CAPE CANAVERAL (United States), Nov. 17 (PNA/ITAR-TASS) –The launch vehicle Atlas 5 was put on the 41st launching pad at the spaceport on Cape Canaveral, State Florida. On Monday, the rocket will…
Indonesia, Malaysia discuss food sovereignty at scientific forum
BOGOR, West Java, Nov. 18 (PNA/ANTARA) — The Indonesian Professors Association (API) and the Malaysian Professors Association (MPN) held a scientific forum to discuss agriculture and food sovereignty at the IPB International…
Japanese air force put on alert after Russian bomber fly-by
TOKYO, Nov. 18 (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Japan placed its air force on alert after two Russian bombers flew near its airspace, a local news agency reported Monday, citing Japan’s Defense Ministry. The…
UN prods for inclusive trade and investment in Asia-Pacific region
BANGKOK, Nov. 18 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Asia-Pacific region needs to make its trade and investment activities more inclusive so as to generate common growth and shared prosperity, a United Nations report has…
Tacloban city water district resumes operation – NDRRMC
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director Eduardo del Rosario said on Monday that the water district in Tacloban…
President Aquino says government working on all-weather emergency communication system
ALANGALANG, Leyte, Nov. 18 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday said the government is working on a basic communication system that will not be dependent on external power sources…
Saudi King donates USD 10M to relief and rehabilitation efforts in ‘Yolanda’ affected areas
MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz ordered a US$ 10 million donation to relief and rehabilitation efforts for the victims of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)….
‘Yolanda’ agri damage reaches almost P10-B
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Dept. of Agriculture (DA) on Monday reported that the agriculture damage acquired from typhoon ‘Yolanda’ has so far reached P9. 089 billion….
UN mobilizes its system of assistance to ‘Yolanda’ victims; calls for reinforcement of “Bayanihan spirit’
MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) –In response to the Philippine government’s call for international solidarity, the United Nations integrated effort team assured Monday that it has mobilized its system of assistance towards the…
Four months to restore power supply in Northern Iloilo: ILECO 3 official
By Virgilio L. Orquiola ILOILO CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA)- It will take at least four months before the supply of electricity will be restored in their area of jurisdiction that include the…
Israeli medical personnel expands services in northern Cebu
CEBU CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) medical personnel, who set up a mobile hospital for victims of super typhoon Yolanda in Bogo City in northern Cebu, has…
Globe Telecom restores 75% of network in Visayas; expands wireless coverage in typhoon-hit areas
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — Globe Telecom on Saturday said 75 percent of its network in Visayas have already been restored amid continuing efforts of the company to fast-track restoration. Globe has…
DOT hands out bookmarks in airports to thank foreign tourists for visiting PHL
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov 16 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has come up with a modest way of thanking foreign tourists for visiting the Philippines despite the recent…
Pentagon chief welcomes Egypt’s ending emergency law, curfew
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (PNA/Xinhua) –U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday phoned his Egyptian counterpart Abdul Fatah al- Sisi to welcome the end of the emergency law and curfew imposed by the…
DSWD steps up relief goods distribution to typhoon victims in 40 Leyte towns
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has said it is completing this Saturday the distribution of relief goods to all 40…