By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — Malacanang on Wednesday stressed the need to continue implementing anti-poverty initiatives such as the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program initiated by the Aquino…
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Malacañang hopes government, MILF would soon agree on a fair Bangsamoro draft Law
MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — The Palace said it hopes that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) would soon agree on the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to…
Senators find Roxas’ term extension idea for President impossible
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) – Senators found Interior Secretary Mar Roxas’ idea of extending the term of President Benigno Aquino III impossible, saying it contradicts the Constitution which…
Partners target enhancing climate action in critical watersheds
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — A new project targets further promoting resilience and green growth nationwide by helping improve local government units (LGUs) development planning capabilities to better…
Combined 4 options may stop power shortage in Summer 2015 — Petilla
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla on Monday said the combined four options under Section 71 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) may stop the power shortage…
Sandiganbayan orders Sen. Revilla’s 90-day preventive suspension from public office
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The Sandiganbayan ordered on Monday a 90-day preventive suspension of Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. from public office in connection with the plunder…
SC exonerates owner of sunken ‘MV Princess of the Stars’ from criminal liability
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) has exonerated from criminal liability the owner of the sunken “MV Princess of the Stars” in which 227…
De Lima brands as ‘preposterous’ Php300-M bribe by Ampatuans
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Monday branded as “preposterous” the claims of private prosecutor Nena Santos that…
DA chief bans hog products from South China province
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala ordered a temporary ban on the importation of hog products from Jiangsu, China following a confirmed report of foot and mouth disease (FMD)…
Petron, Total to rollback LPG prices on August 1
MANILA, (PNA) — Petron Corporation and Total will rollback its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices by Php2.25 and Php2.00, respectively, effective August 1. Petron Corporation’s Gasul and Fiesta Gas prices will have…
Rainy weekend in most parts of PHL — PAGASA
MANILA, (PNA) — Southwest monsoon which continues to be the dominant weather system will bring rains in most parts of the country until weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA…
Comelec notes low number of registrants in the first two months of voter’s registration nationwide
MANILA, July 29 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reported a low number of registrants in the first two months of the 17-month long voter’s registration nationwide. Comelec Chairman Sixto…
President Aquino pushes for reasonable, just, acceptable Bangsamoro Law
MANILA, July 29 (PNA) -– President Benigno Simeon Aquino III affirmed that he will aggressively push for the enactment of the Bangsamoro Basic Law that will formalize and implement the provisions of…
President Aquino to submit proposed P2.6 T National Budget for 2015 to Congress on Wednesday
MANILA, July 29 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is getting ready to submit the proposed P2.6 trillion National Budget to Congress on Wednesday, a Malacañang official said Tuesday. Presidential Communications…
Archbishop confirms Pope Francis visit to PHL on Jan. 15-19 next year
By Ferdinand G. Patino MANILA, July 29 (PNA) — Pope Francis will visit the Philippines from January 15 to 19, 2015 which also marks the 20th anniversary of the World Youth Day…