MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang welcomed a recent Social Weather Station survey showing continuing public support for President Benigno S. Aquino III and his reform agenda. The Social Weather Station Survey for the…
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(3rd Lead) 12 killed in PHL due to Typhoon Santi
MANILA, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 12 people were killed and three others were missing as Typhoon Nari (local name Santi) continued to batter the northern part of Philippines, a senior government official…
‘Santi’ displaces 46,295 families – NDRRMC
MANILA, (PNA) –The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday revealed that strong winds and rain-induced floods brought about by typhoon “Santi” has so far affected 46,295 families or…
Another typhoon to enter PHL on Monday – PAGASA
MANILA, (PNA) –As typhoon “Santi” is expected to be out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday another typhoon is expected to enter by Monday morning, the state weather forecaster…
Update: ‘Santi’ out of PHL
MANILA, (PNA) –Typhoon “Santi” is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is moving farther away from the country and closer towards Vietnam, the state weather bureau said on Sunday….
MMDA advises motorists to take alternate routes on INC event
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday advised commutters and motorists to take alternative routes in Metro Manila on Monday during the event…
Government quick response programs are in place, says Palace, as another tropical storm is expected this week
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang assured the public that quick response programs are already in place in order to prevent human casualties and minimize property damage as tropical storm “Wipha” is expected to…
Strict enforcement of Comelec gun ban by Philippine National Police to ensure free, orderly, credible Barangay Elections
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang assured that the Philippine National Police (PNP) is strictly enforcing Commission on Election (Comelec) gun ban in ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible Barangay Elections on October…
Environment Group cautions public against buying toxic Halloween products in Metro Manila
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Enviromental Group, the EcoWaste Coalition, on Sunday cautioned the public against buying Halloween products in various retail outlets in Metro Manila, including leading department stores…
Monday classes suspended in 13 NCR areas to give way to INC medical missions
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Thirteen areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) which include 12 cities and the municipality of Pateros will have no classes on Monday (Oct 14),…
TESDA remains steadfast in providing skills, competencies for workers
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, (PNA) — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) remains undaunted in its efforts to train Filipinos with the necessary skills for them to be gainfully employed…
PH signs Minamata Convention, gains UN praise
KUMAMOTO, Japan, (PNA) — With full powers from President Benigno Aquino III, environment secretary Ramon J.P. Paje signed for the Philippines, at the on-going UN Conference on Mercury here, the historic Minamata…
‘Santi’ now a typhoon; MM, several Luzon areas under storm signals
MANILA, (PNA) — Signal no. 3 has been hoisted over Aurora province as tropical storm “Santi” intensified into a typhoon as it continues to move towards Aurora-Isabela area, the state weather forecaster…
(Update) 36 areas in Luzon under storm warning signal, Typhoon Santi intensifies further
MANILA, (PNA) — At least seven areas in Luzon are now under public storm warning signal no. 3 as typhoon “Santi” has intensified further as it continues to move towards Aurora-Isabela Area,…
PNP units ready for typhoon Santi
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday activated the National Headquarters Disaster Incident Management Task Group to coordinate all disaster response operations of PNP Units in areas threatened by…