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VOL 1 ISSUE 2 Weekly E-Newsletter of Philippine Information Agency - 8 August 4, 2014

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Officials, people of Region 8 await Pope’s visitBY: CONSUELO B. ALARCON

Officials and the people of Eastern Visayas particularly in Palo, Leyte

eagerly awaits for the coming of Pope Francis next year. This after the Vatican has announced the Papal Visit on January 15-19, 2015. In a press conference held recently at the Municipal Hall of Palo, Leyte reportedly to be visited by His Holiness, Mayor Remedios L. Petilla said the people from all walks of life are very eager to see the Pope in person. Around 1 to 2 million people not only from region 8 but from other parts of the country are expected to attend the High Mass. Reports have indicated that the Pope will be visiting areas devastated

by typhoon Yolanda like the town of Palo. Mayor Petilla also informed that initial meetings have been conducted between the church and the local officials of the town where several sites are being considered to be the venue for the High Mass. The Pope is expected to lead the High Mass during his visit. Although the Vatican has yet to approve the venue for the High Mass, sites proposed are the government center in Palo, the Tacloban airport and the Tacloban port area. The Pope is expected to visit the Archbishop’s residence where he may also inaugurate the Center for the Poor and the Center for Orphanage.

“in pursuit of PIA’s commitment to provide a national mechanism for the free flow of timely, accurate and relevant information… “

He is likewise expected to visit the Palo Metropolitan Cathedral which is now under renovation after it was heavily damaged by Yolanda last year. Meanwhile, Presidential Communications Operations Office

100 govt information officers to undergo disaster preparedness workshop

ESamar hails PNoy’s SONA

Naval readies resettlement for Yolanda victims

Statement on papal visit

SONA Promises vs Accomplishments

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President Aquino welcomes submission of ‘Yolanda’ Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed the submission of the

‘Yolanda’ Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan (CRRP) by Secretary Panfilo Lacson, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said on Friday. The President received the eight-volume report from Lacson after the memorial mass in honor of the late

President Corazon Aquino. According to Coloma, the CRRP includes the LGU Recovery and Rehabilitation Plans (LRRPs) of Cebu, Western Samar, Leyte, Eastern Samar, Iloilo and Tacloban City. This covers 104 out of the 171 ‘Yolanda’-affected municipalities, he said, adding that with the President’s approval, some P96 billion may be

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About 100 government information officers and local media

practitioners from Samar and Leyte provinces are expected to join in a two-day workshop on Disaster Preparedness and the Right to Information on August 6-7 at the Ritz Tower here. The workshop is intended to enhance the capacity of selected government information officers, communications focal points and media practitioners on the Right to Information related to RA 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) Act which includes response to preparedness, to recovery/rehabilitation, to prevention/mitigation.

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Deputy Director General Virgilio Galvez who now acts as the Interim Head of the Regional Office, opted to include in the workshop municipal information officers of disaster-prone areas in the region, so they could actively share inputs and experiences, he said. According to him, focal persons from “Yolanda” hard-hit areas can best tell some success stories, on how they were able to save lives, responded to the disaster, recovered and moved forward. Sponsored by two humanitarian organizations, UN-OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)

BY: ALICE NICART

Pag-ibig offers new housing loan for members in Yolanda affected areas

100 govt information officers to undergo disaster preparedness workshop

BY: CONSUELO B. ALARCON

In line with the rebuilding efforts carried out by the government, the Pag-ibig

Home Development Mutual Fund is providing a new housing financial assistance to its members in Yolanda affected areas. The new housing program dubbed as “Home Rehabilitation/ Reconstruction Loan Program” offers very minimal interest rates for those who want to avail the loan. Jacqueline O. Constantino, Chief of Division, Business Development Department, Pag-Ibig Tacloban Branch said during a press conference, active members with 24 months savings/contributions are eligible to apply for loan provided he/she is a resident of a calamity-stricken area by typhoon Yolanda and must show proof that his residential property was damaged by said typhoon.

