MANILA, (PNA) — Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo has confirmed negotiations with the South Korean manufacturer of the F/A-50 “Golden Eagle” jet aircraft is continuing. He said late Friday the DND was dealing…
Year: 2013
Afghan police kill 18 Taliban fighters in 24 hours
KABUL, (PNA/Xinhua)– Units of Afghan police backed by the national army have killed 18 Taliban militants during series of operations across the country over the past 24 hours, the Interior Ministry said…
Proposed Cebu-Bantayan power link gets RDC 7 endorsement
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — The Regional Development Council 7 sub-committee on power has endorsed the proposal of Rep. Benhur Salimbangon to connect Bantayan Island’s power supply to the Cebu mainland grid through…
DSWD puts “buntis at bagong panganak friendly center” in JFE evacuation center
MANILA, (PNA) –The Dept. of Social Welfare and Development said Saturday it has established a “Buntis at Bagong Panganak Friendly Center” inside the JFE Sports Complex According to DSWD, the friendly centers…
4 PAL Express flights cancelled due to bad weather
MANILA, (PNA) — Four flights of Philippine Airlines Express Manila-Zamboanga-Manila were cancelled due to bad weather in the south western part of the country. Flights 2P-993/994 were affected. They were scheduled to…
Manila RTC extends TRO vs. BOC revamp
MANILA, (PNA) — The Manila Regional Trial Court Friday extended the temporary restraining order against the implementation of the reassignment in the ranks of Customs Collectors at the Bureau of Customs. In…
Frigates useful also for disaster relief, OFW repatriations
MANILA, (PNA) — Aside from defending the country’s vast maritime territories, the two frigates that the Department of National Defense (DND) is acquiring for P18-billion, can also be used for repatriations of…
5 killed, 5 wounded in suicide bombings in Iraq
BAGHDAD, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least five people were killed and five others wounded in two suicide bomb attacks in Iraq on Friday, police said. Three soldiers were killed and five others wounded…
Palace belittles claims of poll fraud
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official shrugged off fresh allegations of massive poll fraud during last May’s automated national elections. “At this point, the Comelec [Commission on Elections] has…
US debt crisis threatens world economy: IMF
WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — Terming the current debt crisis in America as “mission-critical”, the International Monetary Fund has warned the US that its impending debt crisis could damage not only its domestic economy,…
CSC orders Antique governor to reinstate info officer, pay his back salaries
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The Civil Service Commission has granted the motion for execution of decision filed by Eric Otayde, information officer IV of the provincial government of Antique, who was illegally…
Turkish president warns of radicalization in Syria
ISTANBUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — Turkish President Abdullah Gul Friday warned of a growing threat of radicalization in Syria as the country’s conflict shows no sign of end anytime soon. Gul made the remarks…
Makati court orders release of Napoles housemaid
By Priam Nepomuceno and Lloyd Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 145 Friday ordered the immediate release of the housemaid the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam mastermind…
14 troubled OFWs arrive home from Riyadh
MANILA, (PNA) –A total of 14 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrived home from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Friday after availing of the government’s repatriation program. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration…
(Nightlead) Singapore stocks end down 0.21 % on fear of likely impact of U.S. budget impasse
SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Singapore shares closed 0.21 percent lower Friday, as the U.S. budget standoff dragged on, heightening fears it could become embroiled in the likely struggle later this month to raise…