MANILA, (PNA) — Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas on Friday said that he is just one of the soldiers who follow orders from his superior after his views were asked…
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Majority of senators for PDAF abolition, says Sen. Aquino
By Judy F. Partlow DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV on Friday announced he is certain that the proposed abolition of the controversial Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF)…
Adlay farmers receive bridge project from DAR
MANILA, (PNA) — Two newly-constructed bridge projects worth P8.1-million were recently turned-over to Brgy. Adlay, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). According to the DAR, these bridge…
President Aquino enjoins all departments, agencies of national and local government to support Task Force Pablo Rehabilitation and Programs
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has enjoined all departments, agencies, and Instrumentalities of the national government and local government units (LGUs) to actively support the full implementation of the…
Iran puts Foreign Ministry in charge of nuclear talks
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani transferred the authority to conduct nuclear talks from the country’s security council to the Foreign Ministry, the presidential office said in a statement on…
Russia to question IAEA on Syria nuclear risks
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) — Russia will raise the issue of nuclear risks involved in a possible US strike on Syria at a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors…
DILG urges status quo over Bonifacio Global City amid row between Makati and Taguig
MANILA, (PNA) -– Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II on Friday urged officials of the cities of Makati and Taguig, both police and local government, to observe status quo amid…
Aquino signs rural farm schools act
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III signed two new laws this week aimed at improving the health care and education systems. The President signed on Tuesday Republic Act 10618 or…
Human gut microbes may help fight obesity: study
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Lab mice receiving gut bacteria from obese humans are likely to put on more weight compared to those given bacteria from the guts of lean humans, U.S. researchers said…
IAAGCC to name spokesperson next week
MANILA, (PNA) — The Inter-Agency Anti-Graft Coordinating Council will designate a spokesperson who will announce the progress of the investigation into the controversial pork barrel scam. Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima…
Aquino accepts resignation of NBI Director Rojas
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he has accepted the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation Director Nonnatus Rojas who’s leaving the bureau due to health concerns. In a…
Chinese-built Bolivian satellite tested in space simulator
LA PAZ, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Chinese-built Bolivian satellite Tupac Katari is undergoing testing in a space simulator to determine whether it can withstand the extreme temperatures of outer space, the Bolivian Space…
Rojas appears emotional at NBI
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Resigned National Bureau of Investigation Director Nonnatus Caesar R. Rojas emotionally faced members of the media on Friday. Rojas returned to his office at the NBI…
PHL stocks snap 2-day loss
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) –- Philippine stocks reversed a two-day losing streak by closing with modest gains on Friday, boosted by a four-year low inflation rate at 2.1 percent in August….
Solar power, an answer to call of P-Noys 90 % household electrification by 2017
ILOILO CITY, (PNA)– Some 423 households in remote areas in the northern part of Iloilo Province benefited from the Household Electrification Program Solar Home Systems thru the strong partnership of Iloilo Electric…