THE HAGUE, (Xinhua) — The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) passed an agreement early Saturday authorizing the chemical weapons watchdog to start inspecting Syria’s stockpile by Tuesday. “The good…
Year: 2013
Masbate village councilman nabbed for murder in Quezon City
CAMP GEN. SIMEON OLA, Legazpi City, (PNA) — The long arm of the law has finally collared a man who eluded arrest for murder, and now a council member of Barangay Maolingon,…
BPI Securities educates PHL stock market investors on investment opportunities
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) – The BPI Securities Corporation held Saturday its first market outlook conference to further educate stock market investors on the investment opportunities in the country. Dubbed…
Chemical game of war-mongers ends in Syria
ANKARA, (PNA/IRNA) -– A Turkish political analyst has said that war advocates who sought to wage war in Syria on the pretext of using chemical weapons have failed. Speaking to IRNA exclusively,…
El Nido, Busuanga declare state of calamity
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) — El Nido in mainland Palawan and Busuanga in the Calamianes Group of Islands have both declared their municipalities under a state of calamity. This followed the onslaught…
(Nightlead) Zambo crisis over, says Palace
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The three-week long crisis in Zamboanga City is now over, Malacañang said Saturday. “Certainly, the defense secretary made the announcement and we’ve always maintained that we’re…
Miag-ao now considered dengue hotspot
By Annabel Petinglay ILOILO CITY, (PNA) — The town of Miag-ao in the first district of Iloilo province is now being considered a dengue hotspot after 24 new cases have been reported…
Zarif reviews issues of mutual interest with counterparts
TEHRAN, (PNA/IRNA) — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif conferred with his counterparts from Ireland, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Portugal on the sideline of 68th United Nations General Assembly. Bilateral relations, avenues to…
Cevio Art Haus opens inaugural group show Oct 5 in Pasig City
MANILA, (PNA) — Cevio Art Haus, the latest to join the art gallery zone in the metropolis, formally opens its inaugural group show on Oct 5 in an inner street of Barangay…
Comelec finally orders recount of questionable ballots for vice mayor in Puerto Princesa
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections has finally ordered the recount of questionable ballots in the vice mayoralty race in this city last May 2013 following former councilor Mark…
DOJ wants Napoles’ counsel cited for contempt
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Justice is set to ask the Makati City Regional Trial Court to cite Atty. Lorna Kapunan in contempt of court. “I instructed the handling prosecutors, thru…
Thai gov’t calls for patience in face of flood
BANGKOK, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Thai government on Saturday urged people to be patient and trust the government in tackling the flood situation when the eastern part of the country is severely submerged….
Skyjet set to resume flights to Catanduanes Oct. 15
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) — Skyjet Airlines will resume its flights to the Manila-Catanduanes route on Oct. 15, according to Joel Mendoza, chief executive officer of this new player…
Iran has always adopted stable stance towards Syria
DAMASCUS, (PNA/IRNA) — Member of Syrian National Council Faisal Azouz said here Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always adopted a stable and balanced stance towards the Syrian crisis. Talking…
Authorities nab rebel returnee for rape case in cagayan
CAMP MARCELO A. ADDURU, TUGUEGARAO CITY, (PNA) — The Sta. Ana police station arrested Friday a rebel returnee for the crime of abduction with rape in Sta. Ana, Cagayan. Police Regional Office…