By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — The House leadership on Friday assured the public that the controversial Freedom of Information (FOI) bill will be passed on 3rd and final reading. Speaker…
Year: 2013
Northern Luzon Naval Forces deploys 3 disaster response units to Aurora
MANILA, (PNA) — Naval Forces in Northern Luzon has deployed three disaster response units to Aurora in wake of the threat posed by typhoon “Santi” in the province. This was revealed Friday…
Typhoon ‘Santi’ intensifies further, affecting entire Luzon
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday afternoon placed Metro Manila under public storm warning signal no. 2 as typhoon “Santi” intensified further as it…
PH signs Minamata Convention, gains UN praise
KUMAMOTO, Japan, (PNA) — With full powers from President Benigno Aquino III, environment secretary Ramon J.P. Paje signed for the Philippines, at the on-going UN Conference on Mercury here, the historic Minamata…
NDRRMC on red alert for Typhoon ‘Santi’
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday was placed on red alert for the possible effects of Typhoon “Santi”. As such, NDRRMC spokesman Major Rey…
Binay urges LGUs in NCR to implement socialized housing projects
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay Friday said every local government unit in Metro Manila should come up with socialized housing projects to help improve the housing situation….
Peso sustains firmness vs US dollar
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) – – Investors have taken on a more risk-on attitude Friday boosting the peso on news about the possibility that US President Barack Obama and the legislators…
Death toll in ITCZ induced flashfloods now at 20
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday reported that the death toll due to flashfloods induced by the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has now climbed…
Latvia frees gozi computer virus creator from prison
RIGA, (PNA/RAPSI) -– The Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office ordered the release Thursday of computer hacker Deniss Calovskis, who is accused of multimillion dollar cybercrime in the United States. Calovskis, 27, who had…
7 trapped in SW China colliery flood
GUIYANG, (Xinhua) — Seven people have been trapped underground after a coal mine was flooded on Friday afternoon in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, local authorities said. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m….
Int’l agro-business trade fair opens in Manila
By Cielito Reganit MANILA, (PNA) — Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala led the formal opening Thursday of the 20th AgriLink international trade fair at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. With this…
President Rouhani congratulates Azerbaijani counterpart on re-election
BAKU, (PNA/IRNA) — President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev on his re-election to the post, Iranian Embassy in Baku announced on Friday. In a message, President Rouhani expressed…
Pampanga town to distribute farm equipment
CANDABA, Pampanga, (PNA) — The municipal government here is set to facilitate the distribution of another 22 hand tractors and one shallow tube well (STW) to accredited farmers’ organization. The farm equipment…
PhilHealth urges breast cancer patients to seek immediate treatment, avail of Z Benefit Package
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — An early mammogram (breast X-ray) can save not just a woman’s life—but a whole lot of medical expenses. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on…
2 killed, 65 individuals affected by flashflood in 3 WV provinces, says OCD-6
By Virgilio L. Orquiola ILOILO CTY, (PNA)- Thousands of people have been affected by massive flashflood spawned by continues rains over the weekend in several areas in three provinces in Western Visayas….