CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, July 17 (PNA) — Thousands of Islam religion-bred Maranaos have trooped to Mosques in the province to join their fellows worldwide celebrating the end of the 30-day Ramadan,…
Muslims in Davao mark end of Ramadan
By Lilian C. Mellejor DAVAO CITY, July 17 (PNA) -– Hundreds of Muslims here gather for the congregational prayer at the open football field of the Agro-Foundation College of the Philippines to…
PNP director: No whitewash in probe on ‘slay try’ of suspected drug pusher by cops
DUMAGUETE CITY, July 17 (PNA) –- Officer-in-charge provincial police director Sr. Supt. Dionardo Carlos on Friday assured there will be no whitewash in the investigation by the Negros Oriental Philippine National Police…
Forced evacuation going on in flooded Pangasinan town
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 17 (PNA)- Forced evacuation is now going on in Bani town as floodwater spawned by two-weeks of monsoon rains continues to rise, coupled by the rise of tidal water…
North Cotabato cops hunt down suspects in 2 shooting incidents
By Edwin O. Fernandez COTABATO CITY, July 17 (PNA) — Police authorities in North Cotabato have launched manhunt against gunmen who shot dead a man and seriously wounded another as the Muslims…
New PA chief to focus on humanitarian assistance, disaster response
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — Aside from focusing on external and internal threats, newly-appointed Philippine Army (PA) commander Major Gen. Eduardo Año said that efforts are also underway…
Navy’s armed AW-109Es now undergoing technical inspection, assessment
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Philippine Navy (PN)’s two armed AgustaWestland AW-109Es are now undergoing “technical inspection and assessment.” This includes the airframe and weapon systems. Weapon…
OSG asks SC to reset anew oral arguments on Torre de Manila case
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has again asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reset to another date the oral arguments on…
DSWD still support Yolanda survivors through SLP program
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Friday that it continues to help Yolanda survivors to generate income. DSWD Secretary Corazon…
President Aquino greets Muslim community on Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday greeted Muslim Filipinos on the occasion of Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. In…
Comelec assures no politician-owned malls to serve as voting centers
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured that if ever the mall-based voting will be allowed, it will not be held in malls owned…
LPA forms within PAR due to ‘Habagat’ –PAGASA
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday afternoon it is monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) which has formed…
9 new hotel lounges ready to accommodate travelers at NAIA Terminal 1
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — Nine new hotel lounges are now open to travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. On its official Facebook page,…
PHL hot money still in net inflow
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The Philippines is not excused from economic setbacks such as growth slowdown in the first quarter of 2015 but it remains attractive to investors…
RFM sees profit breach Php1-B mark
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — Food and beverage firm RFM Corp. expects to breach the Php1-billion net profit mark this year on the back of increased consumption spending amid elections and the…