Secretary Remonde's Photo Thumbnails

			PGMA silently prays as she bids farewell to late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, her longest serving Cabinet member, who was interred at the Argao Municipal Cemetery on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 2). (OPS photo by Luisito Iglesias)

			PGMA and the people of Argao viewed for the last time the remains of late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde at the Saint Michael Archangel Parish Church prior to the interment rites at the Argao Municipal Cemetery on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 24). (OPS photo by Luisito Iglesias)

			Marit Remonde receives the uniform and insignia from AFP Chief of Staff Victor S. Ibrado for her husband, the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, who was conferred the rank of lieutenant colonel in the reserve force of the AFP Sunday (Jan. 24). Also in photo are Philippine Army commanding general Lt. Gen. Delfin Bangit and Remonde's half-brother, Hemres Alburo. (OPS photo by Luisito Iglesias)

			Cabinet Secretary Silvestre Bello III prays over the bier of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde with Remonde's widow Marit Remonde, (4th form left), NBN-4 Gen. Manager Joey Isabello (3rd from right) and other public officials during the wake (Jan. 23) at Argao, Cebu City. The late Press Secretary's remains will be laid to rest on Sunday (Jan. 24). (Luisito Iglesias-OPS/NIB Photo)

			Marit Remonde pours holy water over the bier of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde during the wake (Jan. 23) at Argao, Cebu City. Also in photo are (3rd from right) NBN-4 Gen. Manager Joey Isabelo and Cabinet Secretary Silvestre Bello III (partly hidden). (Luisito Iglesias-OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, together with Marit Remonde, wife of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, prays during the necrological mass Friday (Jan. 22) held at the Malacanang Heroes Hall.(Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, together with Marit Remonde, wife of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, prays during the necrological mass Friday (Jan. 22) held at the Malacanang Heroes Hall. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sprinkles holy water on the bier of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde during the necrological mass Friday (Jan. 22) held at the Malacanang Heroes Hall. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo watches as the bier of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde is being carried by members of the Presidential Security Group Thursday (Jan. 21) to Malacanang's Heroies Hall where it will lie in state until Friday morning. (Exequiel Supera-OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo comforts Marit Remonde, widow of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde Thursday (January 20) at Malacanang Heroes Hall, where the remains of Remonde lie in state until Friday morning. Later, the President posthumously conferred the Order of Lakandula with the Rank of Bayani on the late Press Secretary "for his outstanding service to the Republic of the Philippines and in recognition of his life as an exemplary media man and public servant." The award was presented by the President to Remonde's widow, Marit. (Exequiel Supera-OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo posthumously confers on the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde the Order of Lakandula with the Rank of Bayani, "for his outstanding service to the Republic of the Philippines and in recognition of his life as an exemplary media man and public servant." The award was presented by the President to Remonde's widow, Marit (right) in a ceremony Thursday (January 21) at Malacanang's Heroes Hall where Remonde's remains lie in state until Friday morning. (Exequiel Supera-OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prays before the bier of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde during her visit to the wake Wednesday (January 20) at the Heritage Memorial Chapel in Taguig City. With the President in photo are NBN 4 gen. manager Joey Isabelo and Remonde's widow, Marit Remonde. (LUISITO IGLESIAS-OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo swears in Frank Benedicto (second from left) as Philippine Ambassador to the People's Republic of China and concurrent envoy to North Korea and Mongolia and former Undersecretary of the Philippine Anti-Smuggling Group Antonio Villar Jr. (left) as chairman of the Philippine Dangerous Drugs Board in a ceremony Monday (January 4) at Malacanang's Study Room. Looking on at right is Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. (EXEQUIEL SUPERA-OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presides over the National Security Council Meeting Friday (December 4) at Malacanang's Aguinaldo State Dining Room. Also in photo are (from left) Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita and Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. (Rico Borja/OPS-NIB Photo)

