MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Acting Makati City Mayor Romulo “Kid” Pena on Tuesday reiterated his assurance to the residents of Makati that all the services and benefits provided to them by…
IBP has new set of officers
MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has its new set of officers. The national officers of the IBP took their oath of office before the SC…
(As of 6 p.m.) Typhoon ‘Falcon’ to enter Tuesday evening, southwest monsoon to bring rains over Luzon — PAGASA
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — Typhoon “Chan-Hom” (international name) still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is expected to enter the country Tuesday evening, according to…
Comelec set to file overspending cases against 36 local candidates in the 2010 and 2013 polls
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday it is set to file overspending cases against 36 local candidates who participated in the…
CAAP earmarks Php 20M for construction of ‘gender-neutral’ toilets in some PHL airports
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 7 (PNA) — More or less Php20 million have been allocated for the construction of “gender-neutral” toilets that will cater to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and…
PSE index hits 3-week low after Greek referendum outcome
MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — Local equities on Monday closed to its lowest in three weeks along with other Asian markets, after Greek voters rejected a bailout package proposed by its European…
DOE targets launch of two CNG refuelling stations next year
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — Undersecretary Donato Marcos said the Department of Energy (DOE) is targeting to launch two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations next year, allowing…
Ayala, MPIC in talks with possible partners for PPP Legazpi rail project; San Miguel keen to bid for project
MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — Ayala Corp. (AC) and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) on Monday confirmed that they are in talks with potential partners for the Php177-billion Philippine National Railway South…
Oil firms cut pump prices by at least 65 centavos per liter
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — Oil firms cut pump prices of petroleum products by 65 centavos per liter on Tuesday. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC), PTT Philippines, Seaoil…
(Feature) Tale of a ‘Listahanan’ journey in Comval village
By Carmela C. Duron MABINI, Compostela Valley, July 6 (PNA) — “It is never easy being both a father and a mother to your children,” Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary Alex Juanico laments. “It…
“Egay” spares Isabela and Cagayan
By Simeon C. Dilan TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, July 6 (PNA) — Local officials and farmers of this province and Isabela are very thankful for the ‘blessings’ of light rains that drenched earlier…
Cebu City gov’t to train cops as responders in calamities
CEBU CITY, July 6 (PNA) — The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) will give city police personnel training on disaster response. The move to train police personnel of…
La Union declares a state of calamity due to typhoon ‘Egay’
SAN FERNANDO CITY, July 6 (PNA)–The province of La Union declared a state of calamity Monday after flood waters, spawned by almost two days of heavy rains brought about by typhoon ‘Egay,’…
675 passengers remain stranded in ports, says Coast Guard
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said that as of 12 nn, a total of 675 passengers have been stranded in ports…
Cagayan Valley’s new PNP chief vows priority campaign on illegal drugs
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, July 6 (PNA) — Police Chief Supt. Ranier Quibin Idio, newly-appointed regional director of the Philippine National Police(PNP) in Cagayan Valley, has vowed to put in his agenda the…