MANILA, (PNA) — The licensure exam for electronic engineers and technicians has been rescheduled from October 18 to 20, 2013 to December 13 to 15, 2013. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said…
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DOJ to file charges against rice price manipulators
By Aerol B. Pateña Manila, (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has already identified rice traders who allegedly manipulate prices at the expense of consumers and is preparing to file charges…
Bicam ratifies proposed postponement of SK elections
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Expect no elections for Sanguniang Kabataan this coming October 28 after the Bicameral Conference Committee ratified the proposed measure. It is considered as “enrolled” bill…
(3rd Nightlead) SC orders petitioners vs. PDAF, Malampaya fund to reply to OSG’s comment
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court Tuesday ordered the petitioners against the Priority Development Assistance Fund and Malampaya Fund to reply to the consolidated comment of the Office of…
MNLF spotter killed, another arrested amid Zambo standoff
By Teofilo P. Garcia Jr. ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– The government security forces have killed a suspected spotter of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels and captured another while conducting patrol…
PRC advises flood victims needing rescue to place highly visible white fabric
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday advised flood victims stranded in their homes and in need of saving to place a white piece of…
PHL exports Cordillera heirloom rice variety to the US
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines has exported 15 metric tons of organic heirloom rice from the Cordillera region to the United States. In his address during the send-off…
PAL Express to resume Cebu-Zamboanga-Cebu flights on Wednesday
MANILA, (PNA) — Philippine Airlines Express will resume operations of its Cebu-Zamboanga-Cebu route after security conditions have improved in Zamboanga City. At present, PAL Express has twice a day trips on its…
Solon wants to increase the penalty vs crimes committed against elderly
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill increasing the penalty against persons who commit crimes against senior citizens. Rep. Susan Yap (2nd District, Tarlac) said House Bill 408 will enable…
Solon seeks to outlaw parking fees in malls, hotels
MANILA, (PNA) — A Metro Manila lawmaker has filed a bill prohibiting the collection of parking fees in malls, hotels and other public areas. Rep. Marcelino Teodoro (1st District, Marikina City) authored…
(Special report) APO: The production unit that could have done the PHL’s license plates (First of two parts)
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Biddings for the private company to work on the new license plates may be over, but for a certain government-run agency, time and costs could…
Congress impose stricter security measures inside plenary hall
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) – Stricter security measures has been implemented at the House of Representatives after Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., learned that a lawmaker’s bodyguard carried his service firearm…
‘PHL needs to be globally competitive in rice quality, production’
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — Executive Director Eufemio Rasco Jr. of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) stressed the need for the country to be globally competitive in terms of…
DPWH mobilizes equipment and crew for road clearing
MANILA, (PNA) — The Dept. of Public Works and Highways has started its clearing operations by mobilizing personnel and heavy equipment on national roads affected by typhoon Odette in the northern part…
Court resolves MIWD board appointment
ILOILO CITY, (PNA)– Gov. Arthur D. Defensor has acknowledged the recent court ruling empowering him as the appointing authority in the selection of board members of the Metro Iloilo Water District. But…