MANILA, (PNA) — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) handed out 95,938 bags of relief goods to victims of typhoons that hit the country in August. In a news release, the…
Year: 2013
Salceda reelected Bicol RDC chair for third term
By Floreño G. Solmirano LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) -– Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda was reelected chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) of Bicol for a third term during the full council…
OPAPP head to meet with Negros Occidental gov to discuss RPA-ABB closure pact
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process is set to meet with Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. to discuss details…
PhilMech takes expanded role in farm mechanization
Manila, (PNA) — The government is willing to provide aid through tax incentives and loan packages for local and foreign investors willing to provide spare parts and engines of farm machineries as…
President Aquino declares September 12 as special non-working day in Siquijor in commemoration of its 41st year anniversary
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared September 12, which falls on a Thursday, as a special (non-working day) in the municipality of Siquijor in commemoration of its 41st…
Ormoc mayor calls for public discipline to decongest traffic
ORMOC CITY, (PNA) — It seemed only yesterday when the narrow city streets appeared spacious for the rail users. But since the population here apparently rises together with the developing economy of…
(Lead) Napoles camp wants CCTVs removed
MANILA, (PNA) — The camp of alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles is planning to file a motion before the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 asking the removal of…
Gov’t eyes UNIDO aid in open dumps’ closure
By Catherine Teves MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine government will seek from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization funding assistance for closing open dumps nationwide. “We’ll formally propose the matter to UNIDO…
3 suspected NPA rebels captured during clash in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– Scout Rangers of the Philippine Army on Friday afternoon arrested three suspected members of the rebel New People’s Army (NPA) – the armed wing of the Communist Party…
Robbers takes away P10,000 in LBC branch Paranaque
MANILA, (PNA) — Unidentified robbers held up courier company LBC branch on Friday afternoon and carted away worth of P10,000 cash in Paranaque City, the police said. According to Paranaque City chief…
(Nightlead) Russia warns US vs. strike on Syrian chemical facilities
MOSCOW, (PNA/Xinhua) — Russia warned Friday the United States against any unilateral military strike on Syrian chemical facilities. “We are especially alarmed by the fact that military infrastructure facilities guaranteeing the safety…
BFAR bans shellfish from Masbate’s Asid Gulf for red tide toxin
By Danny O. Calleja PILI, Camarines Sur, (PNA) – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol regional office has forbidden the harvesting, selling, buying and eating of shellfish species from…
GWHS implemented to prevent government hackers
By Paula Marie D. Navarra MANILA, (PNA) — As an answer to the defacement of over 30 government website brought about by the Pork Barrel scam, the Government Web Hosting Service (GWHS)…
Players suspended, slapped P170T fine for involving in PBA brawl
MANILA, (PNA) – The players involved in the bench-clearing fight in a game between San Mig Coffee and GlobalPort last Wednesday have been slapped with a total of P170,000 fine and games…
Scientists be more creative — DOST exec
MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) encourages Filipino scientists to be more ‘creative’. Dr. George M. Colarado said in a recent statement that…