By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) had also planned to construct a tall building in the same place where Torre de Manila now stands. This…
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Solons heed call of President Aquino, buckle down to work on BBL
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday are heeding the call of President Benigno S. Aquino III to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and are…
Nine LRT-2 stations now selling beep cards
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Nine out of the 11 Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) stations are now selling beep cards since its launch last month, a transport official said Tuesday….
Expenditure cap on candidates for 2016 polls stays
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug 4 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that the spending limit for candidates will be the same as provided by law despite the plan…
Government committed to ensuring quality health care for Filipinos, says Malacañang
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The government remains committed to ensuring sustainable and quality health care for all Filipinos by enhancing the health programs of the Department of Health (DOH), the Palace…
Death of child in Puerto Princesa City not related to deworming —DOH Director Janairo
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH)-MIMAROPA region said on Tuesday the death of a pupil in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan last week was not associated with the deworming…
Metro Manila police units receive 19 Personnel Troopers Carriers
MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) – Newly installed National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) head Chief Supt. Joel D. Pagdilao on Monday led the distribution of 19 units of KIA 4X4 Personnel Troopers…
TESDA’s Director General Joel Villanueva to run for Senate
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA)– Encouraged by the endless barrage of praises he has been receiving as Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary and Director General Joel…
DOJ summons One Dream execs allegedly involved in investment scam
MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a subpoena against the officials of One Dream Marketing (One Dream), a networking company allegedly involved in an investment scam….
Additional hearing days in a week approved by Sandiganbayan
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, August 3 (PNA) – The Sandiganbayan on Monday announced that aside from the Monday hearings, additional weekly hearings will be set on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sandiganbayan Fifth…
PAO insists on arrest of school execs for “defective” certificate of good moral character
MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) on Monday insisted for the arrest of the school executives for issuing a “defective” certificate of good moral character to a high…
Jinggoy says: Roxas is highly qualified to run for president
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — Detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas is highly qualified to run…
LTFRB opens interested participants’ qualification documents on premium airport bus service
MANILA, Aug 3 (PNA) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has proceeded with the opening of the qualification documents of interested participants to provide convenient and safe premium bus…
Ceremony held to honor 35 honest airport personnel — MIAA
MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — A commendation ceremony on Monday was held for 35 airport personnel for practicing honesty in their work—particularly in retrieving lost items found within the premises of the…
8th National Medical Writing Workshop, 1st Writeshop for Young Researchers set on Aug. 27-28
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Aug 3 (PNA) — The 8th National Medical Writing Workshop and the 1st Writeshop for Young Researchers, is scheduled on August 27-28 in Manila. This workshop…