By Angeline Valencia TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, June 14 (PNA) — Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) clarified that the Japanese partners closed doors to any risk to the environment in the course of the…
Cebu tutors’ group cries fould over proposed anti-bullying law
CEBU CITY, June 14 (PNA) — The Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC)-Visayas has cried foul over the proposed Anti-Bullying Law that would penalize teachers who bully their students. Anabelle dela Cerna, TDC-Visayas vice…
No deployment ban in South Korea – POEA
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, June 14 (PNA) — The government has yet to order a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in South Korea despite the more than…
Comelec will no longer hold plebiscites starting Aug. 1 to concentrate in preparing for 2016 polls
MANILA, June 14 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will no longer hold plebiscites starting Aug. 1, 2015 in view of the preparations for the May 9, 2016 national and local…
Bangsamoro needs competent leaders to achieve genuine development, says official
MANILA, June 13 (PNA) — Bringing lasting peace and change in Mindanao is not only about money that the national government pours into the region but the quality of leaders being elected…
Women bowlers deliver PHL’s first bronze in trios event
SINGAPORE, June 11 (PNA)- Marie Alexis Sy, Lara Posadas and Maria Arles delivered the Philippines’ first medal in bowling — a bronze in women’s trios — in the 28th Southeast Asian Games…
Team PHL now on 5th place in Singapore SEAG after bagging 22 golds
SINGAPORE, June 11 (PNA)-—After a mini-avalanche of gold medals the other day, the Philippines could only clinch one mint in women’s individual time trial of cycling on Thursday in the 28th Southeast…
PHL Men’s basketball team drubs Malaysia 100-48 for second victory at the Singapore SEAG
GAME Friday (OCBC Arena) 6 p.m. – Philippines vs. Timor Leste SINGAPORE, June 11(PNA)– Taking the admonition of American coach Tab Bakdwin to heart, Sinag Pilipinas played like a man possessed to…
Global fiscal expert lauds Bataan on transparency
BAGAC, Bataan, June 11 (PNA) — A global expert on fiscal management lauded the province of Bataan and said it is a regional leader in the extensive use of information for promoting…
WB official eyes better turnout for PHL economy after a blip in Q1
By Joann Santiago BAGAC, Bataan, June 11 (PNA) — A World Bank (WB) executive sees a turnaround for the Philippine economy in the second to fourth quarters of 2015 partly due to…
AFP coordinates with PNP to ensure peace and order during 117th Independence Day celebrations
MANILA, June 11 (PNA) — With the nation celebrating its 117th Independence Day on Friday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that its units are coordinating and assisting the Philippine…
PHL Blu Girls sweep competition for SEAG gold
SINGAPORE, June 11 (PNA)– Softball emerged as the only other sports association that so far swept the gold medals offered in the 28th Southeast Asian Games. And the Blu Boys and Blu…
MILF to start decommissioning process on June 16
MANILA, June 11 (PNA) — The chief peace negotiators of the Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) announced Thursday that the MILF is scheduled to undergo the first phase of…
President Aquino assures VP Binay of a credible election in 2016
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 11 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday said the only support he can give to Vice President Jejomar Binay is the assurance of…
Over 131,000 vacancies available during 2015 Kalayaan Day Job Fair
MANILA, June 11 (PNA) — Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz on Thursday said that more than 131,000 jobs will be available for job seekers in at least 10 regions in the…