MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has issued Executive Order 185, modifying tariff rates on certain imported products, particularly environmental goods, as part of the country’s commitment to…
Catholic church officials offer prayers and assistance to the victims of Ormoc sea mishap
MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — Catholic Church officials are offering prayers for the 45 people who perished in a sea mishap off Ormoc City on Thursday. At the same time, Bishop Broderick…
Petrasanta pleads CA to stop enforcement of Ombudman’s dismissal order against him
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — Chief Supt. Raul Petrasanta, one of the frontrunners for the next Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, on Friday asked the Court of Appeals…
Update: TS ‘Egay’ maintains strength and speed while heading closer to extreme N. Luzon
MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — Tropical storm “Egay” has maintained its strength and speed while moving closer to extreme Northern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)…
Continuous fuel supply during disaster, assured by oil firms
MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — Shortage in fuel supply will not be a problem in case a disaster strikes as the oil companies committed to ensure fuel is available during critical period….
President Aquino orders intensified search, rescue efforts in Ormoc sea mishap
MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has instructed government agencies to intensify the search and rescue operations after a sea vessel capsized near Ormoc City in Leyte province…
PHL’s case before arbitral tribunal aims to resolve WPS in peaceful manner – Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 3 (PNA) – Malacanang on Friday reiterated that the Philippines’ decision to bring its case before the arbitral tribunal is in line with the country’s commitment…
Contaminants found in fake rice sample
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — The Food Development Center (FDC) of the National Food Authority (NFA) on Friday said that laboratory tests showed that the rice sample from…
Bakers to DTI: Focus flour, bread prices probe on millers
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, July 2 (PNA) — The Philippine Baking Industry Group (PhilBaking) said that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) should focus its probe on flour and bread…
PIP signs guidelines to secure fuel supply in Manila during times of disasters
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 2 (PNA) — The Philippine Institute of Petroleum (PIP) signed Thursday the guidelines for securing fuel supply in Metro Manila during times of disasters. “The implementing…
Dagupan police chief is Pangasinan’s outstanding polics officer in community relation
DAGUPAN CITY, July 1 (PNA)-Supt. Christopher N. Abrahano, Dagupan City police chief was adjudged as the Outstanding Senior Police Commissioned Officer of the Year in Police Community Relations in Pangasinan for 2015….
Tornado rips through village, damages houses
BACOLOD CITY, July 2 (PNA) — A tornado hit the village of Bagroy in Bago City, Negros Occidental around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, leaving two houses totally damaged and seven others partially damaged,…
Telecom giant prepares for disasters
BAGUIO CITY, July 02 (PNA) — Telecommunications giant Smart Communications is helping the Office of Civil Defense-Cordillera (OCD-CAR) make communication during times of disaster possible through two new technologies. These innovations were…
Update: TD ‘Egay’ gains strength, speed –PAGASA
MANILA, July 2 (PNA) — Tropical depression “Egay” gained strength and speed while moving northwest over the Philippine Sea toward extreme Luzon on Thursday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…
PAL won’t tolerate misuse of Mabuhay Miles cards
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 2 (PNA) — Following a series of reported cases of unwarranted loyalty card usage by phony card owners, Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has warned its…