MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public against monsoon rains that might cause flash floods and landslides in Luzon. In its…
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QCPD cautions public against eating candies, other home-made products
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Police Chief Supt. Joel D. Pagdilao on Saturday urged the public to take extra precaution in…
DOH : Personal hygiene key to safe processed foods
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, July 18 (PNA)–The Department of Health (DOH) said that food manufacturers are responsible in ensuring that the food they sell will not cause any harmful effect to…
Local gov’t must act swiftly to prevent mining disasters in their areas
MANILA, July 18 — The Palace commended the local officials of Baguio for temporarily suspending all small-scale mining operations in their area because of continuous rains, which may result to accidents. “Magandang…
LPA weak, not to turn into typhoon
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects the Low Pressure Area (LPA) not to strengthen further as it heads Northward….
LPA still in PAR on Sunday
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — Government weather forecasters expect the low-pressure area (LPA) far north of the country will remain within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at…
Comelec eyeing to hold early voting in 2016 polls
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying early voting to be provided to special cases in connection with the 2016 national and local…
Don’t bring stun guns into Hong Kong, warns MIAA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Saturday reiterated anew the Philippine Consulate General’s warning to all Filipino travelers to refrain from bringing…
‘Habagat’ boosts Angat’s water reserve
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — Downpour from the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ is increasing the possibility for water level in Metro Manila’s main water source Angat Dam to…
New PA chief to focus on humanitarian assistance, disaster response
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — Aside from focusing on external and internal threats, newly-appointed Philippine Army (PA) commander Major Gen. Eduardo Año said that efforts are also underway…
Navy’s armed AW-109Es now undergoing technical inspection, assessment
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Philippine Navy (PN)’s two armed AgustaWestland AW-109Es are now undergoing “technical inspection and assessment.” This includes the airframe and weapon systems. Weapon…
OSG asks SC to reset anew oral arguments on Torre de Manila case
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has again asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reset to another date the oral arguments on…
DSWD still support Yolanda survivors through SLP program
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Friday that it continues to help Yolanda survivors to generate income. DSWD Secretary Corazon…
President Aquino greets Muslim community on Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday greeted Muslim Filipinos on the occasion of Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. In…
Comelec assures no politician-owned malls to serve as voting centers
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured that if ever the mall-based voting will be allowed, it will not be held in malls owned…