By R.G. Antonet A. Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– Local officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) here have readied a security plan to be implemented in all public schools in the…
Cabanatuan City Central Luzon’s “top performing” LGU
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, (PNA)–Cabanatuan City was named as ‘top performing’ local government unit (LGU) in Central Luzon. This is the third consecutive year that Cabanatuan City was recognized by the Department…
NPA activities neutralized in 5 Northern Samar towns
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) –– Five towns of rebel-infested Northern Samar province have been jointly declared by the provincial government and the Philippine Army as manageable conflict-affected and development-ready areas. Governor Jose Ong,…
Comelec says postponement of barangay elections in Bohol almost certain
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday assured that they are almost certain that they will declare postponement of barangay elections in Bohol which was…
Radiation level of groundwater near tank leak
TOKYO, (PNA/Kyodo) — The operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant said Friday that it has detected a surge in the radiation level of groundwater collected near a tank that…
Delta Airlines flight to US delayed after receiving ‘bomb threat’
MANILA, (PNA) — A Delta Airlines flight to the US via Nagoya, Japan was slightly delayed Saturday morning after an unidentified person called airport authorities that a bomb was to explode in…
Aquino lauds Filipino community in South Korea for their support
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III lauded the members of the Filipino community for support in his government reforms and the various changes he has made in his…
PHL economy continues to boom despite political scandals and calamities, PCCI told
By Kris Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) — The largest business organization in the country, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), is positive the local economy will continue to boom despite political scandals…
Update: Death toll in 7-vehicle smashup in Quezon climbs to 19
MANILA, (PNA) — The death toll for the seven-vehicle smashup in an accident-prone portion of the Maharlika Highway, in Barangay Sta. Catalina, Atimonan town, Quezon before dawn Saturday has now climbed to…
Bohol quake death toll now 175
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), on its Saturday update, revealed that the death toll for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Central Visayas has now…
Amihan brings light rains over Luzon — PAGASA
MANILA, (PNA) — Light rains expected over Northern and eastern sections of Luzon due to northeast monsoon or “hangin amihan”, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday….
Aquino reports successful state visit to South Korea
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III reported a fruitful visit to South Korea, saying the Philippines could learn from that country to be progressive. In his arrival message at the…
Aquino confers ‘Order of Lakandula’ on 1st Filipino South Korean National Assembly member Jasmine Lee
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday conferred the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Officer on Jasmine Bacurnay-Lee, South Korea’s first ever National Assembly member…
Palace says relief operations continue in Bohol, Cebu
MANILA, (PNA) — Relief operations in Cebu and Bohol are continuing with the use of the country’s air and naval assets, Malacanang said Saturday. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte told dzRB Radyo…
South Korea donates $ 300,000 for Bohol and Cebu
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — The Republic of Korea is donating US$ 300,000 for the two provinces severely affected by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck earlier this week. President Benigno S….