			PGMA WITH GALING POOK AWARDEES -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo beams as she poses with this year's Galing Pook awardees after presenting them their respective awards Friday (December 4) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall. They are (standing, first row, from left) Taguig vice mayor George Elias, Mayor Camilo Lammawin Jr of Tabuk, Kalinga, Mayor Ma. Lourdes Fernando of Marikina City, Punong Barangay Nida Cabrera of Barangay Luz, Cebu City, Marikina City Administrator Marjorie de Vera and Bulacan Governor Jonjon Mendoza represented by his wife; and (second row from left) Punong Barangay Roy Parreno of Barobo, Valencia City of Bukidnon, Mayor Manuel Rabcora of Midsayap, Cotabato, Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. of Quezon City, Governor Rene Dominguez of Sarangani province, Mayor German Sarana of Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, Mayor Florencio Bernabe Jr. of Paranaque City, Mayor Florencio Flores Jr. of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, and Mayor Romulo Solivio Jr. of the municipality of Surallah, South Cotabato. The President conferred the 2009 Galing Pook plaques to the 14 LGUs with outstanding local governance programs. Also in photo is Press Secretary Cerge Remonde (standing, second row, fourth from left). (MARCELINO PASCUA /OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo together with Press Secretary Cerge Remonde paid their last respects to the slain broadcast journalists in the Maguindanao massacre last November 23, 2009 during her visit Thursday (December 3) to the UNTV Broadcast Center in General Santos City.(Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo together with Press Secretary Cerge Remonde paid their last respects to the slain journalists in the Maguindanao massacre last November 23, 2009 during her visit Thursday (December 3) to the General Santos City.(Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Press Secretary Cerge Remonde paid their last respects to the slain journalists in the Maguindanao massacre last November 23, 2009 during her visit Thursday (December 3) to the Gensan Memorial Home in General Santos City.(Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			MENDIOLA RALLY -- Press Secretary Cerge Remonde went out of his way to meet and commiserate with his colleagues in a rally at Mendiola on Monday. (November 30, 2009) against media killings and justice for the victims of the Maguindanao massacre. Remonde conveyed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the government's resolve to immediately address the Maguindanao issue and oneness in condemning lawlessness and atrocities against mediamen. Flanking the Press Secretary are National Press Club (NPC) president Benny Antiporda (left) and Anbalagan Veerasamy, secretary general of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists (CAJ). (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			MENDIOLA RALLY -- Press Secretary Cerge Remonde went out of his way to meet and commiserate with his colleagues in a rally at Mendiola on Monday. (November 30) against media killings and justice for the victims of the Maguindanao massacre. Remonde conveyed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the government's resolve to immediately address the Maguindanao issue and oneness in condemning lawlessness and atrocities against mediamen. Flanking the Press Secretary are National Press Club (NPC) president Benny Antiporda (left) and Anbalagan Veerasamy, secretary general of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists (CAJ). (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo poses with the members of the German and Austrian travel and lifestyle press following their courtesy call on her .Friday. (Nov. 27) at Malacanang's Recieption Hall. Also in photo are Press Secretary Cerge Remonde (second from left) and Tourism Planing and Promotions Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque (third from right). (MARCELINO PASCUA-OPS/NIB-Photo)

			RP-SYRIA AGREEMENT � Press Secretary Cerge Remonde and his Syrian counterpart, Minister Bouthaina Shaaban, political and media advisor to the Syrian President, shake hands, with DTI Secretary Peter Favila looking on approvingly. Filipino and Syrian government officials signed an agreement, in the pesence of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, to cooperate in the promotion of tourism, housing and construction, and small and medium enterprises in the two countries.

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo poses with members of her Cabinet after she presided over the meeting of the Joint National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Cabinet Group and National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Cabinet Group with the Pro-Performance System Steering Committee Tuesday (November 24, 2009) at Malacanang. The photo session serves as a "graduation" photo for some Cabinet members who are running in the 2010 national elections. (Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo confers with members of her Cabinet after she delivered her opening statement before the start of the meeting of the Joint National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Cabinet Group and National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Cabinet Group with the Pro-Performance System Steering Committee Tuesday (November 24) at Malacanang's Aguinaldo State Dining Room. Also in photo are (from left) Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, Presidential Management Staff Head Secretary Hermogenes Esperon. (Dado Aguilar/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers his speech before the participants to the National Invention Contest and Exhibits 2009 Friday (November 20, 2009) at the Philippine Trade Training Center along Roxas Boulevard, corner Puyat Avenue in Pasay City. With the theme, "Inventions: Responding to Global Challenges," the weeklong event heralds the Filipino inventors' crucial role, through their pioneering inventions/innovations, in helping the country cope with diverse challenges brought about by global changes. Also in photo are (seated from left) Assistant Secretary Mario Bravo of the Department of Science and Technology, Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro and other officials. (Alfredo Francisco/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers a speech during the 108th founding anniversary of the National Printing Office Monday (November 16 2009). (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers a speech at the 108th founding anniversary of the National Printing Office Monday (November 16 2009).(Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde greets Acting Director Servando Hizon of the National Printing Office (NPO) Monday (November 16 2009) during the 108th founding anniversary of the National Printing Office. Press Secretary Remonde is the guest of honor and speaker. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB-photo)

