By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 8 (PNA) – Senator Teofisto ‘TG’ Guingona III, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, urged the Department of Health and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp….
(Update) 3 dead in Batangas fire
MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Three persons were killed while six others were injured after a fire, reportedly caused by faulty electrical wiring, gutted a four-storey building in Lian town, Batangas Wednesday….
(Update as of 6 p.m.)Typhoon “Falcon” maintains strength but not to make a landfall
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said typhoon “Falcon” is not expected to make a landfall in any part of…
China’s historical claim over South China Sea invalid under UNCLOS — DFA Secretary
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — The Philippines has debunked China’s use of historic right to back its far-reaching claims in almost the entire South China Sea, saying it…
Palace assures public of weather updates
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Malacanang on Wednesday assured the public it is working to disseminate the weather updates to ensure their safety. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said…
Comelec ready to answer the petition filed before the Supreme Court against the parallel public bidding
MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is ready to answer the petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC) against the ongoing parallel public bidding for the…
Statement of Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands
MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — “Mr. President, distinguished Members of the Tribunal, it is a great honor to respectfully appear before you on behalf of my country, the Republic of the Philippines….
NCR suspends Thursday classes due to bad weather
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Due to heavy downpour rains brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoon “Falcon”, local governments in Metro Manila suspended classes…
DOE orders distribution utilities to add provision penalty for gencos that fail to supply capacity
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) has ordered distribution utilities (DUs) to add a provision penalty on power supply agreements (PSAs) for generation companies…
PSEi extends slump
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Share prices at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) extended their losing streak on Tuesday, as investors awaited further developments days after Greeks rejected…
Risk-off sentiment results to sideways close of Php vs USD
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The sideways close of the Philippine peso to a greenback registered anew Tuesday as investors continue to move to safer haven in the midst…
Cebu City to award sale of 45.2 hectares of SRP lots before month’s end
CEBU CITY, July 7 (PNA) — The Cebu City government’s committee on awards is targeting to award the sale of 45.2 hectares of lots at the South Road Properties (SRP) to its…
ARMM to showcase halal initiatives in Davao festival
COTABATO CITY, July 7 (PNA) — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) will showcase its halal-related policies during the 1st Mindanao Halal Festival to be held at the Abreeza Mall in…
Koronadal poll chief appeals to voters to validate biometric records
KORONADAL CITY, July 7 (PNA) — With three months before the deadline for biometric registration, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Koroandal City has appealed anew to voters to validate registration records….
Bulusan Volcano resting; Bicol unaffected by ‘Egay’
By Nancy Ibo Mediavillo LEGAZPI CITY, July 7 (PNA) — The Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has been resting in the past few days as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)…