By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — Matters designed to further strengthen Filipino-Japanese military relationship were discussed during the meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Wednesday between Armed…
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MIAA to passengers: Take notice of flights affected by terminal change
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Wednesday reminded passengers with flights scheduled on Aug. 15 (Saturday) to take notice of flights which…
PNP-Bicol chief soon to head CIDG – Marquez
By Floreño G. Solmirano LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 11 (PNA) — First, the bad news: Chief Supt Victor P. Deona, Philippine National Police Bicol regional director, will be leaving his post soon. And…
Mindanao CSOs file petition to intervene in BBL case
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — Thirteen networks of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Mindanao filed on Tuesday before the Supreme Court (SC) a petition to intervene in the case of the Bangsamoro…
CBCP reiterates stand vs endorsing candidates
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday reiterated its stand against endorsing candidate in the forthcoming elections and leaving the decision to the electorate….
MIAA installs new full-body scanners at NAIA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) assured the public on Tuesday that the newly-installed full body scanners at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
Villegas expresses dismay over the inaction by lawmakers on the measure prohibiting political dynasties
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — A Catholic prelate expressed dismay over the inaction by lawmakers on the measure prohibiting political dynasties. “It is regrettable that Congress has, despite…
Roxas meets perceive NPC supporters of Poe to shift support
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, August 11 (PNA) — Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas on Tuesday met wth the perceived supporters of Sen. Grace Poe from the Nationalist People’s Coalition…
DMCI’s presentation of arguments on Torre de Manila case ends
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The presentation of the arguments and defense on the part of the DMCI in the case of Torre de Manila ended on Tuesday. Atty. Victor Lazatin, who…
Manila Water now has 962,490 service connections in the East Zone
MANILA, Aug 11 (PNA) — Despite looming threats of strong El Nino, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water continues to install water service connections throughout its concession area. At the end of the…
Palace defends DBM Secretary Abad from charges he perpetrated pork barrel scam
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — Malacanang on Tuesday defended Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad from accusations that he perpetrated the pork barrel scam. “Sa atin pong pagkakabatid, ang mga tinutukoy na…
Abad on lawyer’s PDAF claim: Total nonsense
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad on Tuesday slammed allegations made by Bonifacio Alentajan — who recently filed a motion in the Sandiganbayan to implead Abad…
Ranking Indonesian Air Force leader visits PAF
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — A ranking Indonesian Air Force (IAF) officer, Air Chief Marshal Agus Supriatna, is in the Philippines for a two-day visit. The visit of Supriatna, the IAF’s chief-of-staff,…
SC justice’s interpellation on DMCI counsel revolves on ‘what’s not prohibited by law is allowed’
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The interpellation by Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio on Atty. Victor Lazatin, counsel of DMCI Homes, on Tuesday revolved on the principle of “What is not…
NCRPO chief: Continuous training to enhance police competence
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer–in-charge Chief Supt. Joel D. Pagdilao lauded and gave awards to the best performing policemen who completed the Shotgun Training Class…