Pag-Ibig Fund branch head Alectys Baharias welcome attendees during the opening of the Yolanda Rehabilitation Desk at Robinsons Tacloban for its Home Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program which provides financial assistance to Pag-ibig members to rebuild homes damaged by the super typhoon. The unveiling was held at the Robinsons Place activity area, Tacloban City, August 2. (Raul S. Tiozon)

and International Organization on Migration (IOM), it is expected that after the training, the information officers on the ground are expected to get a deeper understanding on the Right to Information under the PDRRM Act. Eastern Samar Mayor, Allan Contado of Balangkayan town agreed to send his Information Officer, Jubeth Globio to the workshop. Contado has been acknowledged by the Civil Service Commission to have had zero casualty in his entire municipality, despite the severe damage “Yolanda” rendered to their houses, government structures and properties. Balangkayan can share disaster mitigation strategies in the

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August 4, 2014 3ESamar hails PNoy’s SONABY: ALICIA E. NICART

Whenever the highest official of the land mentions one particular person

or place in his rarely said State of the Nation Address(SONA), there is no other reaction of the concerned party but to be proud of the unexpected recognition. This was the common reaction of the people here, when His Excellency President Benigno Aquino III included in his 2014 SONA, Eastern Samar as one of the provinces whose Rehabilitation Programs he has recently approved. Engineer Enrico Banario, Provincial TESDA Head was one who gave the President a thumbs up. Said over the state owned radio station DYES, Banario expressed elation at the President’s statement, to continue the fund support to TESDA’s Training for Work Program. According to Banario, he is proud of their trainees, because 60% of them have landed in highly skilled jobs here. This he referred to a number of out-of-school youths and previously jobless and unproductive individuals in “Yolanda” hard-hit areas. In earlier interviews, the TESDA Head said they have given trainings in

carpentry and electrical installations among others and these have given the beneficiaries substantial livelihood activities not to mention the Carpentry Kits given them. Banario looks forward to continue the same training for work programs as publicly announced by the highest official of the land. Moreover, Dr. Andrecita Cuna, owner, manager of Domsowir Hotel and Restaurant gave 80% score to PNOY’s SONA, saying, the President cannot please everybody, as she referred to the President’s endless critics. According to her, it is good that the President has effected reforms in the Cabinet, even accepting the resignation of former Customs Head, Biazon who was his friend and ally. On the DAP and Butz Abad, Dr. Cuna said that it is better that the President has this budget to finance emergency projects and services, because, knowing bureaucracy with the voluminous required documents and procedures, responding promptly to emergency conditions is close to impossible.

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) during the Joint Session of the 16th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday (July 28). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Benhur Arcayan/ Malacanang Photo Bureau)

Similarly, Crisencio “Jun” Ricafort, a retired policeman said that: Dapat pabayaan na lang ang Presidente sa mga ginagawa niyang mga proyekto. Noong panahon namin, mahirap ang supplies namin, hindi kagaya ngayon, ang gaganda ng mga gamit ng mga pulis, tig-isa pa ng baril, may modernong gamit pa na pang-gyera. However, an electronic mechanic expressed slight musings on the President. He said that: Okay naman ang SONA ng Presidente, kaya lang, sana binanggit niya ng klaro ang gagawin niya kay Napoles pati yong mga proyektong kalsada na hindi naman natatapos, ang iba pa nga naubos na daw ang pondo pero hindi pa tapos ang kalsada.(PIA-Eastern Samar/aen)

8th ID marks 26th anniversary of serving the people in disaster while securing the land

The 8th Infantry Division Philippine Army based in Catbalogan

City marked its 26th anniversary drumbeating its service to the people especially the victims of calamities and disaster. In an audio-visual presentation, it underscored the significant role of the Storm troopers Division during rescue operations in disasters that hit Eastern Visayas. The elements of 8th ID with its different battalions and units all over Samar, Leyte and Biliran responded first in calamities like the flashflood in Ormoc City (Leyte) in 1991, the Guinsaugon, St Bernard, S Leyte, landslide tragedy in 2006 and the super typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban, Samar and Leyte in 2013. “In all of these tragedies, our 8th ID storm troopers braved them all,” said the AVP. Central Command Chief LtGen John Bonafos who served as Guest of Honor praised the “Storm troopers”

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August 4, 2014 August 4, 20144Naval readies resettlement site for Yolanda victims

