ILOILO CITY, July 9 (PNA) – The Iloilo Provincial Capitol employees will receive their half-month salary this July as their Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI).The supplemental budget for the PEI has already been…
Recto expresses fears PHL to lose PhP200-M a day in fish catch in WPS
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 9 (PNA) – Senator Ralph Recto expressed fears on Thursday that the Philippines will lose PhP200 million a day in fish catch if China puts up…
DOLE to study proposal to draw up typhoon code practice
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said they will look into the proposal of a lawmaker for the creation of…
The Wharton School bares two new endowed scholarships for Filipino students
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announces two new financial aid funds for undergraduate Filipino students. The funds — the Stephen and Maria A. CuUnjieng…
President Aquino declares July 17 as regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Malacanang has declared July 17 this year as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan). President Benigno S. Aquino III…
95% of agency budgets released in H1 2015
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that 94.6 percent of agency allotments have already been released as of June 30, 2015. In total, 86.6 percent…
PRC on standby for typhoon ‘Falcon”
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Thursday is has prepositioned necessary equipment and vehicles in different warehouses and logistics centers nationwide to ensure prompt dispatch in…
Flood control projects continue, says Palace official
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The government continues to carry out infrastructure projects aimed at preventing massive flooding, both for the short and the long terms, a Palace official said Thursday. “Patuloy…
Palace assures progress with implementation of flood control projects
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday assured the public that government has made good progress in the implementation of projects to mitigate the impact of floods…
‘Habagat’ worsens Luzon, Visayas landslide, flash flood risk
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Government warned against possible landslides and flash floods particularly along the western seaboard of Luzon and the Visayas, expecting such occurrences from downpour…
NCR suspends Friday classes in all levels
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Local governments in Metro Manila suspended classes in all levels on Friday (July 10) due to continuing heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by…
NDRRMC warns of possible flashfloods in western section of Pampanga River Basin
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — As the southwest monsoon continues to intensify due to Typhoon Falcon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is reminding the public to be alert…
Greece safe for Filipino travelers, but bring enough cash, says DFA
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised Filipinos planning to travel to Greece to bring enough cash as the Greek debt crisis…
Bad weather grounds 7 flights
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Seven flights were cancelled Thursday afternoon due to bad weather brought about by typhoon “Falcon,” the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said in an advisory. According to…
Dubai pardons 11 Filipino prisoners to mark Ramadan
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates has ordered the release of 11 Filipinos jailed in Dubai for various crimes, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)…