Visayan Business Post: June 2016

Thursday 30 June 2016

Duterte's order to Cabinet: Line ... - Rappler

Rappler Duterte's order to Cabinet: Line ... Rappler FIRST MEETING. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte holds his first Cabinet meeting at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room of Malacañang Palace. MANILA, Philippines – Line up like any traveler. This was one of the first orders new Philippine President…

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Tacloban celebrates Sangyaw Festival - Northbound Philippines News Online

Tacloban celebrates Sangyaw Festival Northbound Philippines News Online TACLOBAN CITY –- Thousands of Tacloban residents were once again amazed on Wednesday night by the Sangyaw Parade of Lights, an annual event hosted by the city government of Tacloban in line with the 127th fiesta celebration of…

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USAid assesses Visayas in family planning assistance - Sun.Star

USAid assesses Visayas in family planning assistance Sun.Star ILOILO CITY –- The United State Agency for International Development (USAid) has included the province of Iloilo and Negros Occidental in Western Visayas for a five-year Visayas Health Project that covers eight provinces and 259…

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Ex-DOJ chief to employees: Show 'whole-hearted support' to new admin - GMA News

Inquirer.net Ex-DOJ chief to employees: Show 'whole-hearted support' to new admin GMA News Before vacating the highest post at the Department of Justice, former Secretary Emmanuel Caparas urged DOJ employees to throw their "whole-hearted" support the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.…

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Sandiganbayan convicts former Finance execs over P5.3-billion tax credit scam - GMA News

GMA News Sandiganbayan convicts former Finance execs over P5.3-billion tax credit scam GMA News The First Division of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan on Thursday convicted five former high-ranking officials of the Department of Finance (DOF) and one private citizen over a P5.3-billion tax credit…

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Gordon, De Lima take oaths of office before CJ Sereno - GMA News

GMA News Gordon, De Lima take oaths of office before CJ Sereno GMA News Neophyte Sen. Leila de Lima and returning Sen. Richard Gordon on Thursday took their oaths of office before Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in Manila. Gordon placed fifth in the May 9, 2016 senatorial race with 16,719,322…

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Senators bid P-Noy farewell - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Senators bid P-Noy farewell Inquirer.net Senators bade farewell to President Aquino who ends his six-year watch as the country's leader today. In a statement, Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara thanked President Aquino for leaving “a stronger economy and nation upon which your successor may…

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President Rody Duterte takes his oath of office before Supreme Court of the Philippines Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes. With Duterte were his 4 children – Sara Duterte, Paolo Duterte, Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, and Kitty Veronica Duterte. Live coverage at http://ift.tt/294QZD4

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FULL TEXT: Duterte’s inaugural speech: ‘The fight will be relentless....’

The fight will be relentless and it will be sustained. As a lawyer and a former prosecutor, I know the limits of the power and authority of the president. I know what is legal and what is not.

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DOT-Western Visayas pushes for children tourism safety - Sun.Star

DOT-Western Visayas pushes for children tourism safety Sun.Star ILOILO CITY –- The Department of Tourism through its Western Visayas office is pushing for child safety as the tourism industry is picking up in the region. DOT-Western Visayas Regional Director Helen Catalbas said the safety of…

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Bishop to Duterte: Catholic Church not your enemy - GMA News

The Star Online Bishop to Duterte: Catholic Church not your enemy GMA News On President Rodrigo Duterte's assumption into office on Thursday, Archbishop Socrates Villegas, the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), reassured him of the Church's support. Villegas…

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Roxas tells Aquino: You did good for Filipinos - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Roxas tells Aquino: You did good for Filipinos Inquirer.net Former Interior Secretary and defeated presidential candidate Manuel “Mar” Roxas II on Thursday lauded his friend, former President Benigno Aquino III, for a job well done as the latter stepped down from office. Roxas,…

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Duterte's top ally files con-con resolution in House - GMA News

GMA News Duterte's top ally files con-con resolution in House GMA News President Rodrigo Duterte's top ally in the House of Representatives wasted no time in filing a bill calling for a constitutional convention that will craft amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Davao Del Norte Representative…

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Facebook Launches M, Its Bold Answer to Siri and Cortana

Facebook Launches M, Its Bold Answer to Siri and Cortana | WIRED @WIRED Facebook’s new virtual assistant, M, can make restaurant reservations, buy a birthday present for your spouse, or book a weekend getaway.

