By Kevin Patrick V. Mariano MANILA, (PNA)–The De La Salle University Green Archers launched a 14-3 avalanche late in the fourth quarter to shock the National University Bulldogs 57-55 in their Second…
Year: 2013
Comelec to release an instructional video for BETs
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will soon release an instructional video to help public school teachers who will serve as Boards of Election Tellers (BETs) in the coming October…
DENR presses for integration of climate adaptation into urban planning
MANILA, (PNA) — Environment Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje is pushing for comprehensive development planning in the country to help mitigate the effects of strong typhoons brought about by climate change. Paje…
Djokovic fights from 1-2 to reach U.S. Open final
NEW YORK, (PNA/Xinhua) — World number one Novak Djokovic survived a five-set battle to outclass ninth seed Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday, reaching his fourth straight U.S….
NGCP restores power in Maguindanao, North Cotabato and Cotabato City
By Edwin Fernandez COTABATO CITY, (PNA) — Power had been restored in Cotabato City and Maguindanao after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) fully completed the repair of a transmission…
PAO asks government employees to keep rendering honest and dedicated public service
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, (PNA) — Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Percida Rueda-Acosta is advising civil servants to keep on rendering public service with honesty and dedication. PAO chief Acosta on…
300 mahogany seedlings planted by DILG, DENR, KBP in Kidapawan’s ‘Oplan Broadcastreeing’
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — More than 300 seedlings of Mahogany and ornamental plants were planted Saturday by about 160 volunteers here who participated in this year’s “Oplan Broadcastreeing” tree planting activity nationwide….
Lascuna fends off Tabuena, Ababa, keeps ICTSI C’ship crown
CARMONA, Cavite, (PNA)-– Tony Lascuna warded off Miguel Tabuena and Jhonnel Ababa’s day-long charge with superb shots and clutch birdies – the last on No. 17 that finished off his rivals and…
Maguindanao blast hurts soldier
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao, (PNA) — A blast from a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) on Sunday left a soldier wounded, the Army here said. Army Colonel Roy Galido, chief of the military’s…
LPA spotted in Visayas brings rains in PHL until Tuesday
MANILA, (PNA) — Most parts of the country including Metro Manila will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains in the next two-days due to low pressure area spotted in Visayas,…
Tacloban broadcasters join ‘KBP Broadcastreeing’
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) –Radio and television broadcasters belonging to the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkasters ng Pilipinas (KBP) Tacloban Chapter were at the frontline Saturday with various groups in planting more than a…
2 teachers die in road mishap in Pangasinan
The fatalities were Vivian Villamil Sabangan, 45, and Dominga Sabangan Baniqued, both , teachers and residents of Barangay. Langiran, Bayambang, who were rushed to the Urdaneta District Hospital where they were declared…
Ateneo stays alive for a final four berth after beating UE
By Kevin Patrick V. Mariano MANILA, (PNA) — The Ateneo Blue Eagles soared to its seventh win to gain a Final Four berth after defeating the valiant University of the East Red…
Malacanang underscores importance of gathering concrete evidence of PDAF misuse, pork barrel abuse
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang underscored the importance of gathering complete, concrete and reliable evidence against conspirators and co-conspirators who allegedly misused the priority development assistance fund for their benefit in order for…
Bulacan transport group launches biofuel as fuel saver
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, (PNA) -— Hitting two birds with one stone. The Panglalawigang Tansportasyon ng Bulacan (PTB) is not only encouraging jeepney and tricyle drivers to earn and save more money by…