MANILA, July 10 (PNA) – The Ipo Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan is still discharging water at 58.10 cubic meters per second (cms), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…
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Bad weather cancels 6 domestic flights – MIAA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Six flights were cancelled Friday due to inclement weather brought by southwest moon or “habagat”, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said in…
Honest NAIA Terminal 1 porter hands back PHP120K cash, cards to owner
MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — In another show of honesty, a pushcart retriever who worked at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 handed back PHP120,000 worth of cash and cards…
Two dams’ decreasing water situation still manageable
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Water level in two major dams dipped despite rains in Luzon this week but an expert sees such scenario as still manageable. According…
Colmenares welcomes scrapping of new SIM card provision on Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Neri Colmenares welcomed on Friday the news that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) already scrapped the new SIM card…
322 remain stranded in ports, says PCG
MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday that a total of 322 passengers remain stranded in the country’s ports. On its official Facebook page, PCG said…
Bulacan LGUs, DOLE establish barangay-based anti-illegal recruitment campaign platform
MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the provincial government of Bulacan have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the implementation of the government’s Anti-Illegal…
President Aquino calls on new AFP Chief to help secure 2016 elections
MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday challenged newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Hernando Delfin Carmelo Iriberri, to continue…
Recto expresses fears PHL to lose PhP200-M a day in fish catch in WPS
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 9 (PNA) – Senator Ralph Recto expressed fears on Thursday that the Philippines will lose PhP200 million a day in fish catch if China puts up…
DOLE to study proposal to draw up typhoon code practice
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said they will look into the proposal of a lawmaker for the creation of…
The Wharton School bares two new endowed scholarships for Filipino students
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announces two new financial aid funds for undergraduate Filipino students. The funds — the Stephen and Maria A. CuUnjieng…
President Aquino declares July 17 as regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Malacanang has declared July 17 this year as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan). President Benigno S. Aquino III…
95% of agency budgets released in H1 2015
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that 94.6 percent of agency allotments have already been released as of June 30, 2015. In total, 86.6 percent…
PRC on standby for typhoon ‘Falcon”
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Thursday is has prepositioned necessary equipment and vehicles in different warehouses and logistics centers nationwide to ensure prompt dispatch in…
Flood control projects continue, says Palace official
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The government continues to carry out infrastructure projects aimed at preventing massive flooding, both for the short and the long terms, a Palace official said Thursday. “Patuloy…