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PSG 'picks up' activist leaders…to bring them to Duterte - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net PSG 'picks up' activist leaders…to bring them to Duterte Inquirer.net Militant leaders meet with President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang after oath-taking ceremony. Photo courtesy of Kabataan Representative Sarah Elago. It was an unusual scene. Activist leaders were picked up by…

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Before Duterte, which president took his oath at Rizal Hall? - Rappler

Rappler Before Duterte, which president took his oath at Rizal Hall? Rappler SAME VENUE. Strongman Ferdinand Marcos takes his oath as president in 1986. Photo from Manolo Quezon's Facebook page. In the days leading to June 30, 2016, many stories have been written about the inauguration of President…

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Senators bid P-Noy farewell - Inquirer.net

Leyte university sees drastic plunge in enrolment due to K-12 - InterAksyon

InterAksyon Leyte university sees drastic plunge in enrolment due to K-12 InterAksyon TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines -- State-run Leyte Normal University noted a huge drop in freshman enrolments this school year with the full implementation of the senior high school program, but its president saw this…

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No invite, no entry: Tight security at PICC for Duterte inaugural - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net No invite, no entry: Tight security at PICC for Duterte inaugural Inquirer.net Presidential security check guests' invites at the PICC for incoming President Rodrigo Duterte's inauguration on Thursday . FRANCES MANGOSING/INQUIRER.net. No invite, no entry. Security was tight at the…

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Aquino legacy: Democracy and stability–warts and all - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Aquino legacy: Democracy and stability–warts and all Inquirer.net LAST WORKING DAY From his private office in Malacañang, President Aquino takes a look at the Pasig River the day before his six-year term ends. MALACAÑANG PHOTO BUREAU. Tennis trainer Elpidio Fat, a minimum wage earner,…

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Labor group to Duterte: 'Be true to your promises' - Sun.Star

InterAksyon Labor group to Duterte: 'Be true to your promises' Sun.Star LABOR group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) has welcomed the new president, Rodrigo Duterte, with high hopes that he will fulfill his pro-worker promises in the next six years of his term in office as President. In a statement released…

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Duterte: We will implement all signed peace agreements - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Duterte: We will implement all signed peace agreements Philippine Star Ghazali Jaafar, vice chairman for political affairs of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, introduces then presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte to members of the MILF's central committee in Sultan Kudarat,…

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Incoming AFP chief eyes 24/7 fight vs ASG - Update Philippines

Update Philippines Incoming AFP chief eyes 24/7 fight vs ASG Update Philippines Upon his assumption as the next Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff this July 1, outgoing Southern Luzon Command head Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya pledged to implement a “24/7 fight” in order to neutralize…

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Duterte: We will implement all signed peace agreements - Philippine Star

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SAF 44 kin to file homicide raps vs. Citizen Noynoy on Friday - GMA News

GMA News SAF 44 kin to file homicide raps vs. Citizen Noynoy on Friday GMA News A criminal complaint will welcome former President Benigno Aquino III a day after turning over his post to his successor Rodrigo Duterte. Relatives of the elite policemen from the Special Action Force (SAF) killed in…

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Aquino's Cabinet officials welcome ... - Rappler

Rappler Aquino's Cabinet officials welcome ... Rappler WELCOME HOME. Former President Benigno Aquino lll is welcomed by his neighbors at 25 Times St in Quezon City on June 30, 2016. Photo by Joel Liporada/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Benigno Aquino III's presidential journey ended on Thursday,…

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No invite, no entry: Tight security at PICC for Duterte inaugural - Inquirer.net

Before Duterte, which president ... - Rappler

Rappler Before Duterte, which president ... Rappler SAME VENUE. Strongman Ferdinand Marcos takes his oath as president in 1986. Photo from Manolo Quezon's Facebook page. In the days leading to June 30, 2016, many stories have been written about the inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte – the…

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FULL TEXT: President Rodrigo Duterte inauguration speech - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net FULL TEXT: President Rodrigo Duterte inauguration speech Inquirer.net President Fidel Ramos, sir, salamat po sa tulong mo (thank you for your help) making me President; President Joseph Ejercito Estrada; Senate President Franklin Drilon and the members of the Senate; Speaker Feliciano…

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At Duterte inauguration, Freddie Aguilar sings about 'tunay na pagbabago' - GMA News

GMA News At Duterte inauguration, Freddie Aguilar sings about 'tunay na pagbabago' GMA News Folk musician Freddie Aguilar on Thursday performed the song “Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago” during the inauguration rites of the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, whose…

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Duterte to netizens: Be a ... - Rappler

Rappler Duterte to netizens: Be a ... Rappler As part of his inauguration on Thursday, June 30, President Rodrigo Duterte, through the official Twitter account of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO), sent out automated “personal messages” from ...…

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Bong Revilla's pretrial for plunder, graft deferred anew - GMA News

GMA News Bong Revilla's pretrial for plunder, graft deferred anew GMA News After more than two years since cases of plunder and graft were filed against him in connection with his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam, outgoing Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. is not set to face a trial proper…

