MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) — The Quezon City Health Department (QCHD), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur, will launch a massive dengue awareness campaign on…
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Passing BBL now will benefit next administration, Ferrer says
MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) — Amid calls to let the next Congress pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) from some members of the House of Representatives and other sectors, chief government peace…
Palace in grief over untimely demise of former Sen. Butz Aquino
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug 17 (PNA) — Malacanang expressed condolences to the family of former Senator Agapito “Butz” Aquino, 76, who died of natural causes Monday afternoon. “We know that in…
Senate approves bill clamping down transfer of weapons of mass destruction
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill imposing stricter controls on the transfers of dual-use goods, controlled goods…
Maguindanao execs rapped for unremitted Pag-IBIG premiums, BIR taxes
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has affirmed the finding of probable cause holding South Upi, Maguindanao Mayor Abdullah Campong and Municipal Treasurer…
Espino’s son running for board member of Pangasinan
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 15 (PNA–Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. has finally confirmed for the first time that his son and namesake Board Member Amado Espino III will run for governor in tandem…
EcoWaste reminds public to shun careless garbage disposal
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — An environmental watchdog appealed anew to the general public to stop careless trash disposal that is surely aggravating the flashfloods amid the frequent occurrence of thunderstorms in…
NGP registers 86% greening accomplishment
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — Reforestation under the government’s National Greening Program (NGP) further expanded, covering some 86 percent of the 1.2 million hectares of open, denuded and degraded land government targeted…
3 hurt as ferry with 544 passengers catches fire in Ormoc
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — Three crewmen were hurt after a fire broke out from the M/V Wonderful Star while it was about to dock at Port of Ormoc, Leyte early Saturday…
Gov’t working to address problem of traffic congestion, official says
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — Malacanang appealed for more public patience with regards to the heavy traffic situation in Metro Manila, especially during rush hours, encouraging the people to provide ample time…
President Aquino closely watching possible impact of El Niño
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is closely watching the onslaught of El Niño in the country, especially in the agriculture sector, which may impact on food production,…
Solon wants ban on dumping of garbage into the country
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — A bill banning the importation, shipment, entry and dumping of garbage, hazardous scrap or residual wastes into the country has been filed at the House of Representatives….
Formal organization of two new Sandiganbayan divisions now ongoing
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — The Supreme Court has allowed the formal organization of two new divisions at the Sandiganbayan. Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang relayed this development during the hearing of…
Young solon urges House panel to reexamine Comelec’s new deal with Smartmatic
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug.15 (PNA) — Kabataaan Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Saturday urged the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms to reexamine the new deal forged by the…
Rains threaten Mindanao as tropical storm ‘Goni’ nears
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — Government weather forecasters foresee that Mindanao may experience occasional rain in next week if the Pacific tropical cyclone (TC), with international name ‘Goni,’…