By Janice M. Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang on Tuesday said the people’s initiative being pushed by several sectors is “not the only available option” for the abolition of pork barrel funds….
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Gazmin: I serve at pleasure of the President
MANILA, (PNA) — With rumors floating around claiming that he will be replaced soon, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Tuesday said that he is ready to leave his…
President Aquino provides necessary assistance for 75-year-old Tarlac voter
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III has fulfilled his promise to give medical assistance to an ailing 75-year-old man he met when he voted in Tarlac for the barangay elections last…
Roxas urges newly-elected barangay officials not to act as ‘bosses’
MANILA, (PNA) -– Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas on Tuesday reminded newly-elected barangays officials not to act as “bosses” and instead serve their constituents properly. At a press conference, Roxas,…
Malacanang: People’s Initiative not only option to safeguard public funds
MANILA, (PNA) — The Aquino government expressed belief there are available options other than the people’s initiative that will safeguard the integrity of public funds, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny”…
NFA’s Calayag’s appointment subject of review, Palace says
MANILA, (PNA) — The appointment of National Food Authority Administrator Orlan A. Calayag is now subject of review following allegations that he is an American citizen, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio…
PHL’s huge climb in Doing Business 2014 report to boost job creation
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– The thirty notches jump of the Philippines in the latest “Ease of Doing Business’ report of World Bank and International Finance Corp.” was seen to significantly…
Vinta gains strength, 2 provinces in N. Luzon under Signal no.1
MANILA, (PNA) — At least two areas in Northern Luzon are under public storm warning signal no. 1 as tropical depression Vinta has slightly intensified its strength and changed its direction westward,…
Husband, 2 daughters of Filipina killed in Tiananmen crash among injured in accident – DFA
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) -– The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said the husband and daughters of the Filipino woman who died in the car crash in Tiananmen Square…
DOJ mulling NBI probe on explosion at Davao prosecutor’s house
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Justice is considering the possibility of tapping the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate the circumstances behind the grenade-throwing incident at the house of a prosecutor…
BSP to check banks’ consumer protection practices
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA)–The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering to check whether banks’ consumer protection practices are in line with the central bank’s financial inclusion program. “Up for consideration…
Malacanang lauds 2013 Nobel Peace Prize winning UN group with Filipino member
MANILA, (PNA) — The Aquino government led the entire Filipino nation in lauding the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for 2013, Presidential Communications…
DBM kicks off new features on PDAF website
MANILA, (PNA) — In its continuing drive to implement budget innovation and reforms, the Department of Budget and Management has introduced new features on the electronic Transparency and Accountability Initiative for Lump…
Davao del Sur voters will also vote to approve or not the creation of Davao Occidental province
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, (PNA) — Aside from voting the barangay chairman and barangay kagawads in their respective barangays, the more than 500,000 registered voters in Davao del Sur will also…
Good weather prevails over PHL on election day
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday said that good weather conditionwill prevail in many parts of the country as voters troop to the polling…