MANILA, July 25 (PNA) — The Department of National Defense (DND) allots Php14,234,018 for the acquisition of specialized equipment for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The amount will come from the DND’s…
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Magnitude 5.2 jolts Northern Samar
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 25 (PNA) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the province of Northern Samar and was felt also in the province of Sorsogon on Saturday afternoon,…
(Update)Chris Brown free to leave PHL
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 24 (PNA) — Award-winning RnB singer Chris Brown is free to leave the country after getting Immigration clearances Friday. Atty. Elaine Tan, BI Spokesperson said the…
Only minor glitches noted in testing of NAIA’s new fire detection and alarm system
MANILA, July 24 (PNA) — There were only minor glitches encountered during Thursday’s testing of the newly-installed Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1….
Expert says more developed PHL peso bond market could attract infra investment
ILOILO CITY, Iloilo, July 24 (PNA) — The Philippines must develop its local currency bond market to attract foreign investors to the country’s infrastructure sector, an expert said. Aside from using the…
DOH MIMAROPA turns over Php 1.5 worth of medicines to Marinduque provincial hospital
MANILA, July 24 (PNA)–The Department of Health (DOH) – MIMAROPA said Friday that it recently turned over a total of 1.5 million worth of assorted supply of medicines to Damian Reyes Provincial…
Customs takes custody of P34-M imported sugar in MICP
MANILA, July 24 (PNA) — Bureau of Customs (BOC) Deputy Commissioner Jessie Dellosa led the inspection of seized imported sugar with an estimated worth of P34 million at the Manila International Container…
Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Lee and former Bataan mayor for graft
By Sammy Martin MANILA, July 24 (PNA) — The Sandiganbayan on Friday ordered the arrest of businessman Cedric Lee and former Mariveles, Bataan mayor Angel Peliglorio Jr., who are both facing graft…
Guingona grills PhilHealth’s appeals board over failure to act on pending cases
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 23 (PNA) – Senator Teofisto Guingona III grilled on Thursday the officials of the appeals board of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) over alleged failure…
Executive action needed to solve MRT woes — Drilon
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 22 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin M. Drilon on Wednesday said President Benigno Aquino III must use his remaining months in office to crack the whip…
Palace: PHL gov’t to pursue arbitration case vs China; maintains rules-based approach to territorial dispute
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 23 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday renewed the Philippine government’s determination to pursue arbitration case against China, as it maintained rules-based approach in dealing with the…
PHL embassy, US labor office sign pact on protection of Filipino migrants
By Michaela Del Callar MANILA, July 23 (PNA) -– The Philippine embassy in Washington and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have signed an agreement that will ensure the protection…
TESDA gives good grooming treats in Laguna
MANILA, July 23 (PNA)– Residents of select towns in Laguna had a taste of pampering and looking good without paying a peso on Thursday. Thanks to technical vocational (tech-voc) training graduates, who…
DOTC: Acquisition of 120 coaches for LRT-1 in the works
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 23 (PNA) — The acquisition of 120 coaches for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is in the works, the Department of Transportation and Communications…
Comelec reminds voters: Local election offices nationwide also accept application for registration
MANILA, July 23 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is reminding the public that aside from the satellite registration booths in different malls in the country, voters may also register at…