MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said that there is nothing new or controversial about the updating courses it is now requiring officer-in-charge (OICs) of engine and deck…
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Palace backs Japanese Prime Minister Abe in encouraging ‘proactive contribution to peace’
MANILA, Aug 15 (PNA) — Unlike China and South Korea, the Philippines saw no reason to criticize Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s speech in commemoration of World War II’s 70th anniversary. In…
Comelec hoping to use locally invented voting machines
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official expressed hopes that locally manufactured voting machines will be used in the country’s future elections. Commissioner Arthur…
NAIA Terminal 4 back to housing all-domestic flights
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — With the transfer of international flights to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, NAIA Terminal 4 on Saturday is back to housing…
PCSO doles out support devices to Pangasinan PWDs
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 14 (PNA) -– Five persons with disability (PWDs) in Pangasinan received prosthesis and another, a wheelchair courtesy of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in partnership with the provincial…
DOJ commends prosecutor for securing conviction of drug trafficker
MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured the conviction of a high-value target of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for violation of Republic Act No. 9165,…
JDSF head calls for more improvements in PHL-Japan humanitarian assistance, disaster relief cooperation
MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) chief of staff Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano on Friday said there is a need for the Philippines and Japan to improve their humanitarian…
Persons invited for questioning by law enforcers now considered ‘in detention’ –DOJ
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — There may be no formal arrest but persons invited for questioning by law enforcement authorities are now considered “in detention,” according to…
NBI warns public against new investment scam by same ‘One Dream’ recruiter
DAGUPAN CITY, August 14 (PNA)—The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) warned the public anew against a new scam by former One Dream Global Marketing (ODGM) recruiters after learning they are again enticing…
Palace execs say Corona’s indictment proved validity of cases vs. the former Chief Justice
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — Malacanang officials said on Friday the indictment of former Chief Justice Renato Corona for perjury before the Sandiganbayan only affirmed the soundness of the…
BSP not responsible for passport delays, says DFA
MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) – Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario clarified on Friday that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is not responsible for the current delays on…
CA resets oral arguments on contempt case vs. Trillanes to Nov. 12
MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) deferred on Friday the scheduled hearing of the oral arguments on the contempt petition filed by suspended Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin…
Palace welcomes latest executive outlook survey of Makati Business Club
MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — Malacañang on Friday expressed its gratitude to the Makati Business Club on its latest executive outlook survey that showed a “renewed vote of confidence” in the Aquino…
Comelec won’t buy OMR machines leased for 2016 polls
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, August 14 (PNA) — After approving the lease of the new Optical Mark Reader (OMR) machines for the May 2016 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is…
Comelec official explains decision to lease OMR machines for 2016 polls
MANILA, August 14 (PNA) — A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official admitted that she is not happy with her decision to approve the lease of over 70,000 Optical Mark Reader (OMR) machines…