By Leilani Junio MANILA, (PNA) — The Dept. of Social Welfare and Development boosted Saturday its assistance to the displaced families being sheltered in 22 evacuation centers in Zamboanga City. DSWD Undersecretary…
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10 Moscow-bound “trafficking victims” held at NAIA
MANILA, (PNA) — Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport stopped 10 suspected human trafficking victims bound for Russia from leaving the country. Immigration Officer-in-Charge Siegfred Mison said the passengers were…
US Pres. Obama to visit PHL in October
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — US Pres. Barack Obama will visit the Philippines upon the invitation of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Obama…
(Nightlead) On Misuari’s request, Indonesia postpones GPH-OIC-MNLF tripartite talks set for Monday
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) -– Upon the request of Moro National Liberation Front founding chairman Nur Misuari, Indonesia has postponed the Sept 16 tripartite review talks between the Philippine government, MNLF…
Red Cross condemns MNLF disrespect to humanitarian workers
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday condemned the breakaway group of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by former Chairman Nur Misuari for its clear…
Drilon urges nation to rally behind President Aquino and the flag
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Saturday said that Filipinos, Christians and Muslims alike, should rally behind President Benigno S. Aquino III as the commander-in-chief of…
Airline operators council supports dual airport plan
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, (PNA)–The Airline Operators Council (AOC) has expressed support in the government’s move to develop both Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in…
AFP doing everything to contain Zambo violence from spilling over to other areas
By Priam Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — With the stand-off between the military and rogue Moro National Liberation Front members in Zamboanga City now on its third day, military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Domingo…
Ex-Solicitor General Chavez dies of stroke
MANILA, (PNA) — Former Solicitor General Francisco “Frank” I. Chavez died of stroke Wednesday night. He was 66. His remains were cremated Thursday at 2:00 a.m. His wife Jean Chavez confirmed Thursday…
ICRC, PRC monitoring closely monitoring Zamboanga City stand-off
MANILA, (PNA) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday announced that it is closely monitoring the plight of civilians affected by the outbreak of…
Housing loan restructuring and condonation program pushed
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill reviving for another two years the implementation of Republic Act 9507 or the act establishing a socialized and low cost housing loan restructuring…
PAGASA tracks two LPA, ITCZ continues to bring rains
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration(PAGASA) on Thursday is keeping watch of two low pressure areas (LPAs) off Pacific Ocean. Weather forecaster Alvin Pura said that as…
Binga dam keeps one gate open
MANILA, (PNA) — Due to continuous rains brought by the intertropical convergence zone and a potential cyclone moving near Luzon, Binga Dam in Benguet kept one spill gate open to let out…
PHL, Sokor sign cooperation agreement to facilitate trade, toursm and curb smuggling
Manila, (PNA) –The Philippines and South Korea have signed a cooperation agreement to facilitate trade and tourism between the two countries and curb smuggling. The agreement was signed by the customs chiefs…
No ceasefire with rogue MNLF members – AFP
MANILA, (PNA) — With the third day of the stand-off between the military and rogue members of the Moro National Liberation Front, the Armed Forces (MNLF) of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday…