By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — As the Senate deliberates on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, Senator Loren Legarda on Friday urged government to resume peace negotiations with the…
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Over importation of rice spells trouble for local farmers
By Filane M. Cervantes MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — The reported importation of 2.1 million metric tons (MT) of rice by the National Food Authority (NFA) may pose serious repercussions to local…
Aquino admin’s cumulative int’l tourist arrivals surpassed previous admin’s, says DOT chief
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Thursday the Aquino administration has surpassed the previous administration in terms of cumulative international tourist arrivals….
House to start 5-day week marathon session starting next week
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — The House of Representatives will conduct a five-day week marathon session starting this coming Monday amid truancy problem to generate 10 extra session…
Belmonte reveals shortlist of Senate-HRep priorities
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — A Senate-House of Representatives leaders’ meeting held on Thursday has identified a short list of priorities for the next five weeks, bannered by the proposed 2016 PhP3-trillion…
Government studying options in anticipation of El Niño
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — A Palace official assured the public on Thursday that the government is studying options on how to deal with the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon….
DTI pushes trade pacts with Asia-Pacific nations to address dwindling tuna catches
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Sept. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for more cooperation with other Asia-Pacific states in a bid to address the declining domestic tuna…
House energy committee forms TWG to look into impact of Bio-fuel Act
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — The House committee on Energy on Thursday created a technical working group (TWG) to look into the performance and impact of the Biofuels…
BOC chief says gov’t is losing PhP3 to PhP5-B yearly to balikbayan box
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) – Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Alberto Lina told the Senate inquiry on Thursday that the government is losing at least PhP3 to PhP5…
East, West zones customers face water agony
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Sept. 1 (PNA) — Some areas in the East and West zones covering Metro Manila and nearby locations will have water for only 12 hours or less…
Senate joins Metrobank in honoring country’s top teachers, men in uniform
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 1 (PNA) — The Senate on Tuesday adopted three resolutions honoring the country’s top educators, military personnel, and police officers recognized by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc.,…
Small enterprises are profiting from Cebu’s hosting of APEC, says Trade official
CEBU CITY, Cebu, Sept. 1 (PNA) — Cebu province’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are already benefiting from its hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, a trade official said…
ICRC cites PHL for strengthening protection for victims of armed conflict through legislation
By Ben Cal MANILA, Sept. 1 (PNA) — The Philippines has achieved much progress in implementing international humanitarian law (IHL), the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Monday….
Death toll in Tacurong City mishap rises to 9
TACURONG CITY, Aug. 31 (PNA) — Police here said the death toll in Sunday’s highway mishap involving a passenger multi-cab and hauler truck rose to 9 after another passenger, a woman, expired…
Bill to repeal PD 1620, which violates rights of IRRI workers
MANILA, Aug. 31 (PNA) — Rep. Fernando L. Hicap (Party-list, Anakpawis) has filed a bill repealing Presidential Decree 1620, which he said violates the rights and freedom of workers at the International…