MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) mobilized about 122 staff and volunteers to conduct rescue, assessment and relief operations in different quake-stricken areas of Cebu, Bohol, Iloilo and Siquijor. More…
PHL posts US$ 465M BOP surplus in September ‘13
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) position in September 2013 reversed to positive territory at US$ 465 million surplus from the previous month’s US$ 318 million…
PSMO and FDA warn the public about dietary supplements marketed as anti-cancer drugs
By Leilani Junio MANILA, (PNA) –The Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned Friday of food and herbal supplements with no therapeutic claims being marketed…
Outdoor air pollution a leading cause of cancer: UN health experts
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/APP) — The specialized cancer agency of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that outdoor air pollution is a leading environmental cause of cancer deaths. An evaluation by…
Handwashing the simplest,cheapest way to prevent child-killer diseases
MANILA, (PNA) –Health advocates cited handwashing as the simplest and cheapest way to prevent child-killer diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea from striking kids especially those below five years old. During Friday’s…
Smart sets up LTE connectivity to help post-quake operations in Cebu and Bohol
MANILA, (PNA) — Telecommunication company giant Smart Communication has set up Long Term Evolution (LTE) connectivity for use of the Cebu Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council amid the ongoing operations related…
PHL stocks up for 3rd day
MANILA, (PNA) –- The barometer Philippine stock market index advanced for a third day, edging up 36 points to 6,596.88 at midday trading Friday. The broader All Shares index also increased 20.40…
Davao City pushes for non-scalpel vasectomy, 13 patients avail today
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — At this time when almost everything looks at age decisively, it is only in vasectomy when age actually does not matter. But unfortunately, only less than one percent…
DENR, Quezon forge “GREEn Kit” adoption for environmental enterprise
LUCENA CITY, Quezon (PNA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Provincial Government of Quezon forged a memorandum of agreement for Quezon’s adoption and implementation of the “Gender…
SEC approves PHL’s 1st ETF offering
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the application of First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) to launch the country’s first exchange traded funds (ETF). The…
Death toll in 7.2 magnitude earthquake now 173
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday announced that the death toll in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Central Visayas last Tuesday has now…
Palace exec on Drilon’s SoKor trip: He wants to say thanks for Iloilo river project
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Senate President Franklin Drilon was part of the official delegation to the state visit in South Korea because he would like to personally extend his appreciation…
Power interruption up in Bohol on weekend
MANILA, (PNA) — A nine-hour power interruption is scheduled in parts of Bohol on Saturday and a 10-hour power outage is set on Sunday in line with the maintenance works for the…
Poland gets ultimatum to act on industrial emissions
WARSAW, (PNA/Xinhua) — The European Commission on Thursday asked Poland to implement the European Union (EU) directive on industrial emissions. Poland was given two months to answer how to introduce the regulations….
PHL, S. Korea sign MOU on defense cooperation
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III said the Philippines and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding on military cooperation, particularly on training and purchase of weapons and aircraft. Aquino…