By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — The Philippines is set to host the APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Women and Economy 2015 Fora as it eyes more participation of…
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Cayetano seeks for clear guidelines on proposed Php 34-B yearly block grant for Bangsamoro gov’t
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) – Senator Pia Cayetano on Monday calls for a clear-cut guidelines on how the Bangsamoro government would appropriate the Php34-billion block grant from the…
WB conducts review on DA-Philippine Rural Development Projects
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — A team from the World Bank (WB) will be visiting several sub-projects implemented under the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) to…
Finance ministers of APEC member economies all set to launch roadmap in Cebu meeting
MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — When finance ministers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies meet in Cebu this September, they will take the first step towards financial integration for the region….
President Aquino to review Customs bureau’s plan to conduct spot checks on balikbayan boxes
MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Monday that he is set to meet with key officials to discuss the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) plan to conduct…
President Aquino still optimistic Sen. Poe will be Roxas’ running mate
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III remains hopeful that Senator Grace Poe will agree to be the running mate of Liberal Party (LP) presidential candidate Mar…
More lawmakers ask Lina to show compassion to OFWs sending balikbayan boxes to their loved ones
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — House Independent Bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez urged Bureau of Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina on Monday to show compassion and…
NPA liaison officer arrested in Davao City
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — Joint military and police units have arrested a New People’s Army (NPA) liaison officer during checkpoint operations in. Barangay Sirawan, Toril District, Davao…
South Cotabato inmates bolt jail but recaptured
KORONADAL CITY, Aug 23 (PNA) — It was supposed to be a well planned escape by inmates Sunday morning to gain freedom from the South Cotabato Provincial Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCPRDC)…
LA Lakers point guard Clarkson endorses SMART
MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA)– The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced Sunday that Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson, point guard of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers, has signed an agreement with Smart Communications, Inc…
DSWD takes custody of newborn baby shown being slapped by mother in viral video
MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday it has taken custody of the newborn baby shown on a viral video being slapped by…
Cebu provincial government releases traffic rerouting plan for APEC 2015 meetings
MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — The Cebu provincial government released a traffic rerouting plan for the APEC 2015 meetings in Cebu to be held from August 22 until Sept. 12. According to…
Supreme Court ruling on two frat boys shows Anti-Hazing Law has ‘teeth’ —Palace
MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — The Supreme Court verdict upholding the conviction of two fraternity members charged in the death of a University of the Philippines Los Baños student in 2006 shows…
Two sections in Manila North Road still closed to vehicles –DPWH Region 1
MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region I has reported that two sections of the Manila North Road (MNR) or MacArthur Highway in Northern Luzon…
Concerns of OFWs regarding handling of balikbayan boxes by Customs will reach President Aquino, says Palace official
MANILA, Aug 23 (PNA) — Malacañang assured overseas Filipino workers (OFW) on Sunday that their issues regarding the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) handling of their balikbayan boxes would be brought to the…