			SINGAPORE -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her speech during a meeting with the Filipino community in Singapore dubbed "Quality Pinoy" Friday evening (Nov. 13) at the Ballroom of the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. The President is in Singapore to attend the 17th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting. With the President in photo are (standing from left) Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, Buhay Partylist Rep. Carissa Coscolluela, Finance Secretary Margarito Teves (partly hidden), and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo. (Benjamin Basug/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo leads the ribbon cutting ceremony formally opening the Kapisanan ng Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) exhibit that highlighted the KBP�s 36th Top Level Management Conference Thursday (November 12) at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City. Also in photo are (from left) Tagaytay City mayor Abraham Tolentino, KBP president Herman Basbano, radio broadcaster Rey Langit, KBP chairman Butch Canoy, Governor Ireneo Maliksi and Press secretary Cerge Remonde. (Luisitio Iglesias OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is briefed by Cindy Bandola, Barangay police of Barangay Napindan in Taguig City after she personally inspected Saturday (Oct. 31) the water level of the Napindan River (which is part of the Pasig Channel) after strong winds and rains hit Metro Manila due to typhoon Santi. Also in photo is Press Secretary Cerge Remonde (right). (MARCELINO PASCUA /OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers the inaugural speech of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) International CEO Forum VI Wednesday (October 29) at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. (Bert Canilang-OPS/NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde proudly shows the plaque of recognition given to him as a token by Ambassador Jesus Tambunting, chairman and chief executive officer of the Planters Development Bank during the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) International CEO Forum VI Thursday (October 29) at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. (Bert Canilang-OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is accompanied by Press Secretary Cerge Remonde and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo upon her arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 2 in Pasay City prior to her departure Saturday (Oct. 24) to attend the 15th ASEAN Summit in Thailand. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS/NIB-Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde swears in Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Golez III as Undersecretary of the Office of the Press Secretary Thursday (Oct 22, 2009) at Malacanang�s Media Briefing Room. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS/NIB-Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde gestures as he answers a question fielded to him by a member of the Malaca�ang Press Corps during a press briefing Sunday (Oct. 11) at Malaca�ang. Also in photo are National Insurance Commission (NIC) Commissioner Eduardo Malinis (left) and Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS/NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo exchanges pleasantries with Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Turki, Chairman of the RAWABI Group of Companies Monday (Sept. 21, 2009) at the Presidential Suite of the Gulf Royal Palace, Dharan, Eastern Province. Looking on are Press Secretary Cerge Remonde (L) and Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap. Rolando Mailo/ OPS-NIB photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers his speech during the Charter Presentation and Induction of Officers and members of the Kiwanis Club of the Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio Saturday evening (August 15) at the Ricarte Hall of the Philippine Army Officers Club in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila. (Benjamin Basug/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo listens as Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro briefs media after their command conference at the headquarters of the Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Saturday (Aug. 15). With her in the press briefing are Press Secretary Cerge Remonde and major commanders of the Armed Forces, among them Maj. Gen. Estestica, Lt. Gen. Oscar Rabena, Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force; Gen. Ferdinand Golez, Navy Flag officer in Command; Maj. Gen. Juancho Saban; AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado; and WesMinCom Commander Gen. Benjamin Dolorfino. (Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo listens as prayers are said before she conducted her command conference in the Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) headquarters in Zamboanga City Saturday (Aug. 15). With her are military officers led by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro. (Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inspects the Cebu North Coastal Road Project during her visit to Cebu this morning (Aug. 8). With her are Rep. Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (6th District), Mayor Jonas Cortez of Mandaue and Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inaugurates the Fuente Enga�o road project with Vice Mayor Mario Amores, Rep. Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (6th District) and Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, Saturday (Aug. 8). Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers his speech before public information officers attending the Economic Cluster Conference Friday (July 24, 2009) at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila along Pedro Gil St, Manila. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde addresses public information officers of various government agencies during the Economic Cluster Conference Friday (July 24, 2009) at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila along Pedro Gil St., Manila. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde receives a Plaque of Appreciation from Joworski Alipon, (right) vice president of the Cebu Association of Mass Communications Students (CAMS) and CAMS president Doge Perez (center) after he delivered his inspirational message during their assembly Sunday (July 19, 2009) at the University of San Jose de Recoletos (Basak Campus) Coliseum in Cebu City. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers his inspirational message before some 500 Mass Communications Students of eight (8) Cebu colleges and universities who are members of the Cebu Association of Mass Communications Students or CAMS during their assembly Sunday (July 19, 2009) at the University of San Jose de Recoletos (Basak Campus) Coliseum in Cebu City. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde shakes hands with the members of the Cebu Association of Mass Communications Students or CAMS after he delivered his inspirational message during their assembly Sunday (July 19, 2009) at the University of San Jose de Recoletos (Basak Campus) Coliseum in Cebu City. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo exchanges pleasantries with (from left) Presidential Assistant on Transport Affairs Ariel Lim and 2nd District Bukidnon Representative Anton Lagdameo, upon her arrival Friday (July 17) at the Davao Interantional airport in Davao City. Looking on are Presidential Management Staff Head Hermogenes Esperon, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, and House Speaker Nograles. (Benjamin S. Basug/ OPS NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde is all smiles as he views the photo exhibit highlighting the 70th anniversary celebration of radio station DZRH, Monday (July 13, 2009) at the CCP Complex, along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Also in photo is DWIZ radio commentator Rey Langit and Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap (far back). (Luisito Iglesias/ OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde makes a strong pitch for Brand Philippines in his speech closing the first of two days of the 1st Marketing Summit of the Philippine Marketing Association held at the Sofitel Plaza Hotel in Pasay City Tuesday (June 16) as hundreds of PMA members from all over the Philippines listened to and viewed him via wide screens at the grand ballroom.

