MANILA, (PNA) –The Supreme Court has allowed the release of copies of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net (SALN) worth of all the justices of the SC even to law students….
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Physical form of punishment against children now banned in QC
By Priam F. Nepomuceno & Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA News Feature) — “Spare the rod and spoil the child”, a proverb favoring physical punishment for erring children once said. But…
6 CEB flights cancelled due to bad weather
MANILA, (PNA) –At least six flights of Cebu Pacific Air were cancelled Sunday due to bad weather conditions in the southern part of the country. As of 1:00 p.m., the Ninoy Aquino…
Bill to increase campaign expenses of candidates
MANILA, (PNA) –A lawmaker has filed a bill increasing the ceiling of expenses of candidates and political parties per voter during electoral exercises. Baguio City Rep. Nicasio Aliping, Jr., author of House…
ADB eyes up to US$ 1M grant to PHL for establishing earthquake insurance
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering giving some US$ 500,000 up to US$ 1 million technical assistance grant to the Philippines to help establish a…
Solons seek to criminalize unlawful use of sirens, bells and similar gadgets
MANILA, (PNA) –Unregulated use of sirens, bells, horns, whistles or similar gadgets that emit exceptionally loud or startling sounds attached to a vehicle will soon be a criminal offense once a bill…
President Aquino reiterates PH’s commitment to enhance cooperation with Pacific-Rim economies during APEC Leaders Meeting
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he will reiterate the Philippines’ commitment to enhance its cooperation with Pacific-Rim economies in attaining the renewed confidence in the global economy by…
P2.9-B rolled out for WWII vets’ pension; P4-B in savings generated by ATM payments — Abad
MANILA, (PNA) — Affirming the Administration’s commitment to ensure the well-being of the country’s war veterans, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P2.9 billion for the unpaid Total Administrative Disability…
Comelec reiterates call on lgus to allocate P10,000 for Oct. 28 barangazy polls
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reiterated its call on local government units (LGUs) to help them finance the forthcoming October 28 Barangay elections by allocating…
DSWD’s FDS inspires mothers to go back to school (Feature)
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, (PNA) — It is never too late to pursue and learn the value of education. These were proven by Maria Crispina de la Fuente, 27, of Barangay…
Visa facilitation to create 2.6 mln jobs, huge revenues for APEC members: report
BALI, Indonesia (PNA/Xinhua) — Centered on a booming travel industry, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies could create 2.6 million more jobs and generate an impressive 89 billion U.S. dollars in…
PHL Red Cross to commemorate Int’l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will be joining the international community in commemorating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) starting next week. The event, which expects over…
MMDA proposes “drainage bureau” to supervise MM drainage system
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday proposed the establishment of a drainage bureau that will supervise drainage-related efforts…
English subtitles eyed in Pinoy teleseryes
By Sammy F.Martin MANILA, (PNA) – – House Assistant Majority Leader Gerald Anthony Gullas Jr. on Sunday appealed to Filipino film and TV program producers to add English subtitles to their shows…
Update: Typhoon Ramil enters PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — Typhoon “Danas” (international name) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named “Ramil”, the state weather forecaster said on Sunday. “Ramil” is the first cyclone to…