By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 8 (PNA) — Malacanang is not keen on establishing a new group that would conduct investigations on graft and corruption amid calls for lifestyle checks on several…
DOT urges more Filipinos to vote as Vigan City makes it to Top 14 in New 7 Wonder Cities search
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct 8 (PNA) — When it comes to being a deserving New 7 Wonder Cities finalist, the country’s Heritage City of Vigan makes it to the top…
Gov’t closely working with MILF for Bangsamoro Basic Law passage
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 6 (PNA) — Malacanang has assured Filipino Muslims that the government is doing its best to provide them a strong Bangsamoro political group to further propel their…
AirAsia Zest offers promotional fares to celebrate 3rd ‘Best Low-Cost Airline’ win
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 6 (PNA) – AirAsia Zest announced on Monday that it will start to offer promotional fares for both domestic and international destinations to celebrate yet another…
Bullish outlook seen for PHL stock market
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 6 (PNA) — The Philippine stock market is expected to show bullish performance until the end of the year and will continue this feat into 2015…
USAID-donated building enhances learning in Tacloban school
TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 6 (PNA) — For students of the Tacloban National Agricultural School (TNAS), learning is easier now, following the completion of two school buildings funded by the United States Agency…
Lapu-Lapu City to create disaster response teams in 30 barangays
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu, Oct. 6 (PNA) — The Lapu-Lapu City Government will create barangay dusaster response teams in the city’s 30 barangays, an official said. Teodulo Ybañez, Lapu-Lapu City administrator, said they…
DepEd-ARMM: GSIS starts refund process for retired teachers
COTABATO CITY, Oct. 6 (PNA) -– The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have started processing of refunds for retired teachers in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), a ranking education official…
DepEd chief to lead World Hand Washing Day in ARMM
COTABATO CITY, Oct. 6 (PNA) – Education Secretary Armin Luistro will lead the launching of World Hand Washing Day in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on October 15. Jamar Kulayan,…
Ilocos Norte PNP personnel join 45-day scout training
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Oct. 6 (PNA) — Over 130 police personnel at the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) joined in a 45-day rigid training on Special Counter Insurgency Operations Unit…
Cebu, Mandaue create joint committee to clear creek of illegal structures
CEBU CITY, Oct. 6 (PNA) — The cities of Cebu and Mandaue have created a joint committee for the removal of houses and other illegal structures within the three-meter easement zone on…
ITCZ brings rains over Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Oct. 6 (PNA) — The Intertropical Convergenze Zone (ITCZ) continues to be the dominant weather system affecting the country, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday….
4 int’l flights cancelled due to bad weather
MANILA, Oct 5 (PNA) — Four international flights were cancelled Sunday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. In an advisory, MIAA said that among the flights cancelled…
Philippine gov’t unhappy with athletes’ dismal performance in Incheon Asiad
MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Philippine government said Sunday much has to be done in sports after the country’s dismal performance in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Presidential Communications Operations Office…
Malacanang joins in the celebration of World Teachers’ Day
MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA) — Malacanang joins in the celebration of World Teachers’ Day and the National Teachers’ Month and calls for everyone to give thanks to their former teachers. “Nananawagan po…