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Accessibility Features

Shortcut Keys Combination Activation Combination keys used for each browser.

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  • Chrome for Windows press (Alt+shortcut_key)
  • For Firefox press (Alt+Shift+shortcut_key)
  • For Internet Explorer press (Alt+Shift+shortcut_key) then press (enter)
  • On Mac OS press (Ctrl+Opt+shortcut_key)
  • Accessibility Statement (Combination + 0): Statement page that will show the available accessibility keys.
  • Home Page (Combination + H): Accessibility key for redirecting to homepage.
  • Main Content (Combination + R): Shortcut for viewing the content section of the current page.
  • FAQ (Combination + Q): Shortcut for FAQ page.
  • Contact (Combination + C): Shortcut for contact page or form inquiries.
  • Feedback (Combination + K): Shortcut for feedback page.
  • Site Map (Combination + M): Shortcut for site map (footer agency) section of the page.
  • Search (Combination + S): Shortcut for search page.

    • Click anywhere outside the dialog box to close this dialog box.

    Statement of Vice President Leni Robredo on the result of the Arbitration Case

    12 July 2016

    We are glad to read about the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration regarding the Philippines’ jurisdiction over our exclusive rights in our economic zone.

    We hope that both parties respect the ruling made today and that the dispute be solved peacefully.

    We congratulate our legal team for the time, effort, and hard work they put into this historic case.

    Posted in Press Releases on Jul 12, 2016