By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 2 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered Commission on Audit (COA) chairperson Maria Gracia Pulido-Tan to comment on the petition of anti-corruption advocates seeking…
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Pope Francis appoints Filipino archbishop as Holy See’s permanent representative to UN
MANILA, July 2 (PNA) — A Filipino Catholic prelate has been named as the Vatican’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. Pope Francis appointed 55-year old Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas…
SC upholds constitutionality of RH Law
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 10354, or the “Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law” (RH…
SC ruling on DAP cannot be used to impeach President Aquino — Speaker Belmonte
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — The decision made by the Supreme Court declaring portion of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) as “unconstitutional” could not be used to impeach…
Sandiganbayan orders former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo suspended for 90 days
MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division on Tuesday ordered former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to be suspended from office pendite lite (preventive suspension) and cease…
Farmers propose for establishment of ‘coco trust fund’ to help ailing industry
By Jade D. Miguel MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — Representatives from the coconut farmers sector nationwide gathered for a unity conference on Tuesday in UP Diliman to discuss updates pertaining to the…
Jinggoy Estrada declines to enter plea; Napoles pleads not guilty
MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — Senator Jinggoy Estrada refused to enter a plea during his arraignment before the Sandiganbayan over his alleged involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. Meanwhile,…
Aquino to submit proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress after SONA, says Palace
MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — Malacanang said on Monday that President Benigno S. Aquino III will submit the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress for ratification after he delivers his State of…
Land distribution continues despite CARPER expiration — Palace
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — The government on Monday reiterated that distribution of land to farmers continues despite the expiration of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with…
President Aquino inaugurates 1,000 low-cost housing units for informal settlers
ILOILO CITY, June 28 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday led the inauguration of 1,000 low-cost housing units in Jaro district for informal settlers who used to live on…
Palace welcomes Canada’s move designating PHL on list of focus dev’t countries
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — Malacanang on Saturday welcomed Canada’s move of designating the Philippines on the list of development countries of focus. This move will allow the…
Asbestos use in construction a labor hazard
HANOI, (PNA/VNS) — The use of asbestos in construction should be stopped as it poses serious health risks to workers, said experts at a conference in Hanoi yesterday. The conference, which was…
President Aquino graces 123rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III graced on Thursday the 123rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association (PBA), commending the lawyers’ group for “being a consistent voice for the…
Pork barrel cases validate Pres. Aquino’s anti-corruption campaign — Marcos
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 26 (PNA) – Sen. Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. on Thursday said President Benigno Aquino III can highlight the pork barrel scam cases in his upcoming state…
More overseas Filipino voters register for 2016 national elections, says DFA
MANILA, June 26 (PNA) — The number of overseas Filipino workers who have registered for the 2016 national elections is at a “record breaking pace,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said….