Naga, CamSur declared Bicol’s Pilgrimage Capitals

President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III has issued Proclamation No. 33 on Sept. 10 “Declaring the City of Naga and the Province of Camarines Sur as Pilgrimage Capitals of the Bicol Region and Recognized Top Tourist Destinations of the Philippines.”

The presidential proclamation was requested by  Congressman Luis R. Villafuerte  (3^rd District, Camarines Sur)  who  stated that the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia “is the only regional feast in the country that welcomes millions of pilgrims from different parts of the country and the world who participate in the celebration of the said festival.”

In a memorandum for the President, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. said that the Department of Tourism and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines interposed no objection to the proposed proclamation.

In the proclamation, President Aquino noted that the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia “for the past 300 years has become an epic historical event that has become part of our cultural heritage.”

The document further stated that “the City of Naga, the Heart of Bicol, where the 300-year-old image is enshrined, has long been recognized and considered as the pilgrimage capital of the Bicol region.”

The President said that “the programs and activities instituted during the Peñafrancia festival must be conducted in an atmosphere of peace and order that must be assisted and maintained by the government, and that the solemnity and sensitivity of the nature and character of the festivities must be preserved.

“Towards this end, the government shall ensure that the conduct of the observances essential to the feast, which include but are not limited to the Traslacion, the Fluvial and Dawn Processions and other cultural and historical remembrances activities, shall be respected, and that commercial exploitation during the pilgrimage period such as street parties that may become rambunctious, drinking sprees in plazas, street vending that obstruct passages towards the pilgrimage sites and other similar activities, shall be discouraged.

“Accordingly, the local government units within the area are thereby enjoined to ensure that the nature and character of the Peñafrancia Festival shall not be unduly breached and that such commercial undertakings shall not be conducted in public places so as not to disturb and disrupt the activities.”

The President then enjoined government agencies to be in partnership with the Archdiocese of Caceres, to put together their technical and financial resources and to participate in the conduct of trade fairs, job fairs and the like during the months of September and October. Likewise he ordered the Philippine National Police to provide security assistance to the pilgrims and maintain peace and order during the period of celebrations and festivities.

Three days after Executive Proclamation No. 33 was issued by Malacanang, and following a similar train of thought, Naga Mayor John G. Bongat approved Monday (Sept. 13) Resolution No. 2010-280 adopted on Aug. 24 by the Sanggunian Panlungsod “Declaring Naga City As Pilgrimage City This September 2010 And Every Year Thereafter” .

The Resolution was sponsored by Hon. Joaquin “Chito” F. Perez, Jr. and co-sponsored by Hon. Cecilia V. de Asis.

The resolution had to count some days as it underwent styling, provided by Vice-Mayor Gabriel Hidalgo Bordado, a writer himself, before it was submitted to  Bongat for his approval.

A part of the resolution reads: “Whereas, the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of Bicolandia, has been part of the history of the City of Naga;

“Whereas, the devotion started three hundred years ago, in 1710, when Fr. Miguel Robles de Covarrubias has an image carved and chapel built, and procession held in honor of the miraculous image of the Virgin of Peñafrancia on account of the many favors he received through the help of the Virgin, especially with regard to his health. Since then the devotion has grown, and has spread abroad. Devotees’ accounts of miraculous healings, and favors received through her intercession have been undeniable reasons for the spread of the devotion;

“Whereas the tercentenary celebration of our devotion in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol, endearingly addressed by Bicolanos as INA (mother) is a celebration of our gratitude and immortal devotion to our Ina;

“Be it resolved as it is hereby resolved to declare Naga city as Pilgrimage City in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol, endearingly addressed by Bicolanos as INA (mother) from September 2010 and the year thereafter.”

The resolution is a 180-degree turn-around of the city government’s action on a similar petition submitted two years ago by the Caceres Council of the Laity to then Mayor Jesse M. Robredo who in turn submitted the same for comment to, and who adopted the stand of, City Legal Officer Angel Ojastro who virtually rejected the petition.

