By Eddie O. Barrita CEBU CITY, Sept. 18 (PNA) – Cebuano netizens may not have noticed it yet, but “Bisdaks” (short for Bisayang dako or true-blooded Cebuano), wherever they are in the…
Bill to create math and science high school in every province filed
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill creating math and science high schools nationwide to allow bright and talented students in the far-flung areas of the country to…
Tagle urges the people the take care of the environment by segregating and recycling
MANILA, September 19 (PNA) — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged the faithful to start taking care of the environment by segregating and recycling. The head of the Archdiocese of Manila…
At least 104,339 families affected by TS ‘Mario’ –NDRRMC
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), in its 3 p.m. update on Friday, said at least 104,339 families equivalent to 470,323 persons in four…
DepEd’s ALS Test registration until Sept.30; exam set for November, December
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Giving hope to dropouts in elementary and secondary schools, out-of-school youths, non-readers, working Filipinos and even senior citizens through the provision of a more accessible education,the Department…
PAGASA downgrades to orange the warning rainfall in Metro Manila, other Luzon provinces
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has downgraded from red to orange the rainfall advisory for Metro Manila and other nearby provinces in Luzon…
Bad weather grounds more domestic flights
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — More domestic flights were cancelled Friday due to bad weather, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said. Via Twitter, the DOTC noted that among the flights…
Globe Telecom launches breakthrough Cloud storage service
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Globe Telecom on Friday launched its breakthrough personal cloud storage service, as part of it commitment of improving today’s digital lifestyle. Globe Cloud is an app from…
Globe launches #StaySafePH public service drive; says no disruptions in its network
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Globe Telecom on Friday initiated its public service drive in social media through #StaySafePH which shares valuable tips and information on how to be safe during the…
Ambuklao Dam opens gate
MANILA, Sept 19 (PNA) — Benguet’s Ambuklao Dam has opened a gate at 0.5 meters, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA’s) 5 p.m. update. In a table…
Some Metro Manila colleges and universities suspend classes Saturday
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, and San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila add to the list of colleges and universities which announced suspension of classes…
MB places Rural Bank of Padre Burgos (Southern Leyte), Inc. under PDIC receivership
MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) — The Monetary Board (MB) placed the Rural Bank of Padre Burgos (Southern Leyte), Inc. under the receivership of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) by virtue of…
Japanese leasing company acquires 49% stake in BPI Leasing Corp.
MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) — Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) leasing business is expected to be in a more stronger ground after Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation (CTL) acquired 49 percent stake…
Sen. Aquino pushes for long-term solution to congested Port of Manila
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) – With the country’s growing economy, Sen. Paolo Benigno Aquino IV has underscored the need for the government to think for the long-term solutions…
BOC-MICP earns over Php469 M from 14 public auctions from January to September 2014
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, September 18 (PNA) — Over Php469-Million was earned by the Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) from the conduct of public auctions on illegally imported goods…