By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Sept. 10 (PNA) — The Armed Forces announced that the ranking Filipino officer of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), who resigned from his post due…
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TESDA, DepEd coordinate to train TLE teachers in handling 23 tech-voc courses
MANILA, Sept. 10 (PNA) — In line with the K to 12 curriculum, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have been working hand in…
DepEd recognizes private schools for indigenous peoples
MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — As part of its commitment to increase access to education and to promote Indigenous Peoples’ education (IPed), the Department of Education (DepEd) has officially recognized the first…
President Aquino: ASEAN Business Awardees prove PHL firms are world class
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Outstanding local enterprises that were awarded at the 1st ASEAN Business Awards Philippines prove that Filipino businesses are world class, said President Benigno…
Bacolod City’s 2014 MassKara Festival launched
BACOLOD CITY, Sept 9 (PNA) — The 2014 MassKara Festival was launched Tuesday in rites led by Mayor Monico Puentevella and festival organizer Kasadya Bacolod Foundation Inc. “We will have a bigger,…
Update: Monsoon to bring light to moderate rains until Wednesday
MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers will continue in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Youth org aims to improve enrollment rate, lower teen pregnancy incidence and other youth concerns
By Jade D. Miguel MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Calling on all stakeholders to recognize the role of Filipino youth in sustaining the country’s competitiveness, the National Youth Commission (NYC) has targeted…
Luzon grid stable for entire week, says Petilla
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — After the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a red alert status on Tuesday, the Luzon grid is expected to be…
Senate adopts resolution commending UN Filipino peacekeepers
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) – The Senate adopted on Monday a resolution commending the United Nations Filipino peacekeepers for their display of bravery and resolve during a standoff…
DENR significantly reduces illegal logging hotspots from 197 to 31
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) – An executive order signed by President Benigno Aquino III over three years ago to boost the government’s campaign against illegal logging has helped…
(NewsFeature) Tetangco cites rising public trust on PHL banks
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) — The public’s trust in the Philippines’ banking system continues to strengthen as proven by the continued increase in deposits and loans. Bangko Sentral ng…
Tanauan newborn’s registration requires planting a tree
TANAUAN CITY, Batangas, Sept. 8 (PNA) – “A simple but worthy initiative” was the gist of Mayor Thony Halili’s speech as he led the grand launch of Tanauan City Ordinance No. 2014-17…
MARINA licks queuing problem of Filipino seafarers
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is pleased to announce that it managed to resolve the queuing problem of Filipino seafarers, who are applying…
Commendation for 40 UN Filipino peacekeepers should push through –Trillanes
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Sunday the Senate commendation for the 40 UN Filipino peacekeepers should push through despite the claim by…
(Update) LPA dissipates; ‘habagat’ to bring rains to western section of PHL –PAGASA
MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) — The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the country has dissipated but rains are still expected in the western section of the country due to the southwest monsoon or…