8 died in Bicol due to dengue

By MAR S. ARGUELLES

LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) Bicol  confirmed that at least eight people have died and 1,003 more were hospitalized in six Bicol provinces  due to dengue, a mosquito borne disease.

The surge in dengue cases for the first two quarters of the year prompted health authorities to be on heightened alert even as surveillance units of the DOH in the six provinces of Bicol have been activated.

The DOH epidemiology surveillance team said reports from field units indicate that current figures are disturbing enough since it showed a six percent increase in cases compared to the 943 cases registered during the same period last year.

Camilo Aquino, DOH dengue regional coordinator, said that five of the fatalities were from Camarines Sur, one of which was reported from Naga City. On the other hand, the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate each had one casualty from dengue.

Aquino said Camarines Sur topped the list of dengue cases with 469 cases (10 from Naga City), followed by Albay with 314, Sorsogon with 101, Catanduanes with seven, Masbate 34, and Camarines Norte with only 12 cases.

DOH records indicate that based on comparative data from last year, this year’s cases in Albay rose by 330 percent, followed by Sorsogon with 83 percent increase and Catanduanes with 24 percent increase.

The rest of the provinces posted a down trend, from 7 percent to 37 percent.

The DOH has reiterated its call for various district and municipal health units to intensify their sanitation and clean-up campaigns to curb the rising incidence of dengue during this period.

The DOH likewise directed health authorities to initiate the “4S strategies” in combating dengue. The strategy advices to search and destroy, seek early consultation, say no to indiscriminate fogging, and self-protection.

It also called on the residents to continue the 4:00 o’clock habit that ensures cleanliness in the household surroundings. Barangays are also urged to mobilize their dengue brigades to monitor anti-dengue drives in their respective villages.

Naga to set up human milk banks in malls

By JASON B. NEOLA

The Naga City government is going futuristic in its breastfeeding program by planning to set up human milk banks and breastfeeding centers in shopping malls, hospitals, and barangays.

The proposed project, which is seen to start this year is only one of the many approaches presented by the City Population and Nutrition Office (CPNO) to the United Nations Children’s Education Fund-Spanish government Millennium Development Achievement Goals Fund (MDG-F) to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in reducing incidence of malnutrition and child mortality rate.

Employers and company owners shall be encouraged to partner with the program wherein they will put up their own human milk banks and breastfeeding centers.

The establishment of human milk banks, including other related plans and projects by the CPNO, has been approved and given corresponding financial support by the international agency.

The MDG-F was established by the Spanish government through its development agency – the Agencia Española de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarollo (AECID) – to step up meeting the challenges of the Millennium Development Goals.

At least P1.6 million was committed for this year by the MDG-F to ensure sustainability of interventions in reducing cases of malnutrition among 0-5 year-old children by complementing government’s effort to refocus on children 0-24 months of age with improved breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.

Mayor John G. Bongat said this would mean that for the next three years the city’s multi-pronged approaches for an effective breastfeeding and nutrition program will be financed by the MDG-F.

MDG-F 2030 is the centerpiece program of the United Nations which aims to achieve food security and proper nutrition among Filipino children.

Formal launching of the MDG-F 2030 programs in the city is scheduled on Oct. 5 this year.

Based on the agreement, each year until 2013 the city government will be given financial grants on condition that the targets contained in the agenda will successfully be met.

MDG 1 aims to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by at least half before 2015 while MDG 4 eyes to reduce incidence of child mortality rate.

This city’s population and nutrition office has been pursuing its infant and young child feeding practices even before the presentation of the United Nations’ MDG-F 2030.

CPNO Head Teresita A. Del Castillo said her office will request the Sangguniang Panlungsod to come up with ordinances and resolutions necessary for the establishment of human milk banks in the city.

Also contained in the CPNO’s approved agenda for 2010-2013 implementation: Purchase of infant weighing scales for the city’s 27 barangays; tap other offices like the City Agriculture, Metro PESO and NGOs for food security and capital income for families with malnourished children; and maintenance of vegetable gardens for breastfeeding community and free medical check ups/vitamins for undernourished children/pregnant mothers.