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers his speech during the commemoration of the 111th anniversary of Philippine Independence Friday (June 12) at the Malacanang sa Sugbo in Cebu City. In his speech, Remonde reaffirmed the commitment of the admistration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to serve, protect and promote the welfare of all Filipinos at home and abroad. (Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde leads the flag-raising ceremony during the commemoration of the 111th anniversary of Philippine Independence Friday (June 12) at the Malacanang sa Sugbo in Cebu City. Later, Remonde led the awarding of scholarship grants, training vouchers and livelihood assistance to qualified beneficiaries in ceremonies at SM Cebu City. At left is Presidential Assistant for Central Visayas Felix Guanzon. (Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, assisted by local officials of Cebu, releases the multi-colored balloons during the commemoration of the 111th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day Friday (June 12) at the Malacanang sa Sugbo in Cebu City. (Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde leads the awarding of livelihood assistance, including scholarship grants and training vouchers, to qualified beneficiaries after he formally opened the Livelihood Fair, Launching of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bayong Program and Job Fair for Government Agencies and Public Assistance (Medical/Dental Services) in ceremonies Friday (June 12) at SM in Cebu City. Remonde led the commemoration of the 111th anniversary of Philippine Independence in Cebu City. (Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge M. Remonde joins Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita and other state officials and media leaders in honoring law enforcers of DOJ Task Force 221 and PNP Task Force Usig for their significant performance in going after suspects behind the extra-judicial killing of journalists in the country. Photos above show the Press Secretary with the other officers, guests and honourees during the awards rites held at the Premier Guest House in Malacanang on Thursday, June 11, 2009. (OPS/NIB photos) /JCN

			Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, chairman of the Commission on Appointments (CA), congratulates Secretary Cerge Remonde after his appointment as head of the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) was confirmed by the CA today, May 13. Remonde was confirmed in what Enrile described as a most special way in the history of the CA. (Edwin Paril/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and members of the Philippine delegation face their counterparts, Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad and his senior officials during their expanded bilateral meeting at the Al Ashaab Palace in Damascus on Monday, May 4, 2009. (Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) /JCN

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and members of the Philippine delegation exchange views with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and senior Syrian officials during their expanded bilateral meeting at the Al Ashaab Palace in Damascus on Monday morning, May 4, 2009. (Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) /JCN