T he Yolanda affected families in Naval have something

positive to look forward to as the local officials of the capital town of Bil iran province is currently in the thick of preparations for the establishment of their proposed resettlement site. Naval Mayor Susan V. Paril la said in an interview that they are preparing the documents required by the National Housing Authority (NHA) for the establishment of a resettlement site for the past two months already. “ We already identified the lower part of Barangay Haguikhikan, an area with a sl ightly slopy terrain, as the proposed resettlement site of the municipality ” Paril la added. The lady mayor further said that she personally conducted an ocular inspection to other

identified proposed sites for the establishment of resettlement site in town but unfortunately it did not pass the standards set by NHA. She added that LGU-Naval has set the safety of the area as the top priority in the selection of the resettlement site for the town. However, Paril la clarif ied that she also consider accommodating the families l iving in hazardous places in the municipality l ike in flood and landslide prone areas and those l iving within the 40 meters no-build zone as identified, based on a survey conducted by the provincial office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) aside from the victims of super typhoon Yolanda. I t was learned that the housing agency of the government

allocated some 1,000 housing units for the resettlement site in the municipality of Naval based on the document submitted by the agency to the Office of the Presidential Recovery and Reconstruction (OPARR) led by former senator Panfilo Lacson. NHA has also allocated 559 housing units for Almeria, 777 housing units for Bil iran, 900 housing units for Cabucgayan, 788 housing units for Caibiran and 360 housing units for Culaba based on the document submitted to OPARR. I t was learned from Flordeliza Trani, provincial social welfare and development officer in Bil iran province that the provincial government of Bil iran has requested OPARR for more than 11,000 housing units for the province. (PIA 8-Bil iran)

NCCA calls for proposals for Competitive Grants 2015T he Nat ional Commiss ion for

Culture and the Ar ts (NCCA) , the countr y ’s leading government

agenc y for ar ts and culture is invit ing ar t ists , cultural workers, ar t counci ls , local government units , non- government organizat ions involved in culture and ar ts , schools and indiv iduals in the region to apply for the NCCA competit ive grants 2015. I n a press conference held Wednesday at As ia Stars Hotel , th is c i t y, Cor innah Anne Olazo, Projec t Development O ff icer I I I of the Subcommiss ion on Cultural Communit ies and Tradit ional Ar ts sa id the projec t i s one way of helping indiv iduals or groups in order to advance their creat iv i t y and divers i t y re lat ing to ar ts and culture. “ The NCCA is wi l l ing to provide technical ass istance whatever is lack ing in the projec t proposal ,” Olazo added. Olazo fur ther stressed

that the projec ts must l ikewise establ ish culture as pi l lar of susta inable development and promote a strong sense of nat ionhood and pr ide in being Fi l ip ino through culture and Ar ts . I nterested indiv iduals or groups can avai l of NCCA ass istance by submitt ing a projec t proposal under the NCCA Competit ive Grants not later than August 31, 2014. Accompl ished projec t proposals must be submitted to Mar ichu G. Tel lano, chief of Pol ic y, Plan Formulat ion and Programming Div is ion, 5th f loor, Nat ional Commiss ion for Culture and the Ar ts (NCCA) with fol lowing address 633 General Luna St . I ntramuros, Mani la or emai l at info@ncca.gov.ph and pmd@ncca.gov.ph (P IA-8)

BY: RODRIGO S. VICTORIA

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“The government joins the Filipino people in welcoming the Vatican’s announcement confirming that His Holiness Pope Francis will make an Apostolic Visit to the Philippines on 15-19 January 2015. “Pope Francis’ visit marks the 20th anniversary of the celebration of World Youth Day in Manila that was presided over by now St. John Paul II. Filipinos will most certainly accord to Pope Francis the warmth of their hospitality and manifest the fervor of their faith as they welcome the first Pontiff from South America. “President Aquino is calling on all concerned government offices and the citizenry to work closely with the papal visit committee in ensuring the success of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit. He has designated Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. as the government’s lead point person for this visit.”

STATEMENT ON PAPAL VISITSecretary Sonny Coloma

Presidential Communications Operations Office

PRC-Southern Leyte establishes Red Cross 143BY: ERNA GORNE

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)- Southern Leyte Chapter recently

established the Red Cross 143/Volunteer Service- Southern Leyte Chapter to intensify its working force down at the grassroots level in the province and organized its officers, as well. “ Red Cross 143 is one of the major program of the PRC that teaches the people to look after and care for their respective community,” OIC Administrator Jonas Maco disclosed. He added that said Red Cross 143 is a movement that empowers each barangay to be prepared to respond to any calamity and disaster that may strike at any given time. He added that 143 will recruit 44 volunteers in one barangay with one leader and 43 members that serves as its eyes, ears, hands and feet of Red Cross in each barangay. He said further that 143 volunteer will be harnessed in three aspects – disaster preparedness and response, health and welfare and voluntary blood donations to effective and compassionate in extending assistance in their areas of responsibilities. Meanwhile, the local Red Cross 143 set of officers were also organized as follows: President– Karl Pete Francis Carayo, Vice-President – Eric Villafuerte, Secretary– Eula Mae Maquelabit, Treasurer- Rosario Pejoles, Auditor- Lito Serenio and PIO- Bong Pedalino. Southern Leyte covers 500 barangays and hundreds of public and private learning institutions and establishments sprouting across the province, it was learned. (PIA8 Southern Leyte)

