By Priam F. Nepomuceno & Christopher LLoyd T. Caliwan MANILA,(PNA) — Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged brain in the P10-billion pork barrel fund scam, was safely transported to the Makati City Jail (MCJ)…
Year: 2013
POLO Jeddah to hold 3rd job fair for undocumented OFWs
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA) -– In an effort to help undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFW) Saudi Arabia to rectify their status, the Department of Labor and Employment, through Philippine Overseas Labor Office…
DFA : China did not withdraw invitation to PHL to attend free-trade agreement expo in Nanning
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, Aug 30 (PNA) — China did not withdraw its invitation to the Philippines to attend a free-trade agreement expo in Nanning, a Foreign Affairs official clarified Friday….
Napoles served prison grub for lunch
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA/News Feature) — Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind behind the P10-billion pork barrel fund scam, was served prison food for lunch Friday at the Makati City Jail, based on…
DOST opens 2013 invention contest, exhibits in Region 3
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Aug.30 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Technology Application and Promotion Institute, opened Thursday its two-day 2013 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits…
26th Milo Little Olympics kicks off Aug. 30 at Marikina Sports Park
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Aug. 29(PNA) —- The Milo Little Olympics’26th season will continue to conduct its nationwide junior nationwide junior inter-school sports competition, offering a variety of sports events, including…
Davao City softball team remains unbeaten in 2013 Batang Pinoy Mindanao leg
The Davao City Durians proved it right as they remain unbeaten in the second day of eliminations in softball after edging out General Santos, 3-2, and emptying the hits of the host…
Visiting defense chief says US not seeking permanent bases in PHL
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA) –Visiting United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday his government is not seeking to put up military bases in the country. “The United States does not seek…
15 OFWs return home from Egypt
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA) — Fifteen overseas Filipino workers arrived home on Friday to escape the civil disturbance in Egypt. The 15 OFWs availed of the government’s mandatory repatriation program after Philippine…
President Aquino welcomes US Defense Secretary Hagel in Malacanang
MANILA, Aug. 30 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel who emphasized his country’s commitment to the “deep and unbreakable” alliance between the Philippines and…
Joaquin Henson: It ain’t over for Manny
By Joaquin M. Henson It will be close to a year since his last fight when Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring to battle Brandon Rios in a 12-round bout at the…
Ruffa: Avon speak-out against domestic violence
By Jerry Donato Ruffa Gutierrez is one celebrity who uses her popularity to push for an advocacy for a disadvantaged sector of society. Hers is Avon Speak-Out Against Domestic Violence. After what…
Palace willing to discuss bases with senators
By Norman Bordadora Malacañang on Saturday said it was willing to discuss with the senators a planned agreement to give the United States and other allies access to Philippine military bases after…
Palace defends plan to give U.S., Japan access to PH military bases
By TJ Burgonio, Nikko Dizon and Norman Bordadora US troops’ use of PH bases to be temporary. Malacañang on Friday defended a plan to give the United States, Japan and other allies…
Dep-Ed honors Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Ariellas Arida’s parents
By Camille Diola The Department of Education (DepEd) honored public school teachers Arlesito and Estella Arida whose crowning glory is their daughter, Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Ariella Arida. DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro presented plaques…