Friday, February 25, 2011
Palarong Bicol Closing Ceremony
Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez of the third district of Albay drew praises from Asst. Secretary Tonicito M. C. Umali , legal affairs and administrative head, of the Department of Education and Culture's task force on school sports after the latter pledged his all out support to sports development in his district.Gonzalez, a sports buff himself handed trophies during the closing rites of the Palarong Bicol 2011 at the Albay Provincial Sports Center in Guinobatan, Albay.Winners in the regional sports meet will compete in the forthcoming Palarong Pambansa in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Gonzalez cites AFP achievements in securing stability of the country's democratic process
Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez of the 3rd district of Albay underscored the many achievements of the armed forces in securing the stability of the country against forces that seeks to undermine the Filipino way of life.Addressing the Philippine Army's 9th Infantry (Spear) Division based in Camp Elias Angeles, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur, where he was the recipient of a plaque of appreciation, Gonzalez at the same time expressed his sentiments to the family and the officers and men of the armed forces for the demise of former defense secretary and former Chief of Staff, Angelo Reyes.
For the many achievements of the armed forces in "securing the stability of our democratic process and guarding our Filipino culture and way of life against intrusion from foreign ideologies," Gonzales stressed that the armed forces should be provided with sufficient funding to be able to meet their sworn and solemn duty as protector of the Filipino people.
Gonzales is a member of the Committee on National Defense tasked to oversight the welfare of the individual Filipino soldier.
Gonzalez was cited by the 9ID under the command of Major General Ruperto R. Pabustan for his, "invaluable contributions to Internal Security Operations (IS0) and peace and development efforts of the command contributing immensely to the accomplishments of the 9ID.:
Gonzalez expressed his grateful appreciation to the award given by the 9ID saying that the military honors by the men and women of the 9ID is a big honor to him.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Opening of Palarong Bicol 2011
Some photos during the opening of Palarong Bicol 2011 in Travesia, Guinobatan, Albay.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Cong Gonzalez bats for approval of House Bill 1115
Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, third congressional district of Albay, and vice chairman of the house committee on transportation yesterday batted for the approval of House Bill 1115 to further develop the growth of the Philippine maritime industry.
Presiding over the house committee on transportation, Gonzalez at the same time acknowledged that the maritime industry is highly privatized, and therefore he said, it is important that this sector should actively participate in the deliberations leading to the final approval of the bill.
He also asked his peers in congress to fully support the bill for the improvement of the maritime industry.
"The bill, (House Bill No.1115) is an essential bill for the growth of the maritime industry. There is the need to pass it, " Gonzalez said.
He stressed that there is a general consensus from private and government sector who attended the committee hearing that the bill should be passed.
He asked the representatives of the committee on transportation that they submit their individual position papers regarding the bill adding that maritime laws covers a broad range of subjects.
For one, Coast Guard Commandant, Wilfrido Tamayo stressed the importance of maritime security during the meeting.
House Bill 1115 was authored by Congressman Rodolfo. G Biazon of the lone district of Muntinlupa City.
It seeks to modify maritime laws that has been in use for more than two decades.
"There is therefore a compelling need to codify and upgrade Philippine Admiralty Law in order to keep in tune to current situations, circumstances and business practices of the maritime industry, " said Biazon in an explanatory note preceding the bill.
Biazon lamented the fact that while the maritime laws of other countries are dynamic and attuned to the need of the times, the development and growth of admiralty and maritime law is almost static if not eroded.
"There now a need for all stakeholders, particularly admiralty lawyers, shipowners and those who are involved in the shipping industry to help reform and update the country's shipping laws, " Biazon stressed adding that this bill seeks to update and reform the shipping laws of the Philippines and codify the same into one code, "The Maritime Code of the Philippines."
Gonzalez as vice chairman of the house' transportation committee is no stranger to maritime laws.He has been operations manager-lighterage of Luzon Stevedoring Corp. operations manager of the Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia, and among others as consultant of Razon International Stevedoring.
Presiding over the house committee on transportation, Gonzalez at the same time acknowledged that the maritime industry is highly privatized, and therefore he said, it is important that this sector should actively participate in the deliberations leading to the final approval of the bill.
"The bill, (House Bill No.1115) is an essential bill for the growth of the maritime industry. There is the need to pass it, " Gonzalez said.
He stressed that there is a general consensus from private and government sector who attended the committee hearing that the bill should be passed.
He asked the representatives of the committee on transportation that they submit their individual position papers regarding the bill adding that maritime laws covers a broad range of subjects.
For one, Coast Guard Commandant, Wilfrido Tamayo stressed the importance of maritime security during the meeting.
House Bill 1115 was authored by Congressman Rodolfo. G Biazon of the lone district of Muntinlupa City.
It seeks to modify maritime laws that has been in use for more than two decades.
"There is therefore a compelling need to codify and upgrade Philippine Admiralty Law in order to keep in tune to current situations, circumstances and business practices of the maritime industry, " said Biazon in an explanatory note preceding the bill.
Biazon lamented the fact that while the maritime laws of other countries are dynamic and attuned to the need of the times, the development and growth of admiralty and maritime law is almost static if not eroded.
"There now a need for all stakeholders, particularly admiralty lawyers, shipowners and those who are involved in the shipping industry to help reform and update the country's shipping laws, " Biazon stressed adding that this bill seeks to update and reform the shipping laws of the Philippines and codify the same into one code, "The Maritime Code of the Philippines."
Gonzalez as vice chairman of the house' transportation committee is no stranger to maritime laws.He has been operations manager-lighterage of Luzon Stevedoring Corp. operations manager of the Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia, and among others as consultant of Razon International Stevedoring.
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