Speech of Undersecretary Manuel L. Quezon III at the 55th Nurses Week Celebration and Regional Convention in Virac, Catanduanes, May 14, 2012

Speech of Undersecretary of Communications Manuel L. Quezon III At the 55th Nurses Week Celebration and Regional Convention [Delivered in Virac, Catanduanes on May 14, 2012] Dumating ho kami rito kahapon. Bumisita sa ilang lugar, at siyempre, kumain. Governor, mukhang mapapabalik kami rito dahil sa masasarap na seafood. Mayroon po akong hinanda na speech, at with [...]

In commemoration of the Fall of Corregidor

More than the Fall, we commemorate our soldiers’ acts of bravery and their unconditional sacrifice for country. We remember their solid, principled stand for freedom; the impossible battle they faced; our soldiers fighting together as brothers in arms, many of them making the ultimate sacrifice for their countrymen. We remember our commanders: who bore the [...]

Press Briefing by Secretary Ramon A. Carandang on May 2, 2012

Press Briefing by Secretary Ramon A. Carandang on May 2, 2012

Press Briefing by Secretary of Communications Ramon A. Carandang: On the 45th Annual Conference of the Asian Development Bank, the government’s conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, estimated GDP growth, the declined proposal for the minimum wage hike, and other topics Philippine International Convention Center May 2, 2012 COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY RAMON A. CARANDANG: I’ll make a [...]

Around the Web, no.2 | CNN International’s Eye On: The Philippines

CNN International’s ‘Eye On’ series is currently featuring the Philippines and drawing focus on the country’s politics, business, culture, and people. This week-long coverage has CNN anchor Anna Coren giving daily live reports from Manila, Batangas, and Lake Taal; while colleague Kyung Lah presents in-depth reports on various issues affecting the country. Highlights include special [...]

Around the web, no.1 | Foreign press on Philippine business and economy

More good news for the Philippines, as recognition of our efforts for equitable progress—and to maintain newfound investor confidence—comes our way. We’ve got three articles to share with you today, all singing praises for our country. The Business English Index 2012 Report An infographic for all our country’s lovers of—and, apparently, experts at—Business English. GlobalEnglish [...]

The Roxas City Communications Roadshow: A Visit with the Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries of Barangay Tiza

As part of the OPS-PCDSPO Western Visayas Communications Roadshow, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda and Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte held a dialogue with 50 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), from Barangay Tiza in Roxas City last April 20, 2012. The 4Ps is the conditional cash transfer program of the Philippine government A [...]