BUCHAREST, (PNA/Xinhua) — The death toll of a deadly car-train crash near Iasi, northeastern Romania, on Sunday has risen to 11 after the two people seriously injured in the accident died at…
Year: 2013
Serena Williams wins fifth U.S. Open title
NEW YORK, (PNA/Xinhua) — World number one Serena Williams of the United States won her fifth U.S. Open title after beating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-5, 6-7 (8-6), 6-1 on Sunday. The…
Maguindanao PNP explains incentive bonus scheme, denies favoritism
COTABATO CITY, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Police authorities in Maguindanao on Monday clarified the performance bonus of police officers in the province had been released. Supt. Rodelio Jocson, Maguindanao police provincial director,…
(Update) Explosion near S. China school kills 1
GUILIN, Guangxi, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least one people was killed in an explosion near a school in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday morning. Witnesses told Xinhua the explosion happened…
PHL Travel Mart 2013 takes center stage
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) kicked off Friday, which brought together both local and regional major tourism industries—350 local exhibitors showcasing destination and tour products…
Organizers of this year’s Giant Lantern Festival vow more brighter and colorful event
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, (PNA) — Organizers of the city’s Giant Lantern Festival have vowed to make this year’s annual event more colorful and brighter. Mariano “Marni” Castro, this year’s GLF…
Cuba praises strong ties with Vietnam
LA HABANA, (PNA/VNS) — Cuban President Raul Castro hailed the strong relationship between his country and Vietnam during a meeting on Saturday with the visiting Le Hong Anh, a member of the…
Cebu Pacific cancels all flights to and from Zamboanga City due to the ongoing conflict
MANILA, (PNA) — Cebu Pacific Air on Monday cancelled its flights to and from Zamboanga City due to the ongoing conflict between government troops and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)forces. According…
I have admiration for mothers everywhere: Kate Winslet
LOS ANGELES, (PNA/PTI) — “Titanic” star Kate Winslet admires mothers and thinks parenthood brings stark changes in a person. The 37-year-old Oscar winner, who already has two kids daughter Mia and son…
PDEA-9 has new regional director
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has appointed a new director for Region 9, who is set to assume office this week. PDEA Director-General Arturo Cacdac Jr. has…
RoK’s Park starts far-reaching Vietnam visit
HANOI, (PNA/VNS) — The President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Geun Hye arrived in Hanoi late on Saturday to begin her five-day State visit to the country at the invitation…
Quezon Memorial Circle recreation equipment now with lower levels of lead
MANILA, (PNA) — Fitness and recreation equipment at the Quezon Memorial Circle have reduced levels of lead, according to an environmental group on Sunday. After being alerted of the hazards posed by…
Pentagon planning for 3-day bombing blitz on Syria: report
WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — The Pentagon is gearing for a three-day attack on Syria, longer than it originally had planned, with a heavy barrage of missile strikes followed by more attacks on targets…
Vietnamese PM orders police patrols for tourists
HO CHI MINH CITY, (PNA/VNS) — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has ordered the Ministry of Public Security to set up police patrol teams in urban centers and tourism destinations around the…
Palawan to hold Family Rosary Crusade silver jubilee
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) — The Holy Trinity University Family Rosary Crusade (HTU-FRC) here will be celebrating its silver jubilee in a nine-day prayer vigil to the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of…