By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 19 (PNA) — The House of Representatives Independent Minority Bloc throws their support to Speaker Feliciano Belmonte’s Charter Change (Cha-cha) proposal that would amend some economic…
UK parliamentarian bats for more focus on Climate Change in post-2015 development framework
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Feb. 19 (PNA) — With the upcoming end of the timeline for the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in 2015, a visiting member of the House of Lords…
Australia extends $ 120M in medical research funding
CANBERRA, Feb. 18 (PNA/Xinhua) — Australian Department of Health on Tuesday announced 133 million AU dollar (US$ 120 million) in funding to help Australian researchers find new health treatments and cures. Minister…
S.Korea sets up int’l dialogue mechanism on DPRK issue
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (PNA/Xinhua) — South Korea on Tuesday officially launched”the Korean Peninsula Club”, a dialogue mechanism involving 21 countries, to strengthen international communication and cooperation on issues about Democratic People’s Republic…
Zero maternal death for five years noted in NorCot town
M’LANG, North Cotabato, Feb. 18 (PNA) – – This municipality for five consecutive years reported zero maternal deaths, as the local government unit bolstered the establishment of birthing centers even in the…
Pangasinan scholars receive financial assistance
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Feb. 18 (PNA)– More than 1,000 college scholars of the provincial government studying at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) received their financial assistance of P5,000 each. Governor Amado Espino Jr….
Maritime Industry Authority gives seaman’s books to 100 boat captains in Puerto Princesa City
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Feb. 18 (PNA) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in this city has distributed over a hundred seaman’s books to boat captains of tourist motor bancas at the Puerto…
City of San Fernando forges sisterhood tie with Honolulu
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 18 (PNA) — The city government forged Sunday a sisterhood agreement with the Honolulu City of Hawaii that is seen to foster closer ties in terms…
PAGASA set to install Doppler Radar in Zambo City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 18 (PNA) -– The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is set to install in April, this year, a Doppler Radar in this southern port city. PAGASA-Zamboanga…
Researchers identify first biological marker for major depression
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (PNA/Xinhua) — British researchers said Monday they have identified the first biomarker, or a biological signpost, for major depression, a breakthrough they believe could help identify boys in particular…
Vietnam joins ‘hot carrier diode’ club
HO CHI MINH CITY, Feb. 18 (PNA/VNS) — Vietnamese scientists and technicians have mastered the technology to produce Schottky diodes — a device widely used in electric appliances. The Schottky diode, named…
PHL improves by 8 notches in The Heritage Foundation, The Wall Street Journal’s Index of Economic Freedom
MANILA, Feb. 18 (PNA) — In the official results of The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal’s Index of Economic Freedom, the Philippines now ranks 89th out of 178 countries, improving…
SC extends until April 22 TRO vs Meralco power rate hike
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Feb. 18 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday extended until April 22, 2014 the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the P4.15 per kilowatt-hour power rate…
Belmonte sees passage of Cha-cha in the committee level before Congress adjourns sine die
MANILA, Feb. 18 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Tuesday said he is optimistic that the House of Representatives’ Committee on Constitutional Amendments can come up with their committee report on…
President Aquino has no plans to extend his term –Palace official
MANILA, Feb 18 (PNA) — A Malacanang official on Tuesday said that President Benigno S. Aquino III has no plans to extend his term further than 2016, even as the House of…