MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) stations will no longer be selling magnetic cards (Stored Value Tickets) to passengers starting on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the LRT Authority…
Senator Binay asked to inhibit SET hearings on Poe’s disqualification raps
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) – Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito on Monday suggested that fellow minority Senator Nancy Binay should inhibit the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) hearings that will tackle the quo…
Oil firms reduce pump prices of gas and diesel by 45 c/ltr
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, August 10 (PNA) – Oil firms will reduce pump prices of gas and diesel products by 45 centavos per liter on Tuesday (August 11). In separate advisories…
Special children under DSWD-NCR care center win bronze medals in World Olympics
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday that four residents of Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) brought joy and pride…
Newly-appointed PN chief vows to turn service into a ‘formidable’ one
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad, who assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Monday, vowed to turn the PN into a “formidable” naval force…
President Aquino cites need to further lift the Armed Forces’ capacity, welfare
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III highlighted on Monday the need to further support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in line with their job…
Roxas invites Poe to meet and discuss 2016 elections
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe said on Monday Liberal Party (LP) presidential candidate Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas has sent an emissary inviting her to a meeting to discuss the 2016…
New PN chief cites need for more ‘firepower’
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — To ensure that the Philippine Navy will be able to carry out its mandate of protecting the country’s maritime sovereignty, newly-appointed PN flag officer-in-command Rear Admiral Caesar…
Yuchengco Museum presents lecture on understanding art insurance
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA)– Precious art and jewelry or cultural collections around the word sometimes get victimized by sophisticated thefts, which means museums and art institutions must protect…
Airfreight 2100 bags premium airport bus service deal at NAIA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug 10 (PNA) –The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTRFB) on Monday declared Airfreight 2100 Inc. (Air21) as the winning bidder in the operation of the…
Smart Communications to get 25 years extended franchise
MANILA, Aug. 9 (PNA) — The House Committee on Legislative Franchises has approved for plenary approval a measure extending for 25 years the franchise of the Smart Communications Inc. (SMART) which will…
SPI coal-fired power plant maintenance shutdown on-track
MANILA, August 8 (PNA) – Mindanao-based Steag State Power Inc. (SPI) said the maintenance shutdown of its second 105-megawatt (MW) unit is on-track and is still targeted to be online by August…
Philex Petroleum may invest in near operational oil and gas prospects
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, August 9 (PNA) – Philex Petroleum Corporation chairman Manuel Pangilinan said the firm might invest in near operational oil and gas prospects. ”We’re prepared to go for…
Small mining financier critical in shooting in gold-rich Camarines Norte town
CAMP GEN. SIMEON A. OLA , Legazpi City, Aug. 9 (PNA) — A financier of small mining operation in gold-rich Jose Panganiban town in Camarines Norte is now in critical condition after…
Second top drug dealer, two others yield seven shabu sachets
By Villamor Visaya Jr. CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, Aug. 9 (PNA) — Police operatives on Saturday have arrested the alleged second top-ranked drug dealer in Isabela in an operation in Bliss Village…