MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA) — The new platform of the Malampaya power station, which costs US$ 1 billion, has started to produce its gas supply to three power plants of the Luzon…
Silliman U president on SHS preparations: Not risking is the greatest risk
DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 5 (PNA) — “Not risking is the greatest risk. Playing safe is likely the one that would make us most unsafe.” This was the statement of Silliman University President…
Pangasinan lines up array of activities for National Statistics Month
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Oct. 5 (PNA) — The provincial government has lined up various activities to make the 26th National Statistics Month (NSM) this October more meaningful and worth remembering. With the theme,…
17 LTO offices in Central Visayas now authorized to print driver’s license cards
CEBU CITY, Oct. 5 (PNA) — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) 7 has announced they have designated 17 of their offices in Central Visayas which are authorized to print driver’s license cards…
North Cotabato villagers flee clan wars; local officials intervene for peaceful settlement
COTABATO CITY, Oct. 5 (PNA) -– At least 300 families from a remote village in Alamada, North Cotabato have fled their homes following renewed hostilities involving two armed groups Sunday, officials said…
43 Pangasinan fishermen still missing in West Philippine Sea
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Oct. 5 (PNA) — A fisherman died while 43 others went missing when the fishing boats they were riding were blown by strong winds and heavy rain during the onslaught…
Gov. Cadiao congratulates Antique teachers, turns-over vehicle, computer and fence project
SAN JOSE, ANTIQUE, Oct 5 (PNA) -– Antique Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao told the teachers of the biggest school in the province in a simple activity Monday morning in celebration of the…
Cayetano sees growing public clamor to convince Duterte to run for president
MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA) – Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said on Monday the growing “genuine public clamor” would eventually convince Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to join the 2016 presidential…
DOH to continue quarantine period for health workers with MERS-CoV symptoms
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday it will continue to closely monitor the health condition of 12 patients confined in two…
Senate okays bill giving free education to dependents of soldiers killed in line of duty
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 5 (PNA) — The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2952 granting educational assistance and benefits to the dependents of…
Palace elated over survey showing country’s attractiveness to expats
MANILA, Oct. 3 (PNA) — The palace welcomes a survey showing the Philippines as one of the most preferred countries of expatriates. The Philippines is rated highly by expats looking outside their…
Solon urge DepEd to review ALCADEV curriculum on Lumad schools
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 3 (PNA) — Iloilo City Rep. Jerry Trenas over the weekend urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately review the curriculum of schools run by…
DOH confirms death of Saudi national due to ‘suspected’ MERSCoV
MANILA, Oct. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Saturday the death of a 63-year-old male foreign national from Saudi Arabia and classified it as a case of “suspected” MERSCoV…
Globe Telecom signs Php7-B loan with Metrobank
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 2 (PNA) — Globe Telecom Inc. has secured a Php7-billion loan facility from the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company to finance its capital expenditures. In a…
Wholesale discounts on groceries, supplies at Farmers’ market
LAOAG CITY, Oct. 3 (PNA) –Residents here, who are struggling to make ends meet with their limited budget for groceries and supplies, may now avail of discounted price should they buy at…