (2.3% from 2.7%). The inflation rate of alcoholic beverages and tobacco remained elevated at 31.1 percent owing to the lingering effects of higher sin taxes that took effect early in the year. However, this rate was marginally lower than the previous months 31.4 percent, explained Balisacan, who is also NEDA Director-General. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes selected volatile food and energy prices, further eased to 3.0 percent in May 2013. This is slower relative to the 3.1 percent in April and 3.7 percent recorded in May 2012. The average core inflation from January to May 2013 tallied at 3.4 percent. Headline inflation in the National Capital Region (NCR) increased to 1.8 percent in May 2013. This is higher by 10 bps (basis points) compared to 1.7 percent in April 2013, even though lower compared to the 2.3 percent rate in May 2012. Similarly, the inflation rate in Areas Outside NCR at 2.9 percent in May 2013 was marginally higher compared to previous months 2.8 percent, although slightly lower than the 3.1 percent rate in May 2012. |TOP| Revenue effort at 13.7%, Tax Effort at 11.9% for Q1 2013 Source: http://www.dof.gov.ph

Purisima: Numbers On Track to Meet Goals On Back of High Growth For the first quarter of 2013, the Philippines recorded a revenue effort of 13.7% of gross domestic product (GDP) and a tax effort of 11.9% of GDP. Revenue effort is calculated as total national government revenues as a percentage of GDP, while tax effort reflects total national government tax revenues as a percentage of GDP. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) posted collections amounting to 9.2% of GDP, while the Bureau of Customs (BOC) collections were marked at 2.6% of GDP. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) recorded collections of 0.9% of GDP, while other offices collected 0.1% of GDP. Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima noted that the government was still on pace to meet its targets for collections. We are still on track to meet our goals for the tax effort and revenue effort, especially given our high first -quarter growth. We note that in the past, tax effort has gotten a significant boost from the first quarter of the year to the second, and we anticipate the same given our very successful tax collections in April this year. Revenue effort for 2013 is targeted by the government at 14.7%, while tax effort is targeted at 13.5%. In 2012, tax effort increased by 1.6% between the first quarter and second quarter. In April 2013, The BIR collected P149 billion, a 28% growth year-on-year. GDP growth in the first quarter of 2013 was recorded at 7.8%, compared to 6.4% from the first quarter of 2012. |TOP| OWWA RWO III scholars' camp 2013 Source: http://www.owwa.gov.ph

San Fernando City Thirty nine (39) scholars of OWWA RWO III engaged in fun and exciting outdoor activities on the 2-day scholars camp last May 30-31, 2013 at the Paradise Ranch in Clarkfield, Pampanga. The scholars camp, with the theme Responsableng Kabataan: Sama-samang Kultura ay Lingapin, Tulung-tulong na Kalikasan ay Pagyamanin, aimed to raise the awareness of the youth on current and emerging concerns, particularly on climate change, and motivate them in helping save the earth. The scholars expressed ways on how to preserve and advertise care for the environment through a poster-making contest. They were also taught on proper garbage disposal through the whole duration of the camp. They participated in various Filipino games through a mini-sportsfest facilitated by Mr. Dickie Aguado of Magna Kultura Foundation, Inc. They played piko, patintero, bunong braso, sipa, luksong lubid, Chinese garter, luksong tinik, luksong baka, and touch ball in which they developed friendship and unity among themselves. A tree-planting activity in the vicinity concluded the Scholars Camp 2013. The activity, attended by RWO III scholars, was the fifth Learning Support Program conducted by the regional welfare office for its scholars this year. In April, the RWO III conducted a tutorial session for scholars. A psychosocial counseling session, card-making activity in celebration of the Mothers Day and orientation for new OD SP scholars were conducted early in May. |TOP| "Pista sa Nayon ng OFWs": Migrant Workers' Day in RWO VIII Source: http://www.owwa.gov.ph Migranteng Pilipino: Tayo ay magsama-sama sa pag-abot sa pangarap mo Tacloban City OFWs and their families will be celebrating Migrant Workers Day on June 7, 2013 at the Leyte Provincial Capitol Gym, Tacloban City. Around 400 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families are expected to attend this years event. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration celebrates Migrant Workers Day in coordination with POEA. It aims to give commendation and tribute to our OFWs for all their sacrifices, hard work and valuable contribution to our country. For this years celebration, OWWA will launch the new OFW song titled Abot Kamay. The said song will be played for the first time at 2PM on June 7 at the OWWA National Capital Region and beamed in selected posts in Europe, Middle East and Asia. OWWA regional offices will also be playing the song simultaneously. In Eastern Visayas, the celebrations theme is Pista sa Nayon ng OFWs. A parade among OFWs and their families will signify the start of the festive and lively celebration. Other lined-up activities are: Zumba Dance Workout; Eucharistic Celebration; First Aid Seminar and Bloodletting to be conducted by Red Cross; Raffle Draws; and Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar with the POEA; and Laro ng Lahi. Free overseas calls will also be provided by Globe. |TOP| NSCB/WHO to conduct dissemination forum on the 2005-2011 revised Philippine National Health Accounts (PNHA) on 7 June 2013 Source: http://www.nscb.gov.ph

