COTABATO CITY, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on Tuesday challenged the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to hand over the firearms,…
DepEd assures scholarships for beneficiaries of slain SAF members
By Mabelle M. Manalo MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday assured government assistance like scholarship grants for beneficiaries of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) members…
APEC urged to collaborate on initiatives to open up services markets
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The Philippines and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) nations need to collaborate on initiatives to facilitate the development of liberalized services markets which…
Senate approves bill deferring SK elections
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading a House bill postponing the elections for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) from February…
Speaker Belmonte proposes joint inquiry on fallen 44 PNP-SAF personnel
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. proposed for a joint congressional inquiry on the recent clash between government forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front…
Govt infrastructure programs to jumpstart 2015 public spending
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The early enactment of the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is set to power this year’s public spending courtesy of the National Government’s massive infrastructure programs scheduled…
Australia donates military landing craft to Philippines
CANBERRA, Feb. 2 (PNA/Xinhua) — Australia will donate two military landing craft to the Philippines in an effort to help the country cope with increased relief efforts following Super Typhoon Haiyan. The…
Tata Motors considers manufacturing in PHL
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Indian automaker Tata Motors Ltd. considers manufacturing its vehicles in the Philippines pushed by its increasing sales in the local market. Tata Motor’s…
Century Properties pre-sells 94% of ultra-luxury condominium project in Makati
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Century Properties Group, Inc. on Monday said it has pre-sold 94 percent of the total inventory of its ultra-luxury condominium development Trump Tower located in Makati, two…
PHL stocks retreat from record highs
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) –- Local share prices retreated anew as investors pocketed their gains after last week’s record highs, with losses in the United States and European markets overnight also affecting…
Relatives say slain SAF man from Nueva Vizcaya a hero since
By Villamor Visaya VILLAVERDE, Nueva Vizcaya, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Police Officer 2 Joel Dulnuan has been a revered hero to his countrymen as one of the 44 Special Action Force members…
Muslim group asks gov’t to fast track BBL
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 2 (PNA) –- The Muslim community in this port capital of Northern Mindanao on Monday urged the government to fast track the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic…
BFAR warns fish farmers of another fish kill in western Pangasinan
DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 2 (PNA)– The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned fish farmers in Anda and Bolinao towns to give only moderate amount of feeds to their fish…
Zambo solon wants peace process to continue; justice for fallen SAF men
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 2 (PNA) -– Second district Rep. Lilia Nuño said Monday the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) should continue despite the January 25…
President Aquino cannot be criminally charged in Mamasapano encounter –Drilon
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Monday President Benigno S. Aquino III cannot be criminally charged on the principle of “command responsibility” in…