CUYAPO, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) –The Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office (NEPPO) is keeping a close watch of the movement of firearms in several areas in the province. This is part of their…
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DSWD warns public vs. human trafficking
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Mindanao has called for an increased vigilance against human trafficking, especially in areas devastated by natural calamities. DSWD…
Taguig mayor extends hands of peace to Makati over Fort Bonifacio issue
MANILA, (PNA) — As the territorial dispute between the cities of Makati and Taguig has worsened, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano on Sunday extended the hands of peace to Makati Mayor Junjun Binay…
Floods submerge 13 villages in Maguindanao
By Edwin O. Fernandez SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao, (PNA) — Thirteen villages here were submerged by flood waters spawned by heavy down pour Saturday night, dislocating hundreds of villagers, officials said. The flash…
Army trooper wounded in IED blast in Maguindanao
MANILA, (PNA) — A trooper was hurt after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded along the highway of Datu Paglas, Maguindanao Sunday morning. Col. Dickson Hermoso, 6th Infantry Division spokesman, said the…
NFA 7 says premium rice price hike temporary
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — An official of the National Food Authority (NFA) 7 has confirmed the rising price of premium rice in the market, but assured the public this is temporary and…
DENR steps up anti-illegal mining drive in Misamis Oriental
QUEZON CITY, (PNA) — The regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cagayan de Oro City, and…
Driver of Kidapawan City councilor flees with P800,000 and gov’t vehicle
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — A government driver here has fled with the city councilors cash money and a government issued vehicle, police said. Kidapawan City Councilor Gregory Yarra went to police station…
PNP conducts security survey in vital installations
BUTUAN CITY, (PNA) — The Philippine National Police here in Caraga region had conducted a security survey of all vital installations here, a top police official said Friday. PSupt. Martin M. Gamba,…
10 outstanding La Union cops honored
CAMP BGEN. OSCAR M FLORENDO, Pangasinan, (PNA) — Ten police personnel of La Union were named “Outstanding Policemen” after they won in a provincewide search initiated by the provincial government. The awards…
OPAPP head to meet with Negros Occidental gov to discuss RPA-ABB closure pact
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process is set to meet with Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. to discuss details…
President Aquino declares September 12 as special non-working day in Siquijor in commemoration of its 41st year anniversary
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared September 12, which falls on a Thursday, as a special (non-working day) in the municipality of Siquijor in commemoration of its 41st…
Ormoc mayor calls for public discipline to decongest traffic
ORMOC CITY, (PNA) — It seemed only yesterday when the narrow city streets appeared spacious for the rail users. But since the population here apparently rises together with the developing economy of…
3 suspected NPA rebels captured during clash in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– Scout Rangers of the Philippine Army on Friday afternoon arrested three suspected members of the rebel New People’s Army (NPA) – the armed wing of the Communist Party…
Robbers takes away P10,000 in LBC branch Paranaque
MANILA, (PNA) — Unidentified robbers held up courier company LBC branch on Friday afternoon and carted away worth of P10,000 cash in Paranaque City, the police said. According to Paranaque City chief…