MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Army announced it will be turning one 10-door apartment unit to deserving soldiers this Monday. Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang, Army spokesperson, said PA chief Lt. Gen. Noel…
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CEB mounts, cancels flights to and from Zamboanga for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
MANILA, (PNA) — Cebu Pacific Air on Saturday announced it has mounted special flights to and from Zamboanga City for the weekend until Monday, but has cancelled some during the same period….
QCPL to celebrate 65th year of service
MANILA, (PNA) — In celebration of the 65th founding anniversary of the Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) on October 7, 2013, library’s accomplishments for the past 65 years and its incoming programs…
Tribute held for Zambo standoff fallen troops, civilians
By Antonet Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– Defense Sec. Voltaire Gazmin, Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista and Interior Sec. Manuel Roxas, II led Saturday the ceremonies in giving tribute to the…
P 50 M was “not an incentive for political favor” — Guingona
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Sen. Teofisto Guingona III insisted that the P50 million allegedly given to each senator who voted to oust Corona was not an incentive for any political…
Peso closes sideways vs. dollar on lower unemployment benefit claims
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine peso was hurt by the general strengthening of the US dollar in Asia Friday on lower jobless claims in the world’s largest economy last…
UK energy firm executive lauds PHL govt’s advocacy in renewable energy
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) –- The Philippine government is doing a really good job to encourage investments in renewable energy, a British energy company head said Friday. Mike Murphy, Pacific Rim…
PHL Red Cross to respond to long-term displacement in Zambo
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — From the onset of the crisis, the relief operations carried out jointly by the Philippine Red Cross have focused mainly on addressing needs of evacuees, up…
OFW Pag-IBIG members may avail selves of assistance programs – Binay
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay Friday said overseas Filipino workers, who are members of Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) and whose families are affected by the conflict…
DSWD provides P92-M worth of assistance, prepares for rehabilitation stage
MANILA, (PNA) –- The Dept. of Social Welfare and Development disclosed Friday a total P92.22 million worth of assistance has been provided to the Zambo evacuees as of Sept 27, 2013. According…
Trade deficit increased 76% in a month
MANILA, (PNA) – As the country’s offshore trade performance grew in July 2013, trade deficit also went up by 75.6 percent to US$ 649.07 million from June 2013 US$ 369.60 million. According…
Nando intensifies into tropical storm outside PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — Tropical depression Paolo has intensified into a tropical storm and has accelerated but is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the state weather forecaster said Friday. PAGASA defines…
MB Revises Rules on Valuation of GS
MANILA, (PNA) — The Monetary Board (MB) has amended the rules that govern the valuation of government securities (GS) held by banks. The changes are meant to better reflect market valuation for…
Govt intensifies security ops at detention facility for 200 Misuari followers
MANILA, (PNA) -–The government on Friday vowed to intensify security operation, including checkpoints, along the vicinity of San Ramon Penal Farm in Zamboanga City where more or less 200 members of the…
MMDA supports installation of defibrillator in all buildings, crowded areas
MANILA, (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced it strongly supports moves to install defibrillator in all buildings and crowded places that could be readily used during emergencies. The defibrillator…