TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Nov. 16 (PNA) — The European Union (EU) praised the Philippine government’s initial response to the devastation of supertyphoon “Yolanda,” saying Filipino authorities were able to coordinate all efforts…
Gov’t creates special working group on eGovernment Interoperability Framework
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology announced on Friday the creation of a body to fast-track the development of an e-government framework that will ensure the “interoperability”…
Researchers find promising way to treat parasitic hookworm infection
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. researchers on Friday reported preliminary success using genetically engineered probiotics against hookworms, an intestinal parasite that infects millions of poor people, particularly pregnant women and children,…
DOH, forsenic experts set up quick management system for ‘Yolanda’ victim-corpses
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov 15 (PNA) — Since a large number of bodies retrieved in typhoon ‘Yolanda’-hit areas remain unidentified, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday established a quick…
Imported relief goods exempted from import duties if consigned with DSWD – Biazon
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday reiterated the exemption of relief goods from abroad from import duties but stressed that this must be consigned with the…
Japan to deploy 3 SDF ships to crisis-hit Philippines, triples aid to 30 million USD
Tokyo, Nov. 15 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Japanese government said Friday it would deploy three Self-Defense Forces (SDF) vessels to the typhoon-ravaged Leyte island in the Philippines, with as many as 1, 000…
Foreign aid continues to arrive at Mactan, Cebu
MACTAN AIR BASE, MACTAN, Cebu, Nov. 16 (PNA) — Air traffic in Cebu was at its heaviest Friday as aircraft of various shapes and sizes continue to arrive to ferry tons of…
UNICEF sends out life-saving supplies for Filipino children in typhoon-hit areas
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 16 (PNA/Xinhua) — United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has dispatched critical life-saving supplies for Filipino children in typhoon-ravaged areas of Tacloban, Ormac and Roxas, an UNICEF official said here…
Death toll from supertyphoon ‘Yolanda’ rises to 3,633 –NDRRMC
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — The partial, official death toll from supertyphoon “Yolanda” hit the 3,633-mark as of Saturday morning, with the amount of damage reaching P9.46 billion, according to the National…
DepEd allows ’emergency transfers’ from ‘Yolanda’-stricken schools
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro has directed public elementary and high school officials to accept “emergency transferees” from areas affected by supertyphoon “Yolanda.” “This directive…
Passi City pleads for help
By Edwin L. Torrecampo ILOILO CITY (PNA) — Six days after super typhoon Yolanda struck Northern Iloilo, Jesry Palmares is a mayor on edge, a burly man who towers over average Filipinos,but…
Phil. Navy ship to carry more than 2,000 families from Tacloban to Cebu Thursday
By Perla G. Lena TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 14 (PNA) — More than 2,000 families or over 3,000 individuals are set to leave Tacloban City for Cebu noontime Thursday. This, while relief and…
DSWD-6 to prepare rehab, intervention program for typhoon victims
ILOILO CITY, Nov. 14 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 (DSWD-6) is now preparing its rehabilitation and intervention program for the typhoon victims from the most hit municipalities…
Drilon bats for creation of CARE with P15-B rehab fund
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 14 (PNA) — To sustain the reconstruction of areas devastated by recent massive calamities, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon has proposed the creation of a CARE…
Manila-Tacloban direct flights resume
MANILA, Nov. 14 (PNA) — At least four flights between Manila and Tacloban resumed Thursday to accommodate passengers moving out of the current difficult situation in Tacloban City. The Civil Aviation Authority…