By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 20 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe said on Sunday the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation will resume public hearing on the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) before the…
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Hearing on proposed adjustments on taxi, PUJ fare rates slated Monday
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept 20 (PNA) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to conduct a public hearing on proposed adjustments for fare rates in taxi…
President Aquino: It is clear – SAF commandos took Marwan’s finger
MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday described as “baseless” and “irrelevant” the alternative narrative that Malaysian terrorist Marwan was killed by a companion, who also cut…
Education can close gender gaps in technology, innovation sectors, says bank executive
MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — There is a big opportunity to close the gender gap in the coming years, especially in the fields of technology and innovation, a global banking executive said…
DSWD: PhP 1.1-B donation for ‘Yolanda’-stricken regions goes to where it is intended
MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday the PhP 1.1-billion donation it received for the rehabilitation of typhoon “Yolanda”-stricken regions was used where…
Phivolcs issues sea-level monitoring advisory due to Chile quake
By Benjamin Nathaniel Bondoc MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday instructed certain provinces in the country to monitor the change in sea levels…
BIR files Php101.7-M tax evasion rap vs. Napoles realty firm
MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday filed before the Department of Justice a Php101.7-million tax evasion case against a company owned by Janet Lim Napoles…
US donates 501 units of CBRN equipment to PHL
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received 501 pieces of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) response equipment from the US Defense Treat…
APEC policy toolkit promotes women’s sexual, reproductive health
MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Wednesday launched a policy toolkit that promotes sexual and reproductive health to ensure that women are protected while they work. The…
President Aquino raises public sector compensation pension by 10%
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed concerned government agencies to impose a 10-percent across-the-board increase in compensation pension for employees in the…
Manila Water customers to experience 7-hour reduced pressure due to El Nino
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — In the face of a strong El Nino as reported by the State weather bureau, the Manila Water said on Wednesday that portions…
Palace: Gov’t making major efforts to improve traffic flow in Metro Manila
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Malacanang on Wednesday assured the public that the government is continuously making tremendous efforts towards solving or easing the traffic congestion in Metro…
Sandiganbayan denies GMA’s motion for another furlough
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The anti-graft court on Wednesday junked the motion of detained former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for another furlough to attend the 40th Mass…
Pres. Aquino’s reforestation program surpasses feat of previous administrations in last 50 years
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) – A massive reforestation program implemented in just five years under President Benigno Aquino III has surpassed the combined accomplishments of the previous administrations…
PHL named top and most professional borrower by FinanceAsia
MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The Republic of the Philippines (ROP) has been named Top Borrower in the Philippines and Most Professional Sovereign Borrower in Asia by FinanceAsia. The results of their…