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Better sports facilities pushed
As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, I am saddened by the dilapidated state of the country’s iconic sports facilities. The Philippine Institute of Sports Multi-Purpose Arena, popularly known as PhilSports Arena, has come a long way from the time it was built in 1985 to house the Philippine Basketball Association until the league moved out in 1993 due to the lack of maintenance of the venue. The last time it was renovated was in 2019, when the country hosted the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Among PhilSports Arena’s main facilities are the Multi-purpose Arena, Swimming Center, and Football and Athletic Stadium. While the arena was greatly enjoyed as a sports facility, it also served as a temporary shelter for evacuees after Tropical Storm Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng struck the Philippines in 2009, adding to the facility's wear and tear. A quick look at the PhilSports Arena and the other sports facilities nationwide should make us realize that we should invest more in rehabilitating our iconic sports facilities. As I have suggested during the budget deliberations in the Senate, prioritizing funding for sports facilities would have been better than putting flood control projects in areas with little to no population. This concern about the support we are providing our athletes has motivated me to author and co-sponsor Republic Act No. 11470, which established the National Academy of Sports at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. In collaboration with the Philippine Sports Commission and the Department of Education, NAS now offers a specialized secondary education program focused on sports where students can study and train simultaneously. I have also filed the Philippine National Games bill, which aims to provide a structure for a more comprehensive national sports program, linking grassroots sports promotion to national sports development by having a mini Olympics regularly. Providing opportunities to our youth will help develop their potential in sports but will also help keep them away from vices such as illegal drugs. I continue to support establishing sports-related programs and infrastructure to divert the youth from the lure of addiction and criminality. This is also part of my three-pronged approach to combat illegal drugs in the Philippines – law enforcement, rehabilitation, and prevention. Yesterday, I witnessed the Philippine ROTC Games 2023 Luzon Qualifying Leg opening ceremony held at Cavite State University – Indang Campus in Indang, Cavite. With Sen. Francis Tolentino, I encouraged our young cadets who participated in various competitions to get into sports and stay away from drugs. I have also remained faithful to my promise to visit and help our fellow Filipinos in most parts of the country. On 16 September, we attended the groundbreaking of a Super Health Center in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. We also visited the town of Damulog, where I inspected projects I have supported, such as a public market, road concreting project, evacuation center, solar street lights, and a multipurpose building. Later that day, we also attended the 25th Anniversary of Public Safety Basic Recruit Course Class 1998-Alpha at Acacia Hotel in Davao City. On 15 September, we attended a meeting of state universities and colleges leaders held in Davao City and hosted by Commission on Higher Education Chair Prospero de Vera. The night before, we also joined leaders from the CHEd, the University of the Philippines System, and various SUCs to honor the appointment of Atty. Angelo Jimenez, a fellow Mindanaoan, as the 22nd President of the University of the Philippines. We took the opportunity to voice our commitment to elevating the standard of education nationwide. This is also the reason why Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access To Quality Tertiary Education Act, was enacted into law during the time of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Today, we continue to pursue this further as I co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1360, which aims to widen the reach of the law further. We visited Bislig City in Surigao del Sur to participate in its 23rd Charter Day festivities. We handed out grocery packages to 32 newlywed couples during a community wedding and inaugurated the country’s 159th Malasakit Center at the Bislig District Hospital. This is the seventh Malasakit Center in the Caraga region and the 40th in Mindanao. Our team also provided direct aid, including grocery packs, to 129 patients and 191 front liners, including security guards, utilities, and hospital staff. On 15 September, my office also attended the groundbreaking of Super Health Centers in New Washington and Malay in the province of Aklan. Meanwhile, we continue to support livelihood programs, especially those that can help people experiencing poverty overcome crises. Through our support, the Department of Trade and Industry provides livelihood kits to qualified beneficiaries affected by calamities and teaches them how to grow their businesses for the benefit of their families. Among those we have helped are 20 from Dipaculao, Aurora; 57 from Sanchez Mira and Abulog, Cagayan; 100 affected by the earthquake in Montevista and New Bataan, and 50 in Nabunturan in Davao de Oro; 196 in Malalag and Sulop, Davao del Sur; 20 in Mangatarem, Pangasinan; 21 victims of Typhoon Egay in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato; 132 shear line victims in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental; and 36 beneficiaries from Lutayan and Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, and General Santos City. We also continue to support the National Housing Authority’s distribution of emergency housing assistance to disaster victims so they can purchase roofing, nails, and other home repair materials. We assisted beneficiaries, including 85 fire victims in Imus City, Cavite. Meanwhile, my office helped the 65 fire victims in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. We also provided assistance to 75 TESDA graduates in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. We also distributed additional support to workers who lost their jobs, beneficiaries of the TUPAD program of the Department of Labor and Employment, including 413 in Talibon, Bohol, and 150 in Plaridel, Bulacan. We also aided 333 poor residents in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro; and 234 in Antipolo City, Rizal. Together, let us continue bringing government services closer to Filipinos in need – from better sports facilities more accessible healthcare services, and implementing various programs to help uplift communities affected by crises. 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AFP urged: Stop sending trainees to China
