MANILA, (PNA) — As the nation gears up for more rainfall over the coming months, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) confirmed the release of P1 billion in funds to the…
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DOE considering worst case scenario to address looming power crisis in Luzon
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — Is the Philippines’ robust domestic growth threatening power capacity in the island of Luzon? Will this put the economy’s growth trajectory in limbo since Mindanao is…
Juridical personality for VMMC proposed
MANILA, (PNA) — Lawmakers have proposed the grant of juridical personality or charter to the historic Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) to preserve its viability and existence. Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and…
Use of sign language in local news programs sought
MANILA, (PNA) — Lawmakers have filed a bill requiring the use of Filipino sign language insets for local news programs to make broadcast media more accessible to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), including…
LPA off Palawan continues to bring rains
MANILA, (PNA) — Most parts of the country including Metro Manila will experience light rains due to the low pressure area (LPA) that is embedded in the inter-tropical convergence zone(ITCZ) off Palawan…
Trooper killed, 6 others wounded in Zamboanga City clash with MNLF
MANILA, (PNA) — A trooper was killed while six others were wounded following an encounter with suspected Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members off Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City early Monday morning. Lt….
(Update) 11 MNLF members bagged in Zamboanga City
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — Eleven members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) were arrested in Zamboanga City hours after a clash with government security forces which left one…
(UPDATE) Mayor suspends work/classes as Misuari-led MNLF faction attack/hold hostages in Zamboanga City
By Teofilo P. Garcia ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) — Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has suspended classes and works in both public and private schools and offices as hostilities broke out in this city…
Comelec to release an instructional video for BETs
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will soon release an instructional video to help public school teachers who will serve as Boards of Election Tellers (BETs) in the coming October…
DENR presses for integration of climate adaptation into urban planning
MANILA, (PNA) — Environment Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje is pushing for comprehensive development planning in the country to help mitigate the effects of strong typhoons brought about by climate change. Paje…
PAO asks government employees to keep rendering honest and dedicated public service
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, (PNA) — Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Percida Rueda-Acosta is advising civil servants to keep on rendering public service with honesty and dedication. PAO chief Acosta on…
300 mahogany seedlings planted by DILG, DENR, KBP in Kidapawan’s ‘Oplan Broadcastreeing’
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — More than 300 seedlings of Mahogany and ornamental plants were planted Saturday by about 160 volunteers here who participated in this year’s “Oplan Broadcastreeing” tree planting activity nationwide….
Malacanang underscores importance of gathering concrete evidence of PDAF misuse, pork barrel abuse
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang underscored the importance of gathering complete, concrete and reliable evidence against conspirators and co-conspirators who allegedly misused the priority development assistance fund for their benefit in order for…
MMDA junks petition of Cavite PUBs operators
MANILA, (PNA) — Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday junked the appeal of several Cavite bus operators who earlier went on strike to protest the operation…
Salceda wins unopposed as Bicol RDC chair for 3rd term
By Johnny C. Nunez LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) — In a show of full confidence and regional political unity, members of the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) unanimously reelected Albay Gov. Joey Salceda…