Photos of Senator Edgardo J. Angara

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A Reaction to the 08/09 Philippine Human Development Report: Sen. Edgardo J. Angara explains how reform and a structured government influence the progress capabilities and human development outputs of both public and private services. This he said at the launching of the 08/09 Phil. Human Development Report, which accounted that budget and civil rules as well as internal culture of a government is imperative to human development, held recently at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila Hotel.

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Senator Edgardo J Angara today expressed his concern over alarming statistics of children and youth affected by various health disorders such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity due to unhealthy lifestyle and poor eating habits, citing the need for more funding, and concrete programs and policies to promote health awareness among youth. This, he said, as he keynotes the Senator Edgardo Angara Active Lifestyle Awards (SEAALA) organized by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) - Philippine Chapter through their advocacy campaign advocacy campaign "Power of Prevention through Fitness and Nutrition."

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7th Ministers' Forum on Infrastructure Development in the Asia Pacific Region. Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, together with ministers and representatives from Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Columbia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, and Western Australia, attended the 7th Ministers' Forum on Infrastructure Development in the Asia Pacific Region at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Singapore with a theme in line with the Singapore International Water Week: Integrating Water Infrastructure Development with Sustainable Urban Solutions. The convention aims to provide international ministers and senior officials with a unique platform to discuss development strategies and policies, exchange views and share rich experiences in infrastructural development.

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Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, chairperson of the University of the Philippines Centennial Commission, announces the success of UP's Centennial fund-raising efforts. The Commission has already managed to garner P6-billion in pledges and donations, significantly higher than the UP System-target of P5-billion. The funds will be used for faculty development and welfare, modernization, scholarships, and research and development.

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Senator Angara meets with President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor Leste to discuss how the Philippines could help Timor-Leste, a newly independent nation, in developing its rich natural resources through skills training and education.

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Senator Angara shares a light moment with Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao during the Conference on the National Network on Anti-Corruption in Timor-Leste where he spoke about Philippine Anti-Corruption Laws to guide the Timorese in setting up their anti-corruption commission and in drafting laws related to it.

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Senator Angara pins a UN Service Medal to a Filipino police officer who is a member of the Philippine Contingent in Timor-Leste during the PNP Contingent Medal Parade where he was the Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker. A total of 149 police officers were recognized for their contribution to the peacekeeping operations in Timor-Leste.

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Senator Angara speaks before the Filipino Community in Timor-Leste during a dinner hosted by the Association of Filipinos in East Timor (AFET). He believes that the Filipinos in Timor-Leste are lucky as they are witnessing the making of a new nation that is practically rich in oil and other marine species.

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Guest of Honor Senator Edgardo J. Angara speaks before the management and staff of the Bureau of Animal Industry during its 78th Founding Anniversary.

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DILI, TIMOR-LESTE - Senator Edgardo J. Angara meets with Parliament President Fernando La Sama de Araujo of Timor-Leste. They discussed the possibility of creating a Parliamentary Friendship Association between two countries to establish a mutual cooperation agreement. Angara is scheduled to speak here tomorrow for the Anti-Corruption Conference.

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Senator Edgardo Angara, Chairman of the UP Centennial Commission, led the turnover of P1M-cheque from the National Power Corporation to the UP College of Engineering.

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Senator Angara with Dr. Fundador, Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta and the students from Davao City during the 2008 Young Leaders Training Conference sponsored by the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the READ Foundation, the Active Youth Organizations (AYOS) and the Office of Senator Angara.

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General Santos City -- Senator Edgardo J. Angara keynoted the 10th National Tuna Congress on September 4. He pledged support for the modernization of fishing fleet, equipment and nets through the ACEF, as well as vowed to support fuel discounts to lower the cost of operation. Angara chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food.

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General Santos City -- Senator Edgardo J. Angara visited the livestock farm of Joven Chua with Representative Darlene Antonino - Custodio and Governor Daisy Avance - Fuentes. Chua is one of the province's modern cattle farmers with state-of-the-art facilities, and also produces organic fertilizer and vegetables. Angara chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food.

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In the International Conference of ICT and Sustainable Development at the New World Renaissance Hotel in Makati City, Guest Speaker Senator Edgardo J. Angara underscores the importance of technology in rural development, urging the government to provide technological support to farmers in the form of digital villages where they can access the internet for real-time information on the prices of fertilizers, pesticides, wheat and rice.

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Senator Angara entertains questions from students who attended the 6th Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology at the UP Film Institute yesterday.

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Senator Angara encourages students to pursue Science & Technology courses in order to boost the country's technological capacity to innovate during the 6th Philippine Youth Congress at the UP Film Institute.

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Former UP President Senator Edgardo J. Angara awards the Medal of Honor to Eva Elaine Victoria, Cum Laude, during the Commencement Exercises of the UP Extension Programs Commencement Exercises at the Grand Palazzo Royale Garden Estate in Angeles City, Pampanga.

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Senator Edgardo J. Angara, former UP President, challenged the students and faculty of UP Manila to discover how to prevent the occurrence of certain diseases rather than curing it during the UP Manila Centennial Celebration recently.

