PGMA witnesses MOA signing for increased coconut production

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo witnesses the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) among the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) and Isabela State University (ISU) for massive coconut planting in Regions 1 and 2 and another MOA among the Philippine Coconut Authority, the Nueva Vizcaya State University and Isabela State University, the Rotary Club of Centennial Quezon City and the Philippine Information Agency for the “A Dollar for A Tree of Life” Project. The signing was held in Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya Tuesday (March 16) (PNA/NIB photo)
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Foreign ministers, delegates arrive in Manila for SNAMMM

Dr. Zacarias Albano Da Costa of Timor Leste, Minister of Foreign Affairs (right); Lao PRD H.E. Mr. Phongsavath Boubpha Myanmar vice-Minister Foreign Affair (2nd from right), Myanmar H.E. Mr. U Nyan Win, Minister Foreign Affair (MFA); (3rd from right); Serbia H.E. Mr. Vuk of Jeremic, Serbian Minister Foreign Affair, (left); Singapore H.E. (HER) Yu-Foo Yee Shoon (2nd from left), Qatar H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Bin Al Rumaihi (3rd from left), are welcomed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) upon arrival Tuesday, March 16. They are guests and delegates of the ongoing Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting (SNAMMM) on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development being held March 16-18, 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). V3/(PNA photo by Jess Escaros Jr.)

Draft Manila Declaration adopted

Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Erlinda F. Basilio (center), chair of Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting (PrepSOM) of the Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting (SNAMMM), announces the adoption of the Draft Manila Declaration by PrepSOM Tuesday (March 16) at the Philippine International Convention Center. Basilio says the draft declaration would be deliberated upon at the Ministerial level Wednesday (March 17). Flanking her are (from left) DFA Spokesperson Eduardo Malaya and Conference Spokesperson Claro S. Cristobal. V3/(PNA photo by Boy Antonio)

DFA Usec. Erlinda Basilio assumes chairmanship of RP SOM

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Erlinda F. Basilio accepts the chairmanship of the Senior Official’s Meeting to the Philippines, and presides over the SNAMMM meeting at the Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center(PICC) in Manila. With her are DFA Assec. Leslie B. Gatan (extreme left), assistant secretary general substantive matters.V3/(PNA photo by Boy Antonio)

Brunei princess arrives for SNAMMM

Brunei HRH Princess Pap HajaH Masda is welcomed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) upon her arrival Tuesday, March 16. The Royal Princess leads the Brunei delegation in the ongoing Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting (SNAMMM) on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development being held March 16-18, 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). V3/(PNA photo by Jess Escaros Jr.)

PBA champions Purefoods present trophy to SMC’s Ramon Ang

The Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants led by head coach Ryan Gregorio present the 2009-2010 Philippine Cup championship trophy to San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang during the recent victory party at the SMC headquarters. The TJ Giants swept the Alaska Aces, 4-0, in the best-of-seven final. (Photo courtesy of SMC)
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SNAMMM delegates arrive in Manila

Foreign delegates who will attend the Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting (SNAMMM) March 16-18, 2010 at the Philippine Internatinal Convention Center (PICC) begin arriving in batches in Manila Monday (March 15) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Photos show (clockwise, starting upper left photo) delegates from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) headed by its president H.E. Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki (third from left); the Bahrain delegation represented by H.E. Karim E. Al-Shakar (2nd from left), undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Hussain Mohamed Jasim; the Nigerian delegation led by Hon. Ocheja A. Aliyu (2nd from left) and Hon. Samuel L.S. Salifu; and the Finnish delegation headed by H.E. Ambassador Hannele Voionmaa (right). V3/(PNA photos by Jess Escaros Jr.)

PGMA visits the Froilan D. Lopez Technical and Vocational High School in San Vicente, Camarines Norte

Despite drizzle, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo smiles as she visits the Froilan D. Lopez Technical and Vocational High School in San Vicente, Camarines Norte for the administration’s “Education for All” program. (PNA/NIB photo by R. Baniquet)
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Romulo highlights historic SNAMMM conference

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo (right photo) emphasizes to media the historic importance of the Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting (SNAMMM) to be held March 16-18 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). At least 120 foreign delegates are attending the three-day event, the biggest inter-governmental meeting in Manila in recent years. V3/(PNA photos by Boy Antonio)

Romulo highlights significance of SNAMMM

Foreign Affairs Secretary(DFA) Alberto G. Romulo (with microphone) highlights to members of media the importance of the country’s hosting of the Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting (SNAMMM)on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development to be held March 16-18 at the Philippine Internatinal Convention Center (PICC). With Romulo are (from left): Hon. Victoria S. Bataclan, deputy secretary general NAM National Organizing Committee (NOC); Hon. Rafael E. Seguis, secretary general NAM NOC; Hon. Leslie B. Gatan, assistant secretary general substantive matters; Hon. Claro S. Cristobal, NAM NOC spokesperson; and Atty. J.Eduardo E.Malaya, DFA spokesman. (PNA photo by Boy Antonio)V3

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