MANILA, Oct. 9 (PNA) — A Malacanang official on Thursday said the government is willing to discuss issues with anyone if the topic is reasonable. ”We maintain the government’s willingness to join…
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CA upholds sanction vs ex-DOJ chief
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 9 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the appeal of former Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Agnes Devanadera and upheld the imposition of…
President Aquino welcomes biggest commercial airplane at NAIA
MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed the arrival of the world’s biggest passenger airline as it landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in…
No need for another graft commission — Malacanang
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — Malacanang is not keen on establishing a new group that would conduct investigations on graft and corruption amid calls for lifestyle checks on several…
DOT urges more Filipinos to vote as Vigan City makes it to Top 14 in New 7 Wonder Cities search
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct 8 (PNA) — When it comes to being a deserving New 7 Wonder Cities finalist, the country’s Heritage City of Vigan makes it to the top…
Gov’t closely working with MILF for Bangsamoro Basic Law passage
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 6 (PNA) — Malacanang has assured Filipino Muslims that the government is doing its best to provide them a strong Bangsamoro political group to further propel their…
ITCZ brings rains over Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Oct. 6 (PNA) — The Intertropical Convergenze Zone (ITCZ) continues to be the dominant weather system affecting the country, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday….
4 int’l flights cancelled due to bad weather
MANILA, Oct 5 (PNA) — Four international flights were cancelled Sunday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. In an advisory, MIAA said that among the flights cancelled…
Philippine gov’t unhappy with athletes’ dismal performance in Incheon Asiad
MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Philippine government said Sunday much has to be done in sports after the country’s dismal performance in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Presidential Communications Operations Office…
Malacanang joins in the celebration of World Teachers’ Day
MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA) — Malacanang joins in the celebration of World Teachers’ Day and the National Teachers’ Month and calls for everyone to give thanks to their former teachers. “Nananawagan po…
Government has doubled funds allotted for education- Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA) – In an effort to further improve the education system in the country, the government has almost doubled the funds allotted for the education…
Term extension proposals should not eat up lawmakers’ time for other priority bills
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 4 (PNA) — A Malacanang official is hopeful that lawmakers who are supporting a proposal to change the Constitution will still have time to discuss priority bills….
PHL decision to stop infra projects in Pag-asa Island not seen to weaken territorial case before UN Tribunal
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 4 (PNA) — The Philippine government’s decision to stop all construction works in Pag-asa Island will not weaken its position over the contested island, Malacanang said Saturday….
Government could take the lead in conserving energy, says Palace
MANILA, Oct. 4 (PNA) — The government will gladly initiate moves to conserve power with the impending shortage of electricity during the summer next year, the Palace said on Saturday. The Department…
Typhoon ‘Neneng’ exits PHL, heads for Japan
MANILA, Oct. 4 (PNA) — Typhoon “Neneng” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) heading towards southern Japan, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on…