Government of the Republic of the Philippines
Government of the Republic of the Philippines
The executive branch is headed by the President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (party affiliation: Kampi/Lakas-CMD) January 20, 2001, who functions as both the head of state and the head of government. The president is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The president is elected by popular vote to a term of 6 years. The president, then, appoints (and may dismiss) his/her cabinet members whom he/she presides over. The executive seat of government is administered officially from Malacañang Palace... read more
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Presidential Advisor reaffirms Philippines Government’s commitment to MILF peace process
From HD Centre Dated 29 September 2010
Presidential Advisor reaffirms Philippines Government’s commitment to MILF peace process
From HD Centre Dated 29 September 2010
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CBCP seeks review of laws on mining, logging
From GMANews.tv Dated 4 February 2012 Stressing the need to protect the environment, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines urged the government to review its policies on mining and logging.
Gov't Vows To Protect Local Wines Before Complying With WTO
From Manila Bulletin Dated 2 February 2012 MANILA, Philippines — The government has assured to protect the interest of the local distilled spirits and the sugar industries while it seeks to comply with the excise tax ruling of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Solicitor General Jose Anselmo Cadiz...
Government Improves Tax Effort: 12.3%
From Manila Bulletin Dated 2 February 2012 MANILA, Philippines — The government’s tax effort likely rose to 12.3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product last year from 12.1 percent a year ago, preliminary data from the Department of Finance showed Thursday. The fiscal authorities credit the improving...
Grants For Ecija Water Project
From Manila Bulletin Dated 2 February 2012 MANILA, Philippines — The government’s water and sanitation program for waterless municipalities has gained headway in Central Luzon with three municipalities in Nueva Ecija as the latest recipients of some P25 million in grants from the Department of Health (DoH). The...
Livelihood, Infrastructure Projects For Agusan
From Manila Bulletin Dated 2 February 2012 PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Philippines – The government livelihood and infrastructure projects continuously benefited the far-flung communities in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur. The villagers, mostly highland people, benefited from various livelihood projects such as agriculture...
Goverment of Iraq Assures Protection Of Filipinos In Light Of Recent Bombings
From Manila Bulletin Dated 31 January 2012 MANILA, Philippines — The government of Iraq assured that it will provide all the assistance in order to protect Philippine nationals and to bring them out of harm’s way if needed in light of the recent bombings in Baghdad. The assurance...
Gov't Aid Benefits R-12, Marawi
From Manila Bulletin Dated 30 January 2012 COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The national government has released a total of P1.075 billion in cash grants in 2011 to 145,421 beneficiaries of its continuing conditional cash transfer program in Region 12, and 10,719 others in Marawi City, a Department...
Official: Philippines to sign agreement with Italy to accelerate defense orders
From eTaiwan News Dated 30 January 2012 The Philippines government announced they will sign an agreement with Italy that will help accelerate the Asian nation’s orders from Italian defense suppliers. “The government may
Experts warn of severe effects of mining ops
From Sun Star Dated 27 January 2012 FOREIGN experts who conducted studies on the possible effects of mining in the country said Thursday that harsh effects of the mining operation in Tampakan, South Cotabato to the people and to the environment could last up to thousands of...
Experts warn of severe effects of mining ops
From Sun Star Dated 27 January 2012 FOREIGN experts who conducted studies on the possible effects of mining in the country said Thursday that harsh effects of the mining operation in Tampakan, South Cotabato to the people and to the environment could last up to thousands of...
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