KUALA LUMPUR, (PNA/Bernama) — Malaysia’s number two, Low Wee Wern booked her berth in the semi-finals of the 2013 US Open squash championship in Philadelphia, Wednesday. In a quarter-final match held at…
Year: 2013
President Aquino urges Boholanons to help ensure safety of Bohol structures
TAGBILARAN CITY, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III asked the people of Bohol to contact their local officials if they notice defects in structures following a strong earthquake that hit the…
U. S. Republicans, Democrats reach a compromise on budget and debt ceiling
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Itar-Tass) -–Leaders of Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress managed to reach an agreement to raise the debt ceiling and reopen the government, said Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire Republican. According…
Lakandula awardee Jasmine Lee considers award a challenge and a responsibilty to do even better
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — Proportional Representative Jasmine Bacurnay-Lee of South Korea’s National Assembly, a recipient of the Order of Lakandula, considers the award as a challenge and a responsibility to do…
Government sets aside P12-M for President Aquino’s state visit to the Republic of Korea
MANILA, (PNA) — The government has allocated some P12 million for President Benigno S. Aquino III’s two-day state visit to the Republic of Korea, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. said on…
Olympic torch sets off for Arctic before space trip
MURMANSK/STAR CITY, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– A Russian expedition carrying a Sochi 2014 Olympic torch set off Tuesday for the North Pole, while Russian cosmonauts prepare to take a modified Olympic torch into…
Guarde posts 3-title romp in Palawan netfest
MANILA, (PNA)– So young and promising, 11-year old Carlyn Bless Guarde swept three titles in the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala presented by Babolat tennis tournament, including the 16-and-under crown at the…
Quake death toll now 144
MANILA, (PNA) — The death from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Bohol and other parts of Central Visayas has now climbed up to 144, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction…
(Nightlead) Aquino inspects places hit by quake in Cebu
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday inspected the Provincial Capitol, Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino and a public market that were damaged by the powerful earthquake that hit…
Senate to transfer P6-M worth of savings to DSWD to assist relief operations
MANILA, (PNA) — The Senate is set to transfer P6 million worth of its savings to the Dept. of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for it to assist relief operations in quake-hit…
Rosales up 1-shot lead with 67 at ICTSI Riviera Classic
MANILA, (PNA)– Young golfer Gerald Rosales started at the back to net a four- under 67 and a one stroke lead over Edward Reyes in Silang, Cavite at the start of the…
Azkals dedicate Peace Cup victory to quake, Zambo seige victims
By Virgilio L. Orquiola ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-The victory of the Philippine football team Azkals in the recently concluded 2013 Peace Cup is not only for the country’s honor but is also dedicated…
Phivolcs sends team to Bohol, Cebu to determine other fault or trenches
By Lloyd Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Wednesday sent a team to Bohol and Cebu to determine other faults or trenches in the province. Phivolcs…
Phl Azkals retains Peace Cup title vs. Pakistan; 3-1 (Sports)
ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-Avid football enthusiasts and spectators alike cheered triumphantly after the Philippine national team Azkals was declared back-to-back champion in the recently concluded 2013 Philippine Peace Cup hosted by Sugarlandia city….
Aquino assures quake victims of gov’t assistance
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III assured the national government is ready to assist those affected by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit some provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao. “We…