COTABATO CITY, July 18 (PNA) — The daughter of a Maguindanao massacre victim received the news of Andal Ampatuan Sr.’s demise with mixed feelings. Maria Reynafe Momay-Castillo, daughter of photojournalist Reynaldo Momay,…
Flash flood, landslide warnings up in Northern, Central Luzon
MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public against monsoon rains that might cause flash floods and landslides in Luzon. In its…
QCPD cautions public against eating candies, other home-made products
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Police Chief Supt. Joel D. Pagdilao on Saturday urged the public to take extra precaution in…
DOH : Personal hygiene key to safe processed foods
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, July 18 (PNA)–The Department of Health (DOH) said that food manufacturers are responsible in ensuring that the food they sell will not cause any harmful effect to…
Local gov’t must act swiftly to prevent mining disasters in their areas
MANILA, July 18 — The Palace commended the local officials of Baguio for temporarily suspending all small-scale mining operations in their area because of continuous rains, which may result to accidents. “Magandang…
LPA weak, not to turn into typhoon
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects the Low Pressure Area (LPA) not to strengthen further as it heads Northward….
LPA still in PAR on Sunday
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — Government weather forecasters expect the low-pressure area (LPA) far north of the country will remain within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at…
Comelec eyeing to hold early voting in 2016 polls
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying early voting to be provided to special cases in connection with the 2016 national and local…
Don’t bring stun guns into Hong Kong, warns MIAA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Saturday reiterated anew the Philippine Consulate General’s warning to all Filipino travelers to refrain from bringing…
‘Habagat’ boosts Angat’s water reserve
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 18 (PNA) — Downpour from the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ is increasing the possibility for water level in Metro Manila’s main water source Angat Dam to…
8990 Holdings to build more Azalea hotels
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The hotel arm of listed property developer 8990 Holdings Inc. plans to invest Php1.5 billion to expand its hotel portfolio over the next…
Otto Energy stops trading of stocks for potential acquisition
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — Australian-firm Otto Energy Ltd. on Friday suspended trading of its stocks at the Australian Stock Exchange pending results of a potential acquisition. “The…
PHL ability to sustain stock market rally depends on continuity of reforms after 2016 –expert
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Philippine stock market can sustain its rally in the next few years depending on the ability of the next leader to continue…
More SMEs urged to list in stock market
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is encouraging the entry of more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into the stock market in a bid…
Bacolod City crime volume drops 42% in first half of 2015
BACOLOD CITY, July 17 (PNA) — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reported a 41.55-percent decrease in crime volume here during the first half of 2015. BCPO records showed that only 4,874…