MANILA, (PNA) — The Armed Forces Saturday announced the death toll on the ongoing stand-off between military units and members of the Moro National Liberation Front has now reached 53. Maj. Angelo…
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PRO 7 to pull out 130 cops from Zamboanga City
By Eddie Barrita CEBU CITY, (PNA) — Police Regional Office 7 Director Danilo Constantino has said they will pull out the 130 policemen from Regional Public Safety Battalion 7 if the clashes…
Aboitiz Foundation turns over kinder school in Davao Norte town
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., the social development arm of the Aboitiz Group of Companies, and Davao Light and Power Co., Inc., turned over Saturday one unit two-classroom kindergarten…
Zamboanga mayor tells constituents to remain united and strong
MANILA, (PNA) — Despite the stand-off between the military and members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Zamboanga Mayor Isabelle “Beng” Climaco-Salazar urged her constituents to remain united and strong. “In…
PCA 8 eyes reduced ‘kadang-kadang’ infestation in 2 Samar Island provinces
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is now conducting a series of consultations with stakeholders, a move geared towards minimizing the “kadang-kadang” infestation in Eastern Visayas. PCA regional manager…
Davao Light not affected by the NGCP scheduled shutdown
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) -– The Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) has clarified it was not affected by the scheduled power outage Saturday as announced by the National Grid Corporation of the…
Informal sectors in Metro Manila to become Philhealth members
MANILA, (PNA) — Drivers, vendors, store owners and other informal sectors are the targets of the Roving Philhealth Campaign to receive assistance in Philhealth membership under the Individually Paying Program. “All streets…
(Nightlead) Aquino assures evacuees in Zamboanga City of continued govt assistance
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III visited Saturday the evacuees in Zamboanga City affected by the ongoing standoff after members of the Moro National Liberation Front attacked several villages in…
DSWD to distribute P24M to local governments in Region 11
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 11 will be awarding P24.2 million worth of checks to local government units and other beneficiaries on September…
NFA prepares for massive palay-buying in Region 1
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, (PNA) – All National Food Authority offices in Region 1 are now set to undertake all-out palay buying operation as the rice harvesting season has already started…
P320-M Bataan terminal complex to rise
By Ernie B. Esconde BALANGA CITY, Bataan, (PNA) –A P320-million new Bataan terminal complex will soon rise some meters away from the heart of this component city. This, after the city government…
Catholic bishops of Mindanao pray for peace
MANILA, (PNA) – Catholic prelates of Mindanao are one with other religious leaders — Muslims, Christians, and Lumad – in praying for peace to reign in the region. “As leaders of our…
30th Infantry Battalion repulses off NPA band in Surigao Del Norte
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — Troopers from the Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion repulsed 20 New People’s Army (NPA) fighters during an encounter in Barangay Alipao, Alegria, Surigao Del Norte Wednesday…
Tagum City promotes multi-tour program to attract more tourists
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT XI) expects the tourism industry in Tagum City to become more vibrant with the launch on Sept. 19 of the…
Repair on breached tail dike in Pampanga town completed
MINALIN, Pampanga, (PNA) — The breached portion of Sta. Rita tail dike has already been closed for the safety of the people, town officials said. Town mayor Edgar Flores said they had…