SILANG, Cavite, (PNA)– Mhark Fernando overcame another shaky start in the wind then whisked off Edward Reyes and Marvin Dumandan with yet another big finish to pull away by four after a…
PHL sports officials monitoring Myanmar peace situation
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, (PNA)– Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) officials are now closely monitoring the security situation in Myanmar as three major cities– Yangoon, Mandalay and…
Relief agencies reach isolated areas, bring food packs
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang said government agencies and has reached some isolated areas and brought relief assistance but still working hard to also bring support to other areas affected by Tuesday’s earthquake….
Korean International Trade Association official cites growing relation between Korea and the Philippines in all fronts
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — An official of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) cited the increasing relations between the Philippines and South Korea which, he said “goes beyond military, politics and…
Five new UNSC non-permanent members, including Saudi Arabia, elected
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/APP) — The UN’s General Assembly on Thursday elected five new countries, including Saudi Arabia, to non-permanent seats on the Security Council. Saudi Arabia, which won a seat on the…
593 more policemen deployed for MassKara festival
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — An additional 593 personnel were deployed by the Philippine National Police in this city to secure revelers during the highlights of the 34th MassKara Festival this weekend. During…
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…
Baguio gears towards inspection of old buildings following the devastating earthquake in the Visayas
BAGUIO CITY, (PNA)–City mayor Mauricio Domogan has approved the move for city building officials to start soon the inspection of safety and earthquake readiness of both old and new buildingts in this…
Misamis Oriental, not yet prepared for major quake
By Gerry Gorit CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, (PNA) -– Misamis Oriental is not prepared to handle emergencies in case of major earthquakes, Provincial Administrator Edmundo Pacamalan, Jr. said on Thursday….
Army augmentation force in Pangasinan for barangay polls
BINMALEY, Pangasinan, (PNA)–Some 50 soldiers from the 702nd Philippine Army battalion have arrived in Pangasinan as of Thursday as part of the quick response forces (QRF) formed by the Commission on Elections…
Dog lovers lead animal welfare advocacy in Iloilo City
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) — Stray dogs or neglected dogs will find a home now — courtesy of the Animal Welfare Association (AWA), a non-government organization created by animal advocates here for the…
(Lead) Iloilo SP holds out-of-town session in Janiuay
ILOILO, (PNA) — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo, presided by Vice Gov. Raul Tupas, has started bringing itself closer to the public by conducting its regular session out of town once every…
Woman drug personality, 2 students arrested for drugs in Pangasinan
By Leonardo Micua LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, (PNA) — A housewife listed as top drug personality in Sual town was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Poblacion Sual Wednesday afternoon. Seized from the…
Local chief exec orders study for underground parking facility
BAGUIO CITY, (PNA) — City Mayor Mauricio Domogan has ordered a feasibility study of a wide underground parking facility at the vicinity of the Melvin Jones Grandstand at Burnham Park to further…
Bishop Cenzon joins prayers for fast recovery of earthquake victims in Visayas
BAGUIO CITY, (PNA) — Bishop Carlito Cenzon of the Baguio-Benguet Vicariate has joined the nation and the world in praying for the early recovery of the earthquake victims of the Visayas. He…