MANILA, Jan. 13 (PNA) — The government will take into consideration the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) when it carries out new policies, such as integrating terminal fees into the airplane…
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Catholic priest asks the faithful in Leyte to bring banners with faces of Jesus and Blessed Virgin
MANILA, Jan. 13 (PNA) — A Catholic priest urged the faithful to bring banners with the faces of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin and the saints to welcome Pope Francis when he visits…
Sen. Aquino eyes heavier penalty for crimes vs media men
MANILA, Jan. 13 (PNA) – Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV said on Tuesday he will push for legislation seeking heavier penalty for crimes against journalists. Aquino made this statement as he…
Legarda hopes Pope Francis will tackle climate change during his PHL visit
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) – Sen. Loren Legarda is hoping Pope Francis will tackle climate change and the ongoing peace process in Mindanao during his four-day Apostolic Visit…
Palace hosts New Year’s Vin d’Honneur
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday morning led the New Year’s Vin d’Honneur for the year 2015 at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace. In his…
Ombudsman junks MRs of 5 ex-solon in Php 399-M PDAF scam
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has upheld the findings of probable cause against former Reps. Rizalina Seachon-Lañete (Masbate), Rodolfo Plaza (Agusan Del…
President Aquino: PHL coordinating with allies to prevent terror threats during Papal visit
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday said the Philippines is closely coordinating with allies from other countries, including ASEAN, to prevent terror threats when Pope Francis…
Sen. Aquino calls for Filipino spirit of volunteerism during papal visit
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) – Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV urged the Filipinos on Sunday to showcase the spirit of volunteerism to ensure the success of the…
Abad applauds rules for Intelligence Funds
MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) — Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad has welcomed the signing of the Joint Circular on Confidential and Intelligence Funds (IF) by various government agencies, as the…
Palace condemns terror attacks in Paris
MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) — Malacañang on Sunday joined the worldwide condemnation of the terror attacks that occurred in Paris over three days that left 17 people dead. In a radio interview…
Villegas asks bishops, priests to peal church bells simultaneously nationwide at 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 15 to welcome Pope Francis
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) — Church bells all over the country will peal simultaneously when Pope Francis arrives for his four-day Apostolic and State Visit on Jan. 15…
Quiapo church to aid families of two devotees who died during translacion
MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) — A Quiapo Church official said they would call an investigation regarding the death of a Black Nazarene devotee apparently pinned by the huge crowd of the procession….
LPA may enter PHL area during Pope Francis’ visit
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) — A forming weather disturbance that may strengthen to a Low Pressure Area (LPA) may enter Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the Pope’s…
Palace hopes for timely passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law
MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) — The Palace said it hopes to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law within the administration’s timetable in the first quarter of this year to permanently put an end…
President Aquino: Infra spending boosts PHL economic growth
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Jan. 9 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday said the government is further increasing spending on infrastructure across the country to Php562.3 billion this…