MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang has appealed to the town mayor of Maribojoc, Bohol and an official of the Red Cross to set aside their differences and focus on relief efforts in the…
President Aquino receives credentials of British and Mexican envoys
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III accepted the credentials of the two new ambassadors to the Philippines from the countries of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and…
Comelec sets special polls in Bohol, Zamboanga city on Nov. 25
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set the special polls in Bohol and Zamboanga City on November 25. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said the resolution is making its round…
PHL to become “demographic, middle income sweet spots” in next 6 years
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines will achieve within the next six years a “demographic and middle income sweet spots” as a result of the Aquino administration’s “sound macroeconomic fundamentals…
SC disqualifies with finality Marinduque solon
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court Tuesday disqualified with finality Marinduque Rep. Regina Reyes. This was after the SC justices, during their deliberations Tuesday, dismissed the motion for reconsideration…
Palace remains focused on ensuring accountability on use of public money
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang reiterated that the overall focus of the administration is accountability on the use of public funds particularly with regards to the issue of P10-billion pork barrel scam. “Wala…
Mining could boost our economy – Binay
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay on Tuesday called on government officials and businessmen to revitalize the mining industry. During his keynote address at the 39th Philippine Business…
Work plan needed before release of Bohol reconstruction budget — Coloma
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is set to release some P7 billion for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the reconstruction of quake-stricken Bohol…
Palace: Relief groups must consider people’s welfare first
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang said it would try to help reconcile the positions of the Philippine Red Cross and the local government Maribojoc, Bohol, so relief goods could reach the needy and…
SC sets special en banc session on DAP on Friday
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Supreme Court Tuesday set a special en banc session on Friday to tackle the Disbursement Acceleration Program. According to Atty. Theodore O. Te, SC Public…
SC names 2 ex-justices to probe judicial corruption
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — An associate justice who once rejected a P10-million bribe and a criminal law expert have joined Associate Justice Marvic F. Leonen in the committee that will…
(Lead) Palace says Aquino should have discretionary power over certain funds
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official said Tuesday Pres. Benigno Aquino III should still have discretionary power over certain funds, including government proceeds from Malampaya gas, but this would…
Zapanta needs P27-M to be saved from execution – Binay
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar confirmed Tuesday that jailed overseas Filipino worker Joselito Zapanta’s family has yet to complete the needed blood money to save him from execution…
PHL urged to use excess savings to fund infra projects
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines can utilize its excess savings to accelerate infrastructure spending to five percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2016, according to an…
Palace: Young work force will be huge factor for sustained economic growth
MANILA, (PNA) — The country’s demographic sweet spot refers to its young, vibrant workforce that could be sustained for many decades if nurtured well, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Presidential Communications Operations Office…