By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines’s monetary authority, said Thursday it will maintain key policy rates. In a press briefing, BSP Governor Amando Tetangco said…
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PCG placed on heightened alert for barangay polls
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) went on heightened alert Friday to prepare for the expected exodus of travelers from urban centers to the provinces due to the barangay elections…
PHL to enjoy fair weather through weekend
MANILA, (PNA) — Most parts of the country except Northern Luzon will experience fair weather until this weekend, the state bureau said on Friday. PAGASA weather forecaster Alvin Pura said that until…
SC issues no TRO vs. DAP Fund yet
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court failed to make a ruling Friday on the petition seeking the issuance of a temporary restraining order against the use of the alleged…
Palace: Go out and vote on Monday
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang has urged the public to vote on Oct. 28, Monday, for the barangay polls. “Go out and vote and make sure your officials, the ones you vote for,…
The Guardian: U.S.’s NSA monitored phone calls of 35 world leaders
LONDON, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) monitored phone calls of 35 world leaders, according to a classified document provided by whistleblower Edward Snowden, The Guardian website reports on Friday….
Palace exec: No politics in skipping Maribojoc
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official denied on Friday allegations that Pres. Benigno Aquino III skipped a visit to Maribojoc town in Bohol due to politics. At a media…
Special barangay election period in Zamboanga City to start Monday
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Friday that the special barangay election period in this city will start on Monday, October 26, up to December 10, 2013. Comelec…
Plebiscite on new Davao Occ province to be held Monday
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — A plebiscite for the creation of the new province of Davao Occidental will push through on Monday. This, after the Supreme Court during its special en…
(Update) Quake death toll now at 206
MANILA, (PNA) –The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), in its Friday afternoon update, announced the death toll for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Central Visayas last Oct. 15,…
Aquino declares Nov 13 special non-working day in Pantukan, Compostela Valley
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared Nov 13 a special (non-working) day in the municipality of Pantukan in Compostela Valley in celebration of the “Araw ng Pantukan.” The…
Palace sees nothing illegal in DOJ move to cancel passports
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The Palace sees nothing illegal in the move of the Department of Justice to request for the revocation of passports of those facing plunder charges in…
SC takes no action on Syjuco’s petition vs. Drilon
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court Friday took no action on the petition filed by former Iloilo congressman and erstwhile Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Augusto…
Palace encourages people to vote, choose right barangay leaders
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang asked the people to participate in the upcoming barangay election this Monday underscoring the importance of governance at the grassroots level. Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in…
Pork scam whistleblower Benjur Luy in tears while recalling threats to his life
By Lloyd Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — Pork barrel fund scam whistleblower Benjur Luy Friday took the witness stand before the Makati court on the continuation of the hearing on the bail petition…