By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) assured the public on Tuesday that the newly-installed full body scanners at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
Villegas expresses dismay over the inaction by lawmakers on the measure prohibiting political dynasties
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — A Catholic prelate expressed dismay over the inaction by lawmakers on the measure prohibiting political dynasties. “It is regrettable that Congress has, despite…
Roxas meets perceive NPC supporters of Poe to shift support
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, August 11 (PNA) — Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas on Tuesday met wth the perceived supporters of Sen. Grace Poe from the Nationalist People’s Coalition…
DMCI’s presentation of arguments on Torre de Manila case ends
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The presentation of the arguments and defense on the part of the DMCI in the case of Torre de Manila ended on Tuesday. Atty. Victor Lazatin, who…
Manila Water now has 962,490 service connections in the East Zone
MANILA, Aug 11 (PNA) — Despite looming threats of strong El Nino, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water continues to install water service connections throughout its concession area. At the end of the…
Palace defends DBM Secretary Abad from charges he perpetrated pork barrel scam
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — Malacanang on Tuesday defended Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad from accusations that he perpetrated the pork barrel scam. “Sa atin pong pagkakabatid, ang mga tinutukoy na…
Abad on lawyer’s PDAF claim: Total nonsense
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad on Tuesday slammed allegations made by Bonifacio Alentajan — who recently filed a motion in the Sandiganbayan to implead Abad…
Ranking Indonesian Air Force leader visits PAF
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — A ranking Indonesian Air Force (IAF) officer, Air Chief Marshal Agus Supriatna, is in the Philippines for a two-day visit. The visit of Supriatna, the IAF’s chief-of-staff,…
SC justice’s interpellation on DMCI counsel revolves on ‘what’s not prohibited by law is allowed’
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The interpellation by Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio on Atty. Victor Lazatin, counsel of DMCI Homes, on Tuesday revolved on the principle of “What is not…
NCRPO chief: Continuous training to enhance police competence
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer–in-charge Chief Supt. Joel D. Pagdilao lauded and gave awards to the best performing policemen who completed the Shotgun Training Class…
Phl growth story not fabricated – Coloma
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug 10 (PNA) — The Philippines’ growth story is real and is not a crafted story, a Palace official said Monday. “Hindi lamang pamahalaan kundi pati mga pandaigdigang…
Chemical firm SBS embarks on expansion to surpass PhP 1-B sales
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — Newly-listed chemical trader and distributor SBS Philippines Corp. is embarking on an aggressive expansion program to achieve double-digit growth and surpass PhP 1-billion…
Holcim to spend over Php1.8B to expand cement factory output
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — Cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines Inc. is investing up to USD 40 million (over Php1.8 billion) to expand its production capacity from eight million…
DSWD provides cash grant to 997 senior citizens in Davao Sur town
By Anthony S. Allada MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur, Aug. 10 (PNA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has continued to provide a monthly cash grant to 997 Social Pension…
PRO-3 receives patrol vehicles to boost law enforcement operations
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Aug. 10 (PNA) — The Central Luzon Police Office-3 (PRO-3) has received a total of 11 KIA personnel carriers from the Philippine National Police (PNP) national headquarters to be…