DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) – Fire of still unknown origin destroyed two houses in an interior portion along Dr. Meciano Road in Dumaguete City on Tuesday morning. At least two persons sustained minor…
PTT sets gasoline price hike Tuesday
MANILA, (PNA) — Independent oil player PTT Philippines said it will increase the price of its gasoline 6am Tuesday. In an advisory, the oil company said price of its gasoline will go…
Comelec postpones barangay polls in Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Monday the postponement of Barangay elections in the province of Bohol. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes, however, said he did not specify the…
Netherlands to sue Russia over greenpeace ship seizure
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– The Netherlands on Monday filed a lawsuit in an international maritime court against Russia’s seizure of a Dutch-registered Greenpeace icebreaker. The Hamburg-based International Tribunal for the Law of…
Typhoon ‘Urduja’ now inside PHL Area of Responsibility
MANILA, (PNA) — The typhoon earlier spotted east of extreme Northern Luzon has entered the Philippine Area Of Responsibility (PAR) and was named “Urduja”, according to PAGASA. “Urduja”, the fourth cyclone to…
Roxas directs PNP to check alleged hoarding of relief goods in Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) — Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II on Tuesday ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate reports on alleged hoarding of relief goods already delivered to towns…
Roxas: All towns in Bohol now accessible
MANILA, (PNA) -–The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday declared that all municipalities in earthquake-ravaged province of Bohol are now fully-accessible. DILG Secretary Manuel Roxas II said personnel from…
DILG orders PNP to probe hoarding of relief goods in Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) –Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II on Tuesday ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate reports that some local executives in Bohol have been hoarding relief goods…
DOF, BOC ask SC to stop Manila RTC from acting on transfer of BOC collectors
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Finance (DoF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to stop the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch…
Makati court allows Napoles to appear before Senate on Nov 7
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The Makati Regional Trial Court (MRTC) on Tuesday allowed Janet Napoles, suspected mastermind of the P10-billion pork barrel scam, to appear before the Senate probe…
Update: Typhoon Urduja maintains strength
MANILA, (PNA) — Typhoon “Urduja” has maintained its strength as it moves northwest of the Philippines, according to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 10 a.m. update Tuesday,…
Resilient economy means resilient people – Binay
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay, speaking at the 39th Philippine Business Conference Tuesday, laid out his vision on how the Philippines would achieve resilient economy. According to…
Establishment of $ 12-M 3G nutritional fertilizer facility planned for PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — The government plans to enter into an agreement with India’s Prathista to put up a $ 12 million third generation (3G) fertilizer plant that uses an eco-friendly technology proven…
Aquino moves to preserve Busuanga Pasture Reserve
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III has taken protective action to preserve the Busuanga Pasture Reserve in Palawan province by revoking a presidential proclamation issued under the previous administration that would…
President Aquino receives United Nations official in Malacanang
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Philippines Luiza Carvalho at a courtesy call in Malacanang’s Music Room at 11:30 a.m. on…