By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 10354, or the “Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law” (RH…
SC ruling on DAP cannot be used to impeach President Aquino — Speaker Belmonte
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — The decision made by the Supreme Court declaring portion of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) as “unconstitutional” could not be used to impeach…
Sandiganbayan orders former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo suspended for 90 days
MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division on Tuesday ordered former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to be suspended from office pendite lite (preventive suspension) and cease…
Farmers propose for establishment of ‘coco trust fund’ to help ailing industry
By Jade D. Miguel MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — Representatives from the coconut farmers sector nationwide gathered for a unity conference on Tuesday in UP Diliman to discuss updates pertaining to the…
MIAA, air carriers ink agreement including terminal fee in airline ticket costs
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 1 (PNA) — After a series of negotiations, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and international air carriers signed on Tuesday an agreement including terminal fee…
ASEAN appreciates China’s initiatives in promoting cultural cooperation
JAKARTA, July 1 (PNA/Xinhua) — ASEAN member states and China have made significant progress in cultural exchange and ASEAN appreciates China’s efforts in strengthening bilateral cultural cooperation, said ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Alicia…
China calls for calm following DPRK missile launches
BEIJING, June 30 (PNA/Xinhua) — China has called on all parties to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula following a series of missile launches from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)….
DOT sets 3-year Bicol tourist arrivals target at 5M
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, June 29 (PNA) — With this city on the lead as Bicol’s most visited tourism destination, the Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office here has set…
Guimaras takes center stage for new tourist spots
ILOILO CITY, June 30 (PNA) –- The island province of Guimaras, reached through a 15-minute boat ride across the Iloilo Strait from Iloilo City, takes pride in presenting its new tourist spots…
More hotels needed for Kalibo
KALIBO, Aklan, June 30 (PNA) — More good tourist hotels are still needed in this town even if several existing hotels are expanding because of the increasing inclusive growth in this town….
Calata, Marubeni agree on market testing in PHL
MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — The locally listed Calata Corporation and Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation have entered into an agreement to test the latter’s chemical products in the local market. In a…
PEZA signs MOA with FDA to simplify licensing, inspection, registration processes
MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement with the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to streamline processes in licensing, inspection, and…
Megawide, PhilCarbon eye to develop RE projects
MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — Publicly-listed Megawide Construction Corporation and PhilCarbon Inc. are eyeing to develop renewable energy (RE) projects in the country. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)…
Israel mulls reoccupation of Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip
JERUSALEM, June 30 (PNA/Xinhua) — Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Sunday proposed that Israel should consider re-occupying the Gaza Strip in response to recent rocket fire from the Hamas-controlled enclave on…
Jinggoy Estrada declines to enter plea; Napoles pleads not guilty
MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — Senator Jinggoy Estrada refused to enter a plea during his arraignment before the Sandiganbayan over his alleged involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. Meanwhile,…