Casiguran (Philippines)

Type: City
Name: Casiguran (Philippines)
Country: Philippines
Latitude: 12.87
Longitude: 124.010002
population: 8,605
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

The invasion of Casiguran

The Aurora-Pacific Economic and Freeport Zone (Apeco), a P3-billion 12,900-hectare economic zone in Casiguran, Quezon, was branded by the Guidon, the official newspaper of Ateneo de Manila University, as “revealing an attitude that is insidiously totalitarian ... [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 09 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Calling A Spade... -- By Solita Collas-Monsod: ?Will the real NEDA please stand up??

But if one reads the statement issued by NEDA three days ago, it says: "Further investment support for the installation of all these additional facilities will be contingent on APECO?s completion of its master plan, and other essential corporate business ... [Published Business World - May 08 2013]
First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

Freeport project

Manila, Philippines --- Former National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Winnie Monsod said that the development and progress of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) project remains debatable citing that ... [Published Yahoo Philippines News - May 07 2013]
First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

Casiguran farmers, fishers march to Manila to protest against APECO

InterAksyon.comThe online news portal of TV5MANILA, Philippines - About 150 farmers, fisherfolk and indigenous peoples from Casiguran, Aurora marched anew to Manila to call on President Benigno Aquino III$ to scuttle the law that created the Aurora Pacific ... [Published Interaksyon - May 07 2013]
First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

NEDA backs agro-aqua, ecotourism zone in Aurora

MANILA, Philippines - The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Monday said it is backing the establishment of an agro-aqua and ecotourism zone in Casiguran, and not a freeport zone as originally proposed.In a statement, NEDA said Casiguran ... [Published ABS-CBN News - May 06 2013]
First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

APECO shelves freeport zone plan

MANILA, Philippines - The controversial Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority has abandoned its plans to develop a freeport zone in Casiguran, Aurora, the National Economic and Development Authority reported on Monday."Apparently, APECO, ... [Published Philippine Star - May 06 2013]
First reported May 04 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

Sonny Angara: Corona conviction a public service telling me to do more

“We won a conviction and we believe we removed someone who was unfit for the position,” he said.Angara was one of the three spokespersons for the prosecution panel composed of 11 members of the House of Representatives, assisted by private lawyers.There ... [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 04 2013]
First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Neda recommendation a huge mistake

After more than four months of review, the National Economic and Development Authority has recommended that the national government continue its support of Apeco (Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority) in managing and operating the expanded ... [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 03 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

NEDA calls for more APECO investments

MANILA, Philippines - Despite calls to stop the development of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone (APECO), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government must invest more funds in APECO to maximize its economic benefits.In an ... [Published Rappler - May 02 2013]
First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 1 reports

APECO issue divides Dumagats

MANILA, Philippines - The Dumagats are divided.The Aurora Pacific Ecozone (APECO) issue is not only causing problems for the livelihood of the Casiguran tribes but also wreaking havoc on their community life. Communities are torn between the pro and anti-APECO ... [Published Newsbreak Online - Apr 28 2013]
First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

The gainers. The road to 2016

If Nancy Binay were to take the 1st to 3rd slot on May 13, his father would start preparing for the presidency. Nothing can stop him. There is a cliché for that: all systems go.Age, Mar Roxas, Bong Revilla, a fresh and popular face gunning for the presidency ... [Published Manila Times - Apr 27 2013]
First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

APECO issue divides Dumagats

GOING AGAINST THE TRIBE. Dumagat Chief Victor Abajar expressed his disappointment with some Dumagat tribesmen who are pro-APECO. He fears violence might break out if the dissent is not solved. Photo by David Lozada.MANILA, Philippines - The Dumagats are ... [Published Rappler - Apr 27 2013]

Quotes

But if one reads the statement issued by NEDA three days ago, it says: "Further investment support for the installation of all these additional facilities will be contingent on APECO?s completion of its master plan, and other essential corporate business plans and policies in place, including its land use plan." To Delay, or Not to Delay? From where I sit, continuing to support a project and waiting until all plans are finished are two different kettles of f...
...But once it is made so, we will respect its recommendations and take these into consideration. "What is most important is that the urgent need for jobs and livelihood of the people of Aurora is addressed" he added. BM, GMA News
"Andito kami. Bago mo intindihin ang pangangailangan ng bansa,$ intindihin at tulungan mo ang mga kababayan mo sa Aurora. Nangangako$ ka na tutulungan sila pero puro pangako at salita lang ito [We are here. Before you help those in other parts of the country, turn your gaze towards your provincemates in Aurora. You promised to help them, but these are all words]" Talaban said
...APECO "apparently" has "veered away" from the original plan of establishing a freeport zone, based on the findings of the study conducted by NEDA. "A well-defined market for outputs within and outside of the ecozone as well as the abundant agri-aqua raw materials and human resources in the area serve as a strong draw for locators. This new plan would generate employment and spur development not just in the catchment area of Dilasag-Casiguran-Dinalungan in Aurora, but also in the nearby provinces" NEDA said...

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The invasion of Casiguran [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 09 2013]
Government pressed to scrap Apeco, distribute l... [Published Business Mirror - May 08 2013]
Calling A Spade... -- By Solita Collas-Monsod: ... [Published Business World - May 08 2013]
Freeport project [Published Yahoo Philippines News - May 07 2013]
Ex-Comelec chief Christian Monsod wants APECO l... [Published GMA News.tv - May 07 2013]
Casiguran farmers, fishers march to Manila to p... [Published Interaksyon - May 07 2013]
NEDA backs agro-aqua, ecotourism zone in Aurora [Published ABS-CBN News - May 06 2013]
APECO shelves freeport zone plan [Published Philippine Star - May 06 2013]
Sonny Angara: Corona conviction a public servic... [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 04 2013]
Neda recommendation a huge mistake [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 03 2013]
NEDA calls for more APECO investments [Published Rappler - May 02 2013]
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The gainers. The road to 2016 [Published Manila Times - Apr 27 2013]
APECO issue divides Dumagats [Published Rappler - Apr 27 2013]
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