BACOLOD CITY, August 8 (PNA) — Six people survived after their boats capsized in separate incidents in Negros Occidental Thursday and Friday, Three Iloilo residents, including a couple, were rescued after their…
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EcoWaste lauds university action vs toxic lead, mercury
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The EcoWaste Coalition, a zero waste advocacy group promoting safe chemicals policies and practices, commended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) for its newest effort to further “green”…
Moderate rains likely to persist in Metro Manila as ‘habagat’ subsides
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) –Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) predicted Saturday that Metro Manila will still experience moderate rains in the next four days though…
34 rebels surrender to 10th ID this July
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Thirty four New People’s Army (NPA) fighters have voluntarily surrendered to field units of the 10th Infantry Division. This was disclosed by unit public affairs office chief…
House starts scrutiny on proposed Php3.002-trillion national budget for 2016
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Economic mnagers of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will start its briefing next week on its Php3.002-trillion 2016 national budget, House…
Strategic tieup between PHL and Japan allows cooperation on security issues, says Palace official
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The Philippines and Japan have the right to work together on security issues that mutually affect them because of the strategic partnership between them, a Palace official…
Two flights to/from Taipei cancelled due to bad weather
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Two flights to and from Taipei were cancelled Saturday due to bad weather brought by typhoon “Hannna”, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)…
Grant of additional incentives and benefits for rural doctors pushed
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, August 8 (PNA) — A veteran lawmaker has filed a measure granting additional incentives and benefits to rural doctors. Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando G. Andaya, Jr. said…
House passes on 2nd reading bill allowing foreigners to join labor union
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The House of Representatives approved on 2nd Reading a measure allowing foreign individuals or organizations to engage in trade union activities in the Philippines. Rep. Karlo Alexei…
Typhoon “Hanna” weakens as it heads towards China, to exit PAR by Sunday
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Typhoon “Hanna” (Souldejor) has weakened as it tracks to leave the country and head towards China Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical…
LTFRB suspends operations of two Philippians buses
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Two buses of Philippians Bus Lines have been placed under a 30-day suspension order for recklessly racing each other and endangering the lives…
Renewed SSS-ILO agreement provides subsidies for typhoon-affected workers
DAVAO CITY, Aug. 7 (PNA) — The Social Security System (SSS) has extended its partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the subsidized contributions of emergency workers in typhoon-stricken areas, with…
2 troopers killed in suspected ASG IED attack in Basilan
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Aug. 7 (PNA) — Two soldiers from the 64th Infantry Battalion were killed after a suspected Abu Sayaf Group (ASG) detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on…
Civilian informants rewarded for successful neutralization of 8 rebel, ASG leaders
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Aug. 7 (PNA) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday formally handed the reward money to civilian confidential informants who aided police and military…
15 flights cancelled due to bad weather
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug 7 (PNA) — Bad weather due to typhoon “Hanna” prompted the cancellation of 15 international and domestic flights on Friday afternoon, the Manila International Airport Authority…