By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 23 (PNA) – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao punished American erstwhile undefeated Chris Algieri with dominating unanimous decision victory on Sunday to retain his World Boxing…
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Free entrance to museums, historical shrines proposed
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Nov. 22 (PNA) — Kabataan Party-list Rep. Terry L. Ridon has filed a bill requiring all museums and historical shrines in the country to offer free entrance…
Immigration clarifies policy on blacklisting of foreign nationals
MANILA, Nov. 22 (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday clarified its procedures on blacklisting of foreign nationals who are out of the country. According to Atty. Elaine Tan, BI…
Education a plus for PHL vis-à-vis ASEAN integration
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Philippines’ sustained focus on providing quality education and skills to its citizen is seen to be a major factor on its contribution to…
Health Department abides by World Health Organization protocols, Palace official says
MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Palace has assured that the Department of Health (DoH) follows and abides by the health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO), in its effort…
DOH confirms another peacekeeper suffering from sore throat; assures treatment is ongoing
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Tuesday that another Filipino peacekeeper who is on quarantine in Caballo Island near Corregidor has been…
SC denies Laude family’s bid to intervene vs. EDCA
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by the family of slain Filipino transgender Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude seeking to intervene…
Pacquiao eyes ‘big win’ vs Algieri
By Allen Estabillo GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA) — Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is eyeing a big win against undefeated American brawler Chris Algieri in their highly anticipated face-off on Sunday,…
President Aquino off to Singapore to keynote The Economist’s ‘The World in 2015’ Gala Dinner
MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III left for Singapore on Tuesday morning for a two-day working visit, where he is scheduled to serve as keynote speaker at The…
Gov’t employees get 13th month pay, cash gift starting this week — DBM
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad announced that starting this week, government employees and officers will get the remaining half of their 13th…
Pope Francis to celebrate Masses in Latin during his visit in Phl in January 2015
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Social Communications (CBCP-ECSC) said that Pope Francis will be officiating Masses in Latin during his…
DOST, UP in talks for extending AGT rails to Aurora Blvd in Quezon City
DAVAO, Nov. 15 (PNA) -– The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman are in talks for possible extension of the Automated Guideway Train rails…
Pres. Aquino signs EO 173 granting reduction of real property taxes on IPPs
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) – President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed Executive Order No. 173 granting reduction and condonation of real property taxes and interests as well as penalties assessed on…
President Aquino hopes Congress would focus on important legislation
BEIJING, China, Nov. 12 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he wished the Senate investigation on Vice President Jejomar Binay would conclude soon so legislators could focus on pressing issues….
Politics has nothing to do with my designation as acting DOH chief — Garin
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Nov. 12 (PNA) — Department of Health (DOH) acting Secretary Janette L. Garin emphasized Wednesday that politics has nothing to do with her current designation as acting…