CUYAPO, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) –The Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office (NEPPO) is keeping a close watch of the movement of firearms in several areas in the province. This is part of their…
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Guingona confident Senate will approve PDAF abolition
MANILA, (PNA) –Senator Teofisto Guingona III has expressed optimism that the Senate will approve the proposed measures calling for the abolition of the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) of the senators. Guingona,…
DSWD warns public vs. human trafficking
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Mindanao has called for an increased vigilance against human trafficking, especially in areas devastated by natural calamities. DSWD…
Taguig mayor extends hands of peace to Makati over Fort Bonifacio issue
MANILA, (PNA) — As the territorial dispute between the cities of Makati and Taguig has worsened, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano on Sunday extended the hands of peace to Makati Mayor Junjun Binay…
Floods submerge 13 villages in Maguindanao
By Edwin O. Fernandez SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao, (PNA) — Thirteen villages here were submerged by flood waters spawned by heavy down pour Saturday night, dislocating hundreds of villagers, officials said. The flash…
Army trooper wounded in IED blast in Maguindanao
MANILA, (PNA) — A trooper was hurt after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded along the highway of Datu Paglas, Maguindanao Sunday morning. Col. Dickson Hermoso, 6th Infantry Division spokesman, said the…
Tagle urges Filipinos to unite with other countries in praying for peace in Syria
MANILA, (PNA)–The head of the Archdiocese of Manila on Sunday urged Filipinos to join other countries in praying for peace to reign in Syria. “It is time for us, Filipinos, to be…
PAF in need of additional ‘Huey’ helicopters
MANILA, (PNA) — Major Gen. Raul Dimatatac, Philippine Air Force (PAF) vice commander, announced Sunday that they are in need of additional Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopters. He made this statement after noting…
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…
Binga keeps 1 gate open
MANILA, (PNA) — As the weather improves, Ambuklao Dam in Benguet already closed its gates while Binga Dam also in Benguet kept one gate open to let out excess water since its…
G20 leaders pledge to strive for cooperation, coordination, confidence
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, (PNA/Xinhua) — G20 leaders pledged on Friday to continue to strive for cooperation, coordination and confidence while engaging themselves in taking decisive actions so as to return to a…
DENR steps up anti-illegal mining drive in Misamis Oriental
QUEZON CITY, (PNA) — The regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cagayan de Oro City, and…
Certification of inalienable government-owned properties, assets sought
QUEZON CITY, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill mandating an inventory and certification of inalienable government-owned properties and assets. Rep. Alfredo Benitez (3rd District, Negros Occidental) said House Bill 428…
Lasala, Esmeralda won’t resign from NBI
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Two deputy directors of the National Bureau of Investigation on Friday maintained they will not resign from their post. Deputy Director for Intelligence Services Reynaldo…
OVP hands out more than 90,000 of relief goods to Maring and Labuyo victims
MANILA, (PNA) — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) handed out 95,938 bags of relief goods to victims of typhoons that hit the country in August. In a news release, the…