By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) -– The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) stressed Wednesday that the amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines is aimed only at stopping…
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Tourism, top employment generator in PHL this year
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Sept. 22 (PNA)–A top official of the Department of Tourism (DOT) has confirmed that travel and tourism assumed a new dimension in the Philippines, evolving as top employment generators for…
Drilon urges BOC to dig deeper on sugar smuggling involving Torres
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 22 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday said the Bureau of Customs (BOC) should look deeper into sugar smuggling following a reported attempt of…
APEC economies urged to integrate climate change issues in trade and investment plans
ILOILO CITY, Sept. 22 (PNA) — Delegates attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) disaster management forum on Tuesday called on the bloc’s 21 member economies to integrate its proposed framework for disaster…
Murder raps filed at DOJ vs. 90 suspects in Mamasapano incident
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Sept. 22 (PNA) — Murder charges were filed on Tuesday before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against 90 suspects in connection with the Mamasapano incident that…
Palace confirms police hunt for abductors of two foreigners, one Filipino in Samal Island
MANILA, Sept. 22 (PNA) — Malacañang on Tuesday confirmed an ongoing police operation to hunt down the abductors of two foreigners and a Filipino from a resort in Samal Island, near Davao…
OSG pushing for demolition of Torre de Manila
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Sept. 22 (PNA) — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is pushing for the demolition of Torre de Manila, the so-called “National Photobomber” of Rizal Monument…
President Aquino meets with retired generals opposing the BBL
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept. 22 (PNA) — A two-hour meeting between President Benigno Aquino III and the retired generals who are questioning the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) was held in Malacanang…
DOT eyes basic template for PHL eco-tourism sites
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 22 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is planning to create a basic template for Philippine eco-tourism sites to serve as a benchmark for nature-based…
Casa Real restoration finally kicks off
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Sept. 21 (PNA) — Restoration of the Casa Real in Lingayen to its old grandeur during the Spanish time will soon be a reality following the relocation of 47 informal…
MALPHI beefs up partnership, fraternal collaboration
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — As the 16th series of Training Activity Land Malaysia-Philippines (MALPHI) formally concluded Monday, Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Eduardo Ano said the…
Senate passes bill expanding Halal industry in PHL
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) – The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to establish comprehensive program for the development and promotion of…
Lacierda to Escudero: Jurisprudence allow us to do whatever we are currently doing
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda on Monday reiterated that he is not using government money when talking about politics as this is under jurisprudence. He…
DOH-MIMAROPA now has 38 trained lifeguards
MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH)-MIMAROPA said on Monday that 38 lifeguard trainees completed the Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) Training held in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan from…
BI coordinating with interpol regarding the arrest of Reyes brothers
MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is coordinating with the Thailand Immigration through the International Police (Interpol) regarding the arrest of the suspects in the killing of broadcast…