http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/list/66863/all en http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-126-restore-and-preserve-country%E2%80%99s-rivers Aquino reinforced the government’s commitment to the restoration and preservation of the country’s rivers, citing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ successful Adopt a River Program and its proposal of the observance of Philippine River Day. Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-126-restore-and-preserve-country%E2%80%99s-rivers#comments Aquino Promises health Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:24:17 +0000 ABS-CBNnews.com 229169 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-125-launch-philippine-investment-alliance-infrastructure Aquino said the government will launch the Philippine Investment Alliance for Infrastructure (PInAI) in July 2012. It will provide an avenue for investments in the improvement of the country’s transportation, energy, power, water, environment and communications. Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-125-launch-philippine-investment-alliance-infrastructure#comments Aquino Promises economy Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:21:17 +0000 Economy 229168 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-124-establish-results-based-incentives-scheme-gov%E2%80%99t-workers Aquino said that a task force is in place to “propose, among others, a results-based performance management system, which will be used to determine incentives for government workers based on their individual collective performance.” Status:   http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-124-establish-results-based-incentives-scheme-gov%E2%80%99t-workers#comments Aquino Promises ethics Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:19:17 +0000 Government Ethics 229167 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-123-ensure-availability-and-quality-water-supply Aquino said that a comprehensive water plan will be drafted by the Department of Public Works and Highways, which will “ensure availability and quality of water supply, and to manage our water situation from now ‘til forever after." Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-123-ensure-availability-and-quality-water-supply#comments Aquino Promises health Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:15:41 +0000 Health and Environment 229165 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-122-expedite-process-pension-remittance-veterans Aquino said the country’s veterans “will be able to receive their pension in a faster and more efficient manner” through the Direct Remittance Pension Servicing System. Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-122-expedite-process-pension-remittance-veterans#comments Aquino Promises others Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:13:39 +0000 Others 229164 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-121-complete-electrification-across-country In his speech at the ceremonial switch-on of the Linao Cawayan Mini-Hydro Power Plant (LCMHPP) lower cascade facility in March 2012, Aquino said he aims to provide electric supply to 36,000 remaining sitios without electricity before his term ends. Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-121-complete-electrification-across-country#comments Aquino Promises Mindanao others Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:11:18 +0000 Mindanao, Others 229161 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-120-more-benefits-members-afp Aquino said the government continues to expand benefits received by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-120-more-benefits-members-afp#comments Aquino Promises others Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:08:47 +0000 Others 229160 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-119-propagate-measures-prevent-trafficking-persons Aquino said: “We will continue to fulfill the implementation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act to prevent human trafficking, and to provide protection and services to those who have already been victimized.” Status:   http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-119-propagate-measures-prevent-trafficking-persons#comments Aquino Promises justice OFW Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:06:12 +0000 Justice, Overseas Filipinos 229158 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-118-intensify-monitoring-employment-schemes President Aquino said that the government has allocated a budget for additional inspectors under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); the added 372 inspectors will continue to closely monitor unjust contractualization of members of the workforce. Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-118-intensify-monitoring-employment-schemes#comments Aquino Promises economy Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:02:00 +0000 Jobs 229156 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-117-implement-bureau-corrections-roadmap In his speech at the launching of the Bureau of Corrections Roadmap, President Aquino said that the government will make efforts towards a comprehensive reform in the correctional system. Status:   http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-117-implement-bureau-corrections-roadmap#comments Aquino Promises justice others Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:59:00 +0000 Justice, Others 229155 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-116-enhance-system-delivery-agricultural-produce President Aquino said the Farm-to-Plate or Farm-to-Fork (FTF) strategy has been implemented; it will help the country’s agricultural produce to be freshly harvested, packaged and processed to reach the household in a timely manner. Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-116-enhance-system-delivery-agricultural-produce#comments Aquino Promises economy others Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:56:15 +0000 Agriculture 229153 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-115-increase-employment-opportunities-nurses-midwives President Aquino proclaimed a target employment of an additional 11,500 nurses and 1,000 midwives as part of the Disbursement Acceleration Program, which aims to ensure availability of healthcare professionals especially in far-flung areas. Status: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-115-increase-employment-opportunities-nurses-midwives#comments Aquino Promises economy Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:53:26 +0000 Jobs 229150 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-114-lay-out-long-term-action-plan-climate-change President Aquino said efforts towards climate change readiness are being put to place, with a National Climate Change Action Plan having been drafted that details the government’s long-term strategies from 2011 to 2028 in response to climate change. Status:   http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-114-lay-out-long-term-action-plan-climate-change#comments Aquino Promises health Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:49:58 +0000 Environment 229149 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/aquino-promises/07/19/12/promise-113-allocate-annual-budget-organic-farming President Aquino said at least 2