			Press Secretary Cerge M. Remonde shakes hands with Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) President Herman Z. Basba�o as he receives the KBP Lifetime Achievement Award which was given to him during the KBP�s 36th anniversary last April 29 at the Dusit Hotel in Makati City. Looking on is KBP Chairman Butch S. Canoy. (Luisito Iglesias/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge M. Remonde leads the ceremonial tree-planting during the 36th anniversary of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) last April 29 at the Dusit Hotel in Makati City. Flanking the Press Secretary are KBP Chairman Butch S. Canoy (left) and KBP President Herman Z. Basba�o (center). (Luisito Iglesias/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge M. Remonde shows off the Lifetime Achievement Award which was given to him by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) during its 36th anniversary last April 29 at the Dusit Hotel in Makati City. Also in photo are KBP Chairman Butch S. Canoy (left) and KBP President Herman Z. Basba�o (partly hidden, behind Remonde). (Luisito Iglesias/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge M. Remonde swears in Judge Natividad Dizon as Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs in simple ceremonies Thursday (April 30, 2009) at the Premier Guest House in Malacanang. (LEONARDO SERRA/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde swears in television host and former actress Cecil Kristin "Baby" O'Brien as Press Assistant Secretary Wednesday (April 15) at the Office of the Press Secretary, New Executive Building in Malacanang. (ROBERTO CANILANG/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Officials and employees of the Office of the Press Secretary led by Press Secretary Cerge Remonde and members of the family and friends of the late Press Undersecretary Jose Capadocia paid their last respects to the late OPS official during a Holy Mass Wednesday (April 15) before he was buried at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City. Capadocia died together with seven others last April 7, 2009 in a Bell 412 chopper crash in the thickly forested mountain within the boundary of Barangay Tangawan, Kabayan, Benguet and Barangay Eheb, Tinoc, Ifugao. (REY BANIQUET/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde and members of the Malacanang Press Corps led by its president Paolo Romero (second from left) carry the urn containing the ash of the remains of the late Press Undersecretary Jose Capadocia upon its arrival Tuesday (April 14, 2009) at the New Executive Building in Malacanang. Capadocia died together with seven others in a helicopter (Bell 412) crash in the thickly forested mountain within the boundary of Barangay Tangawan, Kabayan, Benguet and Barangay Eheb, Tinoc, Ifugao. (Exequiel Supera/OPS-NIB Photo)

			LOAKAN AIRPORT, Baguio City -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo and Press Secretary Cerge Remonde witness the pouring of the holy water on the cadavers of 7 of the 8 victims who died in a helicopeter Bell 412 crash in the thickly forested portion within the boundary of Barangay Tangawan, Kabayan, Benguet and Barangay Mehe, Tinoc, Ifugao following a Mass on Holy Thursday (April) at the Loakan Airport in Baguio City. Also in photo are Presidential Son Rep. Juan Miguel Arroyo of the 2nd District of Pampanga and relatives of the victims. (Rodolfo Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			LOAKAN AIRPORT, Baguio City -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sobs as she consoles the relatives of the chopper-crash victims before she led the send-off ceremony here for the victims� remains from Baguio City to Manila. At left is Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. (Luisito Iglesias/OPS-NIB Photo)

			BAGUIO CITY -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expresses her profound sadness over the discovery of three bodies at the crash site of the Bell 412 chopper in a thickly-forested portion within the boundary of Barangay Tangawan, Kabayan, Benguet and Barangay Mehe, Tinoc, Ifugao as she delivers a statement Wednesday (April 8) at the Mansion House here. The President said that the government is still confirming the identities of the three bodies as the search for the other passengers continues. She enjoined the Filipino people to join her in extending condolences to the families of the three victims and in praying that the five others are still alive and that they will be rescued soon. At left is Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. (Bong Manabat/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde leads the unveiling of the giant photo mosaic of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the Luneta in Manila Sunday (April 5). Measuring 175x125 feet, the photo mosaic was unfurled on the occasion of the President�s 62nd birthday today. (Rey Baniquet-OPS-NIB Photo)

