Category: News Stories

By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) — The Philippines has petitioned for eligibility of certain luggage and travel articles for duty-free treatment under the United States Generalized System of Preferences…

PARIS, France, Nov. 29 (PNA) — President Aquino was able to put in place the principles and regulations addressing climate change in the country and the next leader should strengthen those guidelines,…

MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday to fully utilize the Legal Assistance Fund (LAF) to help the distressed Overseas Filipino Workers…

MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) — A lawmaker has proposed the installation of high-definition closed-circuit surveillance cameras in baggage checking areas of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and all others airports nationwide…

CLARK AIR BASE, Pampanga, Nov. 28 (PNA/Kyodo) — The Philippine military is reviving its supersonic capability after a decade, accepting on Saturday the first two of 12 new FA-50 fighter jets from…

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao, Nov. 28 (PNA) — Military officials here on Saturday confirmed that one of the eight fatalities in Sultan Kudarat clash Thursday dawn was an Indonesian national who is said…

MANILA, Nov. 28 (PNA) — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mel S. Sarmiento on Saturday lauded all police commanders for the proper implementation of APEC 2015 and overwhelming statistical…

MANILA, Nov 28 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) over the weekend revealed the names of the initial batch of chef presenters attending the second version of the famed culinary event,…

CLARK AIR BASE, Pampanga, Nov. 28 (PNA) — Modernization efforts for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has gained momentum after President Benigno S. Aquino III approved Department of National Defense…

By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and his two sisters on Friday visited the tomb of their late father, former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy”…

MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — Malacanang on Friday lauded the passage of the proposed Php3.002-trillion national budget for next year from the Senate, calling the initiative an important step in executing the…

MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday graced the launch of the book, “The Aquino Legacy: An Enduring Narrative” in Makati City. The book, written by Elfren…

MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Philippines on Thursday criticized China for its reclamation activities in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), which has posed a significant threat to the…

MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Social Security System (SSS) collected P98.26 billion in contributions over the first three quarters of this year, higher by 10 percent from the P89.03 billion total…

By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded the public, particularly those with namesake, to secure a Certificate of Not the Same Person (NTSP)…