MOSCOW, (PNA/PTI) –Observing that Russia has very “purposeful” relationship with India, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev today said it would like to consolidate the bilateral strategic partnership and help India in expanding its…
Year: 2013
DOT-12 to launch new tourism brand
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Region 12 will officially launch next week a new tourism brand for the region’s enhanced promotion efforts. Nelly Nita Dillera, DOT-Region…
Sorsogon solon calls for improvements in maternal, newborn care
SORSOGON CITY, (PNA– A Sorsogon congressman is calling for the standardization of mother and newborn care services and adoption of evidence-based interventions in government hospitals in Bicol to help reduce maternal and…
Cebu prelate says Cardinal Vidal out of danger
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma Friday said Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal is out of danger. But Vidal, 82, is still confined in the hospital even if his vital…
West does not know what to do if extremist comes to power in Syria – Putin
VALDAI, Novgorod Region, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western countries did not know what to do if extremist came to power in Syria as a result of their interference. “Are…
SM City Davao responds to Duterte’s call
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The management of SM City Davao said it has responded to the directive of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to beef up security measures at the mall. According to SM…
Around China: China’s smallest ethic group seeks new future in Himalayas
LHASA, (PNA/Xinhua) — Wearing beaded necklaces and traditional wool costumes, members of the Lhoba people dance around the Yin-Yang tree, a real-life version of the Tree of Souls from the movie “Avatar.”…
Interior Minister meets Human Rights watch delegation
SANA’A, (PNA/Saba) — Interior Minister Abdul-Qader Qahtan met here on Thursday with Human Rights Watch’s deputy director for the Middle East and North Africa Joe Stork. Qahtan underlined the Ministry’s commitment to…
PDEA-Bicol warns public on poppy-seed containing food
LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) –- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Bicol regional office has warned Bicolanos on food and culinary products that contain poppy seeds, particularly banned Kraft food dressing and dip products…
6th Cabie PINILI literary contest now accepting entries, says Secretariat
MANILA, (PNA) – The Cabie PINILI Secretariat is now accepting from Ilocanos at home and overseas entries to its 6th annual literary (poetry genre in Ilocano) contest. The annual award – cash…
DOJ junks smuggling raps vs. Chinese traders
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Dept. of Justice has dismissed the smuggling charges against several Chinese businessmen who were charged for allegedly defrauding the government of millions of duties and…
Aetas learn PhilRice’s latest techniques on upland rice farming
SCIENCE CITY OF MUNOZ, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) –The Aetas are now learning the latest techniques on upland rice farming through the recent establishment of an upland rice development program-farmer’s field school (URDP-FFS)…
Abe, Aso to put final touches to stimulus package
TOKYO, (PNA/Kyodo) — Finance Minister Taro Aso expressed confidence Friday that the government will smoothly map out an economic stimulus package, despite lingering discord over whether to implement a corporate tax cut….
Police hold 1st simulation exercises on hostage crisis in Bataan
BALANGA CITY, Bataan, (PNA) — Police conducted here Thursday its first simulation exercises on hostage crisis under the Philippine National Police (PNP) Incident Command System (ICS). Police Supt. Joel Tampis, Balanga City…
DSWD distributes hygiene kits to maintain cleanliness at Zamboanga City evacuation center
MANILA, (PNA) — About 9,500 hygiene kits containing bath soap, detergent, towel and pail were distributed Friday to evacuees at the Joaquin Enriquez Sports Complex (Grandstand) in Zamboanga City to ensure sanitation…