The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), will conduct a Dissemination Forum on the 2005-2011 revised Philippine National Health Accounts (PNHA) estimates on 7 June 2013 (Friday), 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 nn at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Avenue corner Asian Development Bank Avenue, Quezon City. The forum will include presentations and discussions on the information and estimation of the countrys annual health expenditures. The PNHA tells how much is being spent for health care in the Philippines, who pays for health care, what health care goods and services are being provided, and how much it costs to administer health financing schemes. It helps determine appropriate interventions to improve the delivery of health care services in the country. Invited resource persons for the said event include officials from the WHO Country Office-Philippines, Department of Health, PhilHealth, and the University of the Philippines. |TOP|

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President Benigno S. Aquino III shakes hands with His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, during the Joint Press Statement at the Reception Hall Malacaan Palace for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gus Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently servin second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurre Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timo resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help bring abo Lestes independence. (Photo by: Rey Baniquet / Malacaang Photo Bureau / PCOO)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, witnessed Commission on Higher Education chairperson Patri Licuanan and Timor-Leste Minister of Education Bendito Freitas sign a Memorandum of Understand between the Philippine Normal University, represented by Licuanan, and the Timor-Leste Ministry Education at the Reception Hall of the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines o Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving indep on May 20, 2002. He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first the position in 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo of the leaders of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the interna community to help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Rey Baniquet / Malacaan Bureau / PCOO)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, witnessed Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Sing Timor-Leste Minister of Public Works Gasto Francisco de Sousa sign the Memorandum of Underst on Public Works in areas of Infrastructure Planning, Quality Control and Maintenance between the Department of Public Works and Highways and Timor-Leste Ministry of Public Works at the Recept of the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Mi Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Rey Baniquet / Malacaang Photo Bureau / PCOO)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, honor the colors during the Arrival Ceremony at the Malacaa Grounds during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo w Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently servin second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurre Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timo resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help bring abo Lestes independence. (Photo by: Rey Baniquet / Malacaang Photo Bureau / PCOO)

President Benigno S. Aquino III listens as His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, delivers his remarks during the Joint Press Statement at the Hall of the Malacaan Palace for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime M Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino shares a light moment with His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, during the Ceremonial Signing at the Receptio the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minis Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, shares a light moment during the Ceremonial Signing at the Reception Hall of the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (Jun Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the posit 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international commu help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bur

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, witnessed Commission on Higher Education chairperson Patri Licuanan and Timor-Leste Minister of Education Bendito Freitas sign a Memorandum of Understand between the Philippine Normal University, represented by Licuanan, and the Timor-Leste Ministry Education at the Reception Hall of the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines o Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving indep on May 20, 2002. He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first the position in 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo of the leaders of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the interna community to help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malaca Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, witnessed Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Sing Timor-Leste Minister of Public Works Gasto Francisco de Sousa sign the Memorandum of Underst on Public Works in areas of Infrastructure Planning, Quality Control and Maintenance between the Department of Public Works and Highways and Timor-Leste Ministry of Public Works at the Recept of the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Mi Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, witnessed Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Tim Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jos Lus Guterres sign the Memorandum of Understan (MOU) on Policy Consultations between the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Timor-Leste M of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation at the Reception Hall of the Malacaan Palace during his Officia the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President af achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prim Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Se Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timorese resistance movement. He acti campaigned with the international community to help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Ph Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges views with His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Pr Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, during the Expanded Bilateral Meeting at the A State Dining Room of the Malacaan Palace for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (Jun Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the posit 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international commu help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bur

