SHENYANG, (PNA/Xinhua)– The body of the U.S. pilot, missing since Tuesday when his light aircraft crashed into a lake in northeast China’s Liaoning Province, was recovered around noon on Friday. The body…
Year: 2013
DOLE sees ‘paradigm shift’ on compliance system
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (PNA) — THE Dept. of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in northern Mindanao said that the new Labor Law Compliance System — a paradigm shift — in addressing the…
Aquino admin prudent in spending Malampaya funds spending
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The Aquino administration is prudent and judicious in spending the funds sourced from Malampaya. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said since Pres Benigno Aquino III…
(Lead) Suicide car bombings kill 40 army soldiers in Yemen
ADEN, Yemen, (PNA/Xinhua) — About three suicide car bombings hit a key military site in Yemen’s southeastern province of Shabwa early on Friday, leaving at least 40 army soldiers killed and dozens…
Legislators cross party lines to support restoration of P3.3-B budget slashed from state universities, colleges
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — More than 20 solons on Friday crossed party lines to call for more funding for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) as they join hands in…
Armenia’s economic dev’t depends on reg’l stability, says expert
YEREVAN, Armenia, (PNA/Xinhua) — Armenia’s economic development will remain under question without a peaceful settlement of the military conflicts in the region, said an Armenian expert in a recent interview with Xinhua….
DPWH XI confirms no NGO involved in bidding in Davao infra projects
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) -– The Dept. of Public Works and Highways XI has confirmed that no non-government organization transacting or bidding in infrastructure projects was contracted out by the department in the…
Abe urges TEPCO to scrap 2 Fukushima reactors that avoided meltdowns
OKUMA, Japan, (PNA/Kyodo) –Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday urged Tokyo Electric Power Co. to scrap two reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that avoided meltdowns during the 2011 accident,…
Iloilo guv has power to name MIWD board – court
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) -– The power to appoint the members of the board of the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has shifted from the Iloilo City Hall to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol….
Board of Marine Inquiry now reviewing Cebu sea tragedy report — PCG
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday said that its Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) is now reviewing the report submitted by the Special Board of Marine Inquiry (SBMI) in…
Docena, Fronda win in 7th round of World Junior Chess C’ship
MANILA, (PNA) — Philippine representatives to the World Junior Chess Championship Jerad Docena (ELO 2227) defeated Ozan Cingoz (ELO 1918) of Turkey while counterpart Jan Jodilyn Fronda (ELO 2038) beat Woman Fide…
NASA Curiosity rover detects no methane on Mars
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. space agency NASA said Thursday its Curiosity rover has revealed no trace of methane, a potential sign of life, on the Martian surface. Over the past decade, researchers…
Japan donates school buildings in North Cotabato’s conflict- affected schools
PIKIT, North Cotabato, (PNA) — While negotiations for peace between Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are ongoing, the Japanese government continues its support in over-all efforts to establish…
Ryazan to host international environmental filmfest
RYAZAN, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — An international environmental film festival opens here on Thursday and will run until September 22. Ryazan cinema-goers will be able to see the best films on environmental topics. The…
Palace welcomes high government satisfaction rating in new SWS survey
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang welcomed the high satisfaction rating of the Aquino administration in a recent survey adding that it will continue to remain focused on attaining inclusive growth as well as…