MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay on Wednesday said the city government will extend financial assistance of Php 100,000 each to the families of the 44 members…
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Mounting complaints trigger fast-tracking of core shelters
TAGBILARAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PNA) -– Mounting complaints from angry housing beneficiaries-to-be, have prompted officials concerned to move to speed up completion of core shelter projects in the province. Bohol Governor Edgar…
Award conferred on Ilocano scientist, 12 others in ongoing 2015 Kannawidan Ylocos Fest
VIGAN CITY, Feb.4 (PNA) — A well-known Ilocano book author and scientist led 13 sons and daughters of Ilocos Sur who made their province proud in their chosen fields of endeavor received…
DOT, Aklan undertake road beautification program in preparation for APEC
KALIBO, Aklan, Feb. 4 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Aklan Provincial Government have joined hands to beautify Aklan roads leading to the venue of the Asia Pacific Economic…
Cordillera: a weather resilient region in 2014
BAGUIO CITY, Feb 04 (PNA) — The Office of Civil Defense – Cordillera Regional Office (OCD – Cor) reports a more disaster resilient region in 2014. There were no deaths reported last…
Mabilog ranks 5th in World Mayor 2014
ILOILO CITY, Feb. 3 (PNA) -– Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog landed in the Top 5 of the World Mayor 2014 search conducted annually by the City Mayors Foundation. In his…
South Negros Occidental declared ‘wetlands of international importance’
BACOLOD CITY, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Negros Occidental has been declared an area with “wetlands of international importance,” making the province the seventh Ramsar site in the Philippines. In rites held at…
OF-ReD project empowers women entrepreneurs, OFWs
LAOAG CITY, Feb. 3 (PNA) — The lack of capital to start up a business is challenging for a struggling entrepreneur or an Overseas Filipino Worker who may wish to stay in…
Hataman to MILF: Return seized guns in Mamasapano carnage to restore confidence in peace process
COTABATO CITY, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on Tuesday challenged the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to hand over the firearms,…
Relatives say slain SAF man from Nueva Vizcaya a hero since
By Villamor Visaya VILLAVERDE, Nueva Vizcaya, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Police Officer 2 Joel Dulnuan has been a revered hero to his countrymen as one of the 44 Special Action Force members…
Muslim group asks gov’t to fast track BBL
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 2 (PNA) –- The Muslim community in this port capital of Northern Mindanao on Monday urged the government to fast track the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic…
BFAR warns fish farmers of another fish kill in western Pangasinan
DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 2 (PNA)– The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned fish farmers in Anda and Bolinao towns to give only moderate amount of feeds to their fish…
Zambo solon wants peace process to continue; justice for fallen SAF men
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 2 (PNA) -– Second district Rep. Lilia Nuño said Monday the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) should continue despite the January 25…
Bacolod solon seeks creation of Negros Island Tourism Office
BACOLOD CITY, Jan. 28 (PNA) — Rep. Evelio Leonardia here has filed House Bill 4702 which seeks to create a Negros Island Tourism Office to coordinate the tourism offices of the two…
400 Korean students expected in Bacolod after signing of agreement
BACOLOD CITY, Jan. 28 (PNA) — About 400 Korean students are expected to come here after the City of Bacolod signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Jeonju National University of…