MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) — The death toll from super typhoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan) rose to almost 5,600 while the cost of damage also went up to P27.839 billion, the National Disaster Risk…
Samar province ready with P50M initial fund for Basey’s permanent relocation site
BASEY, Samar, Nov. 28 (PNA)– The provincial government of Samar is ready with an initial P50 million to jumpstart the establishment of a permanent relocation site for families displaced by super typhoon…
City of San Fernando revives anti-drug task force
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Nov. 28 (PNA)– The city government here reactivated on Wednesday the “Task Force Omega” (TFO) aimed at ensuring a drug-free city. Some 100 volunteers were convened by…
Dubai chosen to host 2020 World Expo
PARIS, Nov. 28 (PNA/RIA Novosti) — Fireworks erupted in Dubai after the tiny Gulf emirate won the right to host the 2020 World Expo, becoming the first Middle Eastern city to organize…
China’s aircraft carrier passes through Taiwan Strait
ABOARD LIAONING AIRCRAFT CARRIER, Nov. 28 (PNA/Xinhua) — China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, passed through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday morning on its way to a training mission in the South…
PCIEERD tests students’ weather forecasting skills through ‘Nowcasting’ Competition
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) of the Department of Science and Technology is currently holding…
Salt-affected soils can absorb carbon dioxide — scientists
BEIJING, Nov. 27 (PNA/Xinhua) — Global saline-alkali soils are estimated to absorb 1.26 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, which may answer the mystery of the “missing carbon sink,” Chinese scientists revealed…
Drilon assures no deadlock on 2014 budget bicam
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov 27 (PNA) — There will be no deadlock on the 2014 national budget, Senate President Franklin Drilon assured Wednesday. Drilon said that he was even confident…
More hospitals open in Tacloban City
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Nov. 27 (PNA) — Three weeks after super typhoon “Yolanda” ravaged this city, eight hospitals are now fully operational and are ready to treat various medical conditions. DOH Assistant…
House of Representatives approves Php14.6- B supplemental budget
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on 3rd and final reading the supplemental budget derive from the unreleased P14.6 billion Priority Development…
Indonesia urges ASEAN partners to be transparent on mineral requirements
NUSA DUA, Bali, Nov. 28 (PNA/ANTARA News) — Indonesia has asked Japan, China and South Korea to be transparent about their mineral import requirements and provide guidance on the outlook for minerals…
UN chief concerned over rising political tensions in Thailand
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 28 (PNA/Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday expressed his concern about the rising political tensions in Thailand, calling on all concerned to resolve their differences through genuine dialogue…
GPH-MILF policing body for Bangsamoro arrives in Mindanao for stakeholders’ consultation
COTABATO CITY, Nov. 28 (PNA) — The Independent Commission on Policing (ICP) has started Monday a five-day consultation with the different stakeholders of the peace process between the Government of the Philippines…
ASEAN members propose setting up of mineral database system
NUSA DUA, Bali, Nov. 26 (PNA/ANTARA) — The 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Senior Officials Meeting on Minerals (ASOMM) will be held in Bali from November 26 to 27, which…
Pakistan calls for end to Israeli settlements, resolution of Mideast conflict
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 26 (PNA/APP) — Expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine, Pakistan has called on Israel to halt the “frantic surge” in building Jewish settlements in occupied territories so as…