CEBU CITY, (PNA) — The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has passed a resolution authorizing Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III to negotiate with Manny V. Pangilinan’s company, the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC),…
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DAP to continue to fund contingency needs
MANILA, (PNA) — The Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), which the Aquino administration maintains is not illegal, will continue to address contingencies but not request by lawmakers for funding, Budget and Management Secretary…
Davao City wants tribal games next year
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The city government of Davao wants to hold next year the first ever Tribal Games for the 10 different tribes here. Tribal leaders and representatives attended a meeting…
Convergence is Davao Norte’s localized peace process — Gov. del Rosario
DAVAO DEL NORTE, (PNA) — Local governments in the Philippines can have their own version of the national peace process by making sure that they bridge the geographical distances between the government’s…
Former budget secretary explains side on Malampaya fund mess
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Former budget secretary now Camarines Sur congressman, Rolando Andaya Jr., broke his silence after his name was included among those charged for plunder in connection…
Russian imam links Elton John to devil, urges gig boycott
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) — A conservative imam in Russia’s predominantly Muslim Republic of Tatarstan has called for a boycott of an upcoming concert by gay pop star Elton John, whom he branded…
Biazon hopes 15 Customs Collectors won’t hold on to their post
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Customs Commissioner Rozzano Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon Thursday expressed hope the 15 Customs Collectors affected by the reassignment will not hold on to their post if the…
Comelec’s lack of budget for barangay polls miffs Cebu City mayor
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has said he was miffed that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be holding barangay elections without a budget. This was Rama’s reaction…
Motorcade to accompany 2014 Olympic Torch Relay presented in Moscow
MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — A motorcade which will accompany the 2014 Olympic Torch Relay ceremony was presented in Ivanovskaya Square, a territory inside the Kremlin Wall on Thursday. President of the organising committee…
German business chamber urges PHL to adopt vocational curriculum
MANILA, (PNA) – The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the Philippines to adopt the dual Vocational Education Training program to further sustain the booming economy of the country. GPCCI…
Terror attacks increased by 40% after APC: report
ISLAMABAD, (PNA/IRNA) -– An unprecedented hike in anti-state violence has been observed in Pakistan during last month, says a report issued by Conflict Monitoring Center of security, local media reported on Thursday….
Escudero says Megan Young’s Ms. World win is a “needed respite”
MANILA, (PNA) — The victory of the first Filipino Miss World, Megan Young, according to Sen. Francis Escudero on Thursday was a “needed respite from political and social ills”. Escudero commended Young…
‘Quedan’ to stay in PHL until Sunday
MANILA, (PNA) –Tropical depression “Quedan” is expected to stay within the country’s territory until Sunday due to its slow movement, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Weather…
Police watching 7 Cebu barangays for Oct. 28 polls
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — Police are closely watching seven barangays in Cebu province as part of security preparations for the Oct. 28 barangays elections. Senior Supt. Noel Gillamac, Cebu Provincial Police Office…
(Nightlead) Hong Kong stocks end 1 % higher
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — Hong Kong stocks rose 229.92 points, or 1 percent to close at 23,214.40 points on Thursday. The benchmark Hang Seng Index traded between 23,214.40 and 23, 126.99. Turnover…