			GUEST OF HONOR -- Press Secretary Cerge Remonde gestures as he delivers his speech (March 23, Monday) during the turn-over ceremony at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City where outgoing NPO office-in-charge (OIC) Deng Valbuena handed over the NPO flag to incoming Director Servando Hizon. The NPO is under the Office of the Press Secretary. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			TURN-OVER CEREMONY -- Press Secretary Cerge Remonde presides as National Printing Office (NPO) outgoing officer-in-charge (OIC) Deng Valbuena (right) hands over to incoming NPO Director Servando Hizon (left) the NPO flag during the turn-over ceremonies (March 23, Monday) held at the NPO office in Quezon City. The NPO is under the Office of the Press Secretary. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administers the oath of office to Secretary Cerge M. Remonde as press secretary today (March 13) after the President delivered her speech at the 34th Kiwanis International Asia-Pacific Convention (ASPAC) opening ceremony at Atlantic Ballroom, Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City. Also in photo is Marit Remonde, wife of Secretary Remonde who is the chairperson of the Organizing Committee of ASPAC and district governor of the Kiwanis Philippines South District. (Luisito L. Iglesias - OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presides over the meeting of the Task Force Usig and DOJ Task Force 211 and media representative during a meeting in Malacanang Wednesday (Mar. 11). Also shown are (L-R) Gen. Raul Bacalso of Task Force Usig, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, Justice Undersecretary Ricardo Blancaflor, Atty. Arceli Ragsac (TF211), and prosecutor Hazel Decena-Valdez (TF211). (Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge M. Remonde poses for a photo opportunity a minute before the start of the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Summit at the Royal Dusit Grand Ballroom A-B of the Dusit Thani Hotel in Cha-am Hua District Petchaburi, Thailand. Also in photo are Sec. Norberto Gonzales and Deputy Spokesperson Anthony Golez, who were members of the official entourage of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the 14th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Feb 27 to March 1, 2009.

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde delivers his speech during the Fellowship Dinner of the Publisher Association of the Philippines (PAPI) with media colleagues and friends on Friday (Feb. 20) at the Makati Sports Club in Makati City. (Rodolfo C. Manabat/ OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde shakes hands with Juan P. Dayang, president of the Publishers Association of the Philippines (PAPI), after the press secretary addressed the PAPI fellowship dinner tendered in his honor with media colleagues and friends Friday (Feb. 20) at the Makati Sports Club in Makati City, (Rodolfo C. Manabat/ OPS - NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo swears in the new Board of Directors of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) led by its chairman Butch Canoy of Radio Mindanao Network Inc. (sixth from left) before their luncheon meeting Monday (Feb. 16) at the Bahay Pangarap, PSG Compound in Malacanang Complex, Manila. At extreme left is Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. (Benjamin Basug, JR./OPS-NIB Photo)

			Press Secretary Cerge Remonde urges the public information officers (PIOs) of various government departments and agencies to be the catalysts in disseminating and communicating the thrusts, accomplishments and priorities of the Macapagal-Arroyo administration to achieve the country's development goals during his speech on Thursday (Feb. 12) at the Manila Hotel. More than a hundred PIOs attended the conference.

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo swears in (from left) Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, Presidential Management Staff Head Hermogenes Esperon, and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Avelino Razon during oath-taking ceremonies Tuesday (Feb. 10) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall. (Dado Aguilar/OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is accompanied by Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Favila and Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito Roque to Malacanang's Heroes Hall Monday (Feb. 9) to address the gathering on "Joining Hands Against The Global Crisis." The multi-sectoral summit is an initiative of President Macapagal-Arroyo as part of her administration's efforts to minimize job losses and keep industries afloat amidst the global crisis. (Marcelino Pascua /OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo exchanges pleasantries with Presidential Management Staff (PMS) head Hermogenes Esperon, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro upon her arrival Sunday (Feb. 8, 2009) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 in Pasay City following a successful visit to Davos in Switzerland, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Also in photo (from right) are Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Favila and Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, (Benjamin Basug, Jr./OPS-NIB Photo)

			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is briefed on the completed Hagnaya Channel dredging and installation of lighted markers project and the Antonio Y De Pio Highway Section of the San Remegio-Tabuelan-Daan Bantayan Road Project. With the President at the Hagnaya Port briefing are Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Director General Sec. Cerge Remonde, DPWH Sec. Hermogenes Ebdane, Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia and 4th District Rep. of Cebu BenHur Salimbangon. (Alfredo Francisco-OPS/NIB Photo)

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