By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — A Malacanang executive on Monday said the govenrment recognizes the support given by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the on-going peace process….
Draft BBL will violate PNP charter
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, chairman of the House Ad Hoc committee on Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), on Monday said that…
Islamic organization chief calls on President Aquino
MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Iyad Ameen Madani of Saudi Arabia, paid a courtesy call on President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacañang…
Government targets filling up 87,000 position in 2015
MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Monday disclosed a total of Php30.8 billion is allotted to fund 86,994 unfilled positions in government, contrary to the…
No tsunami alert from 6.6-magnitude quake in Japan- Philvocs
MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday said that there is no tsunami threat in the country after a magnitude-6.6 quake struck Japan on…
Ongoing Chinese reclamation works to trigger tensions
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — Tensions among claimant countries will likely flare up with continued Chinese reclamation works in the disputed islands of the West Philippine Sea (WPS)….
Japanese firm to build ten 40-meter vessels for Philippine Coast Guard –DOTC
MANILA, April 19 (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has awarded a project to enhance the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) ability to protect the country’s seas, particularly the construction…
Three PLDT VPs to separate from service next month
MANILA, April 20 (PNA) – The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) on Monday announced that three of its vice presidents will be stepping down next month. In a disclosure to the…
PEZA remits Php973-M to NG
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has remitted a total of Php972.6 million to the national government at end-2014. This is 33 percent…
BSP allows UITFs with unit-paying feature
By Leilanie G. Adriano LAOAG CITY, April 20 (PNA) — In line with the thrust of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to institute reforms for the benefit of the investing public,…
Philex Petroleum considering 20 pence per share buy-back transaction
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, April 20 (PNA) — Philex Petroleum Corporation, the mother-company of Forum Energy Plc., is considering a buy-back transaction, which will allow their shareholders to earn 20 pence…
Ilocos seaport identified for cruise tourism development
By Leilanie G. Adriano LAOAG CITY, April 20 (PNA) — Owing to a growing interest in cruise tourism in various strategic locations in the country, the international seaport of Currimao is a…
Varied reasons why Calbayog City is worth visiting for this summer
By Jennifer S. Allegado CALBAYOG CITY, Samar, April 20 (PNA) – Want to enjoy summer fun? Discover Calbayog in Samar, the city with many identities. This city, located along the coastal part…
DOH-ARMM holds stakeholders’ forum on NTDs
COTABATO CITY, April 20 (PNA) — The Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOH-ARMM) held a stakeholders forum on Monday to address cases of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs),…
Region 1 Medical Center now developing into a world-class hospital
By Lilia M. Micua DAGUPAN CITY, April 20 (PNA) — The Region I Medical Center (R1MC) in the heart of Dagupan City is now developing into a world-class government hospital north of…