By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 13 (PNA) — The low-inflation environment combined with recent weakness of the peso made Barclays changed its forecast on the timing of the possible increase in the…
Public trial of beep cards for LRT-1 to kick off this weekend
MANILA, Aug. 13 (PNA) — After it was first successfully piloted at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) last month, passengers taking the LRT-1 are also set to try the new…
3 suspects, firearm, P25,000 worth of drugs seized in Agusan del Sur drug raid
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 13 (PNA) — A suspect who was on police illegal drugs target list and two others were arrested, and a sizable worth of illegal drugs, short firearm and drug…
Iloilo governor confident of knowing STL operator next week
ILOILO CITY, Aug. 13 (PNA) — Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. expressed confidence that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will announce its chosen operator for Small Town Lottery (STL) operation in…
Fire strikes bunkhouse in high-end garden island resort in Puerto Princesa City
By Archie T. Barone PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Aug. 13 (PNA) — Tourists staying at the posh Puerto Princesa Garden Island Resort & Spa in this city were agitated Wednesday night after learning…
Pangasinan town declares 2 Army officers as persona non grata
DAGUPAN CITY, Aug. 13 (PNA) — The rift between the 70th Infantry Battalion of the Army’s 7th Infantry Division and the municipality of Binmaley widened when two Army officers were declared persona…
11 illegal fishers arrested in Pangasinan
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 13 (PNA) — Eleven persons engaged in illegal fishing with the use of fine mesh net were arrested by deputized Bantay Dagat members in Anda town at about 3…
Agusan del Norte celebrates “International Youth Day” with youth assembly
BUTUAN CITY, Aug 13 (PNA)—The Agusan del Norte province celebrated the “International Youth Day” on Wednesday afternoon with a youth assembly held at the Provincial Training Center, Agusan del Norte Provincial Capitol…
Comelec eyes possible intense political rivalry in Negros Oriental in 2016
DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug. 13 (PNA) — With the 2016 presidential and local elections just around the corner, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking into areas of concern in Negros Oriental due…
Sharp opens first branch in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Aug. 13 (PNA) — Sharp-Philippines Corp. opened its first service center in Bohol on Wednesday, the firm’s 23rd branch nationwide. Kazou Kito, Sharp Corp. executive vice-president for manufacturing and…
Davao cops file separate illegal drugs charges vs couple, two others
DAVAO CITY, Aug. 13 (PNA) — A couple is facing charges of illegal drug possession after they were arrested in a lightning raid conducted by police authorities at their residence in Bunawan…
Palace says Comelec move to lease new optical mark reader machines aims to fulfill mandate
MANILA, Aug. 13 (PNA) — Malacañang said on Thursday the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has decided to lease new optimal mark reader machines to ensure the conduct of orderly and credible elections…
Miranda takes over Northern Luzon Command
MANILA, Aug. 13 (PNA) — Major Gen. Glorioso Miranda, commander of the Nueva Ecija-based 7th Infantry Division, was appointed on Thursday to take over the helm of the Northern Luzon Command. He…
Sandiganbayan finds probable cause to hold trial vs. Corona
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 13 (PNA) — The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan said on Thursday it found probable cause to hold on trial impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona for perjury and…
President Aquino: Gov’t remains committed to pursuing transparency on public funds
MANILA, Aug. 13 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Thursday his administration is pursuing relentlessly transparency in the use of public funds. The President reiterated this commitment amid allegations…