By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said over the weekend that MERSCoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus) is a disease that is not…
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Palace assures continued assistance to families of Fallen 44
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — Malacanang on Saturday said help continue to pour in to families left behind by the “Fallen 44”, members of the police’s elite force who…
Gov’t facilitating benefits for families of those slain, injured in the Mamasapano incident
MANILA, Feb. 13 (PNA) — The government is facilitating benefits for the families of the 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) who died as well as those wounded…
A Valentine’s Day Story: From HIV victim to rescuer
By Antonette Tagnipez and Mariane Clarize Noriega MANILA, Feb. 13 (PNA Newsfeature) — When we say Valentine’s day, the first things that often come to our minds are the sappy cards, chocolates,…
Palace assures gov’t readiness to prevent spread of MERS-CoV
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 13 (PNA) – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Friday assured that the government is fully equipped to prevent the spread of…
11 persons who had close contact with positive MERS-COV patient show symptoms of the disease — DOH
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 13 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that the 11 individuals who had close contacts with the Filipina nurse, who yielded positive with…
PHL maintains rules-based approach on West Philippine Sea – Palace
MANILA, Feb. 13 (PNA) – The Philippines will continue to use a rules-based approach in dealing with the issue on the disputed West Philippine Sea, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio…
President Aquino signs into law bill raising ceiling on tax exemptions on bonuses
MANILA, Feb. 12 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed into law the bill raising the ceiling on tax exemptions on bonuses, a Palace official announced on Thursday. “According to…
Deles: Best way to disconnect legitimate rebel movements from terrorist groups is thru peace process
MANILA, Feb 12 (PNA) — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles on Thursday emphasized that the best way to disassociate legitimate revolutionary movements such as the Moro Islamic Liberation…
Palace: AFP ready to crush coup plotters
MANILA, Feb. 12 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday assured the Filipinos that the military is ready to face threats to national security. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) head Herminio Coloma Jr. stressed…
Reported atrocities cannot be immediately blame on MILF –-Iqbal
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 12 (PNA) – Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) Chairman Mohagher Iqbal said on Thursday it would be unfair to immediately blame on the Moro Islamic Liberation Front…
Malacanang still hopeful for BBL deliberations after Mamasapano hearings
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 11 (PNA) — The Palace is expectant that the House of Representatives and the Senate hearings on the Mamasapano incident will shed light on the issue and…
Do not make Bangsamoro Law sacrificial lamb in Mamasapano probe — Muslim solons urge colleagues
MANILA, Feb. 11 (PNA) — Muslim lawmakers on Wednesday appealed to their colleagues to remain rational and not let emotions run high as the House of Representatives started its probe in the…
Drilon, Marcos make commitment to pursue peace process with MILF
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 11 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday admitted that passing the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) has become more complicated but agreed with Senator…
Govt implements preventive measures after report of MERS-CoV infection
MANILA, Feb. 11 (PNA) — President Benigno S Aquino III has directed Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin to carry out the necessary preventive measures after a nurse from Saudi Arabia tested positive…