By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday issued guidelines for Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP) in accordance with the Commission on…
(Feature) PRC and partners continue to provide assistance to typhoon ‘Yolanda’ affected communities
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — Twenty months after typhoon “Yolanda” devastated a large area of the Visayas in November 2013, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Monday…
Election lawyer warns political parties on premature political convention
MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — As many political parties are gearing up in preparation for the 2016 national and local polls, an election lawyer has warned them that a law prohibits early…
Submission of entries for Health Film Festival is until July 15
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — You still have two weeks to send entries for the Forum 2015 Health Film Festival as the deadline was set on July…
Belmonte confident no changing of guards in the 16th Congress
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Monday said that he is confident that a big majority of congressmen remain supportive on his leadership and…
PHL looking for funds to acquire ‘spy plane’
MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — While desirous to acquire a “spy plane” (surveillance and patrol aircraft in military parlance), Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Monday admitted that the…
Palace exec says DOTC will continue to answer technical issues on MRT problems
By Joann Santiago MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Monday the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is ready to answer questions regarding the current plight of…
Civilian to get PhP5.6-M reward for tip that led to neutralization of ‘Cmdr. Parago’
MANILA, June 29 (PNA) — A civilian, who gave military men information that led to the encounter and subsequent death of Pulang Bagani Command head Leonardo Pitao, will be getting a PhP5.6-million…
Activities lined up for 116th anniversary of Historic Siege of Baler and 13th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day
BALER, Aurora, June 29 (PNA) — Local officials have lined up various activities for the celebration of the 116th anniversary of historic siege of Baler, coinciding with the 13th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day…
SOLCOM conducts youth leadership seminar in Quezon province
PAGBILAO, Quezon, June 29 (PNA) — The Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) based in Lucena City conducted the Youth Leadership Seminar Workshop Caravan 2015: “Project…
Palawan gov’t welcomes 2,715 students in new technical-vocational academy
By Jesus M. Ustares PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 29 (PNA) –- Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez personally welcomed 2,715 students Monday at the new technical-vocational school that the provincial government constructed in the…
President Aquino inspects USD82.9-M world-class international airport development in Puerto Princesa
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 29 (PNA) –- The upgrading of the Puerto Princesa City Airport (PPCA) into a world-class international gateway in this city has reached 30-percent…
Weekend fire engulfs 23 seaside shanties in Puerto Princesa
By Archie T. Barone PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 29 (PNA) -– The City Fire Department (CFD) is facing a blank wall on the cause of a fire that struck a shanty area…
No. 5 drug personality in Pangasinan town arrested
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, June 29 (PNA) — One of the top 10 drug personalities in Agno town and his two companions were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tancarang, Alaminos City at…
Plans for Baguio Day celebration underway
BAGUIO CITY, June 29 (PNA) — “The 106th Baguio Day Celebration is planned to be more festive that will target the young generation to enhance their knowledge and participation in during the…