By Floreño G. Solmirano LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) -– Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda was reelected chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) of Bicol for a third term during the full council…
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PhilMech takes expanded role in farm mechanization
Manila, (PNA) — The government is willing to provide aid through tax incentives and loan packages for local and foreign investors willing to provide spare parts and engines of farm machineries as…
President Aquino declares September 12 as special non-working day in Siquijor in commemoration of its 41st year anniversary
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared September 12, which falls on a Thursday, as a special (non-working day) in the municipality of Siquijor in commemoration of its 41st…
(Lead) Napoles camp wants CCTVs removed
MANILA, (PNA) — The camp of alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles is planning to file a motion before the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 asking the removal of…
Gov’t eyes UNIDO aid in open dumps’ closure
By Catherine Teves MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine government will seek from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization funding assistance for closing open dumps nationwide. “We’ll formally propose the matter to UNIDO…
BFAR bans shellfish from Masbate’s Asid Gulf for red tide toxin
By Danny O. Calleja PILI, Camarines Sur, (PNA) – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol regional office has forbidden the harvesting, selling, buying and eating of shellfish species from…
GWHS implemented to prevent government hackers
By Paula Marie D. Navarra MANILA, (PNA) — As an answer to the defacement of over 30 government website brought about by the Pork Barrel scam, the Government Web Hosting Service (GWHS)…
Roxas claims that he just follow orders from the President
MANILA, (PNA) — Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas on Friday said that he is just one of the soldiers who follow orders from his superior after his views were asked…
Majority of senators for PDAF abolition, says Sen. Aquino
By Judy F. Partlow DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV on Friday announced he is certain that the proposed abolition of the controversial Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF)…
Adlay farmers receive bridge project from DAR
MANILA, (PNA) — Two newly-constructed bridge projects worth P8.1-million were recently turned-over to Brgy. Adlay, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). According to the DAR, these bridge…
President Aquino enjoins all departments, agencies of national and local government to support Task Force Pablo Rehabilitation and Programs
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has enjoined all departments, agencies, and Instrumentalities of the national government and local government units (LGUs) to actively support the full implementation of the…
DILG urges status quo over Bonifacio Global City amid row between Makati and Taguig
MANILA, (PNA) -– Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II on Friday urged officials of the cities of Makati and Taguig, both police and local government, to observe status quo amid…
Aquino signs rural farm schools act
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III signed two new laws this week aimed at improving the health care and education systems. The President signed on Tuesday Republic Act 10618 or…
IAAGCC to name spokesperson next week
MANILA, (PNA) — The Inter-Agency Anti-Graft Coordinating Council will designate a spokesperson who will announce the progress of the investigation into the controversial pork barrel scam. Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima…
Aquino accepts resignation of NBI Director Rojas
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he has accepted the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation Director Nonnatus Rojas who’s leaving the bureau due to health concerns. In a…