MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has cited the Philippine semiconductor and electronics industry for its contribution in helping the government revolutionize the country’s economic growth amid the global crisis….
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Senate files Resolution to abolish PDAF in General Appropriations Act of 2014
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — A resolution was filed on Monday expressing the position of the Senate to abolish the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) in the General Appropriations Act…
Aquino says Electronics Product Development Center will boost semiconductor and electronic industry
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is putting up a modern and world-class Electronics Product Development Center (EPDC) to boost the country’s…
President Aquino names new Overall Deputy Ombudsman
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed Melchor Arthur H. Carandang as the new Overall Deputy Ombudsman. In a one-page transmittal letter of Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr….
President Aquino hopes to reach agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front on power sharing annex
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed optimism that both the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace panels can finish the power sharing annex of the Framework…
Singson assures construction of better quality roads in Bohol, Cebu
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– After the 7.2 magnitude quake left numerous roads and bridges damaged in Central Visayas and Mindanao, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson assured Monday the…
President Aquino names new Overall Deputy Ombudsman
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed Melchor Arthur H. Carandang as the new Overall Deputy Ombudsman. In a one-page transmittal letter of Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr….
DSWD to celebrate 2nd Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) celebrates the 2nd Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week on October 20-27. For…
Phivolcs warns of liquefaction on reclaimed lands along Roxas Boulevard
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Director Renato Solidum of Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday said that thousands of hectares of reclaimed lands along Roxas Boulevard might sink if…
Arlene Lerma has left PHL — Immigration
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Amid the heating up of the issue on the corruption in the Judiciary, one of the alleged suspects in the controversy was confirmed to have already…
Delta Airlines flight to US delayed after receiving ‘bomb threat’
MANILA, (PNA) — A Delta Airlines flight to the US via Nagoya, Japan was slightly delayed Saturday morning after an unidentified person called airport authorities that a bomb was to explode in…
Aquino lauds Filipino community in South Korea for their support
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III lauded the members of the Filipino community for support in his government reforms and the various changes he has made in his…
PHL economy continues to boom despite political scandals and calamities, PCCI told
By Kris Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) — The largest business organization in the country, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), is positive the local economy will continue to boom despite political scandals…
Amihan brings light rains over Luzon — PAGASA
MANILA, (PNA) — Light rains expected over Northern and eastern sections of Luzon due to northeast monsoon or “hangin amihan”, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday….
Aquino reports successful state visit to South Korea
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III reported a fruitful visit to South Korea, saying the Philippines could learn from that country to be progressive. In his arrival message at the…