MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas Paul Elmer Clemente has indicted former Barangay Anopog, Pinamungajan, Cebu Chair Elmerito Panlaan for malversation of public property for not returning a 0.9-mm…
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Palace exec reiterates that proposed ’16 budget would be a ‘legacy budget’
MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — A Malacanang executive reiterated on Wednesday that the proposed 2016 national budget will not be used as campaign fund of the ruling Liberal Party (LP) since the…
Roxas chosen because of his capacity to continue ‘Daang Matuwid’ –Palace exec
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — Naming Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II as the Liberal Party’s (LP) bet in the 2016 national polls…
President Aquino signs law promoting safety of children riding motorcycles
MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed a law promoting the safety of children riding motorcycles on public roads. According to Republic Act (RA) 10666, “It shall…
Complainant vs. Veloso’s suspected illegal recruiters withdraws case
By Perfecto T.. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — One of the complainants in the large-scale illegal recruitment charges against Mary Jane Veloso’s recruiters Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao has withdrawn…
Filipino blind singers, musicians perform exceptionally in “First Himig Tanglaw”
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — Being blind, deaf, mute, bipolar or having some limb missing should not be an obstacle for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to become a…
‘Hakab Na 2015’ successful
DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) — ‘Hakab Na 2015’ was a success in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental during the simultaneous breastfeeding activity conducted Saturday in connection with the celebration of the National…
Dismissed and “AWOL” cops charged for death of suspected KFR leader
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a complaint of two counts of murder against…
Solon says food establishments should serve free safe and clean water
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Diners may soon expect to be served with free clean and safe water when they dine in restaurants and eatery outlets. Rep. Evelio R. Leonardia (Lone District,…
Oral arguments on Torre de Manila case resume Tuesday
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The oral arguments on the case of Torre de Manila, the so-called “photobomber” of the monument of Gat. Jose P. Rizal, in Luneta…
Palace vows to continue poverty reduction, social programs
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Malacanang renewed Tuesday its vow to continue with poverty reduction and social safety net programs imperative to further improve the quality of life…
CA orders Trillanes to appear, explain on bribery raps vs. 2 justices
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered Senator Antonio “Sony” Trillanes IV to appear and explain on the allegations against two CA justices…
Palace: Credit rating upgrades for PHL boost investments, benefit Filipinos
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Malacanang on Tuesday said credit rating upgrades for the Philippines and robust economic growth are attracting more investments that create jobs. Presidential Communications…
Comelec issues Notice of Award to Smartmatic-TIM for the lease of 23,000 OMR machine
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued the Notice of Award to Smartmatic-TIM Corp. for the provision of 23,000 Optical Mark Reader (OMR) machines worth PhP 1.72…
Roxas vows to continue ‘tuwid na daan’
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas II on Tuesday said he has moral obligation to push the “tuwid na daan” which was…