MANILA, Sept. 7(PNA) — The trough or extended cloudiness of the low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) will continue to bring heavy rains over the whole of…
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Palace assures enough power for Luzon in 2015
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) — Malacanang on Sunday said the government is working to ensure adequate supply of electricity in Luzon next year. “Bibigyan ng pamahalaan ng mataas…
DepEd commends 2014 Metrobank Outstanding Teacher awardees
MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded the exemplary service and commitment to deliver quality education to Filipino learners of the 2014 Metrobank Foundation’s Search for Outstanding Teachers…
House body OKs bill promoting positive, non-violent discipline of children
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — The House Committee on the Welfare of Children has reported out for floor deliberation a measure promoting positive and non-violent discipline of children at home, in schools,…
TESDA accords with LGUs, private sector to boost Baguio tech-voc education
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — Technical vocational education ramps up as Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is set to continue its partnerships with local government units and private corporations. Two…
1,189 individuals successfully hurdle PMAEE
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — A total of 1,189 individuals successfully hurdled the Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE) which was held last Aug. 3. Major Ray Balido,…
Government working to remedy traffic congestion in Metro Manila
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — The government said it is addressing the traffic problem in the country to preserve the economic achievements of the administration. In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo…
Palace defends EDCA, says agreement does not violate constitution
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — The Palace reiterated on Saturday that the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the US is within the bounds of the law and that government lawyers can…
TESDA names competitors to the 10th Asean Skills Competition
MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will be sending a 34-member delegation composed of competitors and coaches/experts to try to bring home the gold at…
PNP intensifying crime prevention efforts — Palace
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said the Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying its crime prevention efforts to ensure public safety. Presidential Communication Operations Office…
Palace: PHL peacekeepers to complete tour of duty in Golan Heights
MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said Filipino peacekeepers will complete their tour of duty in the Golan Heights until next month. “We want to complete our tour of duty…
(Update) 2 LPAs continue to dump rains in PHL until Friday –PAGASA
MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — The two low-pressure areas (LPAs) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) will continue to dump light to moderate rains in the whole country in the next…
Palace: We should all be proud of ‘Gilas Pilipinas’
MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — Despite losing to Puerto Rico, the country should still be proud of Gilas Pilipinas’ efforts in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Seville, Spain, the Palace said…
(Update) 2 LPAs have slim chance to intensify into tropical depression — PAGASA
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Two weather disturbances inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) have small chance of intensifying into tropical cyclone within the next 24 to 36 hours, the Philippine…
Palace urges businessmen, shippers to use Subic, Batangas ports
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Malacanang has encouraged businessmen and shippers to use Subic and Batangas as alternative ports, as the government works on decongesting the Port of Manila within the next…