By Ferdiand G. Patino MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said the German boyfriend of Jeffrey Laude, the Filipino transgender that was killed by an American marine, will…
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(Features) Exploring rabbit production as a lucrative enterprise
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — When one says ‘rabbit’ in the Philippines, we immediately conjure up an image of the gentle, cuddly and cute creature that is one…
DepEd leads SPED Centers, deaf orgs on Deaf Awareness Week observance in November
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — In light of the forthcoming national observance of Deaf Awareness Week in November, the Department of Education (DepEd) leads and encourages Special Education (SPED) Centers and deaf…
House passes on second reading 6-month extension for Martial Law victims to file reparation claims
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on second reading a Joint Resolution to extend by six months the period for human rights…
Philippines maintaining dialogue with China regarding West Philippine Sea, says President Aquino
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — The Philippine government is trying to maintain an open line of communication with China despite tensions on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, President Benigno S….
Coal-powered plant in Subic, possible solution to power shortage next year, says President Aquino
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said Wednesday the government is looking into the possibility of acquiring the much-needed power load from a stalled coal-powered plant in Subic,…
Palace working with Congress to ensure stable power supply next year
MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — Malacañang said it continues to work with Congress to come up with an acceptable solution to the impending power shortage during summer next year. “The government wants…
DOH assures readiness of RITM for Ebola Virus Disease
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) assured on Tuesday the readiness and capability of its Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in managing possible…
Palace defends government’s post-typhoon ‘Yolanda’ response
MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — The government on Tuesday clarified that there was no delay in its response during the aftermath of Typhoon “Yolanda” and that assistance to affected communities has continued…
Makati police chief to increase police visibility to combat crimes
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — Newly installed Makati City police chief, Senior Supt. Ernesto Barlam, on Tuesday vowed to increase police visibility to combat criminality in the…
Consumer group to submit petition on fare rollback for jeeps this week
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — A consumer group on Tuesday said it is all set in submitting a formal petition to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board…
Government has right of way in road-widening project in Leyte, says Palace
MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — The government has the right of way in the project to expand roads in Palo, Leyte, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said on…
ATR, a plan for further developing PA
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — In line with its efforts to further professionalize itself, the Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday announced the creation of an Army Transportation Roadmap…
7 gov’t agencies, 3 LGUs pass PGS revalidas
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct. 21 (PNA) — Seven national government agencies and three local government units (LGUs) have passed their respective Philippine Governance System (PGS) revalida during fourth quarter Public…
CA stops refund of Smart’s excess SMS rate
MANILA, Oct. 20 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has stopped the implementation of an order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) directing the Smart Communications Incorporated (Smart) to refund the…