By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it is targeting for this year to serve a total of 2,568,811 children…
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World’s first resort airport in Mactan, Cebu expected to be completed in 2018
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — Construction of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), envisioned to be regarded as the world’s first resort airport, is expected to be completed in…
Comelec is allowed to change the contents of Certificate of Candidacy –Jimenez
MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is allowed to change the contents of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) filed by candidates during elections. “Yes, we can modify… because…
Catapang willing to face farmers’ class suit
MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — Outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang expressed his willingness on Sunday to face the class suit which a group of farmers…
PHL expresses sympathy to victims of terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 28 (PNA) – Malacanang on Sunday said the Philippines joined the international community in expressing condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist attacks that…
Palace on same sex marriage: “National policy on marriage has not changed”
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 28 (PNA) – Malacanang on Sunday said the country will continue to adhere to its national policy on marriage amid reports that the Supreme Court of…
President Aquino says he wants to focus on governing, does not want to be distracted by politics
MANILA, June 25 (PNA) — With barely more than a year before his term ends, President Benigno S. Aquino III said he does not want to be distracted by politics at this…
Carpio urges PHL’s plea for provisional remedy in the case of West Philippine Sea at ITLOS
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, June 25 (PNA) — Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio on Thursday reiterated the call for the country’s plea for the United Nations International…
PhilHealth opens contracting for Z Benefit Packages to private hospitals
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, June 25 (PNA) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has called for private health care institutions to apply for contracting services for the delivery of any…
President Aquino vows to answer ‘point-by-point’ Binay’s criticisms
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 25 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Thursday he will answer “point-by-point” the criticisms hurled against his administration by Vice President Jejomar Binay,…
PHL launches biggest RDF facility in Pasig City
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, June 25 (PNA) — The country’s largest Refuse Derived Facility (RDF) has started operations in Pasig City to enhance garbage disposal in the country. A joint initiative…
DOST introduces Filipino-made Hybrid Road Train
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata PAMPANGA, June 25 (PNA) — Are you one of the commuters who feel hopeless each time you ride the MRT? Tired of the long queue you need…
President Aquino vows to open more opportunities to Filipinos through TESDA
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III vowed on Tuesday his administration will continue to provide more opportunities to Filipinos who patiently aspire for a…
Catholic prelates urges President Aquino to immediately appoint Binay’s successor in Cabinet
MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — Catholic prelates said President Benigno Aquinio III should immediately appoint the successor of Vice-President Jejomar Binay as presidential adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), who is looking…
House panel may recommend banning DMCI to get gov’t projects
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — The House committee on Metro Manila Development on Tuesday warned DMCI, the contractor of Torre de Manila, that the firm might be banned…