President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered today the pre-emptive evacuation of all residents in low-lying areas and those whose houses are not sturdy enough to withstand the strength and rainfall of the coming typhoon, “Santi.” 
At the climate change meeting here, the President said Santi is expected to make landfall by 3 a.m. on Saturday with wind strength of 150 kilometers per hour, entering northern Quezon and exiting Zambales.

The President challenged the local officials of Guagua to maintain its “zero casualty” status through pre-emptive evacuation and pre-positioning of rescue and relief facilities to …

Cumulative donations, both in cash and kind, for “Oplan Sagip Bayan” reached P73.9 million as of yesterday (Oct. 16). Since it started operations last month after the onslaught of typhoon “Ondoy,” the Malacañang-initiated relief operation has benefited 274,268 families. Between Oct. 15 and 16 alone, the center sent 3,950 regular packs of relief goods to families in Muntinlupa and Barangay Tampak in Hagonoy, Bulacan.
The cumulative number of first time and repeat volunteers stands at 10,950. Volunteers were private individuals, members of non-government organizations, government employees, and students.
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This list is reposted from Blogger “bury me in that dress” as a public service to am reposting it so others may see.
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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo remains hands-on in the rescue, relief and rehabilitation of victims of tropical storm “Ondoy.”
In today’s cabinet meeting at the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) office at Camp Aguinaldo, the Chief Executive received an update by her cabinet members on the progress of the rescue, relief and rehabilitation/restoration operations as a result of the devastation caused by typhoon Ondoy. .

The President issued several directives to ensure the security, health, sanitation and cleanliness in the typhoon–stricken areas and to help typhoon victims go back to normal life.
It was noted …

In a interview on CNBC overlooked locally by media with the mood of the moment coverage of the outpouring of grief over the loss of the late President Aquino; the frank talk given by President Arroyo on the current economic situation remains positive even considering the present global economies inward trends towards protectionism and recovery.
Overall PGMA presents a fair picture of the situation – talking about China’s rebound and redirection towards intra-asia trade as fueling recovery. For the Philippines itself the increased over IMF projects of investment inflows from the …

When the first reports of Cory. as former President Aquino is known in the Philippines – starting the 4th of May this year of being brought to the Hospital for confinement and treatment of colon cancer.  A cold sudder went through me – I’d had my fill of hospitals and cancer care – on a personal level 2 years ago when my mom was confined for a long battle with cancer – looking at President Aquino going into the hospital th frail walk and slight build of body told me …

Press briefing in the White House oval office:

REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT ARROYO OF THE PHILIPPINES TRANSCRIPT OF JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY
Oval Office
3:47 P.M. EDT
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me express my thanks and appreciation for the visit from President Arroyo. As we discussed during our meeting here and our delegations, the relationship between the United States and the Philippines dates back many years. It is a friendship that is forged not only in treaties and trade relationships and military relationships, but it is also strengthened by very …

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will highlight the achievements of her administration and the status of the government’s projects and programs in her upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the opening of the Joint Congress on July 27.
The focus is on people friendly projects that have benefited people across the country whatever their political orientation. One prime example of this has been PHILHEALTH, over 79 million Filipino’s are enrolled in many provinces the program has been modified local support added and has been giving people a good chance a …

“For those who may still be doubting,” President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo says, “In no uncertain terms today: There will be elections in 2010.” The Philippine President made the assurance local leaders from the League of Municipalities of the Philippines at the Waterfront hotel in Mindanao’s Davao City, minutes after arriving from Egypt where she attended the 15th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Leaders meeting.
“And even as we begin fundamental political reform to fix our broken political system, let me say in no uncertain terms: There will be elections in 2010. Anyone who questions …