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Last Updated: 13 JUNE 2008

      

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    Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye presents a trophy and a P10,000 cash award to Venus Evangelista, a 4th year student of the Bucayao National High School who topped the "On the Spot Feature Article - Writing Contest" during the celebration of the 110th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Calapan City Hall in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro Thursday (June 12) Organized by the Office of the Press Secretary in cooperation with the city government of Calapan, the feature writing contest aims to create awareness among the youth of the significance in their lives of the sacrifices and contributions of the heroes of Mindoro to Philippine independence. At center is Calapan City Mayor Salvador Leachon. (Rico Borja/OPS-NIB Photo)
       
    Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye addresses officials and employees of the Calapan City Port in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro Thursday (June 12, 2008) after he inaugurated the city’s newly-completed port passenger terminal building. The P45-miilion Calapan port passenger terminal building project, which is located in a 820-square meter, lot has a seating capacity of 552 passengers. The project was completed last week. Also in photo (seated from right) Calapan City Mayor Salvador Leachon, Press Undersecretary for Broadcast Martin Crisostomo, Calapan City Port Manager Felix Barcala, and Oriental Mindoro Governor Arnan Panaligan. (Rico Borja-OPS/NIB Photo)
       
    Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye, assisted by Calapan City Mayor Salvador Leachon (second from right), leads the flag-raising ceremony during the celebration of the 110th anniversary of Philippine Independence Thursday (June 12, 2008) at the Calapan City Hall in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Also in photo is Oriental Mindoro Governor Arnan Panaligan (third from right). (Rico Borja/OPS-NIB Photo)
       
    COFFEE WITH “GMA PA RIN” GROUP IN HK--Leaders of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong belonging to the “GMA Pa Rin” group, reiterated their unwavering support to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her administration during their call on her at the Presidential Suite at Hong Kong’s Grand Hyatt Hotel Sunday evening (March 30). The group campaigned actively for the President’s 2004 reelection bid. Also in photo is Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio R. Bunye (in dark suit at left). (Edwin Paril/OPS-NIB Photo)
       
    Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye administers the oath of office to Assistant Secretary Cornelio M. Baliao Jr. of the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) who was promoted by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as press undersecretary for operations, vice Robert Rivera (right) Wednesday (Jan. 16) at the New Executive Building in Malacanang. Rivera relinquished his OPS post to join the board of directors of RPN-Channel 9. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo)
       
    Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye swears in Assistant Secretary Cornelio M. Baliao Jr. of the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) as new press undersecretary for operations, vice Robert T. Rivera, in ceremonies Wednesday (January 16) at the New Executive Building in Malacanang. Rivera relinquished his OPS post to join the board of directors of RPN-Channel 9. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo)
       
    PRESS SECRETARY BUNYE IN MADRID—Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye was conferred by the Spanish King the Gran Cruz de Isabel Catolica as member of the official delegation during the state visit of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Spain. He is shown in picture wearing the decoration during the Gala Dinner tendered by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia in honor of President Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo in Madrid. (Malacanang Photo).
       
    Presidential Spokesman and Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye briefs the members of the Malacañang Press Corps and Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on what transpired during the bilateral meeting between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and other activities of the President at the 13th ASEAN Summit Tuesday night (Nov. 20) at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)
       
    Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita congratulates Commissioner Moslemen T. Macarambon of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) following the latter’s oathtaking Monday (Nov. 5) at the Presidential Guest House in Malacañang. Looking on is Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)
       
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former President Fidel V. Ramos and House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. (seated), flash the thumbs up sign before the start of the dinner she hosted Saturday (Nov. 3) in Malacañang for leaders of the ruling Lakas Party. Standing from left are Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio Bunye, City Mayors League of the Philippines president Jojo Trenas, Rep. Prospero Nograles, (1st dist., Davao City); Rep. Eric Singson, (2nd dist. Ilocos Sur); League of Municipalities of the Philippines president Ramon Guico Jr., Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Rep. Arthur Defensor, (3rd dist. Iloilo); Mandaluyong City Mayor Neptali Gonzales II, Rep. Matias Defensor, (3rd district), Quezon City; Rep. Edcel Lagman, (1st district, Albay); and Governors League of the Philippines president Leo Ocampos. (Benjamin Basug-OPS/NIB Photo)
       
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prays before the start of the expanded National Security Council (NCS) meeting at Malacanang’s Aguinaldo State Dining Room Tuesday (Oct. 23). Others in photo are (from left) Press Secretary and Acting Executive Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye, former President Fidel V. Ramos, National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales, and Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Head Cerge Remonde. (OPS-NIB Photo)
       
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presides over the expanded National Security Council (NSC) meeting held Tuesday (Oct. 23) at Malacanang’s Aguinaldo State Dining Room. With the President in photo are (from left) Press Secretary and Acting Executive Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye, former President Fidel V. Ramos, National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales, and Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Head Cerge Remonde. (OPS-NIB Photo).
       