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Waiting for UN ruling, Philippine fishers turn jittery - Jakarta Post

Jakarta Post Waiting for UN ruling, Philippine fishers turn jittery Jakarta Post Fishing boats are docked along the coastline of Barangay Calapandayan in Subic, Zambales. (Inquirer Central Luzon/Allan Macatuno). Topics. fishermen. 0. Share this article. share on facebook; share on twitter; share on…

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Work hard, forget politics - Visayan Daily Star (press release)

Work hard, forget politics Visayan Daily Star (press release) Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. yesterday called on the newly-elected Negros Occidental town and city officials who officially begin their new terms today to work hard and serve the people well. “Forget politics for the next three years,” he…

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Aquino legacy: Democracy and stability–warts and all - Inquirer.net

Kris Aquino posts touching message for PNoy hours before inauguration - Rappler

Rappler Kris Aquino posts touching message for PNoy hours before inauguration Rappler FIRST FAMILY. President Benigno Aquino III poses with his youngest sister, Kris, and her sons Joshua and Bimby. PNoy is set to end his term in office on June 30. Screengrab from Instagram/kriscaquino. MANILA,…

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Duterte's children to join him on Inauguration Day - Rappler

Rappler Duterte's children to join him on Inauguration Day Rappler PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN. Paolo, Sara, Baste and Kitty Duterte all played their part in their father's presidential bid. MANILA, Philippines – When Rodrigo Duterte steps into Malacañang Palace on Inauguration Day, each of his children…

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Militants proceed to Mendiola to demand reforms under incoming Duterte admin - GMA News

GMA News Militants proceed to Mendiola to demand reforms under incoming Duterte admin GMA News As President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is set to take his oath as the 16th Chief Executive of the Philippines, several militant groups on Thursday were on their way to Mendiola to demand reforms under the…

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Kris Aquino to PNoy: We will keep you company - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Kris Aquino to PNoy: We will keep you company Philippine Star As President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III leaves office, Kris Aquino and her kids promised to keep him company. Instagram/Kris Aquino. MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino and her kids Josh and Bimby promised to keep company…

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Smaller venue of Duterte inaugural a 'challenge' – Paynor - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Smaller venue of Duterte inaugural a 'challenge' – Paynor Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Duterte's inaugural might be simpler and smaller than his predecessors but that doesn't mean that it was easier to organize. Ambassador Marciano Paynor, head of the Palace inaugural committee, told…

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Senators bid P-Noy farewell - Inquirer.net

Duterte arrives at Malacañang to take oath as president - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte arrives at Malacañang to take oath as president Inquirer.net President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday morning arrived in Malacañang less than two hours before he takes his oath as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. Duterte arrived at 10:25 a.m. at the…

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Telco provides free data service for livestreaming of inauguration rites - Minda News

Telco provides free data service for livestreaming of inauguration rites Minda News DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/30 June) — Smart Telecommunication will provide a mobile free data service to allow millions of Filipinos here and abroad to watch the full coverage of the inauguration of President-elect…

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Tribunal sets date for release of decision on West Philippine Sea case - Update Philippines

Update Philippines Tribunal sets date for release of decision on West Philippine Sea case Update Philippines In a press release dated June 29, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) said it has informed Parties that the Tribunal will issue its Award in the arbitration initiated by the Republic of…

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The Psychology Behind Social Media: 4 Ways It Defines Our Start Up

The Psychology Behind Social Media by @RippleMeThis #socialmedia As each new generation dives deeper and deeper into the technological melting pot that is the internet, some questions begin to bubble to…

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Kris Aquino posts touching message ... - Rappler

Rappler Kris Aquino posts touching message ... Rappler FIRST FAMILY. President Benigno Aquino III poses with his youngest sister, Kris, and her sons Joshua and Bimby. PNoy is set to end his term in office on June 30. Screengrab from Instagram/kriscaquino. MANILA, Philippines – Hours before the…

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Senators bid P-Noy farewell - Inquirer.net

Why Duterte is unlikely to pursue socialism - Inquirer.net

Why Duterte is unlikely to pursue socialism Inquirer.net As Rodrigo Duterte begins his presidency, a growing number of Filipinos seem to believe—or want to believe—the claim that he is the Philippines' first “socialist” President. Encouraged by his recent appointments to his Cabinet, some leftists…

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Leyte university sees drastic plunge in enrolment due to K-12 - InterAksyon

Prior restraint? Never again–Coloma - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Prior restraint? Never again–Coloma Inquirer.net “Never again should there be prior restraint on the exercise of freedom of expression or of the press.” This was Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma's parting shots as he on Tuesday bade goodbye to members of the Malacañang Press…

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