By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Finance (DoF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to stop the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch…
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Makati court allows Napoles to appear before Senate on Nov 7
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The Makati Regional Trial Court (MRTC) on Tuesday allowed Janet Napoles, suspected mastermind of the P10-billion pork barrel scam, to appear before the Senate probe…
Update: Typhoon Urduja maintains strength
MANILA, (PNA) — Typhoon “Urduja” has maintained its strength as it moves northwest of the Philippines, according to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 10 a.m. update Tuesday,…
Resilient economy means resilient people – Binay
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay, speaking at the 39th Philippine Business Conference Tuesday, laid out his vision on how the Philippines would achieve resilient economy. According to…
Establishment of $ 12-M 3G nutritional fertilizer facility planned for PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — The government plans to enter into an agreement with India’s Prathista to put up a $ 12 million third generation (3G) fertilizer plant that uses an eco-friendly technology proven…
Aquino moves to preserve Busuanga Pasture Reserve
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III has taken protective action to preserve the Busuanga Pasture Reserve in Palawan province by revoking a presidential proclamation issued under the previous administration that would…
President Aquino receives United Nations official in Malacanang
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Philippines Luiza Carvalho at a courtesy call in Malacanang’s Music Room at 11:30 a.m. on…
President Aquino receives credentials of British and Mexican envoys
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III accepted the credentials of the two new ambassadors to the Philippines from the countries of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and…
PHL to become “demographic, middle income sweet spots” in next 6 years
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines will achieve within the next six years a “demographic and middle income sweet spots” as a result of the Aquino administration’s “sound macroeconomic fundamentals…
SC disqualifies with finality Marinduque solon
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court Tuesday disqualified with finality Marinduque Rep. Regina Reyes. This was after the SC justices, during their deliberations Tuesday, dismissed the motion for reconsideration…
Palace remains focused on ensuring accountability on use of public money
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang reiterated that the overall focus of the administration is accountability on the use of public funds particularly with regards to the issue of P10-billion pork barrel scam. “Wala…
Mining could boost our economy – Binay
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay on Tuesday called on government officials and businessmen to revitalize the mining industry. During his keynote address at the 39th Philippine Business…
Work plan needed before release of Bohol reconstruction budget — Coloma
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is set to release some P7 billion for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the reconstruction of quake-stricken Bohol…
Palace: Relief groups must consider people’s welfare first
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang said it would try to help reconcile the positions of the Philippine Red Cross and the local government Maribojoc, Bohol, so relief goods could reach the needy and…
SC sets special en banc session on DAP on Friday
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court Tuesday set a special en banc session on Friday to tackle the Disbursement Acceleration Program. According to Atty. Theodore O. Te, SC Public…