By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Feb. 25 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday disqualified Smartmatic – Total Information Management (TIM) Corp. and Indra Sistemas S.A. from the public auction…
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Phivolcs to strengthen earthquake early warning system
MANILA, Feb. 25 (PNA) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has installed about 100 earthquake intensity meters to strengthen the earthquake early warning system in the country. According to…
House independent bloc supports President’s step up not step down
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 25 (PNA) — The independent minority bloc of the House of Representatives on Wednesday said they support President Benigno S. Aquino III until the Chief Executive…
Hollande agenda excites PHL environmentalists
MANILA, Feb. 25 (pna) – As the Philippines welcomes French President Francois Hollande’s historic first visit to the country, Filipino environmentalists and policymakers are euphoric because climate change is at the top…
Petilla pushes for 750-kw threshold on open access electricity by year-end
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb. 25 (PNA) — Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla is pushing for the lower threshold of retail and competitive open access (RCOA) electricity by year-end, which will…
DOJ says MILF combatants cannot be charged in international court of justice
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) -– Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima on Tuesday clarified that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) who allegedly killed the Special…
FVR bats for SAF 44 memorial
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Former President Fidel V. Ramos sees the need for a memorial honoring the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) police commandos killed in action…
Senator Poe says operation poorly planned as Senate wraps up investigation on Mamasapano incident
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — After five hearings, Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, said Tuesday that the Senate will…
Congress to hold bicameral conference on March 2 to give President Aquino emergency power
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Both Houses of Congress is set to conduct a bicameral conference on March 2 to give President Benigno Aquino III the needed emergency…
Malacañang still trusts MILF as government partner in peace process
MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — The Palace said it remains hopeful that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) would stick to its commitment to peace, despite the bloody Mamasapano clash and as…
President Aquino meets with House Representatives to discuss Mamasapano incident, Bangsamoro Basic Law
MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday met with leaders of the House of Representatives in Malacañang Palace to discuss the Mamasapano incident and its implications on…
President not in-charge of tactical operation –Gazmin
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 23 (PNA) – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said on Monday President Benigno S. Aquino III is not in-charge of the tactical operation…
DepEd says no need for public school-based personnel to report for work on Feb. 25
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Feb. 23 (PNA) — Public school-based personnel need not report for work on Wednesday, Feb. 25, Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Rizalino Rivera said Monday. “DepEd would…
French President Hollande to meet Filipino businessmen in state visit
by Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Feb 23 (PNA) — French President François Hollande is set to meet businessmen from the Makati Business Club (MBC) during his two-day state visit to the Philippines…
People will not support any power grab, solons say
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 23 (PNA) — Liberal Party Secretary General and Samar Congressman Mel Senen Sarmiento on Monday said the people will not support any power grab because apart…