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Govs
show of support to PGMA. Pres. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo receives an overwhelming reaffirmation
of support from all the governors, led by LPP national
president Loreto Leo S. Ocampos and national chairman
LRay F. Villafuerte Jr., who attended the 2nd General
Assembly of the LPP in Pili, Camarines Sur. |
Govs
call on Senate to stop NBN probe, on political opposition
to wait for their turn in 2010
Notwithstanding
the political noise created over the Jun Lozada brouhaha,
Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo still has a steadfast ally in
the local government officials who once more called on the
Senate to desist from its ongoing NBN probe and the political
opposition to wait for their turn to present their own agenda
and programs to the people during the 2010 elections. At the
2nd General Assembly of the League of Provinces of the Philippines,
last February 13, the governors collectively approved the
manifesto reiterating their unwavering and wholehearted support
to the leadership of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her
administration.
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LPP
president Gov. Ocampos and national chairman Gov. Villafuerte
watch as Pres. Arroyo shows off the Manifesto of Support
approved by the League during its 2nd G.A. |
The
governors presented the manifesto to the president herself
when she graced the LPP assembly held in Pili, Camarines Sur,
as the guest of honor and keynote speaker.
Aside
from reiterating their support for the president, the provincial
chief executives likewise called on all sectors of society
to resist all unconstitutional means to disrupt the socio-political
reforms being undertaken by the Arroyo administration in order
to uplift the quality of life of the Filipinos.
The
manifesto, proposed by Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo P. del
Rosario, called on the Senate to desist from its on-going
inquiry into the NBN deal in aid of legislation because the
matter is already being investigated by the Office of the
Ombudsman and the Department of Justice.
Moreover,
“the disruptions in the media brought about by old and
tired issues unduly undermine the economic gains the nation
has been enjoying for the last seven years,” the governors
said.
The
league collectively pointed out that the Moody’s Investors
Service has already raised its credit rating of the Philippines
from “stable” to “positive” and reaffirmed
international business confidence in the Philippines, and
the strong peso and the correct economic fundamentals instituted
by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo have shielded
the Philippines from the backlash of an economic slowdown
or possible recession in the United States of America.
Meanwhile,
the LPP has taken the lead in organizing a Forum on the Advancement
of Democracy and Economic Growth to be conducted simultaneously
in all of the provinces on 22 February 2008.
The
forum’s objectives are: (1) to express the LGUs’
all-out and unwavering support for Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
and her administration; (2) to highlight the unprecedented
economic growth of the country under the able leadership of
PGMA; (3) To unite all sectors of society to move forward
and ride on the country’s economic progress, rather
than paying attention to worthless political squabbling and
power struggle.
Fourth
is to focus at sustaining the present economic stability of
the country for the good of the Filipino people; (5) to make
an earnest appeal to the national politicians to refrain from
using the ‘LOZADA ISSUE’ as a vehicle to attract
public attention and advance political ambition; (6) to submit
the truth of the LOZADA ISSUE in the courts of law and not
in the arena of media and public opinion. (7) to enlighten
the local community on the real and true issue surrounding
the LOZADA ZTE-NBN controversy.(Angelica Sanchez)
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NEWS: |
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Govs
call on Senate to stop NBN probe, on political
opposition to wait for their turn in 2010 |
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Provincial
governors caution PGMA critics to observe rule
of law |
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Keon
rallies Ilocos Norte for a show of support to
PGMA |
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PGMA graces Cavite gathering for peace and development |
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Mountain
Province reaffirms support to Arroyo administration,
calls for enlightenment of “dark forces” |
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Bataan
multi-sectoral groups ask Senate to wrap-up NBN-
ZTE inquiry |
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Siquijor
dads declare all-out support for PGMA |
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South
Leyte gov asks village leaders to dissuade kin
in Manila from anti-Arroyo rallies |
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Davao
Norte officials, multi-sectoral groups echo support
for GMA |
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Gov.
Dimaporo takes the cudgels for PGMA, cites gains
in Lanao del Norte |
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Dinagat
Islands stand firm on its support for PGMA |
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Feature
Article “The PASSIG”
(more than a Boracay in its purpose and setting) |
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