ps01-070307.gif (9831 bytes) Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye gestures to emphasize a point as he answers questions raised by national and local journalists Tuesday (July 3) at the Conference Room of the Provincial Capitol Building in Legazpi City, Albay. Bunye was among the Cabinet members who attended the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)-Cabinet Cluster Meeting presided by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the People's Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building in Legazpi City. (Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB)
 
ps2-032707.gif (7733 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is welcomed by Presidential Spokesman and Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye (second from left) upon her arrival at the lobby of the Manila Hotel for the opening ceremony of the Publish Asia 2007 Conference Tuesday (March 27). The conference has for its theme "Reinventing for Today's Business, Creating for Challenges." Publish Asia is the biggest gathering of publishers from all over Asia. Also in photo is Manila Bulletin President and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Chairman Emeritus Miguel Varela (left). (Dado Aguilar - OPS-NIB) 
ps1-121106.gif (7335 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presides over the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) meeting Monday (December 11) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The President, who is also defense chief in a concurrent capacity, received a briefing on the ongoing preparations for the Malacanang to Bicol mercy mission which will leave Tuesday morning (December 12) for the Bicol Region to distribute relief goods to victims of Typhoon "Reming". In photo are (from left) Defense Undersecretary Ernesto Carolina, Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye, NDCC Administrator Glenn Rabonza, and Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita. Also in photo are (seated from left) Press Undersecretary Isabel Canlas de Leon, and Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. (extreme right) and other officials. (Dado Aguilar -- OPS-NIB Photo)
ps1-102406.gif (15042 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo converses with Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio R. Bunye as they left the Kalayaan Press Briefing Room in Malacañang after the round table discussion on the "Arms to Farms" program of the Sulu provincial government Tuesday (Oct. 24). During the discussion, the President cited Sulu Gov. Benjamin Loong’s project as a concrete example of a successful government effort to uplift the lives of Muslim rebel returnees by offering them livelihood programs. (Photo: REY BANIQUET/OPS-NIB)
ps3-090406.gif (8264 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo poses and shakes hands with Minister Liu Yunshan of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China who called on her Monday (Sept. 4) at Malacañang's Music Room. Also in photo are (from left) Deng Xijun, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of China; House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio Bunye, Rep. Lorna Silverio, and Rep. Roquito Ablan. (Dado Aguilar -- OPS-NIB Photo)
ps5-082306.gif (10955 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo swears in the new officers of the National Press Club (NPC) led by its president Roy Mabasa (seventh from left) during oath-taking ceremonies Wednesday (August 23) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall. Other NPC officers are (not in order) Benny Antiporda, vice president (Remate); Louie Logarta, secretary (Daily Tribune); Amor Virata, treasurer (Remate); Jun Cobarrubias, auditor (Daily Tribune); and Directors Jerry Yap (Hataw); Alvin Feliciano (Hataw); Joey Venancio (Police Files Tonite); William Dipasupil (Manila Times); Dennis Fetalino (Peoples Journal); Joel Egco (Manila Standard); Generoso Conrado (Peoples Journal); Rolly Gonzalo (Channel 4); Romeo Togonon (Manila Times); Samuel Julian (Panay News); and Mario Cuenco (NPC). Also in photo is Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye (extreme left). (Exequiel Supera - OPS-NIB Photo)
ps-secbunye.gif (8680 bytes) Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye shakes hands with Saudi's King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Secretary Bunye was a member of the official entourage of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)from May 7 - 10, 2006.
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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo swears in the new set of officers of the Malacanang Press Corps headed by its president, Paolo Romero (sixth from right), Monday evening (June 19) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall. Also in photo is Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye (extreme left). (Benjamin Basug - OPS-NIB Photo)

ps6-062006.gif (6193 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inducts the new set of officers of the Malacanang Photojournalists Association led by its president, Wilfredo Perez (sixth from right) Monday evening (June 19) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall. Also in photo is Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye (second from left). (Benjamin Basug - OPS-NIB Photo)
ps1-032906.gif (5454 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo watches approvingly as Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye presents to Cdt. Morgan Balbin Aguilar of "Bagsay Lahi" Class 2006 the Journalism Kampilan Award during the 27th Commencement Exercises of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Wednesday (March 29) at Camp Gen. Mariano Castaneda in Silang, Cavite. (Photo:RON NAVARRO/PCPO)
bunyeps1-013006.gif (6698 bytes) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administers the oath of office to film producer and travel writer Christine Dayrit (4th from right) as the new chair of the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) in ceremonies Monday (Jan. 30) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall. The CEB is under the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Also in photo are (from left) Presidential Assistant for Entertainment Vic del Rosario, Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye and friends and members of the family of Ms. Dayrit. (Exequiel Supera-OPS-NIB Photo)
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