CALAMBA CITY, Laguna Mar. 4 (PNA) – Constitutionalists, commuters, pedestrians, motorists and passengers on Tuesday lauded efforts on cleaner and orderly Crossing or intersection in this city from its usual traffic hotspot…
U.S. researchers propose Earth’s infrared radiation as renewable energy source
WASHINGTON, March 4 (PNA/Xinhua) — Infrared energy emitted from the Earth into space may be potentially harnessed as a renewable energy source in the future, U.S. researchers said Monday. Physicists at the…
Critical mass not needed for supernova explosions — study
CANBERRA, March 4 (PNA/Xinhua) — Astronomers searching for clues about dark energy, the mysterious force that is speeding up the expansion of the Universe, have uncovered new evidence about the nature of…
U.S. suspends military cooperation with Russia
WASHINGTON, March 4 (PNA/Xinhua) — The U.S. Defense Department on Monday evening said that it is suspending all military-to-military engagements with Russia because of Moscow’s military movement in Ukraine. The suspension covers…
President remains opposed to Cha-cha, says he won’t influence allies–Palace official
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, March 4 (PNA) — With other priorities in mind, Malacanang on Tuesday maintained that President Benigno S. Aquino III is still opposed to Charter Change despite his…
Senate concurs ratification of extradition treaties with UK, Spain and India
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Mar. 4 (PNA) – The Senate on Tuesday concurred in the ratification of the separate extradition treaties between the Philippines and three countries. All the Senate Bills…
BSP maintains ‘overheating’ of PHL economy not yet a reality
By Joann Santiago MANILA, March 4 (PNA) — Is the Philippine economy over-heating? This is a constant question now given the rising inflation rate and the higher-than-usual growth of domestic liquidity or…
Cameron, Obama agree on ‘urgent need’ for de-escalation
LONDON, March 3 (PNA/Xinhua) — British Prime Minister David Cameron and American President Barack Obama on Sunday “agreed on the urgent need for de-escalation and for Russia to engage in a dialogue…
G7 leaders condemn Russia’s ‘clear violation’ of Ukrainian sovereignty
WASHINGTON, March 3 (PNA/Xinhua) — Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations on Sunday denounced what they called Russia’s “clear violation” of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint…
DOE 7 suspends operations of Danao City coal mine after miner’s death
CEBU CITY, March 3 (PNA) — Energy department officials have suspended the mining operations of SKI Energy Resources Inc. (Seri) Mining in the mountain barangay of Dungga in Danao City, following the…
NGCP sets 11-hour power interruption in Pampanga on Tuesday
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 3 (PNA) — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has advised electric cooperatives and consumers of an 11-hour power interruption on Tuesday in some…
Ayala Land constructs 600 housing units for Yolanda survivors, relocatees
ILOILO CITY, March 3 (PNA) -– The Ayala Land Corporation is now constructing 600 housing units for Typhoon Yolanda survivors and relocatees from Sicogon island in Carles, Iloilo, that will be developed…
Mayor Romualdez underscores need for LGUs along eastern seaboard to anticipate impact of climate change
TACLOBAN CITY, March 3 (PNA) -– Mayor Alfred Romualdez remarked that it is time that the entire eastern seaboard of the Philippines starts “planning and anticipating ahead that climate change is here…
Palace wants faster pursuance of ‘pork’ scam but leaves case to PHL justice system
MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — Although Malacanang on Monday has expressed hope that the process on the P10-billion pork barrel scam would be sped up, it will leave the case up to…
House body approves Charter change proposal
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — Voting 24-2-1, the Committee on Constitutional Amendments of the House of Representatives on Monday approved Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 1 aiming…