MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch the “National Handwashing Day” in daycare centers this October 16. According to DSWD the launching will be in support…
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PHL advances crackdown vs biodiversity loss
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, (PNA) -– The government further gained headway in saving Philippine biodiversity, boosted by its law enforcement-boosting convergence strategy that mobilizes public and private partners for the undertaking….
Good weather prevails until Tuesday – PAGASA
By Christopher T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday said that the whole country will experience generally good weather in the next…
San Mig Coffee nips Petron to even Governor’s Cup Finals Series
By Kevin Patrick V. Mariano MANILA, (PNA) — The San Mig Coffee Mixers relied on their huge third quarter rally to wallop the the Petron Blaze Boosters,100-93 in their Game Two Finals…
Hike in number of dissatisfied Pinoys reflects ‘depth of anger’ vs misuse of public funds – Palace
MANILA, (PNA) –Malacanang sees the increase in number of dissatisfied Filipinos in the performance of President Benigno Aquino III as a reflection of the “depth of anger” of the public on the…
SC, Ombudsman to conduct lifestyle check in Judiciary
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court and the Office of the Ombudsman are now on initial talks to address corruption issues in the Judiciary. In a press conference Monday,…
President Aquino appoints 29 judges
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed 29 judges in various provinces. In a transmittal letter to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P. A. Sereno, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa…
(Lead) Aquino all set for state visit to South Korea this week
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III will leave this week for a two-day state visit to the Republic of Korea to further boost ties between the two countries, as well…
Expansion of Philhealth coverage to reach more poor people, says Padilla
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is continuously expanding its benefits to serve more Filipinos especially the poor based on President Benigno S. Aquino III’s pro-poor agenda, its chief…
2014 budget expected to pass 3rd and final reading October 21
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — The leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday said they will pass the 2014 P2.268 Trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) on third and final…
Update: Comelec gun ban violators now 341 – PNP
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday announced the arrest of 341 persons for violating the firearms ban. In its update, Senior Supt. Wilben…
DPWH travel advisory update: 13 roads still closed due to ‘Santi’
By Josine F. Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– As of 3 p.m. Monday, 13 road sections – five in the Cordillera, two in Region II, five in Region III, and one in Region…
Palace optimistic GPH-MILF to reach consensus on peace deal’s last 2 annexes
MANILA, (PNA) –Malacanang expressed optimism that the peace negotiating panels would soon reach an agreement on the last two annexes to be added to the 2012 Framework Agreement on Bangsamoro (FAB). The…
Sereno asks De Lima to probe existence of “Ma’am Arlene”
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P. Aranal Sereno has asked Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima to investigate the alleged existence of an influential fixer…
DOLE reminds employers on Oct holidays’ pay rules
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz Monday issued labor advisories regarding the proper pay rules for the holidays this month of October. Baldoz issued Labor Advisories No. 7…