By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) – The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill granting an across the board Php2,000 increase in the monthly pension…
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Climate-vulnerable nations eye stronger bid vs. greenhouse gases
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) — The Philippines and other countries most vulnerable to climate change are preparing to collectively deliver, during climate negotiations in Paris this year, a…
Pres. Aquino OKs 4-year PHP226B gov’t workers pay increase
MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III endorsed to Congress today a proposed bill titled “Salary Standardization Law of 2015” or SSL 2015 for its consideration and enactment into…
Drilon vows swift passage of bill increasing civil servants’ pay
MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Monday assured the swift approval of a bill increasing the salary of government workers after he and Senate finance committee chairperson Loren…
DNA tests yielded negative results — Poe
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 4 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday revealed that the DNA tests taken from at least two persons have yielded negative results. ”I have to…
No proof ‘Laglag Bala’ scheme done by syndicates –DOTC
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov 4 (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) on Wednesday said that there is no proof that the extortion scheme called ‘Laglag Bala’ or…
Senate ratifies bicam report on SK Reform Act
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 4 (PNA) – The Senate on Wednesday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the disagreeing provisions of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Act. A total…
More than 10 APEC leaders have confirmed summit attendance, says Palace
MANILA, Nov. 4 (PNA) — More than 10 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders have already confirmed their attendance at the upcoming regional gathering, a Palace official has said. During a media briefing…
Palace: Gov’t taking steps vs ‘tanim bala’ extortion scheme
MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — Malacanang assured Tuesday that the government is taking concrete steps in addressing the alleged ‘bullet-planting’ scam against passengers at Manila airport. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the…
Palace still hopeful of Bangsamoro law passage
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — Malacanang remains hopeful that Congress will pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) which aims to promote peace and development especially in Mindanao….
Tubbataha reefs in Palawan to be launched as ‘ASEAN Heritage Park’
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) — The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Marine Park (TRNMP), a marine protected area in the Philippines located in the middle of the…
DSWD welcomes audit of Pantawid Pamilya budget
MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA)–The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday said it is open for inquiry on the disbursement of its program funds. “The Department welcomes any forum or…
‘Laglag-Bala’ modus won’t have major impact on PHL’s tourism — DOT
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday said that the alleged “Laglag Bala” (bullet-planting) scheme will not affect the Philippines’ tourism sector in…
International Tribunal trounces China’s arguments in sea feud and why it matters for PHL
MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) — On October 29, 2015, the Permanent Court of Arbitration has ruled that it has jurisdiction on the Philippines’ case questioning the legality of China’s enormous claims in…
Palace joins nation in mourning death of former Senator Herrera
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) – Malacanang on Friday joined the nation in mourning the death of former Senator Ernesto ‘Boy’ Herrera. ”We join the nation in mourning the…