MANILA, (PNA) — Top executives of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are currently undergoing skills training to help them better sell the agency’s programs and services. A training program…
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Russia’s Women clinch 18th Euro volleyball champs crown
MOSCOW, (PNA/R-Sport) — The Russian women’s volleyball team has won its 18th European volleyball championships title, beating host nation Germany by three sets to one in Berlin. Natalya Obmochayeva scored a whopping…
Scholarship program for children of public school teachers pushed
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker is seeking to institutionalize the granting of free post-secondary education in state universities and colleges to dependent children of public school teachers in elementary and secondary levels….
1,643 Electrical Engineers, 773 master electricians pass licensure exams
By Paula Marie D. Navarra MANILA, (PNA) — One thousand six hundred forty three Electrical Engineers and 773 Registered Master Electricians passed the Electrical Engineering Licensure Exams taken this September 2013 in…
Syrian opposition to elect interim “prime minister”
ISTANBUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Syrian National Coalition (SNC), the main opposition umbrella group in exile, convened its general assembly in Turkey’s Istanbul on Friday to elect their interim “prime minister” and to…
Modi named BJP’s PM candidate
NEW DELHI, (PNA/PTI) — Narendra Modi, strong but controversial Gujarat Chief Minister, was today named BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls despite stiff opposition from party patriarch L…
Kerry to visit Israel on peace process
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Israel and meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Mideast peace process and Syria, the State Department announced Friday….
500 Hajj pilgrims from Mindanao arrive in Cebu en route to Saudi Arabia
By Eddie Barrita CEBU CITY, (PNA) — At least 500 Hajj pilgrims from Mindanao arrived in Cebu late Friday en route to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, officials said Saturday. Of the number,…
President Obama to visit Asia
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — The White House on Friday announced President Barack Obama will travel to Asia from Oct. 6 to 12, visiting Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines.
US Pres. Obama to visit PHL in October
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — US Pres. Barack Obama will visit the Philippines upon the invitation of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Obama…
Nadal to play Davis Cup for Spain
LONDON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Just four days after winning the US Open on Monday, Rafael Nadal will play in the Davis Cup for the first time since 2011. The London Standard quoted the…
Almasor bags Philtoa’s Peoples Choice Award
By Johnny C. Nunez LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) — For being the largest crowd drawer, the Almasor (Albay-Masbate-Sorsogon) Tourism Alliance booth at the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) 2013 held September 6-8, at the…
Expert: Russia and US have 50/50 chance to reach breakthrough in Syrian settlement
MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Russia and the United States have the chance to reach a breakthrough in the settlement of the crisis in Syria, academician Sergei Rogov said. Rogov, who is director of…
United legend Yorke calls for patience with Moyes
By Kimathi Kamau NAIROBI, (PNA/Xinhua) — Former Manchester United, Dwight Yorke, on Wednesday asked the club’s fans to give new manager, David Moyes, time to build his own side away from the…
Roxas: Troops contain rebels’ movement amid Zambo crisis
By: Teofilo P. Garcia, Jr. ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– Local Government secretary Manuel Roxas, II, announced Wednesday that the “Misuari-faction” Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels were contained in a particular place…