MANILA, Feb. 11 (PNA) – Pilot testing of the express bus system is set on March 16 to determine its potential benefits to commuters. The express bus system is a joint project…
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MMDA says “express bus system” to result in better traffic management along EDSA
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said the express bus system will result to better traffic management as it asked…
House leader calls for greater resolve in quest for peace, urges resumption of BBL review
By Ceilito M. Reganit MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — A senior House leader on Tuesday called on his colleagues not to waver in their resolve to their quest for lasting peace in…
Peace talks with MILF part of national security policy
MANILA, Feb 10 (PNA) — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles on Tuesday clarified the Philippine government’s clear, existing policy that peace negotiations will only be done with legitimate…
SC junks petition vs. President Aquino, Soliman, Abad
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday dismissed the petition seeking to determine the liability of President Benigno S. Aquino III, Department…
DFA: China raising tensions for reclamation work on PHL reef
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — The Philippines on Tuesday claimed that China was stoking tensions in the South China Sea for undertaking reclamation work on a Manila-claimed reef….
Purisima clarifies he was just giving advice to Napenas
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) – Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima on Monday clarified that he was just giving advice when he told to sacked Special…
PHL, Indonesia ink pacts on vocational training, educ cooperation, fight vs. drug trafficking
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) — The Philippines and Indonesian governments on Monday signed three agreements pushing for strengthened fight against drug trafficking, and more support for vocational training and…
DOH reiterates stop in deployment of Filipino workers in Ebola-hit countries
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) Rapid Response Team sent to Ebola-stricken countries (Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea) has reiterated for the continued halt…
CHR to conduct independent investigation on human rights violations in Mamasapano incident
By Lady Marie Dela Torre MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Monday it would proceed with its independent investigation on the aspect of human rights…
MILF, BIFF suffer 250 casualties during Mamasapano encounter –Napenas
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) – Relieved Philippine National Action-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) chief Supt. Getulio Pascual Napenas said on Monday the combined forces of the Moro Islamic Liberation…
Philippine universities joining in the APEC scholarship initiative
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Angeles City, (PNA) — Three Philippine universities are participating in the internship and scholarship program for students or professionals across the region, as the country and 20 other Asia-Pacific…
President Aquino’s resignation will be counter-productive –-Pimentel
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 8 (PNA) – Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called for calmness amid calls for the resignation of President Benigno S. Aquino III over the deaths…
SAF survivor to lead 26 guests in Senate inquiry into Mamasapano encounter
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 8 (PNA) – A survivor of the Jan. 25 encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that killed 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) troopers will lead the…
Indonesian president visits Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 8 (PNA/Xinhua) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived Sunday afternoon in the Philippines for his introductory state visit. Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario…