MANILA, Oct. 27 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he does not believe that the Filipino people would allow the Marcoses to return to power several decades after they ousted…
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President Aquino wants to take a break after his term
MANILA, Oct. 27 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has said he will take a break and contemplate on how he could serve his people after stepping down from office next…
President Aquino: Gov’t is studying Australia’s proposal that PHL host refugees
MANILA, Oct. 27 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday that the government has not yet agreed to Australia’s proposal that the Philippines accept refugees since the country cannot…
New LTFRB app ‘Safe Ride’ helps keep commuters out of harm’s way
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 27 (PNA) — A new mobile app has been launched by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday to help enhance the safety…
Obama to visit Turkey, Philippines, Malaysia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. President Barack Obama is going to travel to Turkey for a G20 summit, followed by visits to the Philippines and Malaysia for several summits next month,…
PHL, Japan advance cooperation efforts to improve MM transport infrastructure
MANILA, Oct. 27 (PNA) — The Governments of the Philippines and Japan have advanced their cooperation efforts to improve transport infrastructure in Metro Manila through a roadmap aimed to establish a modern…
DOH reiterates advice to young and old people in haze-affected areas to stay indoors
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Oct. 26 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated on Monday its advice to young children and elderly people with breathing problems or respiratory diseases to…
President Aquino cites advantage of amended PESO Act
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 26 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III is optimistic on the sustained drop of the country’s unemployment rate following the signing into law of the amended Public…
PHL reforestation advances further, reaps international recognition
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Oct. 26 (PNA) — Open and denuded areas nationwide are increasingly getting reforested with government even exceeding its planting targets under the National Greening Program (NGP), gaining…
Agri losses reach Php 8.45B due to ‘Lando’
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 26 (PNA) — The Department of Agriculture reported Monday that to date, the estimated cost of damages and losses to agriculture and fisheries due to Typhoon…
Escudero bats for ‘Lando’ reconstruction fund in the 2016 budget
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 26 (PNA) – Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero pushed on Monday for the inclusion of rehabilitation and reconstruction fund for areas ravaged by typhoon “Lando” in the…
Angara remains hopeful over passage of Tax Reform bill under Aquino administration
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 25 (PNA) – Senator Juan Edgardo Angara said on Sunday he is hoping that the Income Tax Reform Bill will be passed before President Benigno Aquino…
MMDA implements ‘Oplan Kaluluwa 2015’
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Oct. 25 (PNA) – “All systems go.” This was the announcement of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday as the agency began implementing “Oplan…
Things you need to know about cybercrime
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Oct 25 (PNA) — The fact that you’re reading means you are online. In a week, you probably spend a number of hours in front of…
Senator Poe calls for more programs for women
MANILA, Oct. 25 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe called on Sunday for more programs for women that would alleviate poverty and prevent a crisis of malnutrition. Poe made this statement in reaction…