By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday defended the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and United States amid calls from…
Artists workshop on Japanese art of gift wrapping on Nov. 8 at Yuchengco Museum
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA)– The art of gift wrapping, particularly during Christmas, New Year and special days like birthdays, Valentine’s Day, weddings and others is a fine headstart…
(Update) LPA brings occasional heavy rains over Visayas, Bicol region
MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — Parts of Visayas and Bicol Region may experience possible flashflood and landslides in the next 24 hours due to occasional heavy rains brought by the low pressure…
SC set to hold oral arguments on EDCA
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) is set to conduct oral arguments on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the…
Palace says Olongapo murder unacceptable, government determined to seek justice
MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Palace has reiterated its determination to attain justice in the slaying of a transgender in Olongapo City allegedly committed by an American serviceman. “Hindi natitinag ang…
Meeting between President and Vice President did not center on official issues: Palace
MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The recent meeting between President Benigno S. Aquino III and Vice President Jejomar Binay did not center on official issues, Malacañang said Thursday. “Ang pag-uusap ng Pangulo…
Senator Santiago says cancer cells 90% regressed but not yet physically fit to attend regular session
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago on Thursday said although 90 percent of the cancer cells were regressed based on her latest medical record, she…
CA grants BCDA’s petition for review
MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has granted the petition for review filed by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in the case of the Camp John…
Palace: Gov’t doing everything for safe release of German hostages
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 16 (PNA) — The Philippine government is doing its best to ensure the safe and eventual release of German nationals who are currently held captive by the…
MinDA, DOE launch web portal for RE projects in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY, Oct. 14 (PNA) — An online web portal designed to track and monitor renewable energy (RE) projects in Mindanao was launched at the Diamond Hotel, here Monday, in line with…
Mayon’s rapid mood changes unpredictable — Phivolcs
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 14 (PNA) — Mayon’s rapid mood changes are unpredictable, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) resident volcanologist Ed Laguerta said Tuesday. “The problem with Mayon is its rapid…
Basic Energy Corporation’s third well reaches target depth
MANILA, Oct. 14 (PNA) — Basic Energy Corporation’s third well (BES-3) in Indonesia, with Petrosolve Sdn Bdn of Malaysia, has reached its target depth of 460 meters. ”PT Basic Energi Solusi, a…
City council acts on animal welfare
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 14 (PNA) –- The city council here is supporting the project of the Animal Welfare Association (AWA) of Iloilo by expanding the coverage of the Rabies Control Council to…
Basilan now has own district engineering office
COTABATO CITY, Oct. 14 (PNA) — Thirteen years after joining the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Basilan now has its own functional District Engineering Office (DEO), officials said. Public works officials…
Rep. Bataoil vows support for teachers
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Oct. 14 (PNA) — Refuting allegations he was among legislators who disapproved the salary increase sought by teachers, second district Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil assured his support to the mentors. “I’ve…