MANILA, (PNA) — A new cyclone is expected to enter the country within 24 to 48 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday. In an interview, PAGASA…
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NPAs ambush soldiers in North Cotabato, Army launches manhunt
By Edwin O. Fernandez MAKILALA, North Cotabato, (PNA) –- The military here has launched pursuit operations against a band of communist New Peoples Army (NPA) who ambushed Monday morning a convoy of…
Philhealth to provide benefits to quake victims — Malacanang
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Health Insurance (Philhealth) will provide benefits to victims of the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Central Visayas last week, a Palace official said. “Benefits shall cover for…
Magnitude 5.4 aftershocks occur in Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) — Six days after the the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that shook Central Visayas last Tuesday morning, massive aftershocks continued to jolt the region, particularly in the province of Bohol, according…
Gov’t doing its best to provide aid to quake affected areas, assures ample relief supply
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The government assured Monday it is doing its best to ensure that enough aid is given in all affected areas and has ample supply of relief…
Manila Radar Control Center to undergo 30-hour preventive maintenance works — CAAP
MANILA, (PNA) — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) which will limit outgoing and incoming domestic flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
SC junks with finality San Roque Power Corporation’s P560-M tax refund
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court has dismissed with finality San Roque Power Corporation’s claim for a P560-million tax refund in connection with its unused input value-added tax…
LTFRB suspends 43 buses of companies involved in Quezon mishap
MANILA, (PNA) -– The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday suspended 43 units of the three bus companies involved in the deadly road accident in Quezon province last Saturday….
Joint transport team arrests 300 Davao traffic violators in five days
By Judy G. Quiros DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — A joint composite team from Davao City’s transport agencies have apprehended over 300 vehicles for various traffic violations in five days. Land Transportation Franchising…
Comelec postpones barangay polls in Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) –The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Monday the postponement of Barangay elections in the province of Bohol. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes, however, said he did not specify the reason…
Ex-TESDA chief asks SC to stop disbursing DAP
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Former Iloilo Rep. and erstwhile Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Augusto “Buboy” Syjuco, Jr. Monday asked the Supreme Court to stop the government…
43 undocumented Filipinos to arrive from Saudi
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) — Another batch of 43 undocumented Filipinos from Saudi Arabia who joined a Philippine government-organized repatriation will arrive in Manila Monday night barely two weeks before…
PNoy: Savings can be used to replenish calamity, contingency funds
MANILA, (PNA) — The government has ample savings it can use to replenish the dwindling calamity and contingency funds, Pres. Benigno Aquino III said Monday. At the sidelines of an event he…
POEA to conduct job fairs in Cebu, Bohol
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) –- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration will hold job fairs in earthquake-stricken Bohol and Cebu. According to POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, Department of Labor and Employment…
DPWH’s priority to make roads and bridges passable in quake-hit areas – Singson
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson on Monday admitted more are still to be assessed in quake-stricken Bohol and Cebu before they develop the best…