By Lily O Ramos MANILA, Feb. 19 (PNA)— The Aboitiz group of companies, in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd), on Wednesday rolled out its student-focused activities under its “Future Talents…
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Cagayan Valley BFAR exec blames Casecnan dam project for ‘ludong’ extinction
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Feb 19 (PNA) — The diminishing supply of ‘ludong’ (Cestraeus plicatilis) fish in the territories of the Bugkalots tribe in Nueva Vizcaya has been traced to the ongoing…
Several bunkhouses in Tacloban City undergo modification
TACLOBAN CITY, Feb. 19 (PNA) –Several unoccupied bunkhouses in Tacloban City are undergoing modification, incorporating suggestions of different groups, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) here. Three sites…
Zero maternal death for five years noted in NorCot town
M’LANG, North Cotabato, Feb. 18 (PNA) – – This municipality for five consecutive years reported zero maternal deaths, as the local government unit bolstered the establishment of birthing centers even in the…
Pangasinan scholars receive financial assistance
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Feb. 18 (PNA)– More than 1,000 college scholars of the provincial government studying at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) received their financial assistance of P5,000 each. Governor Amado Espino Jr….
Maritime Industry Authority gives seaman’s books to 100 boat captains in Puerto Princesa City
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Feb. 18 (PNA) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in this city has distributed over a hundred seaman’s books to boat captains of tourist motor bancas at the Puerto…
City of San Fernando forges sisterhood tie with Honolulu
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 18 (PNA) — The city government forged Sunday a sisterhood agreement with the Honolulu City of Hawaii that is seen to foster closer ties in terms…
CAAP officials probe Cessna training plane crash in Tanauan City
By Saul E. Pa-a TANAUAN CITY, Batangas, Feb. 17 (PNA) -– Officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are pursuing the investigation on Monday on the busted flight of…
2 students foil arson attempt at North Cotabato state university building
KABACAN, North Cotabato, Feb. 17 (PNA) –-Two students prevented what could have been a huge fire inside the state-run university here Sunday night, police said Monday. Supt. Jordaine Maribojo, Kabacan police chief,…
Muntilupa City sets homecoming for Olympian Michael Martinez
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) – Despite taking 19th place in the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia, a hero’s welcome awaits Michael Christian Martinez upon his return from…
Korean Araw Force rebuilds typhoon-damaged house of war veteran in Leyte’s Carigara town
By Roel T. Amazona CARIGARA, Leyte, Feb 16 (PNA) — True to their commitment to help in the rebuilding efforts of typhoon-affected Leyte, the Republic of Korean Military Forces (Araw Force) expanded…
Capiz celebrates 100 days after Yolanda
By Joel E. Capundan ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Feb. 16 (PNA)– Capiznon have many reasons to celebrate life 100 days after super typhoon Yolanda devastated the province of Capiz. In collaboration with the…
Taclobanons commemorate Yolanda after 100 days
By Perla G. Lena TACLOBAN CITY, Feb 16 (PNA) — Taclobanons may continue to mourn for the loss of members of their families who perished at the height of Yolanda but this…
Armed conflict, poverty force power firm to incur huge debt
By Edwin O. Fernandez COTABATO CITY, Feb 15 (PNA) — Armed conflict and other calamities were seen as the reason why the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) incurred close to P800 million debt…
Baguio City imposes parking fees
BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 15 (PNA) — The Baguio City government is implementing parking rates for city-owned and city- administered properties in this mountain resort. Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 243-2013, Baguio City…