MANILA, (PNA) — The government has allocated some P12 million for President Benigno S. Aquino III’s two-day state visit to the Republic of Korea, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. said on…
Olympic torch sets off for Arctic before space trip
MURMANSK/STAR CITY, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– A Russian expedition carrying a Sochi 2014 Olympic torch set off Tuesday for the North Pole, while Russian cosmonauts prepare to take a modified Olympic torch into…
Guarde posts 3-title romp in Palawan netfest
MANILA, (PNA)– So young and promising, 11-year old Carlyn Bless Guarde swept three titles in the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala presented by Babolat tennis tournament, including the 16-and-under crown at the…
Quake death toll now 144
MANILA, (PNA) — The death from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Bohol and other parts of Central Visayas has now climbed up to 144, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction…
(Nightlead) Aquino inspects places hit by quake in Cebu
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday inspected the Provincial Capitol, Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino and a public market that were damaged by the powerful earthquake that hit…
Senate to transfer P6-M worth of savings to DSWD to assist relief operations
MANILA, (PNA) — The Senate is set to transfer P6 million worth of its savings to the Dept. of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for it to assist relief operations in quake-hit…
Rosales up 1-shot lead with 67 at ICTSI Riviera Classic
MANILA, (PNA)– Young golfer Gerald Rosales started at the back to net a four- under 67 and a one stroke lead over Edward Reyes in Silang, Cavite at the start of the…
Azkals dedicate Peace Cup victory to quake, Zambo seige victims
By Virgilio L. Orquiola ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-The victory of the Philippine football team Azkals in the recently concluded 2013 Peace Cup is not only for the country’s honor but is also dedicated…
Phivolcs sends team to Bohol, Cebu to determine other fault or trenches
By Lloyd Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Wednesday sent a team to Bohol and Cebu to determine other faults or trenches in the province. Phivolcs…
Phl Azkals retains Peace Cup title vs. Pakistan; 3-1 (Sports)
ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-Avid football enthusiasts and spectators alike cheered triumphantly after the Philippine national team Azkals was declared back-to-back champion in the recently concluded 2013 Philippine Peace Cup hosted by Sugarlandia city….
Aquino assures quake victims of gov’t assistance
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III assured the national government is ready to assist those affected by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit some provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao. “We…
Davao Dragon Boat group to formally elect set of officers next month (Sports)
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The Davao Dragon Boat Association (DDBA) will soon be formally organized with the election of officers next month. This was agreed during the second organizational meeting held Tuesday…
Quake death toll now 155
MANILA, (PNA) — As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, the death toll in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck parts of Central Visayas reached 155. According to PO3 Carl John Legazpi, desk officer…
SCJ Sereno guest of honor at 1st PACE Palarong Pambansa opening on Wednesday
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, (PNA)— Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ma. Lourdes P. A. Sereno will be the special guest of honor Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the Philippine…
8th Southern Phils. BJJ & Grappling championships set Oct. 27 in Davao City (Sports)
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The 8th Southern Philippines Brazilian JiuJitsu and Grappling Championships is set on Oct. 27 at the 5th level of the Gaisano Grand Citimall on Ilustre St. here. “We’re…