MANILA, (PNA) — Commuter group Riles Laan sa Sambayanan Network shot back anew at the Dept. of Transportation and Communications for its insistence to impose a fare hike n the country’s mass…
Year: 2013
MMDA ready for traffic management in another inter-faith rally in EDSA on Sept 11
MANILA, (PNA) — Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Tuesday said the agency is ready for traffic management on the scheduled anti-pork rally dubbed ‘EDSA Tayo’ on Sept 11….
Working pregnant women to get medical support and incentives
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill establishing a comprehensive health care program of services for working pregnant women and their families. Rep. Sol Aragones (3rd District, Laguna) said House…
Bill banning political dynasties filed
MANILA, (PNA) — Lawmakers have vowed to push for the passage of the controversial anti-political dynasty bill to end what they described as “monopoly of political power by few influential families in…
Paranaque cracks down on clubs, businesses operating without permits
MANILA, (PNA) — Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez has ordered recently the closure of a nightclub found operating without business permit for the last three years. Olivarez launched a campaign against erring establishments…
Legarda welcomes PHL removal from France’s blacklist
MANILA, (PNA) – Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday welcomed the removal of the Philippines from French government’s blacklist of non-cooperative countries for their tax policies. ”This development is reflective of the Philippine…
Palace exec: De Lima has PNoy’s trust and confidence
MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official denied Sunday Justice Sec. Leila de Lima was taken “out of the loop” during the negotiations for the surrender of Janet Lim Napoles last week. Deputy…
Brillantes on Magdamo’s claims
MANILA, (PNA) – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes is wondering where did lawyer Melchor Magdamo get his information that ballots have been printed even after the May 13 midterm polls….
Santos-Ocampo campaigns for ICTSI Southwoods crown
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, (PNA)-—Fil-Am shotmaker Carl Santos-Ocampo, winner of the ICTSI Midlands Challenge title three weeks ago, is the leading campaigner on Wednesday’s P2.5 million International Container Terminals Services, Inc.(CTSI)…
PNP now planning security measures for Napoles court appearances
MANILA, (PNA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday announced that it is now planning security measures for the court appearances of P10-billion pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles who is…
Army CMO participates in ‘Alay-Lakad 2013’
MANILA, (PNA) – The Army’s Civil-Military Operation (CMO) Battalion, based in the National Capital Region, has participated in “Alay-Lakad 2013” which was held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila Sunday early…
Another 14 informal settler families resettled from Pasay
MANILA, (PNA) — The city government of Pasay recently relocated 14 informal settler families from Maricaban to give way to the site development of the new Corazon C. Aquino National High School….
Napolcom officials lead NCPW kickoff activity on Tuesday
MANILA, (PNA) –The National Police Commission (Napolcom) will hold a simultaneous kickoff activity in various schools in Metro Manila on Tuesday signaling the start of the 2013 National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW)…
Group detects toxic in yellow plastic bags used in flea markets
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The better option is for buyers to bring their own eco-bags instead of using those plastic bags available in flea markets around Metro Manila as…
Customs official willing to fight his case up to the supreme court
MANILA, (PNA) – An official of the Bureau of Customs BOC) is ready to avail all legal remedies to stop the Civil Service Commission (CSC) from implementing its decision to void his…