By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — Senators will push to decriminalize libel not only in the internet but in other mediums of communication by repealing a provision in the…
GCG says 5 non-performing and unnecessary GOCCs abolished since last year
MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — The Governance Commission on GOCCs (GCG) on Monday said that following proposals of lawmakers for the abolition of 19 government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), five of the…
Olympian Martinez to visit Albay in time for Daragang Magayon Festival
LEGAZPI CITY, March 1 (PNA) — Filipino Olympian Michael Christian Martinez is expected to visit Albay any day during the Daragang Magayon Festival starting last week of March up to April, according…
DOST to put science in LGUs’ anti-disaster programs
LEGAZPI CITY, March 1 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is going to teach local government officials in Bicol and all other regions of the country how to use…
Mayor Rama lauds traders for revitalizing PHL’s oldest street
CEBU CITY, March 1 (PNA) — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has lauded local businessmen who helped revitalize trade and commerce on Colon Street, the Philippines’ oldest street, and other areas in…
Panagbenga 2014 ends Sunday with flying colors
BAGUIO CITY, March 1 (PNA) -– The Panagbenga 2014 grand closing ceremony will feature the performances of the winning street dancing contingents and elementary drum and lyre bands starting at 2 p.m….
Obama warns against military intervention in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Mar. 1 (PNA/Xinhua) — President Barack Obama said on Friday that the United States is “deeply concerned” about reported Russian military movement in Ukraine and warned that “there will be costs”…
Terrorism, Iranian nuke program rank top threats by Americans
WASHINGTON, Mar. 1 (PNA/Xinhua) — Most Americans regard international terrorism and Iran’s nuclear weapons program as top threats to the United States in the next 10 years, finds a Gallup poll released…
Extra-judicial killings remain biggest concern in PHL but Aquino govt makes headway in addressing violations – U.S. rights report
By Michaela Del Callar MANILA, March 1 (PNA) — Philippine security forces continue to commit extra-judicial killings under President Benigno Aquino III’s administration although a few convictions of rights violations has sparked…
President Aquino is pleased with the outcome of his 2-day state visit to Malaysia
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, March 1 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said upon returning to Manila from Kuala Lumpur before dawn Saturday that he was satisfied with the outcome…
Troubled bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy
TOKYO, Mar. 1 (PNA/Kyodo) — Mt. Gox, a Tokyo-based major bitcoin exchange, filed for bankruptcy court protection on Friday, a sudden announcement after the exchange abruptly shut down all transactions of the…
Leyeco V based in Ormoc stops ‘contracting’ of secondary line installations
ORMOC CITY, Feb 28 (PNA) –The Leyte Electric Cooperative (LEYECO) V based in Ormoc City stopped contracting methods adopted by consumers in the installation of secondary electrical line due to disarrays of…
OWWA partners with Sirib Express to bring scholarship assistance to Ilocano youth
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Feb. 28 (PNA) — Good news to all dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers in Ilocos Norte! The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is set to partner with Provincial…
Isabela cities, towns assured of better, productive future
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Feb 28 (PNA) — Better and productive future is in the offing for the component cities and municipalities of the Province of Isabela. DILG-Isabela Provincial Director Elpidio A. Dalsin reported…
Japan launches global rainfall monitoring satellite
TOKYO, Feb. 28 (PNA/Xinhua) –Japan launched a rocket early Friday morning with a global precipitation monitoring satellite developed by the United States and Japanese agencies on board, said the Japan Aerospace Exploration…