KEDIRI, Indonesia, Feb. 16 (PNA/Xinhua) –The death toll from eruption of Kelud volcano in Indonesia’s province of East Java increased to four on Saturday with all of them living within the radius…
Obama signs debt limit increase into law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday signed a bill that lifts the country’s debt ceiling through March 15, 2015, declaring a halt of the fierce bipartisan contention…
Taclobanons commemorate Yolanda after 100 days
By Perla G. Lena TACLOBAN CITY, Feb 16 (PNA) — Taclobanons may continue to mourn for the loss of members of their families who perished at the height of Yolanda but this…
Armed conflict, poverty force power firm to incur huge debt
By Edwin O. Fernandez COTABATO CITY, Feb 15 (PNA) — Armed conflict and other calamities were seen as the reason why the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) incurred close to P800 million debt…
Baguio City imposes parking fees
BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 15 (PNA) — The Baguio City government is implementing parking rates for city-owned and city- administered properties in this mountain resort. Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 243-2013, Baguio City…
Valentine’s Day wedding rites serve 81 couples in Cabanatuan City
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, Feb. 15 (PNA) — A total of 81 couples were united in wedlock on Valentine’s Day, Friday, a gift provided by Pag-IBIG Fund, in partnership with the city…
Animation seminar-workshops slated in Bacolod City
BACOLOD CITY, Feb 15 (PNA) – International animator Marie Grace Dimaranan will speak in a back-to-back creative industry trends and management techniques seminars for Bacolod City artists, teachers and professionals starting this…
Palace assures that Yolanda-hit areas will continue to receive government assistance
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb 15 (PNA) — With about 100 days after typhoon “Yolanda” devastation of the Visayas Region, Malacanang on Saturday assured that the government will continue to provide…
DOST’S electronics product development center to enable local electronics industry to develop world-class electronic products
MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has established an electronics product development center (EPDC) that will support the design of electronic products by the local electronics…
DepEd already studying MMDA’s proposed 4-day school week –Palace
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) is now studying the four-day school week proposed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Malacanang said Saturday. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail…
DOST’s Automated Guideway Transit offers affordable, environmental friendly mass transport system
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Feb 15 (PNA) — The worsening traffic situation in Metro Manila continues to usher in so much inconvenience to many people who usually arrive late in their…
Italy awaits new PM after Letta resigns
ROME, Feb. 15 (PNA/Xinhua) — As Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta officially submitted his resignation on Friday, a round of consultations would soon be underway between President Giorgio Napolitano and all parliamentary…
Palace seeks more support for ice skater Martinez’s future competitions
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — As it hailed his performance in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Malacañang on Saturday voiced hopes for more support for figure skater Michael Christian Martinez in his…
Japan to study closing U.S. base in Okinawa in 5 years
TOKYO, Feb. 14 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Japanese government will convene a committee with local prefectural officials in Okinawa to explore closing the controversial U.S. Marines’ Futenma air base in Ginowan City in…
Russia, Germany to cooperate within G8 on global issues
MOSCOW, Feb. 14 (PNA/ITAR-TASS) — Russia and Germany will closely cooperate in resolving key international issues within the Group of Eight, uniting France, United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Japan, Italy…