Pag-Ibig Business Fund Development Department Chief Jacqueline Constantino presents the guidelines on Home Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program for members affected by the super typhoon during the opening of the Yolanda Rehabilitation Desk at the Robinsons Place, Tacloban City, August 2. (Raul S. Tiozon, Jr.)

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August 4, 2014 9Eastern Visayas on track towards attaining a resilient, inclusive high economic growth, NEDA-8 saysBY: LEONILO LOPIDO

The economy of Eastern Visayas managed to grow better in 2013

despite the wide-scale destruction brought by super typhoon Yolanda, the National Economic Development Authority said in a statement Friday. In a press conference, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) revealed that the region posted a 5.7 percent growth last year due to the fast recovery in manufacturing subsector which offset the previous year’s contraction of 6.4 percent. “This is an indication that we are still on track in terms of attaining a resilient, inclusive and sustained high growth path,” NEDA regional director Bonifacio Uy said. Director Uy noted that the brisk performance was a result of the resumption of operation of the Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation (PASAR) which was temporarily shutdown for six months in 2012 due to a fire incident. “The manufacturing subsector recovered with a 33.5 percent growth rate, making it the top contributor to the regional economy as well as registering the highest growth nationwide,” Uy said. Despite the challenges that the region is facing in terms of economic development, Uy was optimistic that the efforts now being undertaken by the government in partnership with the private sector and non-government organizations will hasten the economic recovery of the region.

One of these is the intensified implementation of Yolanda rehabilitation and recovery projects by the Office of the Presidential Assistance for Rehabilitation and Recovery along housing, infrastructure, livelihood and social services. Included also in the economic development outlook this year for Eastern Visayas is the P4.2 billion anti-poverty programs under the expanded version of the KALAHI-CIDSS-National Community Driven Development Project on top of the 4Ps program of the government; major strategies in improved agricultural production and productivity; implementation of the Fisheries, Coastal Resources and Livelihood Projects (FishCORAL); the proposed Philippine Component Better Rice Initiative – Fostering Agriculture and Rice Marketing by Improved Education and Rural Advisory Services Project and Abaca Sustainability Project; and the newly BOI-registered investments for 2014 namely Aviva Global Marine

Augusto Rodriguez of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) discusses the overview on partnership with the DSWD on the Emergency Unconditional Cash Transfer Program for 4Ps family beneficiaries in Eastern Visayas who were the worst affected by typhoon Yolanda before the national and local media held at the Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban, City, July 29. (Raul S. Tiozon/PIA-8)

Corporation, Biliran Geothermal Incorporated and Sea Cage Industries. Economic growth this year, Uy added, will also be fuelled with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of government buildings, infrastructure projects and resettlements; the ongoing Millennium Challenge Corporation –Secondary National Roads Development Project as well as the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project; rehabilitation and upgrading of the DZR Airport in Tacloban; and the declaration of Eastern Samar as Manageable Conflict-Affected and Development Ready province. Meanwhile, NSCB regional head Evangeline Paran revealed that the region’s Gross Regional Domestic Product, the aggregate of the gross value added or income originating from each sector of the regional economy, stood at P152.2 billion in 2013 while the per capita GRDP increased by 4.5 percent from P34,019 in 2012 to P35,535 in 2013. (PIA-8)

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DBM procurement service opens in So. Leyte

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has opened

its procurement service outlet in this province and housed inside the provincial engineering office compound. In a blessing ceremony two weeks ago, DBM Regional Director Imelda Laceras was grateful to the present administration of Gov. Roger Mercado and the provincial Board Members for allowing the DBM to have a store in the province, reported Diego Dain Credo, provincial Media Consultant, reported.

