By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started investigating food manufacturer, Diwa Product Ltd., which was reported to have imported grated coconut from the Philippines possibly…
UN urges redoubled efforts to eradicate polio ‘once and for all’
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/APP) — The world is closer than ever to eradicating polio, the World Health Organization, a UN agency, said Thursday while warning that children continue to be at risk amid…
Aquino directs energy and engineering sectors to speed up work to enable residents to return home
LOON, Bohol, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III directed the energy and engineering sectors to speed up rebuilding efforts that will enable displaced residents to return to their homes the soonest…
Aquino: Government has enough funds for relief goods for quake victims
TAGBILARAN, Bohol, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday assured residents that the government has sufficient funds to finance the relief operations for the earthquake victims as he continued leading…
Aquino says Bohol could rise again through cooperation
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III rallied the support of all sectors in Bohol assuring them that the government has the resources to rebuild damaged communities there. “Huwag kayong mag-alala,…
Aquino once again encourages Boholanos to go back home
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III once again appealed to the people of Bohol to go home so that their lives could go back to normal. The President, who spent…
Business sector raises howl over power outages in Davao del Sur
By Judy G. Quiros DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur, (PNA) — The business sector here is worried the persisting power outage is already seriously affecting the businesses in the province. “It’s too…
DOE energizes whole of Bohol, says Palace
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang reported Thursday that the energy department was able to restore power to all towns of Bohol affected by the quake. Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said…
DOJ asks for cancellation of 39 respondents in PDAF plunder raps
MANILA, (PNA) –The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to cancel the passports of the 39 respondents in the plunder charges in connection with the alleged…
Department of Energy is working to ensure enough fuel supply in Bohol, President Aquino says
LOON, Bohol, (PNA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) has already implemented measures to address the concern on fuel supply in the province, President Benigno S. Aquino III said. During his briefing…
Escudero suggests subpoena for Napoles’ written testimony in case of illness or fails to attend
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Alleged pork barrel mastermind, Janet Napoles, may use her poor health as an excuse to skip the Senate probe next month, but a senator has one…
Aquino administration honors exemplary state workers
MANILA, (PNA) — The administration of President Benigno Aquino III honored this year’s batch of outstanding government officials and employees in a ceremony held at the Heroes Hall of Malacañang Palace on…
Comelec sets Nov 25 barangay polls in Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) –Candidates in the barangay elections will have a fresh campaign period schedule after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the new calendar of activities for the village polls in…
Red Cross to administer relief efforts in Bohol – Comelec
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has authorized the Philippine National Red Cross to administer the relief efforts in Bohol. However, the Commission en banc in…
‘Mastermind’ of cable theft in CDO falls
By Gerry Gorit CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (PNA) -– Local law enforcers had arrested the alleged “brain” in the stealing of “telephone cable wires” who worked as a contractor for a local…