BANGKOK, Dec. 9 (PNA/Xinhua) –Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives which is now awaiting royal approval. In a televised speech, Yingluck said the…
ASEAN, Japan likely to discuss respective territorial row with China in ASEAN-Japan summit this week
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, Dec. 9 (PNA) — The ASEAN bloc and Japan would likely discuss the territorial row with China during the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit scheduled on Dec 12 to…
DOST-ICTO to showcase latest programs on iGovPhil project
MANILA, Dec 9 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology’s Information and Communication Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) will present its year-end report on its Integrated Government Philippines (iGovPhil) Project and unveil its…
People of Palo remember life’s biggest lessons from ‘Yolanda’
PALO, Leyte, Dec. 9 (PNA) — The resilience of Filipinos and their strong devotion towards the Catholic faith were on display Sunday as those who survived the onslaught of super typhoon “Yolanda”…
President Aquino orders early release of bonuses for government workers
MANILA, Dec. 9 (PNA) — Acting on instructions issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released a total of P6.2 billion to support the Productivity…
Tax exemption ceiling for 13th month pay, Christmas bonuses, proposed in Senate
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec 9 (PNA) — A measure was filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to increase the limit on the amount of 13th month pay, Christmas bonus…
Senators welcome signing of power-sharing annex between gov’t & MILF
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec 9 (PNA) — The signing by the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) of the annex on power sharing last Sunday night was welcomed…
Meeting with Filipino community first on President Aquino’s schedule in Japan
TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 9 (PNA) — A meeting with the Filipino community in Japan will be the first item on President Benigno S. Aquino III’s itinerary during his visit here this week….
Binay to PNP: Beef-up probe into cases of media killings
By Josine F. Estuye MANILA, Dec. 9 (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday called on the Philippine National Police to act on the persisting cases of media killings. Binay expressed…
Asian youth delegates here in PHL to conduct community immersion activities
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Dec 6 (PNA) — Enhancing camaraderie and relationships among people of various nationalities, involvement in community service, and developing leadership skills are just some of the experiences…
Lawmakers grieve over Nelson Mandela’s passing
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec 6 (PNA) — The passing of former South African President and anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela was considered a great loss by senators who mourned with the…
Chino Roque to be the first Filipino astronaut
MANILA, Dec. 6 (PNA) — After more than three days of grueling AXE Apollo Space Academy (AASA) tests at the AASA Space Camp, Crossfit trainer Chino Roque was declared the first Filipino…
Bill seeking lifetime tax exemption for Pacquiao may be unjustified
MANILA, Dec. 6 (PNA) — A proposed law seeking to grant a lifetime income tax exemption to Filipino boxing hero and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao may be unjustified, Malacañang said Friday….
Yolanda: Major Signal of Climate Change?
By Iluminado Varela Jr. MANILA, Nov. 7 (PNA) — Many countries are continuously giving financial and other relief aids to typhoon Yolanda victims in Eastern Visayas. But international scientists and world environmental…
Syria to be provided equipment within chemical weapons elimination program
UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION, Dec. 5 (PNA/ITAR-TASS) — Syria will be provided necessary equipment within the program for eliminating chemical weapons, Russian permanent representative to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin said. This will…