Nutrition Officer I Raquel Buere said distribution of complementary foods and supplemental feeding for public school children will be continuously undertaken by the nutrition office along with the trainings for midwives who are tasked to organize and conduct team building exercises among peer counselors.

Peer counselors are tasked to teach mothers in the barangays on how to practice proper breastfeeding.

The MDG-F 2030 also requires the city to organize at least 714 peer counselors. At present, CPNO has a little over 300 trained peer counselors.

Buere said breastfeeding topic will also be integrated in the pre-marriage counseling while breastfeeding fora will be conducted during Breastfeeding Week in the month of August. A breastfeeding lecture will likewise be tackled during a three-minute break in the radio program “An Naga Ngonian.”

Audal shows concern for Irigueños

Kagawad Santos ‘Jhun’ Audal of Iriga City poses beside his private ambulance, his first project. Although privately owned, it is meant to serve any Irigueno who has a need for it.

A self made man, his victory during the last election did not come a surprise to the voters of Iriga City. He was going to win as predicted because even before he decided to throw his hat in the political arena, he had already shown his concern for the people of Iriga. He has not shown a political inclination that could make him divisive from other people. this self-made man who is  an electrical engineer, has gone through all the odds of life and is now one of the highly respected citizen of the city. he has a string of high earning businesses in Manila that contributed well to his financial capacity needed to get him a seat in the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Iriga.

Married to the former Francia Adela Illanza, he has three children, Jay-Ar, Jayson and Jayrome.

Archbishop Legaspi: Ina has given me an extraordinary favor

Archbishop LEGASPI

“I know you have been praying for me, but I never asked to be healed. In the process of my medication, I felt I was being lifted by wings.

“For two months I had been undergoing radiation by chemotherapy for a swelling in my kidney. When my kidney could take it no longer, I was sent away from the hospital and had to undergo oral chemotherapy.

“I decided to stop the therapy for a month now against the advise of my doctors who said I should not stop because the tumor is getting smaller.

“Two days ago I had a CT Scan. Nawala na ang tumor. The doctors kept on turning the CT Scan films to look for the tumor where it used to be but it was no longer there.

“Ina has intervened . . . there is no other explanation . . . .so that I could reach the Tercentenary. I am very grateful to Ina, that is why I am intent on giving the best there is to give for the Tercentenary. I did not expect that this would happen.

“In front of you —- I accept that Ina has given me an extraordinary favor.”

This, the testimony Most Rev. Leonardo Z. Legazpi, O.P. D.D., Archbishop of Caceres, shared as his closing statement in the press conference held at the Archbishop’s Palace in Naga City on Aug. 23.

He said when he first came to Caceres in 1983, there is no Marian festivity better than La Naval. The Archbishop is from Bulacan. Now he has many beautiful words about the Ina of the Bikolanos.

Earlier in the conference, Legazpi cited his observation that anywhere Bikolanos go, they introduce the Virgin of Peñafrancia to other people and communities.

Bikolanos speak of the origin of the devotion, talk on the development of the devotion through the years, and share what they know about the faith with their new-found community.

The Archbishop said that the Peñafrancia fiesta is the only religious and regional fiesta that has not been affected by commercialization. The Sinulog as well as the Sto. Niño festivities did not fare better.

He said it is his desire to make the Peñafrancia festivities a celebration that is religious in character. He said the initiatives of the clergy as well as the lay people to preserve and maintain the religiosity of the festivity are noteworthy and must be kept strong and sturdy in the coming years.

“Imagine Bikol without the Peñafrancia — Bikol will be not as singular as it is today,” he said.

The Archbishop publicly appeals to all the faithful to help make the Tercentenary a singular and unrepeatable event — to be partners in the Tercentenary. There is only one Tercentenary in the lifetime of the faithful in Caceres today. It will never come again.

It is a challenge for all the faithful and devotees of Ina to keep this event an inheritance to be passed on the generations to come, the Archbishop said.

Stocks Bull Run

Opinions Unlimited

by Atty. Tony(APA) Acyatan (Atty. APA – chairman of Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International is president of PICPA in 1990 and ASEAN Federation of CPAs (1998-2000) and Accountancy Hall-of-Famer (2006).

