By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — In a likely shift in focus to territorial defense, Northern Luzon Command head Major Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang presented a paper detailing the country’s plan…
Year: 2013
Peso weakens slightly
MANILA, (PNA) –- The Philippine peso weakened slightly against the United States dollar on Monday ahead of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) intervention. The local unit closed at 43.09 from Friday’s 43.05….
President Aquino showcases Philippines as alternative investment site at APEC Business Advisory Council
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III pitched the Philippines as the best alternative investment site to chief executive officers and ranking business officials attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation…
Assad says Syria to do everything to be strong
DAMASCUS, (PNA/Xinhua) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his country will do everything to be strong and will not allow anyone to destroy its armament gears, according to the state- run SANA…
Palace: HK journalists who yelled at PNoy ‘discourteous’
MANILA, (PNA) –Malacanang labeled as rude the actions of Hong Kong journalists who yelled questions at President Benigno Aquino III at the ongoing Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders summit in Bali,…
Palace confirms Torres to retire end month
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang confirmed Monday Land Transportation Office chief Asst. Sec. Virginia Torres sought President Aquino’s permission to retire at the end of the month. Presidential Spokesperson…
QC conducts micro and small entrepreneur trade show 2013
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, (PNA) — As part of the 74th Founding anniversary celebration of Quezon City, a QC Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Trade Show 2013 opened Monday and will run…
(Lead) 3 scientists share 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
STOCKHOLM, (PNA/Xinhua) — Three scientists shared the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Nobel Committee at Swedish Karolinska Institute announced on Monday. The 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine…
DA-12 eyes development of more model farms, farmer-achievers
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 12 is pushing for the development of model integrated farms in the region following the success of one of its…
Nearly 50,000 jobs created in IT-BPM industry through DAP
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) – A total of 47,445 jobs in the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry were generated as an offshoot of the training partnership of…
Palace confident newly appointed BOC deputy commissioner to inhibit from P1-B smuggling case
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang expressed confidence on Monday that newly appointed Customs deputy Commissioner Agaton Teodoro Uvero would inhibit from a case now up for resolution at the BOC involving a former…
Carandang cites Indonesian security
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA) — Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Secretary Ramon Carandang cited on Monday Indonesian security forces for their immediate action against journalists from Hong Kong whom he said “crossed…
DAP used for upgrading weather and flood forecasting capability
By Aerol B. Pateña Manila, (PNA) — The Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) was able to fund the production of 1,000 hydrometeorological sensor equipment, out of which 638 sensors were already installed nationwide,…
30 cops face administrative charges for failing to perform checkpoint duties – NCRPO
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is set to file administrative charges against 30 cops for not performing their checkpoint duties for the upcoming “Barangay Elections” this month….
DAP is legal until SC says otherwise
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Iloilo Congressman Jerry Trenas on Monday said constitutional questions pertaining to the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) can be best resolved by the Supreme Court and…