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Palace mulls abolition of non-performing GOCCs
Malacañang is inclined to abolish government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) that are not performing well.

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Monday, 06 September 2010

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

The Philippine Consulate General will be closed on 10 September 2010 in observance of Eid'l Fitr.

The Consulate General wil re-open on the 13 September 2010 to serve the public.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 September 2010 )

7 Wonders of Nature Campaign

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

7 WONDERS OF NATURE CAMPAIGN

Kababayans are informed that our very own Puerto Princesa Underground River was selected as a finalist in a global survey of the 7 Wonders of Nature Campaign. Twenty-eight (28) finalists have been selected and the seven (7) winners will be announced in November 2011.

We encourage everyone to vote for Puerto Princesa Underground River by visiting http://www.new7wonders.com/

Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 August 2010 )

Passport Renewal in the Philippines

Tuesday, 10 August 2010

APPLYING FOR PASSPORT RENEWAL IN THE PHILIPPINES

Filipinos who deem that it is more practical to renew their passports in the Philippines may actually do so. However, we wish to inform everyone concerned that the waiting periods are 20 working days & 10 working days for regular processing (P950 charge per passport applied) & expedited processing (P1,200 charge per passport applied) respectively. Those applying in the DFA Regional Consular Offices (RCOs) will incur additional four days waiting period for transporting passports from Manila to the RCO.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) discourages walk-in passport applicants. An appointment system is in place at the DFA to ensure quick and comfortable service.

Interested parties may check the passport requirements and secure an appointment online free of charge at www.passport.com.ph or by calling the DFA hotline at (02) 737-1000. DFA helpline numbers are: (02) 831-8971; (02) 551-4437; (02) 551-4402; (02) 834-4855 & (02) 834-4424.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 August 2010 )

Congress Committee Chairmanship

Thursday, 05 August 2010

15th Congress Committee Chairmanship

(as of August 2, 2010)

COMMITTEE (37)	CHAIRPERSON
Accountability of Public Officers & Investigations (Blue Ribbon)	Sen. Teofisto L. Guingona III
Accounts	Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson
Agrarian Reform	Sen. Gregorio B. Honasan II
Agriculture and Food	Sen. Francis N. Pangilinan
Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies	Sen. Sergio R. Osmeña III
Civil Service and Government Reorganization	Sen. Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV
Climate Change	Sen. Loren B. Legarda
Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws
Cooperatives	Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
Cultural Communities	Sen. Loren B. Legarda
Economic Affairs	Sen. Manny Villar
Education, Arts and Culture	Sen. Edgardo J. Angara
Energy	Sen. Sergio R. Osmeña III
Environment and Natural Resources	Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
Ethics and Privileges	Sen. “Compañera” Pia S. Cayetano
Finance	Sen. Franklin M. Drilon
Foreign Relations	Sen. Loren B. Legarda
Games, Amusement and Sports	Sen. Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid
Government Corporations and Public Enterprises	Sen. Ralph G. Recto
Health and Demography	Sen. “Compañera” Pia S. Cayetano
Justice and Human Rights	Sen. Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero
Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development	Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
Local Government	Sen. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
National Defense and Security	Sen. Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero
Peace, Unification and Reconciliation	Sen. Teofisto L. Guingona III
Public Information and Mass Media	Sen. Gregorio B. Honasan II
Public Order and Illegal Drugs	Sen. Gregorio B. Honasan II
Public Services	Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.
Public Works	Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.
Rules	Sen. Vicente C. Sotto III
Science and Technology	Sen. Edgardo J. Angara
Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development	Sen. Francis N. Pangilinan
Tourism	Sen. Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid
Trade and Commerce	Sen. Manny Villar
Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement	Sen. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Ways and Means	Sen. Ralph G. Recto
Youth, Women and Family Relations	Sen. “Compañera” Pia S. Cayetano