MANILA, (PNA) — The House of Representatives, since the start of the 16th Congress, has approved eight bills declaring two cities in Mindanao, five five provinces as well as one congressional district…
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PAGASA expects onset of rainy season in next few days
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — With the frequent occurrence of rains in most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday…
PAGASA predicts LPA to dissipate Sunday
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, (PNA) – The Low Pressure Area (LPA) near Virac, Catanduanes Saturday is expected to dissipate within 24 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
DFA urged to shed light on Php8-Billion e-passport printing deal
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, June 19 (PNA) — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Ibarra Gutierrez III on Friday asked the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to answer reports that it has signed a…
MILF decommissioning proves peace process is working, says third party monitor
MAGUINDANAO, June 19 (PNA) — Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) Chair Alistair McDonald declared the first phase of the decommissioning process of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants and weapons as…
Sen. Santiago filed highest number of bills, resolutions
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 19 (PNA) – Despite her health condition, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has emerged with the highest number of filed bills and resolutions in the Senate after…
SC says past connection of CJ Sereno’s husband to Consunji firm not a ground for inhibition
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, June 19 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday clarified that the past connection of the husband of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P. Aranal Sereno to…
SC junks West Tower’s plea to open a special trust fund to address oil leak incident in FPIC pipeline
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, June 18 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) has denied the petition of the West Tower Condominium Corporation (West Tower) seeking the opening of a special trust…
SC allows reopening of 117-km oil pipeline
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, June 18 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) has allowed the reopening of the more than 40-year old White Oil Pipeline (WOPL), a 117-kilometer pipeline that used…
Gov’t vows to continue reforms; President Aquino to announce endorsement after SONA
By Leslie D. Venzons MANILA, June 18 (PNA) — The Aquino administration will continue focusing efforts on implementing priority development and reform programs that will ensure the attainment of sustainable and inclusive…
President Aquino still consulting with stakeholders on presidential bet
MANILA, June 18 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is continuously consulting with relevant stakeholders on his preferred candidate for next year’s presidential elections, a Palace official has said. Communication Secretary…
Poe humbled as new leader among potential presidential candidates
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 18 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe on Thursday humbly thanked the people for making her as new leader among the potential presidential candidates in the 2016…
Marcos clarifies substitute bill will not abandon draft BBL
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 18 (PNA) – Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos on Thursday clarified that his proposal to come out with a substitute bill would not mean abandoning the draft…
DOT welcomes PHL’s ranking as 2nd destination in the world with best food
MANILA, June 17 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the Philippines’ ranking second among destinations in the world with the best food, according to a survey conducted by CNN….
Palace: PHL sticks to diplomatic means vs China’s South China Sea reclamation work
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 17 (PNA) — Malacanang on Wednesday said the country is sticking to diplomatic means to address territorial row with China over parts of South China Sea…