MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker has vowed to protect the rights of any person who is treated less favorably on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliations or beliefs…
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DAP implementation needed to ensure PHL economy growth
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The need to ensure continued growth of the domestic economy while addressing loopholes in government spending paved the way for the implementation of the disbursement acceleration…
DTI, Philexport trade fair brings Central Luzon MSMEs products
MANILA, (PNA) -– The Dept. of Trade and Industry and Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) is set to bring products of micro, small and medium enterprises of Central Luzon in the forthcoming…
Tayag tweeted: 305 deaths, leptospirosis; 470 deaths, dengue
MANILA, (PNA) — Health ASec. Eric Tayag has tweeted the latest update on the number of leptospirosis and dengue cases in the country. Tayag tweeted that as of Sept 28, there were…
LGBT desk in every police station pushed
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill creating a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) desk in every police station to ensure that victims of hate or sexually oriented crimes…
QC eyes creation of land banking system
MANILA, (PNA) — The Quezon City government has ordered a study on a land banking system that the city government may have to establish during the incumbency of Mayor Herbert Bautista. In…
Sereno lauds teachers for their contribution to nation building
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, (PNA) — Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno urged teachers to uphold truth and justice as she paid tribute to their sacrifices and their significant contribution towards nation…
President Aquino to invite potential investors to invest in the Philippines during APEC Summit
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III will invite the international business community to “take a look and invest further in the Philippines” during his attendance to the 21st Asia…
Palace joins World Teachers’ Day observance
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang joined the global observance of World Teachers’ Day Saturday, October 5, as countries around the world highlight the vital contributions of teachers to development. “Makikibahagi kami sa selebrasyon…
Negotiations for F/A-50 ‘Golden Eagle’ jet aircraft still ongoing
MANILA, (PNA) — Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo has confirmed negotiations with the South Korean manufacturer of the F/A-50 “Golden Eagle” jet aircraft is continuing. He said late Friday the DND was dealing…
DSWD puts “buntis at bagong panganak friendly center” in JFE evacuation center
MANILA, (PNA) –The Dept. of Social Welfare and Development said Saturday it has established a “Buntis at Bagong Panganak Friendly Center” inside the JFE Sports Complex According to DSWD, the friendly centers…
4 PAL Express flights cancelled due to bad weather
MANILA, (PNA) — Four flights of Philippine Airlines Express Manila-Zamboanga-Manila were cancelled due to bad weather in the south western part of the country. Flights 2P-993/994 were affected. They were scheduled to…
Manila RTC extends TRO vs. BOC revamp
MANILA, (PNA) — The Manila Regional Trial Court Friday extended the temporary restraining order against the implementation of the reassignment in the ranks of Customs Collectors at the Bureau of Customs. In…
Frigates useful also for disaster relief, OFW repatriations
MANILA, (PNA) — Aside from defending the country’s vast maritime territories, the two frigates that the Department of National Defense (DND) is acquiring for P18-billion, can also be used for repatriations of…
Palace belittles claims of poll fraud
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official shrugged off fresh allegations of massive poll fraud during last May’s automated national elections. “At this point, the Comelec [Commission on Elections] has…