MANILA, (PNA) — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima will temporarily act as the head of the National Bureau of Investigation. According to De Lima, she will temporarily head the NBI for…
Year: 2013
Malacanang labels as ‘malicious’ reports linking Rocas to pork barrel scam
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Malacañang labeled as ‘malicious’ reports linking Interior Sec. Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas to the pork barrel scam involving fake non-government organizations allegedly owned by Janet Lim Napoles….
CBCP says PDAF issue ‘offensive to Filipinos and to God’
MANILA, (PNA) — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said the issue surrounding the controversial Priority Development Assistance Fund or pork barrel not only offensive to the Filipino people but also…
North Cotabato utility man in Napoles NGO willing to tell all
By Edwin O. Fernandez KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) –- A utility worker in North Cotabato, named incorporator in one of Janet Napoles’ non-government organizations (NGOs), on Thursday said he is willing to tell…
Palace remains open for peace talks with leftist rebels
MANILA, (PNA) — The Palace reiterated that the Aquino administration remains open to continuing the peace discussions with the leftist rebels but they must show some goodwill and sincerity. “May National Peace…
Vista Land invests P40B to expand Sucat Lakefront project
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) — Residential arm Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. is spending P40 billion to expand its Lakefront community project in Sucat, Parañaque in the next 10 years as…
Cloud cluster in Mindanao expected to develop into LPA
MANILA, (PNA) — A cloud cluster monitored outside the country is expected to develop into a low pressure area in the next 24 hours, the state weather forecaster said Thursday. Weather Forecaster…
Council for sustainable dev’t in Palawan stops foreign tanker from leaving PHL waters
By Ruth Rodriguez PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) -– The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development has alerted the Philippine Coast Guard in Batangas province to be vigilant and not allow MT Glenn Australia…
DPWH flood control projects for 2014 up to P28.8-B
MANILA, (PNA) — The flood management projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in its proposed 2014 budget increased by 138.9 percent to P28.8 billion from to P12.8 billion…
Iranian General: Iran to back Syria in case of US military aggression
CAIRO, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Iran “would be supporting Syria till the end” in case of possible military aggression from a coalition lead by the US, as stated by Gen. Qasem Soleimani, commander of…
Police capture 4 inmates, 4 others surrender in Bukidnon; 13 still at large
By Cris Diaz CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City, (PNA) –- Authorities have captured four inmates who bolted from the Valencia City Jail on Wednesday afternoon as crack teams of the Philippine…
Asian nations eye replicating PHL solid waste initiatives
By Catherine Teves MANILA, Sep. 5 (PNA) — The Philippines is serving as solid waste management model for several Asian countries aiming to stop the health-jeopardizing and environmentally degrading practice of disposing…
(Lead) Guingona on grilling the ‘big 3’: Let’s wait until we see whole story
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The names of the so-called ‘big three’ or the three senators allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam have already been brought up numerous times. But…
104th IB deployed to rescue abducted teachers in Basilan
MANILA, (PNA) — Troops from the 104th Infantry Brigade were deployed Thursday to rescue the two teachers abducted by still unidentified persons in Sitio Pangasaan, Barangay Tairan, Lantawan, Basilan Wednesday evening. The…
BIR: Most of Napoles’ assets not in her and family’s name
MANILA, (PNA) — Most of the assets of businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and her family as reported in the media are not declared in their name. However, Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim S….