By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Resigned National Bureau of Investigation Director Nonnatus Caesar R. Rojas emotionally faced members of the media on Friday. Rojas returned to his office at the NBI…
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US Ambassador reads to students about Mabaw reef
MANILA, (PNA) — The U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines read to more than 30 students on Friday about the Mabaw reef, a marine protected area in Bohol. Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. and…
PhilHealth conducts public consultation on RA 10606
MANILA, (PNA)—The PhilHealth conducted public consultation on the proposed Implementing Rules and Regulation of the National Health Insurance Act of 2013 (RA 10606) or Universal Health Care. The consultation held Friday at…
Aquino appoints new gov’t officials and judges
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed new officials in various government agencies and in the courts, a Palace official said. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte announced the appointments…
BI marks 73rd year
MANILA, (PNA) — Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. will be the guest of honor and speaker when the Bureau of Immigration (BI) celebrates its 73rd founding anniversary this Saturday. BI Officer-in-Charge Siegfred…
Filipino sailors rescued by Nigerian forces from pirates
MANILA, (PNA) -– The 15 Filipino sailors rescued by Nigerian naval forces a day after their ship, Greek-owned tanker, was hijacked by pirates last August 16, returned to their vessel on Thursday…
Comelec looking to print ballots for Oct polls within a month
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting to finish the printing of the more than 52 million ballots in a month as the printing has commenced Wednesday. “Ang sinasabi…
DOLE announces P10 wage hike in NCR
By Josine F. Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– From P456, the minimum wage in National Capital Region will increase to P466, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz announced Friday.DOLE announces P10 wage hike…
G-20 to confirm policy cooperation to bolster global economy
By Tomoyuki Tachikawa ST. PETERSBURG, (PNA/Kyodo) — Leaders from the Group of 20 economies will wrap up their two-day summit Friday and are expected to confirm the necessity of their policy cooperation,…
DOJ exonerates ex-AFP, PNP execs on Burgos’ abduction
By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr. MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Justice has exonerated former officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police in the criminal complaint…
Dengue vaccine available in 2014, says DOH
DUMARAO, Capiz, Sept. 5 (PNA) -– Department of Health Assistant Secretary Pauline Jean Ubial said the dengue vaccines will be available in 2014. “It’s good news to all, dengue vaccines will be…
Kidnapped Kuwaiti rescued by authorities at NAIA Terminal 3
MANILA, (PNA) — Police anti-kidnapping operatives safely rescued on Wednesday night a Kuwaiti national who was kidnapped by unidentified men in the City of Manila last August 25. Sketchy reports reaching the…
BIR: Most of Napoles’ assets not in her and family’s name
MANILA, (PNA) — Most of the assets of businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and her family as reported in the media are not declared in their name. However, Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim S….
After Cayetano and Escudero, Guingona also files bill to abolish ‘pork’
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Three senators have filed bills to abolish the pork barrel. Senators Alan Cayetano, Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero earlier filed separate bills, and on Thursday, Sen. Teofisto…
Immigration chief assures revamp to be implemented based on careful management study
MANILA, (PNA) — Immigration Officer-in-Charge Siegfred Mison appealed for teamwork from the agency’s rank and file as he urged them to support his campaign to reform and professionalize the bureau. In a…