By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday ruled with finality the disqualification case against Emilio Ramon “E.R” Ejercito as governor of Laguna…
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Fighting MERSCoV, other emerging infectious diseases a shared responsibility — DOH
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — Battling against emerging infectious diseases like MERSCoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERSCoV) requires active involvement not only of the healthcare sector…
Palace announces approval of major infrastructure projects
MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — The Palace announced the approval of several infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and enhancing trade, following Monday’s meeting of the National Economic and Development Authority…
Malacanang: BBL approval advantageous to PHL
MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — The Aquino administration will continue to push for the approval of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) despite questions about it following the Mamasapano incident as well…
PNP celebrates 24th anniversary: cites achievements, honors 44 SAF heroes
By C. Lloyd T. Caliwan, Antonette B. Tagnipez & Mariane Clarize V. Noriega MANILA, Feb. 16 (PNA) – The Philippine National Police celebrated its 24th anniversary on Monday, highlighted by the giving…
MMDA bares rerouting scheme, road closures in Caloocan during Chinese New Year celebration
MANILA, Feb. 16 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday released a traffic management plan including road closures and reroutes for the Chinese New Year countdown activities in some…
Gov’t. allots Php11-B to housing in vulnerable communities
MANILA, Feb. 16 (PNA) — As part of the Social Services allocation in the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the National Government is earmarking Php11.0 billion to housing, not only to give…
Western Mindanao Command remains committed to support duly constituted authorities
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Feb. 16 (PNA) — The Western Mindanao Command on Monday announced that it remains committed to support duly constituted authorities amidst all allegations and controversies surrounding the…
NPC calls on all press groups to unite versus media killings
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — Department of Justice Sec. Leila de Lima has given the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) wide latitude in helping the Aquino administration in the campaign…
DPWH to start construction of another major infra project in Metro Manila in April
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) – A Palace official has announced that the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) will formally start in April the construction of another major infrastructure project aimed…
Indra asks Comelec not to allow Smartmatic in public bidding
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — Indra Sistemas S.A. has asked anew the Commission on Elections (Comelec) not to allow its rival Smartmatic – Total Information Management (TIM) Corporation from participating in the…
Malacanang elated over Forbes magazine’s report making Philippines a top retirement destination
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — The Palace said it is elated by the Forbes magazine report that makes the Philippines one of the top retirement havens in the world. “Ikinakagalak po natin…
Government intensifies efforts to prevent spread of MERS-CoV
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — The government intensifies the monitoring of airports, seaports and other points of entry to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome- Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the country,…
86 co-passengers of Filipina nurse in Saudia Flight 860 yield negative results –DOH
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — Of the 220 co-passengers who were on the same flight as the Filipina nurse found positive with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus (MERS-CoV),…
Muslims , Christian solons agree to support BBL
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — Mindanao solons, both Christians and Muslims agreed in principle that they will pass Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) minus the unconstitutional parts, Cagayan de…