MANILA, (PNA) –The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Thursday ordered for an investigation on Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) for non-compliance of the trip limit within 30 hours while the…
BSP maintains key policy rates anew
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines’s monetary authority, said Thursday it will maintain key policy rates. In a press briefing, BSP Governor Amando Tetangco said…
DLSU captures 18th UniGames chess title in Bacolod City
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) –- The De La Salle University (DLSU) men and women woodpushers reclaimed the titles they won in 2001 and 2002 in this year’s 18th UniGames chess competition on Thursday…
Military pursuing rebel kidnappers of 6 Lumads in Agusan Del Sur
MANILA, (PNA)–Units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command is now pursuing a New People’s Army (NPA) band who abducted six Lumads in Barangay Sabud, Loreto town, Agusan…
PBA players set charity game for Olongapo City leptospirosis victims
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, (PNA) –Basketball fans will get the chance to watch their favorite players in a charity game to be played here on Friday for the benefit of leptospirosis victims in…
PCG placed on heightened alert for barangay polls
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) went on heightened alert Friday to prepare for the expected exodus of travelers from urban centers to the provinces due to the barangay elections…
Death toll in 7.2 quake in Central Visayas at 201
MANILA, (PNA) –The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), on its 6:00 a.m. update on Friday, announced the death toll for the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Central Visayas last…
PHL to enjoy fair weather through weekend
MANILA, (PNA) — Most parts of the country except Northern Luzon will experience fair weather until this weekend, the state bureau said on Friday. PAGASA weather forecaster Alvin Pura said that until…
SC issues no TRO vs. DAP Fund yet
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court failed to make a ruling Friday on the petition seeking the issuance of a temporary restraining order against the use of the alleged…
Palace: Go out and vote on Monday
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang has urged the public to vote on Oct. 28, Monday, for the barangay polls. “Go out and vote and make sure your officials, the ones you vote for,…
The Guardian: U.S.’s NSA monitored phone calls of 35 world leaders
LONDON, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) monitored phone calls of 35 world leaders, according to a classified document provided by whistleblower Edward Snowden, The Guardian website reports on Friday….
Palace exec: No politics in skipping Maribojoc
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official denied on Friday allegations that Pres. Benigno Aquino III skipped a visit to Maribojoc town in Bohol due to politics. At a media…
Special barangay election period in Zamboanga City to start Monday
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Friday that the special barangay election period in this city will start on Monday, October 26, up to December 10, 2013. Comelec…
Plebiscite on new Davao Occ province to be held Monday
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — A plebiscite for the creation of the new province of Davao Occidental will push through on Monday. This, after the Supreme Court during its special en…
(Update) Quake death toll now at 206
MANILA, (PNA) –The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), in its Friday afternoon update, announced the death toll for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Central Visayas last Oct. 15,…