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday stressed that the Armed Forces of the Philippines should stop sending its high-ranking personnel to China “to study and train” within the Chinese’s military academy as it would be a “slap in the face” of Filipinos. This comes as information he received disclosed that the Chinese government is paying all the expenses of the AFP officials undergoing massive training and studies in Beijing amid the harassment incidents against the Filipino soldiers in the West Philippine Sea. During Monday’s public hearing by Committee on National Defense, Senator Francis Tolentino said that a number of ranking AFP officials who faced the congressional Commission on Appointments had completed their schooling at the Beijing Military Academy and other training institutions of the Communist People’s Liberation Army. This information was then confirmed by Department of National Defense Undersecretary Ireneo Espino before the senators. Tolentino also said that even the Philippine National Police Academy had also been sending its cadets for training in China, which he described as “indeed very alarming.” “We have not been accepting cadets from our [military] treaty ally while we have been sending [our soldiers] to the country harassing us in the West Philippine Sea. What’s the rationale behind this? How did this happen?” Tolentino asked AFP and DND officials. The post AFP urged: Stop sending trainees to China appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cadets assure: No more hazing in PNP Academy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cadets from the Philippine National Police Academy assured that the individuals who would be entering the academy would not be experiencing any form of hazing. This is in relation to the past incidents of hazing among new recruit underclassmen in the PNP which has created a stigma to the public about […] The post Cadets assure: No more hazing in PNP Academy appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Brawner Jr. is next AFP chief — Palace
Malacañang on Wednesday announced that Philippine Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., will serve as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines replacing General Andres Centino who will be appointed Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea. “Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner will be the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and will take the place of General Andres Centino who was re-appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the said post earlier this year,” the Palace said an announcement made through the Presidential Communications Office. It was not known though when Brawner will assume the top AFP post. Brawner was appointed Commanding General of the Philippine Army on 20 December 2021. He graduated in the Top 2 in the Philippine Military Academy “Makatao” Class of 1989 and has been serving the military organization in various capacities for 34 years. He served as company commander of the 6th Special Forces Company; battalion commander of the 2nd Special Forces Battalion; operations officer of the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne); chief of staff of the 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division; chief of public affairs of the Philippine Army; spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and commander of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment. Brawner is also a former brigade commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade in the aftermath of the Marawi Siege in 2017. He once served as Commandant of Cadets at the Philippine Military Academy, where he played an important role in the total eradication of hazing and maltreatment in the Cadet Corps. Brawner later served as the first deputy chief of staff for Financial Management, J10, of the AFP. He is also the former commander of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, where he supervised the unit’s combat operations that resulted in the decisive neutralization of Jorge Madlos or “Ka Oris,” the notorious commander of the National Operations Command of the New People’s Army. Malacañang said that Brawner has exemplified the highest levels of excellence in his military schooling, a top notcher in his classes in the Special Forces Operations Course, Intelligence Officer Course, and the AFP Comptrollership Course. Brawner acquired three Master’s degrees in Information Management from the Ateneo de Manila University; Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand and from the European School of Management, Oxford, United Kingdom; and a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Brawner also received numerous awards and recognitions, including The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers or TOPS in 2013 from the Metrobank Foundation and Rotary Club of Makati; and the Lapu-Lapu Award from President Rodrigo Duterte, for his valuable contributions to the neutralization of Abu Dar, the last of the original leaders of the Maute-ISIS faction. In March this year, Brawner was inducted into the US Army War College or UASWC International Fellows Hall of Fame in recognition of his service in the highest command position in the Philippine Army. The post Brawner Jr. is next AFP chief — Palace appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PCG sends 3 cadets to US for training
The Philippine Coast Guard has sent three of its cadets to the United States Coast Guard Academy for training and to enhance their skills......»»
