By R.G. Antonet A. Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 6 (PNA) – The local government has allocated PhP15 million for the construction of a crime laboratory and renovation of Police Station 11 here….
(Update as of 6 p.m.) TS ‘Egay’ maintains strength as it continues to move northward slowly
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 6 (PNA) –Tropical storm “Egay” maintains strength and continues to move northward slowly, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday….
President Aquino okays Php3.002-Trillion proposed ’16 budget
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The Education, Public Works and Highways and the National Defense departments continue to have the biggest allocation in the proposed Php3.002 trillion 2016 national…
OCD reports floods and landslides in some Luzon areas; no casualties
MANILA, July 5 (PNA) — Due to continuous heavy rains brought about by tropical storm “Egay,” some areas in Luzon remain flooded while some roads are blocked by landslides although there are…
SC asked to void Aguinaldo Doctrine
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — A taxpayer from Quezon City asked the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday to nullify the controversial Aguinaldo Doctrine. Under the Aguinaldo Doctrine, an…
Sen. Aquino wants orobe on seaworthiness of maritime vessels after SONA
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 6 (PNA) – Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV on Monday said he would push for the investigation on the seaworthiness of maritime vessels in the…
Palace orders suspension of classes, work in NCR vis-a-vis TS ‘Egay’
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — Malacanang has ordered the suspension of work in all government offices and classes in all schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) Monday afternoon…
(Update) PAGASA issues ‘Orange Rainfall’ over Bataan, Zambales; NCR to experience light to moderate rains
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The provinces of Zambales and Bataan remains under “orange rainfall” due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical…
(Update as of 6 p.m.)Light to moderate rains to persist over NCR, adjoining provinces
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The provinces of Zambales and Bataan remains under ‘orange rainfall’ warning due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon enhance by…
PHL monitoring situation of over 60,000 OFWs in Greece following referendum
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The Philippine government on Monday said it is monitoring the situation of over 60,000 Filipino in Greece following a crucial Greek referendum, wherein…
Baldoz urges school teachers to use DOLE checklist to determine if student is victim of child labor
MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The new school year has begun and Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday urged public school officials and teachers to use the Department’s checklist to determine…
8990 Holdings to invest PhP4.3-B to build fifth housing project in Davao
By Leslie D. Venzon DAVAO CITY, July 5 (PNA) — Listed mass housing developer 8990 Holdings Inc. is investing PhP4.3 billion to develop a 100-hectare property into its fifth residential project here,…
‘Tagbilaran more than just a gateway’
By Angeline Valencia TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, July 5 (PNA) — Tagbilaran City will no longer be just the gateway to Bohol, but a destination itself. Gov. Edgar Chatto emphasized this as he…
Shell depleting fuel stocks in Pandacan oil depot to comply with SC order for November
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 5 (PNA) — Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) said it will try to meet the Pandacan oil depot exit deadline set by the Supreme Court (SC)…
South Cotabato’s most wanted drug pusher falls
STO. NINO, South Cotabato, July 5 (PNA) — “The end of the road for man who once kept PhP25 million worth of shabu.” This was how Chief Inspector Joel Fuerte, Sto. Nino…