MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill creating math and science high schools nationwide to allow bright and talented students in the far-flung areas of the country to…
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Tagle urges the people the take care of the environment by segregating and recycling
MANILA, September 19 (PNA) — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged the faithful to start taking care of the environment by segregating and recycling. The head of the Archdiocese of Manila…
At least 104,339 families affected by TS ‘Mario’ –NDRRMC
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), in its 3 p.m. update on Friday, said at least 104,339 families equivalent to 470,323 persons in four…
DepEd’s ALS Test registration until Sept.30; exam set for November, December
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Giving hope to dropouts in elementary and secondary schools, out-of-school youths, non-readers, working Filipinos and even senior citizens through the provision of a more accessible education,the Department…
PAGASA downgrades to orange the warning rainfall in Metro Manila, other Luzon provinces
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has downgraded from red to orange the rainfall advisory for Metro Manila and other nearby provinces in Luzon…
Bad weather grounds more domestic flights
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — More domestic flights were cancelled Friday due to bad weather, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said. Via Twitter, the DOTC noted that among the flights…
Globe Telecom launches breakthrough Cloud storage service
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Globe Telecom on Friday launched its breakthrough personal cloud storage service, as part of it commitment of improving today’s digital lifestyle. Globe Cloud is an app from…
Ambuklao Dam opens gate
MANILA, Sept 19 (PNA) — Benguet’s Ambuklao Dam has opened a gate at 0.5 meters, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA’s) 5 p.m. update. In a table…
Some Metro Manila colleges and universities suspend classes Saturday
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, and San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila add to the list of colleges and universities which announced suspension of classes…
Comelec urges Filipinos under 18 years old to register starting Sept. 20 for the SK polls next year
MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged young Filipinos or those below 18 years old to register this month for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on Feb….
Sen. Santiago says: ‘I did not ask for DAP releases’
MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) – Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago admitted on Thursday that she received funds for her pet projects but didn’t know it came from the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) funds. ”If…
Aquino admin opts for improved justice system
MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said the Aquino administration prefers to improve the justice system rather than re-imposing death penalty on heinous crime. “Yung posisyon ng Pangulo doon sa…
15 Luzon areas under storm signals as TS ‘Mario’ maintains strength –PAGASA
MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) – More areas in Luzon were placed under public storm warning signals as tropical storm “Mario” maintained its strength while continuing to move toward Northern Luzon Thursday afternoon….
Philippines, France agree on peaceful settlement of South China Sea dispute
PARIS, France, Sept. 18 (PNA) — The Philippines and France have agreed on the peaceful settlement of the disputes in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, including the United…
159 passengers in Cebu, Albay and Catanduanes stranded by ‘Mario’
MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) — As of 3:00 p.m. Thursday, some 159 seagoing passengers were stranded by Tropical Storm “Mario” in ports located in Southern Luzon and the Visayas, the Philippine Coast…