TRADING:  The local stock market zoomed to an all time high – closing at an average price of 3,902.56 last Thursday.  This indicates the quest of investors to savor the flourishing economic recovery and progress.  It also means there are funds in the marketplace – available for medium/long-term investments.  It is hoped that our corporations will continue to operate profitably to benefit investors and our country.

Opinions Unlimited said before that since the “cost” of borrowed funds and “profit” of money deposited with banks are currently very low – people should put up their own ventures or invest in businesses run by knowledgeable corporate managers.  The news confirmed the value of our earlier suggestion.  We hasten to add – though, that stock trading is a very tricky process.  History has many stories of so-called fund experts “losing their pants” due to their miscalculations in stock exchange deals.

EXPORTS:  Our exports surged by 36% on year-to-year basis for the month of July.  Products shipped abroad are led by locally-made electronics comprising close to 2/3 of total exports.  Clothing and apparel constitute 16% of the total outbound shipments.  Brighter prospects are being projected for the electronics and apparel industries.  If the increased goals are achieved, it will translate to an upward adjustment of our economic growth targets.

The other export products include crude and refined coconut oil, ignition wirings and wiring sets for vehicles and aircrafts, woodcrafts and furniture, tuna, bananas and other agri-products.  As the world economy recovers, we should update our export projections – looking at the new business opportunities emerging after the global recession of the last three years.  Thank God – the US and Euro economies –and so with that of Japan – are now recovering.

CONSULTATIONS:  The P-Noy Aquino economic team will be visiting business leaders of the country – in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao – in a bid to bring the government closer to those who are capable of stimulating business and industry.  There are projected trips and meetings by the president and his cabinet members in Cebu, Davao and in Metro-Manila.  Center of discussion will be the infrastructure and logistical support to be provided by the administration.

Eventually, there will be a list of priorities in the projects for public and private partnership (PPP).  The tack is to give the local businessmen the first crack on the PPP open areas. Pres. Aquino will bring with him said PPP list when he travels to the US for his first state visit.  The provincial consultations will serve as guide to the presidential cabinet in pursuing sectoral goals involving our provinces and cities.

REORGANIZATION:  It is normal for new administrations to streamline the bureaucracy.  The process can be availed of by President Aquino to cleanse the government of misfits – including some, if not all of the midnight appointees. The sooner this is done – the earlier we can economize on our public payroll.  Indeed, there are many government agencies that are already redundant.  These can be abolished without diminishing government efficiency and effectiveness.

The abolition of two units at the Bureau of Customs signals this reorganization plan.  P-Noy must also review the role and relevance of certain government-owned and/or controlled corporations.  Many were found to be milking cows of opportunistic officials and their relatives. If ever there will be new units for creation, they should be truly relevant and appointed personnel must be qualified and trustworthy.

LESSONS:  Tell me – and I may forget.  Show me, and yet I may not remember.

Involve me, and I will surely understand.

Puno Should Resign Not Robredo and When Dengue Occurs

FROM MY WINDOW

By NENITA FUENTEBELLA-PEŇONES

President Noynoy Aquino admitted publicly that he is responsible for the August 29 hostage fiasco. He also said that he assigned DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo to be in charge of local government matters and DILG Undersecretary Rico Puno to be in charge of police matters. There was a clear area of responsibility  for each of them.

Undersecretary Puno admitted before the Investigating Committee headed by Justice Sec. Leila de Lima that he is responsible for the failure of the hostage  incident.

I am only surprised why there are politicians and some media people asking Sec. Robredo to resign as DILG Secretary and not Undersecretary Puno.

It is possible that there may be people who may not like Robredo to shine in the national scene and there may also be people who do not like Robredo’s policy for local government units to be transparent and accountable especially with government funds. I’ll not be surprised if politics and vested interests are behind this.

President Aquino should give Robredo the chance to do his job. He was not responsible for the hostage tragedy. Bicolanos should discard the crab mentality if we want our region to progress. I believe Our Lady of Penafrancia would want us all to be united for peace and development.

