MANILA, (PNA) — The tropical storm with international name Francisco, hovering off the Pacific Ocean, continues to move towards the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on…
Year: 2013
Health office vaccinates elderly folks at Zambo evacuation centers
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA)–The City Health Office (CHO) has conducted immunization for the elderly to protect them from diseases while staying at the evacuation centers here. More than 100,000 individuals have been displaced…
Senator Binay urges Bohol and Cebu retailers to strictly follow price freeze
MANILA, (PNA) — Senator Nancy Binay, upon visiting areas in Tagbilaran City, Bohol noticed some stores selling goods at higher prices and urged retailers to strictly follow the price freeze. The national…
Quake damage now at more than half-billion pesos — NDRRMC
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday announced that damage caused by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Central Visayas has hit the P563.66 million mark….
Red Cross sends more teams to expand Central Visayas post-quake operations
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) mobilized about 122 staff and volunteers to conduct rescue, assessment and relief operations in different quake-stricken areas of Cebu, Bohol, Iloilo and Siquijor. More…
PHL posts US$ 465M BOP surplus in September ‘13
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) position in September 2013 reversed to positive territory at US$ 465 million surplus from the previous month’s US$ 318 million…
PSMO and FDA warn the public about dietary supplements marketed as anti-cancer drugs
By Leilani Junio MANILA, (PNA) –The Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned Friday of food and herbal supplements with no therapeutic claims being marketed…
Outdoor air pollution a leading cause of cancer: UN health experts
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/APP) — The specialized cancer agency of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that outdoor air pollution is a leading environmental cause of cancer deaths. An evaluation by…
Handwashing the simplest,cheapest way to prevent child-killer diseases
MANILA, (PNA) –Health advocates cited handwashing as the simplest and cheapest way to prevent child-killer diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea from striking kids especially those below five years old. During Friday’s…
Smart sets up LTE connectivity to help post-quake operations in Cebu and Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) — Telecommunication company giant Smart Communication has set up Long Term Evolution (LTE) connectivity for use of the Cebu Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council amid the ongoing operations related…
PHL stocks up for 3rd day
MANILA, (PNA) –- The barometer Philippine stock market index advanced for a third day, edging up 36 points to 6,596.88 at midday trading Friday. The broader All Shares index also increased 20.40…
Davao City pushes for non-scalpel vasectomy, 13 patients avail today
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — At this time when almost everything looks at age decisively, it is only in vasectomy when age actually does not matter. But unfortunately, only less than one percent…
DENR, Quezon forge “GREEn Kit” adoption for environmental enterprise
LUCENA CITY, Quezon (PNA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Provincial Government of Quezon forged a memorandum of agreement for Quezon’s adoption and implementation of the “Gender…
SEC approves PHL’s 1st ETF offering
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the application of First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) to launch the country’s first exchange traded funds (ETF). The…
Death toll in 7.2 magnitude earthquake now 173
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday announced that the death toll in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Central Visayas last Tuesday has now…