SORSOGON CITY, Aug. 1 (PNA) — A top-ranking official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has blamed Congress and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the administrative woes it is…
1 dies, another wounded in possible drug-related case
URDANETA CITY, Aug. 1 (PNA)–One person was killed and another wounded when criminals riding in tandem on a motorcycle struck in broad daylight along the busy Mac Arthur Highway in Barangay Nancayasan…
Phil. Army’s 7ID cites units, individuals
FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija, Aug. 1 (PNA) — The Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division (7ID) recognized several units and individuals for their respective exemplary performance, highlighting its 27th anniversary celebration here…
EMB to impose fines vs Sorsogon buko juice company
SORSOGON CITY, Aug. 1 (PNA) — More troubles are coming the way of a buko juice company in Sorsogon City in the next few days as the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) may…
Greenpeace defends Bicol’s top cop on illegal fishing payola issue
LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 1 (PNA) — A top official of the Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines has defended Chief Supt. Victor Deona’s integrity after the controversial issue on illegal fishing payola in the Bicol…
Intel officer critically wounded in Masbate ambush
CAMP GEN. SIMEON A. OLA, Legazpi City, Aug. 1 (PNA) — An intelligence officer of the San Pascual Municipal Police Station was critically wounded in an ambush staged by New People’s Army…
POPCOM-2 throws a birthday bash for six 100 millionth babies in Region 2
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Aug 1 (PNA) — The Commission on Population Regional Office 2 (POPCOM-02) on Saturday led the celebration of the first birthday of six 100 millionth babies representing the five provinces…
DSWD: More than 17,000 new homes turned over to ‘Pablo’ family-survivors
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Saturday that a total of 17,420 permanent housing units have already been turned over to families from Boston,…
Lawmaker proposes mandatory CPR training for K-12 high school students
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — A lawmaker has proposed the mandatory inclusion of basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for K-12 high school students to actively involve the youth in saving human lives….
DOLE’s EC benefits enhancements on high gear under P-Noy administration
MANILA, Aug 1 (PNA) — Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, on Saturday commended the Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) for its commitment in developing and implementing existing policies to strengthen social protection…
Another oil price rollback seen next week
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — Oil firms are expected to cut pump prices of their products by no less than 50 centavos per liter on gasoline next week…
Light to moderate rains expected in Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will likely bring rains to Visayas and Mindanao on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “Cloudy…
Breastfeeding Pinays underscore benefits of breast milk
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — An online support group of over 55,000 mothers showcased Saturday “Breastfeeding Pinays” — an advocacy on the need to return back to the Filipino way of nurturing…
2,509 Pinoy nurses sought U.S. licenses 1H of 2015
MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — A total of 2,509 Philippine-educated nurses took the U.S. National Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the first time from January to June this year, in the hope of…
Slightly warmer temperature seen this month till January
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) — Government expects slightly warmer than normal temperature in most areas of the country during the August 2015-January 2016 period. Such condition is typical…