MANILA, June 21 (PNA) — The Palace on Sunday invited the public to watch the second part of the documentary regarding the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Presidential Communications Operations…
Government remains open for resumption of formal talks with communist rebels — Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 21 (PNA) – The Philippine government is still open to the possibility of the resumption of formal talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National People’s…
Obama: Gun control reforms unlikely in America
MOSCOW, June 21 (PNA/Sputnik) — Tighter gun control is unlikely to be introduced in the United States in the near future, as lobby groups such as the National Rifle Association (NRA) remain…
Japan, S. Korea foreign ministers to meet amid rows over WWII issues
TOKYO, June 21 (PNA/Kyodo) — Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks Sunday in Tokyo with his South Korean counterpart Yun Byung Se, who is making the first visit to Japan…
Tens of thousands protest austerity across Britain
LONDON, June 21 (PNA/Xinhua) — Tens of thousands of people took part in anti-austerity demonstrations in cities across Britain on Saturday. Joined by some union leaders and celebrities, the largest march was…
UN chief calls for “open hearts” for refugees
UNITED NATIONS, June 21 (PNA/Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday called on the international community to recall common humanity and open hearts to refugees in the world. Ban made the…
5 Sorsogon town villages showered with ash after Bulusan sends 1.5-km high ash column Friday
LEGAZPI CITY, June 20 (PNA) — Six villages in Juban, Sorsogon have been affected by the recent explosion of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon which spewed a 1.5-kilometer high ash plume cloud at…
Agriculture cooperatives nationwide hope to end mismanagement, financial woes
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, June 20 (PNA) — The Cooperative Development Authority officials and board administrators board have pledged to further develop the agriculture cooperatives amid problems plaguing those mismanaged and financially strapped…
OHSS Act awaits President’s signature
BAGUIO CITY, June 20 (PNA) — Baguio Representative Nicasio M. Aliping, Jr. on Friday said the House of Representatives and the Senate ratified in a bicameral conference the establishment of an open…
Spouses of deactivated MILF fighters express high hopes on Mindanao peace process
COTABATO CITY, (PNA) — When 145 fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) decided to give up their arms with President Aquino in attendance, one of them was happy and emotional….
Laoag’s golden age inspires eco-art exhibit
LAOAG CITY, (PNA) –As the sunshine city of Laoag turned 50, at least 10 local artists here were inspired to showcase their talents for a cause, this time, to dedicate an eco-art…
Two erring firms closed
ECHAGUE, Isabela, (PNA) — The Bureau opf Internal Revenue (BIR) closed two establishments here after they were found to have been not paying their tax dues which accumulated to Php 3 million…
Maguindanao Army, cops hunting down BIFF who shot dead soldier
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao, (PNA) — Police and military authorities here have launched manhunt against five men believed to be members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) who shot dead a soldier…
Bills seeking to declare 2 cities, 5 provinces, 1 district as mining-free zones await Senate approval
MANILA, (PNA) — The House of Representatives, since the start of the 16th Congress, has approved eight bills declaring two cities in Mindanao, five five provinces as well as one congressional district…
PAGASA expects onset of rainy season in next few days
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — With the frequent occurrence of rains in most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday…