MANILA, Aug. 28 (PNA) — The low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and located east of the Visayas at present is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone…
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Thailand wants to replicate ‘successful administration’ of overseas Filipino workers
MANILA, Aug. 28 (PNA) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday commended the Philippines for its “successful administration” of overseas Filipino workers. “Thailand can benefit in learning from the experiences of…
Assembly of MRT-3 prototype train car expected to begin next week — DOTC
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 28 (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) on Friday said that it expects assembly of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) train…
LTO driver’s license centers to open on Saturdays
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 28 (PNA) — A transport official on Friday announced that driver’s license centers will be open on Saturdays starting Aug. 29 to help ease the backlog…
Comelec assures: The May 2016 polls will be accurate
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug. 28 (PNA) — Although it will be using new voting machines for next year’s polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is confident that the May 2016…
2 killed by still unknown gunmen in Lanao del Sur
MANILA, Aug. 27 (PNA) — A militiaman and a security guard were shot and killed by still unidentified gunmen in Picong, Lanao del Sur Thursday morning. The incident took place at 7…
PAL hits ‘unfair practice’ of UAE carriers anew
MANILA, Aug. 27 (PNA) — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Thursday expressed apprehension anew over ongoing air talks between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement, PAL…
Aquino government bent on finding solutions to traffic woes, flooding
MANILA, Aug. 27 (PNA) — The administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III is determined to solve the lingering problems on traffic and flooding in Metro Manila. President Aquino told students of…
Harris visit to WESCOM HQ, a ‘meeting of the minds’
MANILA, Aug. 27 (PNA) — A “meeting of the minds,” this was what the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) called the visit of US Pacific Command head Admiral Harry Harris to…
De Lima hints on her plans in 2016 polls
MANILA, Aug. 27 (PNA) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima hinted on her plans in the elections in 2016 coinciding with the celebration of her 56th birthday on…
Natural disasters, miscalculation at seas discussed during Harris-Iriberri meeting
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Responding to natural disasters and ensuring that no miscalculations occur in disputed waters were among the topics discussed by visiting US Pacific Command head Admiral Harry Harris…
DOH-MIMAROPA conducts orientation for lifeguard trainees
By Leilani S. Junio PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Aug. 26 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH)-MIMAROPA, together with partners from the Philippine Coast Guard and Tourism Council of Puerto Princesa City,…
Catholic prelates on partial divorce bill
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Catholic prelates have expressed concern regarding the latest development on the partial divorce bill approved on third and final reading at the House of Representatives. Cubao Bishop…
Two solons propose measure that will address quorum problem in Congress
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Two former rebel soldiers-turned-partylist lawmakers proposed on Wednesday the enactment of the Congressional Reform Bill in the incoming 17th Congress to institutionalize punishment…
Cardinal Tagle suggests ways to ease traffic problems in Metro Manila
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle voiced out measures which can be implemented to address the worsening traffic problem in Metro Manila. In an interview over Church-run…