MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III said the Philippines and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding on military cooperation, particularly on training and purchase of weapons and aircraft. Aquino…
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Aquino to Korean businessmen: Invest in PHL and join the ‘rising tide’
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III has enticed Korean investors to join the “rising tide” in the country and take part in the unprecedented economic growth that the Philippines is enjoying….
(Update) MMDA rescues 60 trapped people in Loon town
MANILA, (PNA) — Teams fielded by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) successfully rescued on Friday 60 people trapped in Barangay Tanawan in Loon town, Bohol. Loon was one of the areas…
Palace rejects claims gov’t using calamities as excuse to use DAP
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official on Friday dismissed claims that the government is using as an excuse the recent spate of calamities that struck the country for the…
Transfer of custody of over 200 arrested MNLF rebels being processed
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The transfer of custody of more than 200 rebels arrested during the clashes between government forces and the Moro National Liberation Front in Zamboanga City is…
Aquino, Park witness signing of MOU in the field of sports
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — President Aquino and South Korean President Park Geun-hye witnessed Thursday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Sports Commission, the Ministry of Culture…
President Aquino says his administration is not looking at reviewing the Constitution to allow foreigners to own land
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday maintained that his administration is “not looking at revising the Constitution” to allow foreigners to own land in the Philippines. President…
Aquino thanks Park of Korea for warm hospitality accorded him during his state visit
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III thanked President Park Geun-hye for the warm hospitality she has given him and his delegation, saying her presidency is itself historic. During…
Relief agencies reach isolated areas, bring food packs
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang said government agencies and has reached some isolated areas and brought relief assistance but still working hard to also bring support to other areas affected by Tuesday’s earthquake….
Korean International Trade Association official cites growing relation between Korea and the Philippines in all fronts
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — An official of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) cited the increasing relations between the Philippines and South Korea which, he said “goes beyond military, politics and…
Five new UNSC non-permanent members, including Saudi Arabia, elected
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/APP) — The UN’s General Assembly on Thursday elected five new countries, including Saudi Arabia, to non-permanent seats on the Security Council. Saudi Arabia, which won a seat on the…
Death toll in 7.2 magnitude earthquake now 173
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday announced that the death toll in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Central Visayas last Tuesday has now…
Foreign Portfolio Investments yield net inflows in September
MANILA, (PNA) — Registered investments for the month of September more than doubled to US$ 2.6 billion from US$ 1.0 billion last month with the resurgence of investor confidence due to positive…
One slot remains for the AXE Apollo Space Camp®
MANILA, (PNA) — Earlier this year, the no. 1 fragrance brand in the world AXE unveiled a global space program that promises to take 23 people to space.The ambitious campaign marks the…
SBMA mounts photo exhibit for Ayta scholarship program
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, (PNA) — In observance of Indigenous People’s Month, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has mounted an exhibit of photographs of Ayta tribesmen in this Freeport to help fund…