Edited at the Office of the President of the Philippines Under Commonwealth Act No. 638
The Philippines is proud to be host of the 45th Annual Conference of the Asian Development Bank. One of the themes that will be underlying the discussions that the ADB will have will be inclusive growth and good governance. Continue reading
All items refer to Proclamation No. 295, s. 2011, unless so specified. This list will be updated upon the signing of relevant proclamations. Continue reading
Last night, National Geographic issued a statement on the airing of an earlier, and not final, version of its documentary, Inside Malacañang, last Sunday. I would like to commend National Geographic—whether in Manila, Hong Kong, or Washington, D.C.—for handling the whole matter with candor, and in a cooperative spirit, to promptly rectify the situation. Starting today, viewers will be seeing this remarkable documentary fully as it was intended to air. Continue reading
The Presidential Saber is traditionally given by the incumbent President of the Philippines to the PMA Class Valedictorian. The 2012 recipient of the Presidential Saber is Cadet Tom V. Puertollano. Continue reading
A March 14, 2012 press release from the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office: In line with the Aquino administration’s goal to encourage the private sector to help in governance, a partnership was created yesterday to give the public access to thousands of Philippine legal and government documents through the Official Gazette website (www.gov.ph). Continue reading
Together with the coalition, we look forward to the House and Senate in turn doing their part to make FOI legislation one of the crowning achievements of the 15th Congress. Continue reading
The Philippine Information Agency will hand over its collection of speeches, recordings, images, and documents of President Benigno S. Aquino III to the Presidential Museum and Library. Continue reading
This year’s vin d’honneur will take place on January 13. It marks the 25th such vin d’honneur since the EDSA Revolution (the first one took place in 1987). Like last year, it is taking place in the morning, in contrast to the afternoon or early evening practice in the past. Continue reading
On the Freedom of Information Bill
Briefing Room, 2/F New Executive Building, Malacañang, Manila
January 4, 2012
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On December 20, 2011, President Benigno S. Aquino III, through Proclamation No. 303, declared a State of National Calamity due to the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Sendong in Regions VII, IX, X, XI, and the CARAGA. Continue reading