BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) -– The assessment team will start evaluating Monday the 10 nominees for the search for the child friendly barangay. The assessment team is composed of representatives from…
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Experts urge protection of PHL coral reefs
BORACAY ISLAND, Oct. 13 (PNA) — A Filipina climate change expert urged local government officials and residents here to make an effort in protecting the Philippines’ coral reefs. In an interview, Dr….
Government, private sector start talks on Php15-B modernization of Davao’s Sasa Wharf
By Lilian C. Mellejor DAVAO CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) -– A composite team of national, local government agencies and the private sector has opened talks on the modernization of the Sasa Wharf…
Mayon Volcano: Phivolcs anticipating big eruption
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) — After almost a month lull, Mayon is now showing signs of possible big eruption, an official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said…
Dagupan authorities still on alert over tide-infected shellfish
DAGUPAN CITY, Oct. 11 (PNA) — Authorities here are still on alert over the possible entry into the market of shellfish affected by red tide as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic…
NMIS to provide financial aid to LGUs to develop abattoirs
CEBU CITY, Oct. 11 (PNA) — The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) 7 will provide financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) that want to develop their city or municipal abattoirs. NMIS…
PRO 7 renews partnership with Chungnam Police in South Korea
CEBU CITY, Oct. 12 (PNA) — The Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 and Chungnam Police of South Korea have strengthened their relations by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the regional…
Regatta de Zamboanga sees action with 120 vintas of colorful sails
By Teofilo P. Garcia Jr ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 11 (PNA) — This city’s R.T. Lim Boulevard come to life once again as thousands of spectators gathered Saturday to witness the Regatta de…
Balanga prelate says no to the revival of the Bataan nuclear power plant
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Oct. 11 (PNA) — The Diocese of Balanga reiterated its stand against the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). In a recent pastoral letter, Bishop…
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Boracay hit 200% mark
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 10 (PNA) — Malaysian tourists visiting the island-resort of Boracay have hit the 200 percent mark. Kristoffer LeoVellete, sub-office tourism assistant of the Department of Tourism-Boracay, said their office…
Sto. Nino Basilica execs prepare for possible Pope visit
CEBU CITY, Oct. 10 (PNA) — Officials of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño in Cebu City are preparing for the possibility of Pope Francis dropping by Cebu en route to Palo,…
Iloilo City senior citizens receive P3.8M social pension in 2014
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 10 (PNA) — A total of 648 elderlies in this city aged 77 years old and above and considered target beneficiaries in the Social Pension Program for indigent senior…
BSP to launch “Run for Coins” project in Pangasinan
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan Oct. 10 (PNA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in coordination with the Pangasinan provincial government will conduct an activity dubbed as “Run for Coins” (RfC) on October 29…
DTI to promote Leyte as ICT destination
By Perla G. Lena TACLOBAN CITY, Oct 10 (PNA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will now include in its package of investment promotion the province of Leyte as a…
Festive October in Kalibo, Aklan
KALIBO, Aklan, Oct. 9 (PNA) — This month of October is expected to be festive here as thousands of people from all over the country will be arriving in town for separate…