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There are already more than 62,000 dengue cases reported by the Department of Health. When dengue fever occurs in our family, what should we do? We should immediately go to the doctor and follow his instructions. Dengue is fatal and it could kill in a very short time, but not all fevers are dengue fever. So, we have to find out.

Here’s an excerpt from the column of Cory Quirino, a Wellness Guru, in the Philippine Daily Inquirer dated Sept. 7, 2010:

Immune System watch:

Once bitten by the bug (and even if this goes undetected) here are the signs and symptoms as well as emergency care, according to Dr. Alvin Florentino, Pediatric Intensivist, Makati Medical Center (tel. 8888999).

Beware of:

• Mosquito bites
• Fever for 1-6 days, moderate to high (38.5 and above). When fever subsides, it is the time the blood platelet goes down. But in some cases platelets may decrease during fever.
• Muscle pains, diarrhea,  cough/colds, nose bleeding/gum bleeding

To do

• See a physician.
• Get blood test.
• Hydration: 8-10 glasses of water daily
• Paracetamol will ease discomforts.

Blood transfusion will require hospitalization for severe cases. However, mild cases can be monitored by a physician on an outpatient basis.

Note: Most fatalities occur in patients who have severe bleeding and/or contracted dengue for a second time.

Natural blood boosters

Dengue causes the blood to thicken simply because of extreme water loss. The key is hydration: Drink water and fresh juices like coconut water, green leafy and fruit juices.

Liver strengtheners. Because the liver is largely affected, take substances which can fortify this major organ that is the body’s major blood reservoir.

Sugar beets (fresh) in juice or salad form

Korean red ginseng-extracts, powder or tea.

Milk thistle-a western herb taken as table or tea.

DENR marks Ozone Month

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is gearing up for the national celebration of Ozone Month this September by stepping up the drive against substances that harm the ozone layer and lead to global warming.

DENR Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus Fragada said that the special environmental event officially kicked off in Bicol Region last Aug. 23, 2010 with a comprehensive month-long information dissemination campaign on the DENR – Environmental Management Bureau’s “Marhay na Aga Kapalibutan” radio program at Radyo Veritas Legazpi City.

Fragada added that the DENR – EMB has lined-up various activities in support to the Ozone Month with the theme- “Ozone Layer Protection: Governance and Compliance at their Best.”

Among the events slated are the Nationwide Roadside Mobile Air Conditioners (MAC) Testing and Regional Forum on Ozone Layer Protection and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Phase-out Program on September 16 and region-wide media information campaign.

The DENR is inviting the public to have their own vehicles’ refrigerant tested for free during the simultaneous nationwide roadside MAC testing on Sept. 16 or may visit the EMB Regional Office V Rawis, Legazpi City.

As signatory to the Kyoto and Montreal Protocols, international treaties which both aim to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere to reduce global warming, the Philippine government has required owners of vehicles with models prior to 1999 to use environment-friendly refrigerants in their MACs before renewing their annual registration.

According to EMB Director Juan Miguel Cuna, MAC servicing is the largest consumer of chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs, a GHG believed to be harmful to the ozone layer. “MAC servicing consumes as much as 933 tons of ozone depleting potential or ODP tons. Using ozone-friendly MACs will definitely reduce the amount of CFC released into the atmosphere,” he said.

Fragada urged Bicolanos to be eco-friendly consumers and purchase ODS-free refrigerators, MACs, propellants, foams and metered-dose inhalers.

Meanwhile, the EMB’s Philippine Ozone Desk signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Postal Corporation for the printing of commemorative stamps depicting the 25th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer on Sept. 1. Around 49,000 stamps are set to be issued in the 4th quarter of this year.

On Sept. 13, the DENR will sign a contract with Delsa Chemicals and Multi-Products, Inc. as the former launches the “Collection, Transport and Storage of Recovered Refrigerants from Service Shop Voucher Grantees and Chiller Owners under the National CFC Phase-out Plan (NCPP) Project.”

Under the contract, Delsa Chemicals will undertake the collection, transport and storage of refrigerants recovered from recovery machines provided in 2007 by the NCPP’s voucher system to over 2,500 service shops.