She recalled there were three previous attempts to have the outlet opened and this year was lucky enough for the Governor made sure it can happen and it did happen, Credo quoted the DBM Regional head as saying. Offices and employees will find ease and comfort with the DBM depot, as prices are 30% to 40% lower than those in commercial outlets, with the same quality of supplies. Credo reported that the provincial government will also be

benefitted, inasmuch as one-third of the depot’s gains on its sales will be shared with the provincial local government unit. For now, the DBM depot is managed by Provincial Administrator Jesse Quilantang together with the personnel of the Provincial Budget Office led by OIC Budget Officer Sylvia Toredes, Credo also said. (PIA8-Southern Leyte)

BY: MARCELO M. PEDALINO

BY: RODRIGO S. VICTORIA

EV top health official lauds Naval BHW ordinance

The top official of the health department in Eastern Visayas region

lauded the municipality of Naval for enacting an ordinance granting benefits and incentives to its accredited barangay health workers (BHWs). Dr. Jose R. Llacuna, regional director, Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8, was present during the ceremonial signing of the implementing rules and regulations of municipal ordinance no. 19 series of 2012 otherwise known as “An Ordinance Granting Benefits and Incentives to Accredited Barangay Health Workers and for other purposes” as amended . The ceremonial signing which was held recently at the old session hall of the Sangguniang Bayan of Naval was witnessed by Naval local officials and employees led by Mayor Susan V. Parilla including the BHWS of the 26 barangays of the town. Llacuna said the ordinance was the first local legislation he knew which granted the partner of the health department at the grassroots level in the delivery of different health programs, projects and activities. “I salute Naval”, Llacuna emphasized in his message recognizing

the efforts of the town’s local officials especially to councilor Gabino S. Velasquez, IV, who is a medical doctor by profession, the principal author of said ordinance. He also said he would like that other local government units (LGUs) in EasternVisayas and even in the whole

country to replicate the ordinance on BHWS enacted by Naval. “It is high time for LGUs to recognize the volunteer health workers whose benefits and incentives have been neglected for some time” he said further. (PIA 8 Biliran)

Pag-Ibig Fund branch head Alectys Baharias answer queries from the local media in line with the Home Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program extended by their agency for members affected by super typhoon Yolanda during the press conference held at the Robinsons Place activity area, Tacloban City, August 2. (Raul S. Tiozon). Others in photo area (l-r) William Veloso of Pag-Ibig Ormoc and Jacqueline Constantino, chief of Pag-Ibig Business Fund Development Department. (Raul S. Tiozon, Jr.)

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(PCOO) Secretary Sonny Coloma said the government joins the Filipino people in welcoming the Vatican’s announcement confirming the Pope’s visit to the Philippines on January 15-19, 2015. “President Aquino is calling on all concerned government offices and the citizenry to work closely with the papal visit committee to ensure the success of Pope Francis Apostolic Visit,” Coloma added. “Pope Francis’ visit marks the 20th anniversary of the celebration of World Youth Day in Manila which was presided over by now St. John Paul II. Filipinos will most certainly accord to Pope Francis the warmth of their hospitality and manifest the fervor of their faith as they welcome the first Pontiff from South America,” Coloma stressed. (AJC/CBA/PIA-8)

released by the Budget Department for various rehabilitation projects. The CRRP is a complete master plan that covers infrastructure, livelihood, resettlement, social services, and support. The Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR), headed by Secretary Lacson, serves as the chief coordinator of the programs, activities and projects being undertaken by all Cabinet departments, national government agencies and local government units. The total cost for the CRRP is estimated at P171 billion, which will cover rehabilitation and reconstruction projects, as well as social services and livelihood. The rehabilitation plan will also involve the relocation of 200,000 families displaced by Typhoon Yolanda to resettle them in safer zones. It will also address such concerns as climate change adaptation, gender-sensitive needs and equality. (PCOO/PND (as)

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She likewise stressed that the applicant must not more than 65 years old at the date of loan application and must be insurable; provided further, that he is not more than seventy (70) years old at loan maturity and has no Pag-ibig housing loan that was foreclosed, cancelled, bought back due to default, or subjected to Dacion en Pago. Pag-Ibig also extends housing loan to finance the purchase of a residential house and lot in subdivision projects developed for typhoon Yolanda victims within the coverage areas of Leyte, Samar, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar. The Maximum loanable amount is four hundred and fifty thousand pesos (P450,000.00) based on a 30-year loan term. It shall be based also on the member’s actual need, his capacity to pay and loan to appraisal value ratio. Pag-ibig will accept applications for housing loan until July 15, 2015. (PIA-8)

