By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — The government is addressing potential risks to inflation this year, such as the lingering possibility of El Nino occurrence, the impacts of typhoons…
Fitch Ratings gives PHL’s proposed 25-year global bond ‘BBB’ rating
By Joan Santiago MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — Fitch Ratings has given a ‘BBB-’ rating on the Philippines’ planned US dollar-denominated global bond due 2040. In a statement, the ratings agency said…
Hong Kong police arrests 37 protesters as pro-democracy rallies resume
MOSCOW, Dec. 26 (PNA/Sputnik) — Hong Kong police arrested at least 37 demonstrators during the ongoing pro-democracy protests, South China Morning Post reported Friday. “Police said on Friday morning that the 37…
Syrian reconciliation talks in Moscow can begin January 22: opposition party
BEIRUT, Dec. 26 (PNA/Sputnik) — Reconciliation talks between Syrian government and opposition representatives could begin in Moscow on January 22 or 26, Majd Niazi, Secretary General of the Syria Homeland Party (Souria…
Over 100,000 Evacuated In Four Flood-Hit States
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 26 (PNA/Bernama) — The number of people evacuated in the four flood-hit states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Perak stood at 103,649 this morning, with Pahang seeing a sudden…
US Ex-President Bush remains in hospital, prognosis positive
MOSCOW, Dec. 26 (PNA/Sputnik) — Former US President George Herbert Walker Bush, 90, is still at the Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas, where he was brought after experiencing shortness of breath, Jim McGrath,…
Cardinal Quevedo prays for peace, flood-free archdiocese of Cotabato
By Edwin O. Fernandez COTABATO CITY, Dec. 26 (PNA) — Lasting peace to reign in Mindanao, end to terrorism and a flood-free Archdiocese of Cotabato were among the prayers of His Eminence…
Baguio City government employees warned
BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 26 (PNA) — Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan warned local government employees, through an Administrative Order (AO) issued on December 23, that only those directly involved in the processing…
Two die, eight hurt in separate road mishaps in Isabela, Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Dec. 26 (PNA) — Two persons died and eight others were wounded in two separate car accidents in Isabela and Cagayan on Christmas Day, police said. Police identified the fatalities…
MILF political party volunteer dies during assembly
COTABATO CITY, Dec. 26 (PNA) -– A 28-year-old woman from Guindulungan, Maguindanao collapsed and eventually died due to exhaustion while attending the general assembly of Moro Islamic Liberation Fton (MILF) political party…
NPA medic surrenders to authorities due to brother-in-law’s prodding in South Cotabato
MANILA, Dec. 26 (PNA) — A New People’s Army (NPA) female medic voluntarily surrendered to “Bayanihan” teams of the 27th Infantry Battalion at Barangay Tacunel, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato on Christmas afternoon….
Eastern Mindanao Command prepared to defend country against NPAs staging atrocities during foundation day
MANILA, Dec. 26 (PNA) — With rebel remnants celebrating their 46th founding anniversary Friday, the Eastern Mindanao Command warned the New People’s Army that it is prepared to defend the country should…
MARINA willing to conduct new functions despite lack of database, other materials
MANILA, Dec. 26 (PNA) — Despite lacking the seafarer database, personnel, and questionnaires, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) announced that it will still push through with its first-ever supervised marine deck and…
Solon pushes crackdown on illegal firecrackers, manufacturers
MANILA, Dec. 26 (PNA) — Valenzuela City Rep. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian on Friday urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its campaign against illegal firecrackers by conducting a crackdown against known…
Kidapawan to allot bigger funds for young scholars
By Noel Y. Punzalan and Edwin O. fernandez KIDAPAWAN CITY, Dec. 17 (PNA) — Convinced that education helps alleviate poverty, Kidapawan City Mayor Joseph Evangelista said on Wednesday the local government will…