CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The provincial government on Tuesday provided assistance to thousands of fisherfolks affected by recent fish kill. Led by Vice Governor Dennis Pineda, the…
‘Ruby’ victims get shelter, livelihood assistance from Canada
TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) – Canada’s Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder recently visited Eastern Samar to monitor projects funded by Canada for those affected by typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which hit…
BIFF harasses Army base in Maguindanao
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao, Aug 4 (PNA) — Suspected members of outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) harassed anew a military base in Maguindanao, the Army spoksperson today said. Capt. Joann Petinglay, 6th…
Bigcas wants vehicles seized by Customs returned
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) – Allan Lynnard Bigcas, the controversial Fi-Am businessman, accused of alleged car smuggling in 2011 here, now wants his vehicles returned. Bigcas, through his lawyer,…
Flooded towns in Maguindanao rose to 12, disaster officials on stand by 24/7
COTABATO CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The number of flooded towns in Maguindanao due to inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) rose to 12 but disaster officials said no evacuation was reported. Lawyer Kirby…
80,000 public high school graduates now scholars in state colleges and universities
By Robert Maico LUCBAN, Quezon Aug 4 (PNA) — Representative Roman Romulo (Lone District, Pasig City) informed students here that 80,000 of the country’s best-performing public high school students are now assured…
Salceda says Roxas stands for clean government
LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda said he went for Mar Roxas, who was anointed by President Benigno S. Aquino III as Liberal Party’s candidate for president…
ARMM installs gender-sensitive facilities at Jolo port
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The Regional Ports Management Authority in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RPMA-ARMM) has installed gender-sensitive facilities and amenities at the port of Jolo, Sulu. Among…
‘Hakab Na 2015’ successful
DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) — ‘Hakab Na 2015’ was a success in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental during the simultaneous breastfeeding activity conducted Saturday in connection with the celebration of the National…
No. 1 drug personality shot dead in Pangasinan town
TAYUG, Pangasinan, Aug. 4 (PNA)– The No. 1 Drug Personality in the watch list of the Tayug police was shot dead by unidentified suspects, at 5:20 p.m. Monday in Barangay Trenchera here….
Calamba City Council commends 3 AFP generals
By Zen Trinidad CALAMBA CITY, Laguna Aug 4 (PNA) — Three military generals, who hailed from this city,formally received their respective Plaque of Commendation from Mayor Timmy Chipeco during a flag-raising ceremony…
Dismissed and “AWOL” cops charged for death of suspected KFR leader
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a complaint of two counts of murder against…
Solon says food establishments should serve free safe and clean water
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Diners may soon expect to be served with free clean and safe water when they dine in restaurants and eatery outlets. Rep. Evelio R. Leonardia (Lone District,…
Oral arguments on Torre de Manila case resume Tuesday
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — The oral arguments on the case of Torre de Manila, the so-called “photobomber” of the monument of Gat. Jose P. Rizal, in Luneta…
Palace vows to continue poverty reduction, social programs
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Malacanang renewed Tuesday its vow to continue with poverty reduction and social safety net programs imperative to further improve the quality of life…