ILAGAN CITY, Isabela, (PNA) — The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) is bracing for the entry of typhoon “Santi” with preparatory measures now in place as the province is…
2013 Partnership vs. Poverty Summit ends
By Kris Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) -– The three-day 2013 Partnership against Poverty Summit headed by Microcredit Summit Campaign which aims to reduce poverty through financial inclusion ended at the Philippine International Convention…
Binay reiterates call to raise blood money for OFW set to be executed next month
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– Contrary to Rodelio “Dondon” Lanuza’s, who just ended his 13-year ordeal in Saudi Arabia in September, Joselito Zapanat has still a long way before he sees…
Northern Luzon Command units alerted for Santi
MANILA, (PNA) — With Typhoon Santi expected to batter most of Luzon, the Northern Luzon Command Friday announced that it alerted all its units for possible disaster relief missions. “In view of…
LGUs suspend classes Friday due to ‘Santi’
MANILA, (PNA) — Several local government units (LGUs) have suspended afternoon classes for Friday in anticipation of heavy rains brought by typhoon “Santi.” Suspension of classes in all levels were declared in:…
1 int’l, 6 domestic flights cancelled Friday
MANILA, (PNA) — A Philippine Airlines flight bound for Nagoya, Japan was cancelled on Friday due to aircraft situation, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight information service said. Flight PR-438 was scheduled…
Gov’t ready for TS Santi
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The government has prepositioned relief goods and standby funds for those who will be affected by typhoon Santi, a Palace official said Friday. “Field offices of…
Palace agrees only Congress can abolish PDAF
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang on Friday agreed with the statement of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio that only Congress, not the President, can abolish the Priority Development…
(Lead) DSWD earmarks P156.13-M in emergency relief assistance for families affected by Santi
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepositioned P156.13-million in emergency relief resources for families affected by typhoon ‘Santi,’ a Palace official said on Friday. “The DSWD…
Road repairs to continue this weekend in QC, Caloocan–MMDA
By Christropher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA)–Expect heavy traffic this weekend in some portions of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in the cities of Quezon and Caloocan. This, according to the…
Salceda first Asian elected to chair US$ 100-B UN Green Climate Fund
By Connie B. Destura LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) — Albay Governor Joey Salceda was elected as Chairman of the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the first Asian to chair such prestigious…
House leader assures passage of FOI Bill under his watch
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — The House leadership on Friday assured the public that the controversial Freedom of Information (FOI) bill will be passed on 3rd and final reading. Speaker…
Northern Luzon Naval Forces deploys 3 disaster response units to Aurora
MANILA, (PNA) — Naval Forces in Northern Luzon has deployed three disaster response units to Aurora in wake of the threat posed by typhoon “Santi” in the province. This was revealed Friday…
Typhoon ‘Santi’ intensifies further, affecting entire Luzon
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday afternoon placed Metro Manila under public storm warning signal no. 2 as typhoon “Santi” intensified further as it…
PH signs Minamata Convention, gains UN praise
KUMAMOTO, Japan, (PNA) — With full powers from President Benigno Aquino III, environment secretary Ramon J.P. Paje signed for the Philippines, at the on-going UN Conference on Mercury here, the historic Minamata…