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Senator Edgardo J. Angara witnesses the unveiling of the scale model of UP Manila's museum and archives. With him is current U.P. President Emerlinda Roman and former U.P. Regent Dra. Angelita Reyes.

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Senator Edgardo J. Angara, Chair of the Senate Committe on Banks and Financial Institutions, presides over the Bicameral Conference Committee Meeting on the Credit Information System Act (CISA) which seeks to establish a national data base for borrowers to help banks reduce their credit risks.

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Senator Edgardo J. Angara presents the cheque worth P350,000.00 to Marina Cruz, the grand winner of the Philippine Art Awards 2008 at the National Museum yesterday. With him are National Artist Napoleon Abueva and Chris J. Nelson, Managing Director of Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.

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Senator Edgardo J. Angara, former UP President and Pres. Emerlinda Roman unveil the coffee table book titled "100 Years of Service to the People" during the UP Manila Centennial Celebration.

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Guest Speaker Senator Edgardo J. Angara underscores the importance of a healthy financial system in sustaining growth in the fiscal and monetary sectors during the 1st General Membership Meeting of the Money Market Association of the Philippines. He outlined his financial reform agenda including the Credit Information System Act (CISA), Lending Companies Act, Personal Equity Reform Act (PERA), Pre-need Code, Corporate Recovery Act, Collective Investment Schemes Law (CISL), and Real Estate Investment Company Act (REICA).

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In celebration of the University of the Philippines (UP) Centennial, Toyota Foundation and Metrobank Foundation donated P100 million for the construction of the Asian Heritage Center. Metrobank's George Ty, UP President Emerlinda Roman, UP Centennial Commission Chair Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, UP College of Architecture Dean Danny Silvestre, and Alfred Ty stand before a replica of the building, which will be constructed in the UP Diliman campus.

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Almonte inauguration with the Mayor of Almonte, Spain.

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Senator Angara, Chairman of the UP Centennial Commission, presents the check worth P20 million to UP Manila Chancellor Ramon Arcadio during the turnover ceremonies for UP Centennial Projects at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City recently.

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Sen. Angara renews commitment to public health by pledging P500,000 a year for the next five years to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Philippine Chapter for their diabetes awareness campaign.

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Sen. Angara signs a Memorandum of Agreement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) - Philippine Chapter in support of its advocacy campaign dubbed "Power of Prevention through Fitness and Nutrition" which aims to enlighten Filipinos about this serious health menace that is silently killing children and young adults.

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In recognition of Senator Angara's landmark efforts in the field of health and education, a Medal of Excellence for Health Conscious Students or the Senator Edgardo Angara Active Lifestyle Award (SESAALA) will be awarded at the end of the school year.

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Sen. Angara receives a very warm welcome from the students of San Jose Del Monte National Trade School during the inauguration of Bulacan Polytechnic College.

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Sen. Angara meets with Bulacan Governor Jonjon Mendoza during the inauguration of Bulacan Polytechnic College.

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Sen. Angara stressed the importance of tech-voc schools to Filipinos who are not in the formal system of education.

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- Sen. Angara receives a copy of the book, "Happy Farmers" from Simon Groot, founder of East West Seed International during their 25th anniversary celebration.

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Sen. Angara congratulates East-West Seed International for their significant contribution to the country's agricultural sector.

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Sen. Angara shares a light moment with Spanish delegates and DFA Sec. Alberto Romulo during the Spanish Day last October 12, 2007.

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Sen. Angara with Spanish Parliamentarians during the Spanish Day. He has always been a proponent of stronger ties between Philippines and Spain.

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Sen. Angara cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open the book launching of "Pearl of the Orient" at the Metropolitan Museum last November 6.

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Senator Edgardo Angara, Chairman of the UP Centennial Commission, led the turnover ceremonies for UP Centennial Projects at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City yesterday. From left are UP President Emerlinda Roman, UP-CIDS Executive Director Elizabeth Pangalangan, UP Manila Chancellor Ramon Arcadio, Senator Edgardo Angara, Atty. Ed Hernandez, UP Visayas Chancellor Glenn Aguilar, UP College of Mass Communications Dean Elena Pernia, Dr. Magdaleno Albarracin, Dr. Nelia Gonzales, and Dr. Greg Alvior.

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A copy of the book, "Pearl of the Orient" by Jose Maria A. Cariño and Sonia P. Ner was given to Sen. Angara during the book launch and opening of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum.

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Sen. Angara checks out one of the vast archive collections of the Metropolitan Museum.

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Senator Edgardo J. Angara with this year's Ten Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines. Senator Angara give symbolic checks representing P500,000 worth of projects to the ten councilors. This is the highest award given to municipality legislators who showed exceptional commitment to public service. Senator Angara encouraged councilors to elevate the sense of public service by utilizing their budget for developmental projects rather than for plain consumption. These awards are given in coordination with the Philippine Jaycees Incorporated.

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Senator Angara speaks before members of the parliament, civil society, and international organizations of different nations during the Conference on the National Network on Anti-Corruption in Timor-Leste. Angara had authored several laws on anti-corruption such as the Procurement Reform Law, Ombudsman Law and A Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Servants.