MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is now considering to place the witness in the alleged rubout incident in Manila under the Witness Protection Program (WPP). The…
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6-M people to participate in Metrowide quake drill on July 30 — MMDA
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is expecting around six million people to participate on the July 30 metrowide quake drill initiated…
IT, debates & film festival await youths at Forum 2015
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, July 20 (PNA) –- The Global Forum on Research and Innovation for Health (Forum 2015) is not just for the experts and stakeholders, as it also…
‘Beep card’ ticketing system to be used in other stations if feedback is positive — exec
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA July 20 (PNA) — A transport official said that the new beep card ticketing system will be implemented in other stations of the Light Rail Transit Line…
US surveillance vessel rescues shipwrecked fishermen
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS-23), a surveillance ship, rescued 11 shipwrecked fishermen while in route to Subic Bay, Zambales last Sunday. The crew of…
NAIA asks for feedback on airport services
MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has created a survey for passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals to provide their input on the services…
Southwest monsoon continues affecting Luzon -PAGASA
MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — Except for Northern and Central Luzon, most parts of the country will experience fair weather in the next three days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…
Magnitude 5.3 quake jolts Cagayan
MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted the province of Cagayan, which was also felt in some other Northern Luzon provinces on Saturday evening, according to the Philippine Institute…
4 hurt in ASG ‘motorcycle bomb’ blast in Sulu
MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — Four people, including a two-year-old boy, were hurt after suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits exploded a “motorcycle bomb” in Jolo, Sulu Saturday night. Col. Alan Arrojado,…
Solon files bill creating permanent evacuation centers in the country
MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — Rep. Sherwin T. Gatchalian (1st District, Valenzuela City) has filed a bill creating permanent evacuation and relief centers for victims of calamities in the country. “The establishment…
Palace welcomes support of American senators in country’s effort to peacefully resolve West Philippine Sea row
MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — The Palace said on Sunday it is elated with the show of support from American senators, who praised the country for its effort to peacefully resolve the…
APEC’s Iloilo City meeting to tackle infrastructure development through long-term investments
MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — Iloilo City is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting from July 23 to 24 that will center on talks on building infrastructure through long-term investments and…
DOTC anticipates public feedback as it tests ‘beep cards’ on Monday
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — Passengers taking the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will be the first to pilot test and use the new ‘beep cards’, which…
Comelec to hold pre bid conference for refurbishment of more than 81,000 PCOS machines
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections-Special Bids and Awards Committee (Comelec-SBAC) 2 will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on Monday, July 20 for the refurbishment of…
Comelec cannot declare non-soce poll bets as nuisance – MacalintalFerdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, July 19 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has no power to declare as “nuisance candidates” in the May 2016 elections those candidates who, for the first time, failed to…