By Edwin Fernandez COTABATO CITY, (PNA) — Police and Marine elements have launched a city-wide manhunt against four armed men who seized an Indian trader here, police said. Senior Supt. Rolen Balquino,…
DILG city director welcomes youth leaders taking reign in barangays, smooth turn-over
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PNA) -– A Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) official here expressed optimism on Tuesday that new faces and youth leaders taking the reign in the barangays may…
2 NPA members surrender in N. Samar
CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City, Samar — Two more members of the New People’s Army (NPA) decided to give up their armed struggle and live normal lives as they surrendered to military authorities…
Govt forces hunt down abductors of Indian trader in Cotabato City
By Edwin Fernandez COTABATO CITY, (PNA) — Police and Marine elements have launched a city-wide manhunt against four armed men who seized an Indian trader here, police said. Senior Supt. Rolen Balquino,…
BIR 8 officials to explain transfer of district office from Catbalogan to Calbayog City
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — Bureau of Internal Revenue Deputy Commissioner Celia King will seek clarification over the proposed transfer of Revenue District 87 to Calbayog City from its current location in Catbalogan…
Police file raps vs 7 persons for violation of Comelec gun ban
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Negros Oriental has arrested at least seven people as of last count for violation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ban against…
City DILG officer urges outgoing barangay leaders to form transition teams
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna, (PNA) -– City DILG Local Government Operations Officer Marciana S. Brosas urged on Tuesday outgoing barangay leaders in the city’s 80 barangays to comply with the department Memorandum…
China launches remote-sensing satellite
TAIYUAN, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Yaogan XVIII remote-sensing satellite was successfully launched on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi Province, according to a press release from the center….
NASA to launch spacecraft to explore Martian atmosphere
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. space agency NASA said Monday its spacecraft that will examine the upper atmosphere of Mars “in unprecedented detail” is undergoing final preparations for a November launch from Cape…
Solon urges public to trust President Aquino’s resolve to end corruption
MANILA, (PNA) -– Amid the pork barrel controversy, Senate Majority Leader Alan Cayetano on Tuesday urged the Filipino people to remain calm and trust the determination of the administration of President Benigno…
Senate panel to conduct ‘major review’ of all U.S. intelligence programs
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein on Monday announced that the panel will initiate “a major review” into all U.S. intelligence programs amid uproar following media disclosures about…
CA upholds dismissal of PNP execs in P400-M V-150 repair scam case
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of several Philippine National Police officials and the cases against other private individuals who are also facing criminal…
Palace exec: People’s initiative not the only option for abolition of “pork”
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang on Tuesday said the people’s initiative being pushed by several sectors is “not the only available option” for the abolition of pork barrel funds….
Gazmin: I serve at pleasure of the President
MANILA, (PNA) — With rumors floating around claiming that he will be replaced soon, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Tuesday said that he is ready to leave his…
President Aquino provides necessary assistance for 75-year-old Tarlac voter
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III has fulfilled his promise to give medical assistance to an ailing 75-year-old man he met when he voted in Tarlac for the barangay elections last…