MANILA, Feb. 7 (PNA) — Malacañang is keeping its faith on the power of diplomacy amid fresh allegations of ramming and poaching that developed off the disputed Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales…
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PHL initiatives garner support during APEC meetings in Clark
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Angeles City, Feb. 7 (PNA) — APEC senior officials, gathering in the First Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) here in Clark, have set the momentum for future discussions significant to…
President Aquino calls on nation to fight for peace
MANILA, Feb. 7 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III, rallied on Friday the Filipino public to “the fight for peace,” as a tribute to those who have fallen in Mamasapano, Maguindanao….
DA says PHL agriculture can sustain its gains
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Feb. 5 (PNA) — After successfully putting Philippine agriculture back on track last year following the ravages brought by several calamities in 2013, most notably typhoon Yolanda,…
Appointment of a new PNP chief not that easy –-Coloma
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 5 (PNA) — A Malacanang official said on Thursday that naming a permanent head for the Philippine National Police (PNP) at this time is not possible because…
BFAR: Red tide, fish kill inter-related
DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 5 (PNA) — Red tide, caused by harmful algal bloom during sunny months when the salinity of water is unusually high, is closely related to fish kill. This was…
Trillanes, Cayetano belittle destabilization rumor
MANILA, Feb. 5 (PNA) – Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano belittled on Thursday the rumor of destabilization plot against President Benigno S. Aquino III. ”I don’t…
Government extends Php5.9B for projects under Kalahi-CIDSS-NDCCP
MANILA, Feb. 5 (PNA) — The government reported on Thursday that it has spent Php5.9 billion to fund nearly 5,000 community sub-projects under the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery…
‘We want justice, not war’ civil society groups call on lawmakers to push passage of Bangsamoro Law
MANILA, Feb. 5 (PNA) — Various civil society organizations gathered Wednesday under the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila to call for truth and justice for those who have fallen in Mamasapano, Maguindanao….
PhilHealth now covers 82% of the population –DOH
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday that 82 percent of the Filipino population now enjoy PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corp.) coverage. According…
Villegas sees SC ruling on DAP to lead to prosecution of erring govt officials
MANILA, Feb 4 (PNA) — Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Archbishop Socrates Villegas said that people are hoping that recent ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) will pave the…
Senators reject calls for President Aquino resignation
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — Senators have turned down calls for the resignation of President Benigno Aquino III over the death of the 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action…
Pilot test of voter verification system in 2016 polls eyed
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to pilot test the Voter Verification System (VVS) as an additional security measure in the 2016…
AFP fact-finding report shows 6th Infantry Division did everything it could to aid SAF men
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Based on the report of its own fact-finding committee, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday that the Maguindanao-based 6th…
PHA launches latest treatment guidelines to PHL doctors on treatment of heart disease
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) launched Tuesday its 2014 Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). CAD is…