MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — Three crewmen were hurt after a fire broke out from the M/V Wonderful Star while it was about to dock at Port of Ormoc, Leyte early Saturday…
Gov’t working to address problem of traffic congestion, official says
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — Malacanang appealed for more public patience with regards to the heavy traffic situation in Metro Manila, especially during rush hours, encouraging the people to provide ample time…
President Aquino closely watching possible impact of El Niño
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is closely watching the onslaught of El Niño in the country, especially in the agriculture sector, which may impact on food production,…
Solon wants ban on dumping of garbage into the country
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — A bill banning the importation, shipment, entry and dumping of garbage, hazardous scrap or residual wastes into the country has been filed at the House of Representatives….
Formal organization of two new Sandiganbayan divisions now ongoing
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — The Supreme Court has allowed the formal organization of two new divisions at the Sandiganbayan. Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang relayed this development during the hearing of…
Young solon urges House panel to reexamine Comelec’s new deal with Smartmatic
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug.15 (PNA) — Kabataaan Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Saturday urged the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms to reexamine the new deal forged by the…
Rains threaten Mindanao as tropical storm ‘Goni’ nears
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — Government weather forecasters foresee that Mindanao may experience occasional rain in next week if the Pacific tropical cyclone (TC), with international name ‘Goni,’…
MARINA says nothing wrong with updating courses
MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said that there is nothing new or controversial about the updating courses it is now requiring officer-in-charge (OICs) of engine and deck…
Palace backs Japanese Prime Minister Abe in encouraging ‘proactive contribution to peace’
MANILA, Aug 15 (PNA) — Unlike China and South Korea, the Philippines saw no reason to criticize Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s speech in commemoration of World War II’s 70th anniversary. In…
Comelec hoping to use locally invented voting machines
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official expressed hopes that locally manufactured voting machines will be used in the country’s future elections. Commissioner Arthur…
NAIA Terminal 4 back to housing all-domestic flights
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 15 (PNA) — With the transfer of international flights to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, NAIA Terminal 4 on Saturday is back to housing…
PHL to capitalize on APEC partnership on science and technology in higher education
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Aug 14 (PNA) — The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) agreed on Friday to intensify cooperation on science and technology in education and the Philippines should take…
Peso ends week sideways on drop in US’ initial jobless claims, rise in retail sales
MANILA, Aug 14 (PNA) – – Positive economic reports from the US resulted to the general strengthening of the dollar resulting to the sideways close of the Philippine peso on Friday. The…
RBOI-ARMM receives citation from BSP
COTABATO CITY, Aug. 14 (PNA) — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (ARMM) investment board on Thursday received an unprecedented feat – an award from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in…
SBMA backs EPI acquisition of Jobin-Sqm
MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has backed the acquisition of Jobin-Sqm, Inc. (JSI) by Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), a Nickel Asia Corporation led company. ”SBMA approved…