By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 20 (PNA) — The House Committee on Energy said on Monday they have moved the timeline of the passage of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s request…
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Business matching proposals thrive in BIMP-EAGA
DAVAO CITY, Oct. 20 (PNA) — As realization of the ASEAN Economic Community nears by 2015, proposals for business partnerships within and among the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) keep coming….
President Aquino: No need to revoke VFA
MANILA, Oct. 20 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said Monday there is no need to abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) just because of the “sin of one person.” “Bakit…
Health officials cite importance of keeping one’s immune system strong in fighting the Ebola virus disease
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Oct. 20 (PNA) — Department of Health (DOH) officials have cited the importance of keeping a person’s immune system strong in fighting off the threat of Ebola…
‘It’s More Fun in PHL’ slogan has come a long way since its launch in 2012
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 20 (PNA) — There’s no denying that the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” has been the most successful one among all…
DOH teams up with WHO to combat Ebola virus disease – Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 19 (PNA) – In line with the directive of President Benigno Aquino III, the Department of Health (DOH) has teamed up with the World Health Organization…
New, wider lava flow seen coming down from Mayon crater
By Nancy Ibo Mediavillo LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 19 (PNA) — A wider lava flow was seen early Sunday morning coming out of the Mayon Volcano, Ed Laguerta, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…
MIAA: Integration of terminal fee into airline tickets to ‘push through’ next month
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct 18 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Saturday confirmed that without further delay, the integration of the Php550 terminal fee into the price…
Palace says DOJ’s inquiry on Binays within its mandate
MANILA, Oct. 18 (PNA) — The Palace said it supports the investigation being done by the Department of Justice on the alleged ill-gotten wealth of the Binay family noting that the department…
Palace welcomes planned training of local health workers to fend off Ebola virus
MANILA, Oct. 18 (PNA) — Malacanang welcomed the plan training by foreign experts of the Filipino health workers as nations step up their defenses against Ebola virus. It was reported that the…
DFA defends VFA from critics
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday defended the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and United States amid calls from…
Artists workshop on Japanese art of gift wrapping on Nov. 8 at Yuchengco Museum
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA)– The art of gift wrapping, particularly during Christmas, New Year and special days like birthdays, Valentine’s Day, weddings and others is a fine headstart…
(Update) LPA brings occasional heavy rains over Visayas, Bicol region
MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — Parts of Visayas and Bicol Region may experience possible flashflood and landslides in the next 24 hours due to occasional heavy rains brought by the low pressure…
SC set to hold oral arguments on EDCA
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) is set to conduct oral arguments on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the…
Palace says Olongapo murder unacceptable, government determined to seek justice
MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Palace has reiterated its determination to attain justice in the slaying of a transgender in Olongapo City allegedly committed by an American serviceman. “Hindi natitinag ang…