BAGUIO CITY, Aug. 8 (PNA) — More than 60,000 indigent senior citizens (SC) in the Cordillera Region are recipients of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Social Pension Program (SPP),…
3 travelers, 3 fishermen in Negros Occidental survive after their boats capsize
BACOLOD CITY, August 8 (PNA) — Six people survived after their boats capsized in separate incidents in Negros Occidental Thursday and Friday, Three Iloilo residents, including a couple, were rescued after their…
Two banana plantation workers hurt in NPA attack in North Cotabato
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Police and military have launched manhunt against suspected New Peoples Army (NPA) in North Cotabato believed to be responsible in the attack on a bunk…
EcoWaste lauds university action vs toxic lead, mercury
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The EcoWaste Coalition, a zero waste advocacy group promoting safe chemicals policies and practices, commended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) for its newest effort to further “green”…
Moderate rains likely to persist in Metro Manila as ‘habagat’ subsides
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) –Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) predicted Saturday that Metro Manila will still experience moderate rains in the next four days though…
34 rebels surrender to 10th ID this July
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Thirty four New People’s Army (NPA) fighters have voluntarily surrendered to field units of the 10th Infantry Division. This was disclosed by unit public affairs office chief…
House starts scrutiny on proposed Php3.002-trillion national budget for 2016
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Economic mnagers of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will start its briefing next week on its Php3.002-trillion 2016 national budget, House…
Strategic tieup between PHL and Japan allows cooperation on security issues, says Palace official
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The Philippines and Japan have the right to work together on security issues that mutually affect them because of the strategic partnership between them, a Palace official…
Two flights to/from Taipei cancelled due to bad weather
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Two flights to and from Taipei were cancelled Saturday due to bad weather brought by typhoon “Hannna”, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)…
Grant of additional incentives and benefits for rural doctors pushed
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, August 8 (PNA) — A veteran lawmaker has filed a measure granting additional incentives and benefits to rural doctors. Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando G. Andaya, Jr. said…
House passes on 2nd reading bill allowing foreigners to join labor union
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The House of Representatives approved on 2nd Reading a measure allowing foreign individuals or organizations to engage in trade union activities in the Philippines. Rep. Karlo Alexei…
Typhoon “Hanna” weakens as it heads towards China, to exit PAR by Sunday
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Typhoon “Hanna” (Souldejor) has weakened as it tracks to leave the country and head towards China Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical…
LTFRB suspends operations of two Philippians buses
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Two buses of Philippians Bus Lines have been placed under a 30-day suspension order for recklessly racing each other and endangering the lives…
PAL Holdings revenue up by 14% to Php 55.94-B
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug 7 (PNA) –PAL Holdings Inc., Philippine Airlines’ parent company, on Friday posted a 14 percent increase in profit to Php 55.94 billion for the first half…
LRT-1 to pilot ‘beep cards’ starting this weekend
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug 7 (PNA) — Out with the old, in with the new—Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) stations will also start implementing the new beep card ticketing…