President Benigno S. Aquino III receives His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste at the Music Room of the Malacaan Palace during his Official the Philippines on Thursday(June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President aft achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prim Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Se Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timorese resistance movement. He acti campaigned with the international community to help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Ph Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, enjoy the cultural presentation during the Arrival Ceremony a Malacaan Palace Grounds for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Min Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, review the honor guards during the Arrival Ceremony at the Malacaan Palace Grounds for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Min Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Ministe Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, upon arrival at the Malacaan Palace Grounds for his Official the Philippineson Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President aft achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prim Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Se Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timorese resistance movement. He acti campaigned with the international community to help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Ph Benhur Arcayan / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III listens as His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, delivers his message during the Official Luncheon at the Riza Ceremonial Hall of the Malacaan Palace for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 0 Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the posit 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international commu help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacaang Phot

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the Official Luncheon at the Rizal Cere Hall of the Malacaan Palace for the Official Visit to the Philippines of His Excellency Kay Rala Xana Gusmo, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, on Thursday (June 06). Prime Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, lead the ceremonial toasts during the Official Luncheon at the Ceremonial Hall of the Malacaan Palace for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 0 Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the posit 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international commu help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacaang Photo

President Benigno S. Aquino III guides His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, after the Arrival Ceremony at the Malacaan Palace Grounds Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes fi President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently serving his second five-y as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defen Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timorese resistance movemen actively campaigned with the international community to help bring about Timor-Lestes independ (Photo by: Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, greets Timor-Leste officials during the Arrival Ceremon Malacaan Palace Grounds for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Min Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, review the honor guards during the Arrival Ceremony at the Malacaan Palace Grounds for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Min Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is cu serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of t Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, honor the colors during the Arrival Ceremony at the Malacaa Grounds during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo w Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently servin second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurre Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timo resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help bring abo Lestes independence. (Photo by: Lauro Montellano, Jr. / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, troop the line during the Departure Honors at the Malacaang Grounds for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently serving his s five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurrently Min Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timorese resistan movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help bring about Timor-Le independence. (Photo by: Gil Nartea / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste accompanied by President Benigno S. Aquino III, greets the cultural performers after the Official L at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Malacaan Palace for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thur (June 06). Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence 20, 2002. He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assume position in 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was the leaders of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the internatio community to help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Gil Nartea / Malacaang P Bureau)

His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste performs the Philippine Folk Dance Tinikling during the Official Luncheon at the Rizal Ceremonial H Malacaan Palace for his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister Gus Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently servin second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurre Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timo resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help bring abo Lestes independence. (Photo by: Gil Nartea / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III and His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minister of th Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, shares a light moment during the Ceremonial Signing at the Reception Hall of the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (Jun Prime Minister Gusmo was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, He is currently serving his second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the posit 2007. He is concurrently Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the of the East Timorese resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international commu help bring about Timor-Lestes independence. (Photo by: Gil Nartea / Malacaang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III witnesses as His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmo, Prime Minis the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, signs the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacaan Palace during his Official Visit to the Philippines on Thursday (June 06). Prime Minister was Timor-Lestes first President after achieving independence on May 20, 2002. He is currently se second five-year term as Prime Minister, having first assumed the position in 2007. He is concurre Minister for Defense and Security. Prime Minister Gusmo was one of the leaders of the East Timo resistance movement. He actively campaigned with the international community to help bring abo Lestes independence. (Photo by: Gil Nartea / Malacaang Photo Bureau) Please email us at pcoo.edp@gmail.com if you need a copy of last week's photo releases of PNOY

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