CAIRO, (PNA/Xinhua) — A Sinai-based Islamist Jihadist group claimed responsibility on Sunday for the recent bomb attack targeting Egypt’s interior minister, as the army pressed security operations in the peninsula for the…
Year: 2013
Use of sign language in local news programs sought
MANILA, (PNA) — Lawmakers have filed a bill requiring the use of Filipino sign language insets for local news programs to make broadcast media more accessible to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), including…
LPA off Palawan continues to bring rains
MANILA, (PNA) — Most parts of the country including Metro Manila will experience light rains due to the low pressure area (LPA) that is embedded in the inter-tropical convergence zone(ITCZ) off Palawan…
NFA assures enough rice in Central Luzon
By Marilyn E. Galang CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) — The National Food Authority (NFA) regional office has assured that the region has sufficient supply of rice good enough until the end…
Commentary: Let reason prevail on Syria intervention
By Lu Yu BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — As the U.S. Congress returns from recess Sunday to ponder President Barack Obama’s request for authorization to strike Syria, it is high time to let reason…
Trooper killed, 6 others wounded in Zamboanga City clash with MNLF
MANILA, (PNA) — A trooper was killed while six others were wounded following an encounter with suspected Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members off Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City early Monday morning. Lt….
1 dies, another hurt as North Cotabato disaster management training turned deadly
By Edwin O. Fernandez KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — A disaster management training turned out to be disastrous for a 20-year-old student who drowned and died during training Sunday amid heavy downpour in…
DOLE approves P6-M for employment of flood victims in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has approved the release of more than P6 million emergency employment assistance to flood victims in Central Luzon….
Two-drug therapy for deadly MERS virus effective in monkeys: researchers
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — A combination of two licensed antiviral drugs could be used to treat the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus that causes an acute respiratory illness in humans and…
(Update) 11 MNLF members bagged in Zamboanga City
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — Eleven members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) were arrested in Zamboanga City hours after a clash with government security forces which left one…
(UPDATE) Mayor suspends work/classes as Misuari-led MNLF faction attack/hold hostages in Zamboanga City
By Teofilo P. Garcia ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) — Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has suspended classes and works in both public and private schools and offices as hostilities broke out in this city…
Jewelry designers encouraged to join annual design competition
MANILA, (PNA) -– The Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association (MJIA) is inviting jewelry designers to join the annual Philippine Fine Jewelry Design Competition (PFJDC) to further boost the local jewelry industry. The PFJDC…
Israeli officials complain to U.S. over Palestinians’ leaks from peace talks
JERUSALEM, (PNA/Xinhua) — Israeli officials complained to their U.S. counterparts about the Palestinians’ leaks to the media from peace negotiations’ meetings, the Ha’aretz daily reported on Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister’s envoy to…
Exporters call for intensified actions vs. banana diseases
(PNA) Exporters are pushing for intensified actions against diseases affecting banana production in Mindanao to meet the growing demand for higher quality products of the overseas markets. In a resolution adopted during…
Voting system for 2020 Olympics host city
BUENOS AIRES, (PNA/Xinhua) — Following is the voting procedure for Saturday’s election in Buenos Aires of the host city for the 2020 summer Olympic Games by International Olympic Committee (IOC) members: Candidates:…