By Zoryda S. Tecson CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, (PNA) –At least 13 persons died, five others injured and 6,757 individuals were affected as typhoon Santi battered Central Luzon Friday night. Based…
MMDA advises motorists to take alternate routes on INC event
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday advised commutters and motorists to take alternative routes in Metro Manila on Monday during the event…
US headed towards a very dangerous moment: World Bank
By Lalit K Jha WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — With less than five days left for the Congress to increase the debt ceiling in the absence of which the US would default on its…
Mali wreck leaves 20 dead, 23 missing
BAMAKO, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 20 people died and 23 went missing following a boat accident near the central Malian city of Mopti, according to the latest information reaching here. “There were…
Government quick response programs are in place, says Palace, as another tropical storm is expected this week
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang assured the public that quick response programs are already in place in order to prevent human casualties and minimize property damage as tropical storm “Wipha” is expected to…
Strict enforcement of Comelec gun ban by Philippine National Police to ensure free, orderly, credible Barangay Elections
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang assured that the Philippine National Police (PNP) is strictly enforcing Commission on Election (Comelec) gun ban in ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible Barangay Elections on October…
Environment Group cautions public against buying toxic Halloween products in Metro Manila
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Enviromental Group, the EcoWaste Coalition, on Sunday cautioned the public against buying Halloween products in various retail outlets in Metro Manila, including leading department stores…
Monday classes suspended in 13 NCR areas to give way to INC medical missions
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Thirteen areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) which include 12 cities and the municipality of Pateros will have no classes on Monday (Oct 14),…
Bradley retains WBO title via split decision over Marquez
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, (PNA) – In a clash between two previous conquerors of Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao, American Timothy Bradley emerged triumphant against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez at the…
TESDA remains steadfast in providing skills, competencies for workers
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, (PNA) — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) remains undaunted in its efforts to train Filipinos with the necessary skills for them to be gainfully employed…
Japan’s household income gap reaches record level in 2011
TOKYO, (PNA/Kyodo) — The income gap among Japan’s households reached its widest disparity ever in 2011, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Friday. The key parameter for measuring income inequalities, known…
Kenya urged to adopt ecotourism policy
NAIROBI, (PNA/Xinhua) –Kenya’s tourism sector umbrella body on Thursday called on the government to fast track an ecotourism policy. Kenya Tourism Federation CEO Agatha Juma told journalists in Nairobi that the policy…
Viet Nam to see longer heat waves and harsh storms
HA NOI, (PNA/VNS) — Longer heat waves and strong storms are forecast to hit Viet Nam in coming years, with long summer monsoons in the northern region to decrease. The findings were…
Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Indian capital
NEW DELHI, (PNA/Xinhua) — Heavy rains lashed the Indian capital early Friday morning, bringing the city to a standstill. Commuters, mainly office goers, faced a harrowing time as roads were waterlogged, causing…
Snowfall forces school closures in southern Germany
MUNICH, Germany, (PNA/Xinhua) — Heavy snow forced the suspension of classes in southern German schools on Friday. Sudden snowfall hit Bavaria on Thursday evening, about three weeks after the beginning of autumn,…