ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 25 (PNA) -– The city government has turned over to the Department of Education (DepEd) a newly-constructed PHP4.78 million two-storey four-classroom school building in Barangay Pasonanca this city. Mayor…
Nueva Ecija village celebrates Taong Putik Festival
ALIAGA, Nueva Ecija, June 25 (PNA) — People from all walks of life gathered Wednesday in Barangay Bibiclat here – some even before dawn break – either to join or witness how…
U.S. defense contractor successfully tests electromagnetic railgun
WASHINGTON, June 23 (PNA/Sputnik) — Electromagnetic railguns are an experimental technology to launch projectiles using electromagnetic forces at greater speeds and further distances than traditional projectiles. The projectiles do not require explosives…
DOST invites Bicol’s farm sector to agri products, technology demo during S&T Week
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, June 23 (PNA) – The regional office for Bicol here of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is inviting Bicolano agri-industry stakeholders to see for…
Young cop dies in accidental electrocution during counter-insurgency training
CEBU CITY, June 23 (PNA) — A 23-year-old police officer Tuesday died of accidental electrocution during counter-insurgency training inside the headquarters of the Regional Public Safety Batallion (RPSB) 7 in Barangay Bahay,…
Leyte politicians oppose anti-dynasty bill
By Roel T. Amazona TACLOBAN CITY, June 23 (PNA) – Local government officials who belong to Leyte’s political scion have expressed reservations on the anti-political dynasty bill. These politicians believed that the…
PhilHealth stops accepting cash payment effective July 1
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 23 (PNA) – The PhilHealth regional office would stop accepting payment starting July 1, 2015, an official announced Tuesday. Marlon Arabaca, the PhilHealth regional manager, said that…
Maritime authority accredits NMP’s three courses
TACLOBAN CITY, June 23 (PNA)- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued full course approval to three courses being offered by the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) and will soon endorse additional five…
Tacloban police reminds party goers to secure their homes first
TACLOBAN CITY, June 23 (PNA) – The city police here asked the public to secure their homes for them to contribute to the zero crime rate target as the fiesta draws near….
President Aquino vows to open more opportunities to Filipinos through TESDA
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III vowed on Tuesday his administration will continue to provide more opportunities to Filipinos who patiently aspire for a…
Catholic prelates urges President Aquino to immediately appoint Binay’s successor in Cabinet
MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — Catholic prelates said President Benigno Aquinio III should immediately appoint the successor of Vice-President Jejomar Binay as presidential adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), who is looking…
House panel may recommend banning DMCI to get gov’t projects
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — The House committee on Metro Manila Development on Tuesday warned DMCI, the contractor of Torre de Manila, that the firm might be banned…
“Tiangge”, carnival operations at Quezon Memorial Circle hit
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — The unabated desecration of Quezon Memorial Circle, another national monument and landmark that serves as the burial site for the late nationalist and…
Aquino graces graduation of Special Training for Employment Program of TESDA
MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Tuesday congratulated the 2,022 graduates of the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority…
Fitch Ratings maintain ’15, ’16 growth forecast for PHL
By Joann Santiago MANILA, June 23 (PNA) — Fitch Ratings continues to forecast a 6.3 percent and 6.2 percent expansion for the Philippine economy for 2015-16 but cited the problem on public…