By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The Air Force formally deployed the 19th Philippine Contingent to Haiti (19th PCH) Tuesday morning. The 135-strong all Philippine Air Force (PAF) contingent…
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Strict airport screening vs MERS-affected passengers needed– Valenzuela solon
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Valenzuela City Rep. Win Gatchalian on Tuesday warned against a possible rise in the number of cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)…
Number of people affected by TS ‘Egay’ breaches 48,000-mark –-NDRRMC
MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday there was no casualty but almost 49,000 persons were affected during the onslaught of tropical…
Sen. Aquino wants PCG personnel charged over Ormoc city ferry tragedy
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 7 (PNA) – A day after pushing the inquiry on the seaworthiness of the country’s maritime vessels, Senator Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino on Tuesday urged authorities…
PHL-China relations remain strong but China has to heed ASEAN Centrality vis-a-vis territorial dispute – Palace exec
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — A Palace official on Tuesday maintained that bilateral relations between the Philippines and China remain strong but China has to acknowledge the ASEAN centrality…
73 of 74 Valenzuela fire victims identified –PNP
MANILA, July 7 (PNA) – Only one of the 74 workers who died in the May 13 factory fire at Kentex Manufacturing Corporation in Barangay Ugong, Valenzuela City remained unidentified, the Philippine…
Palace says Aquino administration’s resolve to further boost PHL economy to continue
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Malacanang on Tuesday reiterated that the Aquino administration is firm on its bid to further boost economic growth to maximize the country’s potential and…
Gov’t monitoring typhoon ‘Falcon,’ says Palace
MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Malacañang is monitoring the expected entry of typhoon ‘Falcon’ in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as tropical storm ‘Egay’ exited on Tuesday morning, an official has…
PhilHealth to employers: pay PhilHealth premiumsto accredited collecting facilities
MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Starting this month, employers in the government and private sectors shall pay their premium contributions, including that of their employees, to any of the accredited collecting agents…
Acting Makati Mayor vows to continue services to residents
MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Acting Makati City Mayor Romulo “Kid” Pena on Tuesday reiterated his assurance to the residents of Makati that all the services and benefits provided to them by…
IBP has new set of officers
MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has its new set of officers. The national officers of the IBP took their oath of office before the SC…
(As of 6 p.m.) Typhoon ‘Falcon’ to enter Tuesday evening, southwest monsoon to bring rains over Luzon — PAGASA
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Typhoon “Chan-Hom” (international name) still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is expected to enter the country Tuesday evening, according to…
Comelec set to file overspending cases against 36 local candidates in the 2010 and 2013 polls
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday it is set to file overspending cases against 36 local candidates who participated in the…
CAAP earmarks Php 20M for construction of ‘gender-neutral’ toilets in some PHL airports
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — More or less Php20 million have been allocated for the construction of “gender-neutral” toilets that will cater to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and…
(Update as of 6 p.m.) TS ‘Egay’ maintains strength as it continues to move northward slowly
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 6 (PNA) –Tropical storm “Egay” maintains strength and continues to move northward slowly, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday….