MANILA, Oct. 3 (PNA) — The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms is now in receipt of a proposed statute institutionalizing political debates among national candidates. Rep. Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr….
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Deploy more legal attachés to assist OFWs in distress–Gatchalian
By Sammy F.Martin MANILA, Oct. 3 (PNA) — A party-list lawmaker is seeking the immediate posting of legal attachés abroad to assist the increasing number of distressed Filipinos overseas pursuant to Republic…
Palace assures gov’t is addressing hike in dengue cases
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) – Malacanang on Thursday assured that the government is addressing the number of dengue cases that reportedly increased significantly, particularly in Cavite, Bulacan and…
PHL determined to achieve top one-third of global competitiveness ranking — Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The administration of President Benigno Aquino III remains focused and determined to achieve the top one-third of 140 countries in the World Economic…
Filipino experts counter negative perception of genetically modified organisms
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) — Filipino biotechnology experts have dispelled the negative perception of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the Philippines, saying these products are safe and can help secure the…
Belmonte says no more time to pass bill lowering income taxes
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) -– House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Thursday said that the proposed bill lowering income taxes has no chance of being passed during the…
Palace sees Ombudsman’s probe on DAP funds as opportunity to clarify legal issues
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Wednesday said the Ombudsman’s investigation on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) funds will…
PHL to import more rice in preparation for El Nino peak
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Philippines will likely import more rice to beef up buffer stocks and ensure price stability amid the prospect of a severe El…
Palace calls on people to conserve water amid treat of ‘extreme’ El Nino
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Malacanang on Wednesday asked the people, particularly residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, to conserve water amid threat of ‘extreme’ El Nino…
Escudero urges colleagues to tackle tax reform proposals now
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero on Wednesday urged fellow lawmakers to tackle immediately the bills lowering income taxes after Malacanang expressed willingness to take…
JICA positive about PHL transport roadmap projects
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept 30 (PNA) — A Japanese government agency on Wednesday expressed optimism that with the Transport Roadmap, infrastructure development in the Philippines will eventually materialize. “We believe…
DPWH: 70% of roads leading to tourism destinations completed
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday said that about 70 percent of roads leading to tourism destinations have already…
Media and PhilHealth: Partners in disseminating accurate information on NHIP
MANILA, Sept 30 (PNA) — Personalities from tri-media organizations participated in the recent Social Health Insurance Education Series (SHInES) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) held at Astoria Plaza, Ortigas, Pasig…
OSG asks SC to reduce just compensation to PIATCO
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Sept. 29 (PNA) — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to reduce the just compensation to be paid by the…
Water interruption is part of preparation for wide effects of El Nino -–Palace
MANILA, Sept. 29 (PNA) – Malacanang said on Tuesday the extended water interruption is part of the water conservation in anticipation of the possible wide effects of the El Nino phenomenon. ”Due…