MANILA, (PNA) — The U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines read to more than 30 students on Friday about the Mabaw reef, a marine protected area in Bohol. Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. and…
Year: 2013
Peso ends sideways vs. US dollar on technical rebound
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The peso closed sideways against the dollar Friday ahead of the US non-farm payments report Friday night (Manila time) and even as the European Central Bank…
PhilHealth conducts public consultation on RA 10606
MANILA, (PNA)—The PhilHealth conducted public consultation on the proposed Implementing Rules and Regulation of the National Health Insurance Act of 2013 (RA 10606) or Universal Health Care. The consultation held Friday at…
Aquino appoints new gov’t officials and judges
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed new officials in various government agencies and in the courts, a Palace official said. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte announced the appointments…
BI marks 73rd year
MANILA, (PNA) — Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. will be the guest of honor and speaker when the Bureau of Immigration (BI) celebrates its 73rd founding anniversary this Saturday. BI Officer-in-Charge Siegfred…
MRT operation temporarily stopped due to rail crack
MANILA, (PNA) — Management of the Metro Rail Transit Corporation on Friday temporarily stopped its train operation after a crack in the rail was detected by its signalling device. Renato San Jose,…
Filipino sailors rescued by Nigerian forces from pirates
MANILA, (PNA) -– The 15 Filipino sailors rescued by Nigerian naval forces a day after their ship, Greek-owned tanker, was hijacked by pirates last August 16, returned to their vessel on Thursday…
China backs UN effort on Syria
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — China supports the United Nations effort on resolving the Syria issue, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Friday. At a daily news briefing, Hong said, “We hope relevant…
Comelec looking to print ballots for Oct polls within a month
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting to finish the printing of the more than 52 million ballots in a month as the printing has commenced Wednesday. “Ang sinasabi…
DOLE announces P10 wage hike in NCR
By Josine F. Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– From P456, the minimum wage in National Capital Region will increase to P466, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz announced Friday.DOLE announces P10 wage hike…
G-20 to confirm policy cooperation to bolster global economy
By Tomoyuki Tachikawa ST. PETERSBURG, (PNA/Kyodo) — Leaders from the Group of 20 economies will wrap up their two-day summit Friday and are expected to confirm the necessity of their policy cooperation,…
DOJ exonerates ex-AFP, PNP execs on Burgos’ abduction
By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr. MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Justice has exonerated former officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police in the criminal complaint…
DOH works on new mothers with depression
By Lydia Pendon ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-– Depression, sometimes leading to suicide, is attacking all sectors of society including young children, women and men especially the new mothers. However, the Dept. of Health…
Defensor interested on DOT project for LGUs to plant flower of identity
By Annabel Petinglay ILOILO CITY, (PNA) –- Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. said he is interested in the project of the Dept. of Tourism Regional Office 6 urging local government units to…
Dengue vaccine available in 2014, says DOH
DUMARAO, Capiz, Sept. 5 (PNA) -– Department of Health Assistant Secretary Pauline Jean Ubial said the dengue vaccines will be available in 2014. “It’s good news to all, dengue vaccines will be…