By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 14 (PNA) — Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is further expanding its telecommunications portfolio with the acquisition of stakes in three companies. In a disclosure…
Palawan earmarks Php2.07-B budget for tourism dev’t
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 14 (PNA) – The provincial government of Palawan has earmarked about Php 2.07 billion for tourism development in the province this year, an official said on…
Maguindanao mentor teaches colleagues Arabic language for free
COTABATO CITY, July 14 (PNA) — For about a month now, a public school teacher in Maguindanao has been teaching co-teachers Arabic language as her personal contribution to Islamic faith. Sarah Zailon,…
DOLE-OSHC-BFP Caraga to conduct fire safety training
BUTUAN CITY, July 14 (PNA) — The Occupational Safety and Health Center Regional Extension Unit (OSHC REU Caraga) in partnership with the Bureau of Fire Protection, Butuan City and the Department of…
‘Yolanda’ victims in Banate agree to move back from ‘no build zone’
ILOILO CITY, July 14 (PNA) — Yolanda victims from the coastal Barangay Talucgangan by principle have agreed to move back 40 meters away from their current “no build zone” residences in the…
Isabela province observes disaster consciousness month
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela, July 14 (PNA) — The provincial government of Isabela through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has set various activities in observance of the National Disaster…
DSWD-2 searches for model Pantawid Pamilya family
TUGUEGARAO CITY, July 14 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office II is again on its quest to identify the most exemplary family beneficiary of the Pantawid…
Special kids to take part in Nueva Vizcaya disability prevention week celebration
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, July 14 (PNA) — Talents and skills of special children in the province will be showcased during the province’s celebration of the 37th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR)…
Nueva Vizcaya dads okay supplemental budget
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, July 14 (PNA) — The provincial board here has approved the supplemental budget amounting to P17 million for the benefit of its employees. The budget will cover the payment…
Classes from pre-school to high school in Dagupan suspended on July 15
DAGUPAN CITY, July 14 (PNA)–Classes in all pre-school, elementary and high school in both public and private institutions in Dagupan are suspended on Wednesday, June 15, on order of Mayor Belen Fernandez….
Carigara, Leyte marks 420th fiesta
CARIGARA, Leyte, July 14 (PNA) — The celebration of 420th feast of the Holy Cross of Carigara, Leyte centers on unity as it is the theme for this year’s celebration, said Town…
Solon urges Comelec to tap private schools as polling booths rather than malls
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, July 14 (PNA) — The chair of the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms on Tuesday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to consider tapping private…
Former DOF execs indicted anew for graft in connection with Php112-M tax credit scam
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 14 (PNA) — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of multiple graft charges against officials of the One-Stop Shop Inter-Agency Tax Credit and Duty…
BRP Sierra Madre undergoes ‘minor repairs’
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, July 14 (PNA) — The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday admitted that “minor repairs” are now being conducted to the rust-streaked and dilapidated BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57),…
DOJ recommends filing of tax evasion raps vs. Lee
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 14 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of tax evasion charges against businessman Cedric Lee. In a resolution approved by Prosecutor…