LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, (PNA)– Gov. Amado Espino Jr. expressed serious concern over the proliferation of commercial fish cages in Baquioen Bay, specifically in an area near the Sual Coal-fired Power Plant. This was…
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Gov’t agencies, advocates strengthen PWD rights
TUGUEGARAO CITY, (PNA) — The Departments of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in cooperation with the Regional Federation of Persons with Disabilities (RFPDs) had jointly undertaken…
Bill seeking to proclaim Cebu’s Carcar City a national cultural heritage zone filed
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — House Assistant Majority Leader Gerald Anthony Gullas Jr. has filed a bill seeking to proclaim Cebu province’s Carcar City, home to numerous historical structures and…
ZCWD appeals evacuees to properly use water amid standoff
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) — The Zamboanga City Water District is advising the thousands of evacuees to properly use the water they supply in the different evacuation centers amid the standoff here. ZCWD…
Officials enjoin PCL members to become better public servants
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — Members of the Philippine Councilors League who gathered in this city for a three-day convention were enjoined by Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. and Mayor Monico Puentevella…
Bacolod City paddlers triumph in Batang Pinoy Visayas Leg
MAASIN CITY, (PNA) — Emy Rose Dael and John Michael Castro gifted Bacolod City with girls’ and boys’ singles and mixed doubles titles to rule the table tennis competition in the 2013…
Zambo mayor suspends issuance of CTC, barangay clearance
By Antonet Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has suspended the issuance of barangay certifications and community tax certificates due to the prevailing situation in this city. “You are…
Bill seeks elementary school heads’ professional development
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker filed a bill seeking to institutionalize a comprehensive professional development program for elementary school heads in early childhood education and development. According to Rep. Eulogio Magsaysay (Party-list,…
Sheep raising: A good PHL agribusiness venture
By Honor Blanco Cabie MANILA, — Luis and his newsmen-friends treated themselves to what they hoped was a sumptuous weekend lunch — which included lamb chops — at a posh hotel in…
Senate holds committee hearing on onion, garlic problems in Nueva Ecija town
BONGABON, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) — The Senate Committee on Agriculture held Thursday a hearing in this town to discuss the present policies and practices on the importation of garlic and onions as…
NGCP fast-tracks commissioning of new 300MVA transformer in Batangas
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines recently completed the installation of a new 300-megavolt ampere transformer at its substation in Batangas City. Originally set to be energized in…
BSP grants temporary regulatory relief to banks in Zamboanga City
MANILA, (PNA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) granted temporary regulatory relief to banks in Zamboanga City as well as their clients who may have credit obligations falling due between Sept…
Host bet emerges fastest girl in Batang Pinoy Visayas leg in Leyte
MAASIN CITY, Leyte, (PNA) — Karen Janario of Leyte Sports Academy-Smart crowned herself the fastest girl in the meet even as she led several others who starred in the track on Friday…
Slain soldier in Zamboanga conflict brought home to Dumaguete
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA)–The remains of a soldier who was killed recently in the Zamboanga City conflict was brought back home to his family in Dumaguete City. Sgt. Joseph Maturan Custodio, 40, a…
Taiwanese poacher pays 50k USD fine
TUGUEGARAO CITY, (PNA) –A Taiwanese fisher who was recently apprehended for poaching in Batanes province has paid an administrative penalty amounting to US$ 50,000 to settle his administrative case filed before the…