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for their bravery, steadfastness and resiliency. “Nakakamangha po ang ipinakitang kagitingan at kabayanihan ng ating mga tropa sa Silangang Visayas.” Commanding General of the 8th ID, Jet Velarmino in his message said that his troops’ commitment remains , unflinching in the midst of the different challenges of the division. Spotted in the VIP row were Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Rep Mel Senen Sarmiento of Samar first district, Rep Emil Ong of Northern Samar and Vice Governor Carlo Loreto of Leyte. The division through its different disaster relief operations heralded their theme: 8th Infantry “Storm troopers Division Kabalikat ng Sambayanan Patungo Sa Mapayapa at Maunlad na Silangang Bisayas”. (PIA 8-Samar)

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ha kada piso nga gingagasto han gobyerno in may-ada measurable results, ginsabi ni Coloma an kaparte han kan Preesident Benigno S. Aquino III 41-page budget nga mensahe. An budget in dire la daw nagpapakita kun pira nga pamilya kon household an matatagan benepisyo han Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, kundi magpapakita gihapon ini kun pira han mga beneficiaries in mahahaw-as ha level of survival ngadto ha level of subsistence, ngan tipakadto na ha self-sufficiency segun kan Coloma. Ha iya budget message, gin-tagan duon ni Presidente nga an igin-proponer nga 2015 budget in nagpahilawig kaupod an ekonomiya ngan nasuporta han economic expansion; nahatag prayoridad han inclusive development; nahatag prayoridad han kinahanglan han mga kablas ngan vulnerable localities; nagpahitaas han kanan mga tawo boses ha pagtulos han ira buhis; ngan nagpa-hitaas han kanan gobyerno responsibilidad han public spending; ngan na-suporta gihapon han epektibo nga paghatag han serbisyo publiko services; ngan nagpapa-himsog han kanan gobyerno panalapi. ( Translated by NBQ/PIA8 Samar/www.pcoo.gov.ph/PND(ag)

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workshop. It was learned that some experiences from the Bohol earthquake will be shared in the workshop as speakers from PIA Bohol will come over to share their response strategies. Other speakers include representatives from PAGASA, OCD, OCHA, IOM, PIA and a lot more. The participants will be taught likewise on how to design information and campaign materials. (PIA-8)

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Ginproponer nga 2015 national budget nahatag prayoridad ha social services

WARAY NEWS

An pinakadako nga parte han iginproponer nga 2015 National

Expenditure Program, nga nabalor P967.9 bilyones in nakatalaan ha kanan gobyerno social services, segun hin opisyal han palasyo han Hwebes. Haros 37.2 percent ini han iginproponer nga P2.606 trillion budget para sunod nga tuig nga iginsumitir na ha kongreso han Mierkoles para ratipikasyon, segun kan Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. ha usa nga press briefing ha Malacañang. Ini nga budget in napokus daw gihapon han paghatag hin high-impact projects ha 44 nga probinsya nga: hitaas an poverty

magnitude kun diin mas damo nga job opportunities in mahimumugso; hitaas gihapon an insidente han kakablasan nga nagkikinahanglan hin igo nga social safety nets; sugad man han pirmi naaalakbatan han mga kalamidad segun kan Coloma. An social services in nasakop han basic education ngan universal health care. An para education in nasakop han pagtukod hin 31,728 classrooms ngan 13,586 water/sanitation facilities, sugad man han pagrekawdar hin 1.3 million nga lingkuran han estudyante. Samtang an economic services in may-ada gahin nga 26.9 percent ha national budget nga balor hin P700.2 bilyones, ngan an general public services in 16.2 percent nga

nabalor hin P423.1 bilyones. An national defense in makarawat hin 4.4 percent kon P115.4 billion. Sugad man mas naghitaas daw an kanan gobyerno accountability hini nga 2015 budget dara han naghitaas nga public spending. Segun ha iya, han tuig 2014 nga budget, an mga performance targets in igintanding ala kontra han outputs kon tangible goods and services nga kinahanglan ighatag han mga ahensya, samtang an proposed budget han 2015 in nagpapakita han mga indicators para han outcomes. Padayon daw an pagpatuman han basic management principle nga

USWAG, which means to move forward or towards progress, is the weekly E-Newsletter of the Philippine Information Agency in Eastern Visayas. It aims to document current efforts to build-back-better communities devastated by super typhoon Yolanda as well as deliver timely, useful and relevant information as we move forward together in realizing inclusive growth not only in the region but also the rest of the country.

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