MANILA, (PNA)–Filipina National Woman Master Jan Jodilyn Fronda (ELO 2038) defeated Turkey’s Lara Micioogullari (ELO 1585) but compatriot Jerad Docena (ELO 2227) surrendered to Lithunia’s Tomas Laurusas (ELO 2398) in the sixth…
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Dimakiling, Villanueva finish 1-2 in Malaysia Open Chess
MANILA, (PNA) — International Master Oliver Dimakiling of Davao City and National Master Nelson Villanueva of Bacolod City made the country proud anew via a 1-2 finish in the just ended Sabah…
Legarda calls for stronger diplomatic ties with other nations
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Better diplomatic relations with other nations can be pursued through cultural diplomacy, Sen. Loren Legarda said Thursday. Legarda pointed out during the budget hearing of the…
Angara calls for Senate inquiry into state of pre-need industry
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara is set to call for a Senate inquiry into the state of the pre-need industry and the implementation of the Pre-Need Code…
US Sen. McCain slams Putin in Pravda Op-Ed
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) — US Sen. John McCain, well-known for his vociferous criticism of the Russian leadership, has slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for corruption, repression and bigotry in…
OFW back from Saudi Arabia after being on death row for 13 years
MANILA, (PNA) –Rodelio “Dondon” Lanuza is now back in the country after serving a jail term for killing a Saudi national who tried to sexually abuse him in August 2000. “Salamat sa…
Ex-PSC commissioner to grace Inter-Club Karatedo Championship
DAVAO CITY (PNA) -– Former Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner Leon “Binggoy” Montemayor will be the guest of honor in the coming 2013 AAK Inter-Club Karatedo Age-Group and Seniors Championships set on Sept….
PAL Ladies Interclub set Oct. 23-26 in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) -– The much-awaited 8th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Ladies Interclub golf tournament will be held on October 23-26 at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club in Barangay Mandug,…
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister meets Syrian opposition in Damascus
MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-tass) — Russia is ready to submit evidence of Syrian opposition using chemical weapons to the UN on Thursday, said Mikhail Bogdanov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and presidential Middle East envoy…
Binay says anti-bullying law will create “a positive culture of caring”
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Sen. Nancy Binay on Thursday praised President Benigno Aquino III’s signing of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, saying that she believed it will create a…
Six out of the 35 individuals included in the immigration lookout bulletin has already left the country
MANILA, (PNA) — Six out of the 35 people placed in the Bureau of Immigration (BI) lookout list have already left the country. Ma. Angelica Pedro, BI spokesperson disclosed that former Congressman…
Indian American winning Miss America title, great: Carney
WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — An Indian American crowned with the Miss America title is great, a top Obama Administration official has said. “I think it’s great, personally. I haven’t spoken about it with…
DENR exec says Nueva Vizcaya eco-park zoo illegal
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA, (PNA) — An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources(DENR) has dubbed the Lower Magat Eco-Tourism Park(LMETP) mini-zoo illegal. The LMETP mini-zoo in Barangay San Luis in…
Lady senator wants equality on crimes of adultery, concubinage
MANILA, (PNA) — Senator Nancy Binay has filed Senate Bill No. 1648 seeking to ensure the equality of men and women on crimes of chastity, specifically adultery and concubinage. In the proposed…
Human rights violations in North Korea are systematic, says UN report
GENEVA, (PNA/Itar-Tass) -– Gross violation of human rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is systemic; people who survived detainment camps for political prisoners report “unspeakable atrocities,” according to the United Nations-appointed…