By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 28 (PNA) – President Benigno Aquino III received spontaneous standing ovation after he delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) during Monday’s joint session…
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President Aquino: The Filipino is worth fighting for
MANILA, July 28 (PNA) — The Filipino is worth fighting for! President Benigno S. Aquino III added this line to the slogan of his father, the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.,…
President Aquino set to certify Bangsamoro Basic Law as urgent bill
MANILA, July 27 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is set to certify the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as urgent bill, a Palace official said on Sunday. “Ipinahayag ni Pangulong (Benigno)…
Increased initiatives in tourism credited for steady growth in tourist arrivals
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 27 (PNA) — The Philippines’ revived international tourism campaign “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” among other initiatives by the Department of Tourism (DOT) has posed…
PHL pushing through with K to 12 Program
MANILA, July 25 (PNA) — Malacanang said on Friday the government is pushing through with the K to 12 Basic Education Program even amid some problems in the country’s educational system. Deputy…
Sandiganbayan slaps Enrile with 90-day preventive suspension
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, July 25 (PNA) — Detained Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile was slapped with a 90-day preventive suspension by the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday, pending litigation…
Government agencies sign agreement to implement law to protect children in armed conflict
MANILA, July 25 (PNA) — Representatives of various government agencies on Friday signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) to carry out Executive Order 138 on protecting the welfare of children involved in…
Gov’t working hard to improve lives of Filipinos, says Palace official
MANILA, July 25 (PNA) — The government is working round the clock to implement various programs and projects to benefit many Filipinos, a Palace official said on Friday. Presidential Communications Operations Office…
Palace confident of luring more investments into PHL
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 24 (PNA) — Malacanang has expressed confidence that foreign investments will continue to flow into the country, encouraged by the growing economy. Presidential Communications Operations Office…
President Aquino remains on the right track, PCCI chief says
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, July 24 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III remains on the right track of his goal of “matuwid na daan,” the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Osmena says Cabinet members show they are transparent on DAP
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 24 (PNA) – Senator Sergio Osmena III said the show of force of the Aquino Cabinet members in the Senate inquiry on the Disbursement Acceleration Program…
Senate probe is good opportunity for DBM to explain DAP — Drilon
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 23 (PNA) — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said the Senate inquiry into the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) will be a good opportunity for Budget…
Akbayan pushes for legislative solution to Palace-SC impasse
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, July 23 (PNA) — Akbayan party-list Rep. Barry Gutierrez on Wednesday urged his colleagues in Congress to work for the swift and immediate passage of a set…
President Aquino commemorates Apolinario Mabini’s 150th birth anniversary in Batangas
TANAUAN CITY, Batangas, July 23 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday led the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini, whose contributions strengthened the foundation of Philippine…
PHL remains committed to enacting Bangsamoro law
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 23 (PNA) — The government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) remain committed to enacting the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that…