MANILA, (PNA) — The Social Security System (SSS) will hold the “SSS Stakeholders’ Day” on two separate dates within the first week of September in 20 malls nationwide as part of its…
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DENR backs more rain water catchments to address flood, irrigation woes
MANILA, (PNA) — Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje is fully supporting the construction of more water catchments in upstream areas as an immediate solution to flooding and help irrigate…
BSP okays IRR on foreign capital infusion in rural banks; to take effect mid-September ‘13
By Joan Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is now ready to receive applications for foreign equity infusions in rural banks after the Monetary Board (MB) approved on…
PHL to be global data analytics hub, says DTI chief
By Kris Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) – The Philippines has a good opportunity to be the world’s data analytics hub, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo. Data analysis is a higher…
Still no sign Napoles’ brod tried to leave PHL — BI-NAIA
MANILA, (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration based at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Saturday said they have not yet monitored any attempt by businessman Reynald Luy Lim, Janet Lim Napoles’ brother,…
Palace condemns killing of Iligan City broadcaster
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang condemned the murder of an Iligan City radio commentator. saying it would coordinate with police for the immediate resolution of the case. “Hindi tino-tolerate ng pamahalaan ang mga…
Palace: No special treatment for Napoles
By Aerol B. Pateña Manila, (PNA) — No special treatment was accorded to Janet Lim Napoles, the alleged brains behind the P10-billion pork barrel scam, when she surrendered to President Benigno Aquino…
DILG orders round-the-clock security on Napoles
MANILA, (PNA) — Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II has ordered round-the-clock security on Janet Lim-Napoles, who is now detained at the Makati City Jail where she was transferred shortly…
Napoles now in jail
By Priam F. Nepomuceno & Christopher LLoyd T. Caliwan MANILA,(PNA) — Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged brain in the P10-billion pork barrel fund scam, was safely transported to the Makati City Jail (MCJ)…
DFA : China did not withdraw invitation to PHL to attend free-trade agreement expo in Nanning
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, Aug 30 (PNA) — China did not withdraw its invitation to the Philippines to attend a free-trade agreement expo in Nanning, a Foreign Affairs official clarified Friday….
Napoles served prison grub for lunch
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA/News Feature) — Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind behind the P10-billion pork barrel fund scam, was served prison food for lunch Friday at the Makati City Jail, based on…
Visiting defense chief says US not seeking permanent bases in PHL
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA) –Visiting United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday his government is not seeking to put up military bases in the country. “The United States does not seek…
15 OFWs return home from Egypt
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA) — Fifteen overseas Filipino workers arrived home on Friday to escape the civil disturbance in Egypt. The 15 OFWs availed of the government’s mandatory repatriation program after Philippine…
President Aquino welcomes US Defense Secretary Hagel in Malacanang
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel who emphasized his country’s commitment to the “deep and unbreakable” alliance between the Philippines and…
Palace willing to discuss bases with senators
By Norman Bordadora Malacañang on Saturday said it was willing to discuss with the senators a planned agreement to give the United States and other allies access to Philippine military bases after…