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MANILA, Nov. 19 (PNA) — Despite the arrival of the USS Fitzgerald, an American guided-missile destroyer in Manila South Harbor, all security measures related to the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) Leaders…

MANILA, Nov. 19 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday said the Philippines welcomes the mutual benefits under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, even while…

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Nov. 19 (PNA)- Reelectionist Senator Teofisto ‘TG’ Guingona III vowed his support to the continuity of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the national government despite criticism lodged on…

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — Climate change is like cancer and the world is at Stage 2, young Filipina entrepreneur Aisa Mijeno told United States President Barack Obama and participants in the…

By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday called on his fellow leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to unite and work closer…

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — Logistics for feeding and sheltering police officers tasked to secure the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Metro Manila seems to be holding quite well. This…

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) – Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe arrived in Manila Wednesday morning for the high-level Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The PM’s plane landed at the…

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — While stressing that maximum tolerance policy will be observed against rallyists marching against the four-day Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) Leaders Summit in Metro Manila, Philippine National Police…

By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the two criminal complaints filed against the officialdom of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for lack…

By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) — The Philippines and the United Mexican States on Tuesday signed agreements in the areas of economy, tourism and anti-narcotics cooperation to enhance bilateral…

By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) — Despite the South China Sea dispute reaching new highs, the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday stressed anew that the territorial row…

By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) — After touring the Filipino frigate, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (formerly the US Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton) Tuesday, American President Barack Obama reiterated the…

By Michaela Del Callar MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) — Japan on Tuesday confirmed that Manila and Tokyo are finalizing a deal allowing the transfer of military equipment to the Philippines. Speaking to…

By Filane Mikee Cervantes MANILA, Nov 17 (PNA) — The Philippines and Australia launched on Tuesday a social protection program aimed to combat online sexual exploitation of Filipino children. “This (online sexual…

By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) — US President Barack Obama arrived in the Philippines Tuesday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ meeting. Obama was flown in…