2 PNPA cadets dismissed
Two cadets of the Philippine National Police Academy were dismissed on Friday for violating the Honor Code......»»
PNPA cadet dismissed for Honor Code conviction
The Philippine National Police Academy ordered the dismissal of a Second Class Cadet last 21 June following his conviction by the Honor Committee for stealing, a violation of the Honor Code. This incident highlights the seriousness with which the PNPA values the Honor Code. It serves as a foundation for producing future officers and leaders of outstanding integrity and character. PNPA director Maj. Gen. Eric E. Noble emphasized the Academy›s commitment to providing a safe, honest environment that supports the academic and personal growth of cadets. “Dishonesty, deceit, or other violations of integrity among our cadets will not be tolerated,” he said. The Honor Committee, composed of highly respected members of the Cadet Corps, has the essential responsibility of promoting the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and discipline among their ranks. “Their work is pivotal in maintaining the reputation of the Corps and the Academy as a distinguished institution for developing responsible and ethical leaders for the Philippine National Police,” Noble said. The PNPA reiterates its pledge to take appropriate action against any breaches of the Honor Code, in line with its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and discipline in its cadets. The post PNPA cadet dismissed for Honor Code conviction appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Azurin caps PNP roller coaster career ride
General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Saturday likened his eight-month tour of duty as Philippine National Police chief to a roller coaster ride. Azurin will celebrate his 56th birthday today, 24 April, reaching the mandatory retirement age as the 28th PNP chief and the first to serve under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “That’s the best way to describe it. Most of the time down, but we were able to recover,” Azurin told reporters after being accorded Philippine Military Academy honors at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City. Azurin recalled being criticized that the PNP under him had become too soft against criminals and rogue cops following his decision to shift to a less-bloody war against drugs. He said his “Life is beautiful” slogan was aimed at giving second chances to those involved in the drug trade, especially the drug users he wanted to be rehabilitated. “We value the preservation of life. And we do not need to threaten criminals,” Azurin said, adding he’d rather have them regret their life decisions behind bars for years. He said the P6.7 billion drug bust in Tondo, Manila last October has also proven to be a tough test for him with no less than Interior and Local Secretary Benhur Abalos claiming there was an attempt by police generals to cover it up. Azurin flatly denied Abalos’ claim, saying that the Special Investigation Task Force of the PNP did its job of filing charges against sacked police sergeant Rodolfo Mayo and in trying to unmask his other cohorts. The SITG also investigated alleged efforts by police officers to steal some 42 kilos from the 990-kilo drug haul, he added. Did his job “I just did my job so, whatever happens, will happen. Let it be where the fight I started would lead. As I’ve said, we were able to unmask the drug syndicates in the PNP,” he said. The same drug bust led to Abalos and Azurin calling on all third-level PNP officials — those with the rank of colonel and higher — to submit their resignations to weed out those involved in the narcotics trade. Azurin recalled being criticized that the PNP under him had become too soft against criminals and rogue cops following his decision to shift to a less-bloody war against drugs. A five-man committee chaired by Azurin has already cleared 917 of those who submitted their resignations, with those of 30 others still being looked into. The committee is expected to wrap up its task in two weeks. Azurin said his legacy may be his assurance that the men and women of the PNP are well taken care of. “When we were still cadets, we were always told that if you take care of your people, then definitely they will take care of you. That’s the legacy that I would leave behind,” he said. At the PMA parade, Azurin thanked his alma mater now under Lt. Gen. Rowen Tolentino, Philippine Army, for recognizing his 34 years of service to the country. He also thanked his classmates from the PMA “Makatao” Class of 1989. PMA values Azurin highlighted the importance of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice for all those who are aspiring to serve the country. “While I am excited for what the future holds, I cannot help but feel a sense of nostalgia and gratitude for the past 34 years I have dedicated to this noble profession,” he said. He urged the cadets to continue to uphold the PMA’s values of courage, integrity and loyalty. “As future AFP commissioned officers and leaders of men, may the spirit of camaraderie and undying bond of brotherhood as PMAers give you courage, hope, and strength that you may be able to work jointly as one united strong force,” he added. “Get motivated by challenges and be inspired by everyone’s achievements. You are the future of our nation, and I have no doubt that someday you will make us all proud,” Azurin said. The post Azurin caps PNP roller coaster career ride appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
At least 1,000 aspirants to take PNPA Cadetship Admission Test
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 1,023 cadets will take the Philippine National Police Academy Cadetship Admission Test (PNP CAT) this Oct. 29 and 30 respectively. Their testing centers will be at the University of Cebu (UC) Banilad Campus and in Dumaguete City that will start at 9 a.m. to 12 noon with two […] The post At least 1,000 aspirants to take PNPA Cadetship Admission Test appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Don t quit : PMA chief tells 350 new cadets
BAGUIO CITY - The head of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday urged its 350 new cadets to stay positive throughout their training at the school, during the tradit.....»»
PMA cadets catch COVID-19
The Philippine Military Academy yesterday confirmed that some of its cadets as well as military and civilian personnel tested positive for COVID-19......»»
PMA confirms cadets, employees contracted COVID-19
The Philippine Military Academy confirmed that several of its residents, including cadets, have tested positive for COVID-19. “A number of cadets, civilian human resource, and organic military personnel were identified to have contracted the virus,” said Maj. Cherryl Tindog, PMA public affairs office chief. “All affected are asymptomatic and pose no greater danger… There are […] The post PMA confirms cadets, employees contracted COVID-19 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PNPA cadets, personnel cleared of COVID-19
The 236 cadets and 13 personnel of the Philippine National Police Academy who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 last month have recovered, the PNPA chief said yesterday......»»
PMA remains closed to tourists
BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 23 (PIA) -- The Philippine Military Academy(PMA) remains closed to tourists even as Baguio City opens its doors to visitors starting this week.PMA Commandant of Cadets Bri.....»»
PNPA holds online classes
Classes at the Philippine National Police Academy continued online for cadets who are not infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, the PNPA said yesterday......»»
PNPA locked down as infections rise
The order took effect last Monday, 14 September, as swab tests conducted on 232 trainees and 11 personnel yielded positive results for COVID-19. The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) has been placed under lockdown until the end of the month after 243 of its cadets and personnel contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The order took […] The post PNPA locked down as infections rise appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
232 PNPA cadets contract COVID-19
Up to 232 cadets and 11 police personnel of the Philippine National Police Academy have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, authorities said yesterday......»»
PMA adopts new normal in 2020 cadet recruitment
CITY, August 19 (PIA) - To sustain the recruitment of interested young cadets amidst the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is conducting its entran.....»»
‘No lapses in PNPA health protocols’
There were no lapses in the health protocols of the Philippine National Police Academy, the PNP said yesterday following the deaths of two cadets last week......»»
PNPA halts activities after cadet& rsquo;s death
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Archie Gamboa on Saturday ordered the temporary suspension of all activities for new cadets of the Philippine National Police Academy after a female cadet died of electrolyte imbalance or hypokalemia (low potassium intake)......»»