The year 2010 is also the 23rd Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, where the Philippines is one of 196 signatory-members. The Montreal Protocol has been recognized around the world as the most effective multilateral environmental treaty ever implemented, and the country’s being a member is proof of our commitment to reduce global warming.

Iriga wins CSC award

CSC AWARD - Ruben Delos Santos (3rd from right), secretary to the mayor of Iriga City received the plaque from CSC Chairman Duque in Legazpi City.

The  Iriga City government was selected as Bicol region’s Outstanding Local Government Unit (non-accredited category) by the Civil Service Commission, Regional Office No. 5 during the awards rites held at the La Roca Suites in Legazpi City on Sept. 8, 2010 with no less than Legazpi City Mayor Geraldine Rosal, Albay Vice Gov. Harold Imperial and CSC Chairman Francisco T. Duque III,  in attendance.

Iriga City won over five other LGUs shortlisted for the award. The other finalists were the municipalities of Mobo and Baleno in Masbate province, Municipalities of Libon and Polangui in Albay, and the municipality of Bulusan in Sorsogon.

The award is given annually to the most outstanding LGU in the Bicol region in recognition of their “exemplary performance and unwavering support to public personnel management.

This is the first time Iriga has been a finalist for the prestigious award, which excited the members of the city’s contingent attended that awarding rites.

The group composed of human resources management personnel  and  other department heads, who was  the largest contingent there, came full force, even standing up all at once when Iriga’s name was called as winners to the amusement of everybody else.

Dr. Nenet B. Beriña also won over four other Human Resources Management Practitioners (HRMPs)  when she was adjudged as the Region’s Outstanding HRMP for LGUs (non accredited category).

The other finalists were Jesus Gabionza of Bulusan, Ida P. Reforsado of Polangui,  Concepcion A. Duran of Mobo, and  Marites A. Reolo of Libon.

Iriga City Water District also made it as one of six finalists vying for the Outstanding NGA/WD/SUC accredited category.

Other winners honored during the awards rites are:

Naga City – Accredited LGU

Tabaco Water District – Accredited NGA/WD/SUC

Nida Bunoan of Aroroy, Masbate-HRMP Accredited LGU

Cynthia Extremadura of Magallanes, Sorsogon-HRMP Accredited LGU

Theresa B. Velasco of Tabaco City Water Dist.- HRMP Accredited NGA/WD/SUC

Eva V. Fraginal of NIA RO5- HRMP Non-accredited NGA/WD/SUC      Chin Pineda

Robredo unfazed by critics, gains support amid crisis

Sec Robredo

Robredo, multi-awarded former mayor of this city, has been on the spotlight since the botched attempt to rescue the hijacked Hongkong tourists inside a bus that resulted to the death of eight of them. The bloody rescue operation sparked international outrage.

In a manifesto, a group of civil society personalities that include Ramon Magsaysay Foundation President Carmencita Abella, former Labor Secretary Nieves Confesor, AIM executive Juan Miguel Luz, Fr. Edicio de la Torre and former Planning Secretary Solita Monsod, among others, has reiterated their support for Robredo.

They said they stand by him “in solidarity, and in the coming days, as you bring your integrity, competence, and commitment to bring excellence to local governance and the police.”

“This we do for a most worthy public servant,” the manifesto stated.

On the other hand, the Bicolano politicos who are crying for Robredo’s blood are: Camarines Sur Rep. Luis R. Villafuerte, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, and Senators Gregorio Honasan and Chiz Escudero, who are both from Sorsogon.

Meanwhile, supporters of Robredo believe that “jueteng” money is on the roll in a strong bid by jueteng operators and their coddlers, which include top corrupt police officers who had seen better days under the past administration, to oust him from the powerful department of the presidential cabinet.

On the first day of his office, Robredo had pledged to stamp out jueteng through the powers of his office. This took a lull, however, when it was reported in the following days that Robredo was instructed by Malacañang to focus instead on local government.

A source said jueteng money during the past few days had unwittingly permeated the news desks of national newspapers and other media outlets. The game plan is simple: Build a mounting artificial pressure to kick Robredo out of President Noynoy Aquino’s cabinet.