By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Aug. 2 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Sunday it will resume its training of rescue volunteers for Metro Manila Rescue Volunteer Core…
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DSWD: More than 17,000 new homes turned over to ‘Pablo’ family-survivors
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Saturday that a total of 17,420 permanent housing units have already been turned over to families from Boston,…
Lawmaker proposes mandatory CPR training for K-12 high school students
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — A lawmaker has proposed the mandatory inclusion of basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for K-12 high school students to actively involve the youth in saving human lives….
DOLE’s EC benefits enhancements on high gear under P-Noy administration
MANILA, Aug 1 (PNA) — Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, on Saturday commended the Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) for its commitment in developing and implementing existing policies to strengthen social protection…
Another oil price rollback seen next week
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — Oil firms are expected to cut pump prices of their products by no less than 50 centavos per liter on gasoline next week…
Light to moderate rains expected in Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will likely bring rains to Visayas and Mindanao on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “Cloudy…
Breastfeeding Pinays underscore benefits of breast milk
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — An online support group of over 55,000 mothers showcased Saturday “Breastfeeding Pinays” — an advocacy on the need to return back to the Filipino way of nurturing…
2,509 Pinoy nurses sought U.S. licenses 1H of 2015
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — A total of 2,509 Philippine-educated nurses took the U.S. National Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the first time from January to June this year, in the hope of…
Slightly warmer temperature seen this month till January
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — Government expects slightly warmer than normal temperature in most areas of the country during the August 2015-January 2016 period. Such condition is typical…
ITCZ to bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — Most parts of Visayas and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains on Friday due to Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting these areas, according…
Families of soldiers killed-in-action to get new homes
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — To honor the sacrifices they made in defending the motherland, families of soldiers who have fallen in battle will soon BE getting new…
Bill promotes exclusive breastfeeding
MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — A lawmaker has proposed to institutionalize the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and counseling for all pregnant and lactating mothers on proper nutrition for their children. Rep. Sharon…
Retrofitting essential in reducing earthquake casualty toll: expert
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — An international expert raised urgency for fast-tracking nationwide retrofitting or strengthening of structures likely to collapse during earthquakes, noting this disaster risk reduction…
Magnitude 4.2 quake jolts Davao Oriental
MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the province of Davao Oriental on Friday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, the…
Two Filipino prisoners in Oman pardoned
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — Two Filipinos who have been imprisoned in Oman for criminal offenses were given royal pardon at the end of Ramadan last week, the…