By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sixto Brillantes on Wednesday disclosed that a known political figure who had just won in the recent 2013 elections may…
Year: 2013
Chinese premier sends condolences to Pakistani PM over quake
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang sent a message of condolence Wednesday to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to express deep sympathy over the casualties and loss of property resulting from…
DA: Rice production forecasted to reach 18.6 MMT for 2013
Manila, (PNA) — The country is expected to produce 18.6 million metric tons of rice for the year barring any adverse weather conditions in the country, according to the Department of Agriculture….
Jinggoy to fellow lawmakers: “Don’t be hypocrites.”
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada called his fellow lawmakers in both houses of Congress as “hypocrites” after only he and two other fellow senators were singled out in…
Women consist 15.8% of persons arrested for illegal drugs in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) -– In just a year, about 15.82 percent of persons arrested for illegal drugs only within the area of responsibility of Sta. Ana Police Station comprised of women, Sta….
Construction materials fore-homes now available in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) -– Sturdy housing construction materials from Europe are now available in Iloilo for environment-friendly homes complemented by solar electricity. A German company based in the Philippines is an exclusive…
Pacquiao files bill providing OFWs with handbook on their rights, responsibilities
MANILA, (PNA) — Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel Pacquiao has filed a bill which seeks to provide overseas Filipino workers with a handbook that contains pertinent information that can help them address their problems…
CA junks criminal, administrative raps vs. 3 Ombudsman execs
MANILA, (PNA) — The Court of Appeals has absolved retired Overall Deputy Ombudsman Orlando Casimiro, Deputy Ombudsman Emilio Gonzales III and Graft Investigator and Prosecution Officer Robert Renido of criminal and administrative…
23,000 Zambo evacuees set to benefit in DSWD’s cash-for-work program
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is targeting to provide livelihood assistance to about 23,000 evacuees through the agency’s cash-for-work program. DSWD Regional Director Zenaida Arevalo…
Singapore stocks close 0.1 % lower
SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Singapore stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) down 3.17 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 3,208.58. A total of 9.09 billion…
Pabillo on government’s comment asking to lift tro on pork barrel
MANILA, (PNA) — A Catholic prelate is hoping that the Supreme Court (SC) will decide without the influence of outside forces on whether or not to lift the temporary restraining order (TRO)…
Drilon says he deferred to Ombudsman “out of prudence”
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — It was out of prudence that Senate President Franklin Drilon decided Tuesday to defer to the advice of the Office of the Ombudsman not to require…
Senate President’s brother defends him from political attack
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The brother of Senate President Franklin Drilon defended him from what he considers a political attack that implicated his elder brother in a plunder case…
Solon proposes construction of another fly-over in Bacolod City
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — Bacolod City Lone Rep. Evelio Leonardia is proposing the construction of another fly-over here, specifically at the east side of the city. The proposed site of the fly-over…
DSWD continues to assist ‘Habagat’ victims in affected regions
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) together with concerned local government units (LGUs) continue to assist the victims of “Habagat” last Monday. To date, according to the…