By Emmanuel P. Solis LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 22 (PNA) — Eight families who escaped from the hard life they were experiencing in Leyte have sought refuge in Albay and are now staying…
Year: 2013
BRP Ramon Alcaraz conducts maiden relief mission for ‘Yolanda’ victims in Tacloban
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Nov. 22 (PNA) — Carrying 123.7 tons of assorted emergency goods and other materials needed for disaster relief, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), the country’s second Hamilton-class…
Aquino government reiterates commitment to hasten the delivery of justice for Maguindanao massacre, Palace says
MANILA, Nov. 22 (PNA) — The Aquino government reiterated its commitment for institutional reforms to hasten the delivery of justice for those who lost their lives in the “2009 Maguindanao massacre,” Presidential…
Melbourne’s medical scientists invent novel approach worldwide to cure leukemia
MELBOURNE, Nov. 22 (PNA/Xinhua) — Australian medical scientists have discovered a new approach which is regarded as the landmark to kill blood cancer cells for treating a large number of aggressive adult…
‘Yolanda’-affected provinces to get December ’13 IRA by end-November
MANILA, Nov. 22 (PNA) — Provinces in Region 8 hit-hard by Typhoon Yolanda will receive their internal revenue allotment (IRA) for December totalling to P1.57 billion by the end of this month….
Need to intensify farm mechanization in PHL cited in ARF Rice Forum 2013
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Nov. 22 (PNA) — The need to intensify mechanization in rice farming, or equipping farmers with modernized farming machinery as a support to attaining the goal of…
ASEAN pushes for stronger regional identity
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov. 22 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is making efforts to push for a stronger regional identity, which is in line with the group’s objective…
Belmonte supports anti-dynasty bill
By Sammy F. Martin & Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Nov. 22 (PNA) — Despite having three kins holding political positions, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. said he is in favor of the passage…
Safety review for TEPCO’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor plant begins
TOKYO, Nov. 21 (PNA/Kyodo) — Nuclear regulators on Thursday began a safety assessment process to decide whether two reactors at Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant are qualified to restart, nearly two…
9th National Biotech Week set on Nov.25-29
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Nov 21 (PNA) — The ninth National Biotechnology Week which aims to highlight the benefits and contributions of biotechnology to agriculture and food security, delivery of equitable…
Philippine cities to be covered with 3D LIDAR flood mapping
By Digna D. Banzon DAVAO CITY, Nov 21 (PNA) — At least 58 cities in the Philippines will be subjected to DREAM 3D LIDAR flood control mapping. The project is in line…
UPLB agri-biotech coeds mark “Nat’l Biotechnology Week” with educational events
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna Nov. 21 (PNA) -– The League of Agricultural Biotechnology Students of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLABS) will host a series of biotechnology events, symposium and…
U.S. reiterates ‘pivot’ to Asia policy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — The United States reassured its allies in Asia on Wednesday that its pledges to the “critical region” remain the centerpiece of its foreign policy. No matter how…
Filipinos in Maryland launch fund drive for PHL typhoon victims
By Ben Cal MANILA, Nov. 21 (PNA) -– They maybe far away from home but Filipinos in the United States have their hearts full of compassion for their countrymen upon seeing on…
Napoles’ bail petition junked
MANILA, Nov. 21 (PNA) — Controversial businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles will remain incarcerated at the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) Headquarters in Fort Sto. Domingo, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. Napoles is…