MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The recent meeting between President Benigno S. Aquino III and Vice President Jejomar Binay did not center on official issues, Malacañang said Thursday. “Ang pag-uusap ng Pangulo…
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Senator Santiago says cancer cells 90% regressed but not yet physically fit to attend regular session
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago on Thursday said although 90 percent of the cancer cells were regressed based on her latest medical record, she…
CA grants BCDA’s petition for review
MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has granted the petition for review filed by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in the case of the Camp John…
Palace: Gov’t doing everything for safe release of German hostages
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Philippine government is doing its best to ensure the safe and eventual release of German nationals who are currently held captive by the…
Habitat protection gets boost from Filipino artists
MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA) — The advocacy to protect Metro Manila’s lone bird sanctuary and one of the world’s most important wetlands gets a boost with Filipino artists expressing their support for…
PHL peacekeeping contingent in Liberia to be repatriated ASAP
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA)– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has started repatriating its 110-strong peacekeeping contingent to Liberia amid the worsening Ebola epidemic in West Africa….
Gov’t focuses on improving MRT services
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA) — The government is doing its best to address the problems being faced by the Metro Rail Transit (MRT), Malacanang said Tuesday. Presidential Communications Operations…
US military ships cleared to leave PHL but USS Peleliu to stay, says VFA Commission
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA) -– Five of six US military ships were cleared to leave the Philippines, except the USS Peleliu, of which the US Marine who was…
(Update) 2 soldiers killed, 3 wounded in Ifugao clash with rebels
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA) — The Northern Luzon Command announced that two troopers were killed while three others wounded following an encounter with New People’s Army (NPA) fighters…
PHL elected chair of 65th WHO Regional Committee Meeting
MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA) — The health challenges we face today are borderless. Hence our response must go beyond borders as well. This was emphasized Tuesday by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary…
DOST pushes for patent increase in PHL
MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA) — In order to boost the country’s position in the Global Competitiveness Index through increased local patent filings, Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo opens…
Ranking Filipino, US military officials to meet for annual MDB-SEB
MANILA, Oct. 13 (PNA) — Ranking Filipino and American military officials are poised to meet for the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) to be held Tuesday at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon…
DOLE reminds OFWs on deployment ban in Ebola virus-hit counties
MANILA, Oct. 13 (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be wary of job opportunities being offered in Ebola virus-hit countries since there…
Bohol to commemorate 1st anniversary of earthquake tragedy
MANILA, Oct. 13 (PNA) — Classes in all levels are suspended Wednesday, October 15, in Bohol province in commemoration of the Bohol earthquake’s 1st anniversary. October 15 has been declared as a…
Search for OWWA’s Model OFW Families 2014 now underway
MANILA, Oct 13 (PNA) — The season of honoring exceptional model OFW Families has just begun with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) announcing the two-phase search of Model OFW Family of…