MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) successfully raised a total of Php13.6 million from the sale of 48 real properties of closed banks during its sealed bidding…
IBP resolution condemns brutal slay of lawyer
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The board of directors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Negros Oriental chapter has passed and approved a resolution expressing their shock and indignation against…
Pangasinan to stop offsite registration, validation of voters on Oct. 5
DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will stop its offsite registration and validation of voters on October 5 and will concentrate similar services in city and municipal…
Provincial gov’t turns over P66.5-M, 45-classroom building to Negros Occidental High School
By Marchel P. Espina BACOLOD CITY, Sept 30 (PNA) — Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. underscored the need to provide quality education for Negrenses as he led the turn-over Tuesday of the P66.5-million,…
Tacurong City launches “I vote good advocacy” ahead of next year’s polls
TACURONG CITY — The local government of Tacurong City in partnership with non government organizations working for a credible and peaceful elections next year launched Wednesday a campaign ahead of next year’s…
Over 5,000 4Ps beneficiaries to gather for Family Day celebration in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is expecting more than 5,000 beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program during the National Family Day observance on…
Colmenares endorsed as first member of Poe-Escudero’s senatorial ticket
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares became the first member of the senatorial ticket of presidential candidate Grace Poe and Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero. During…
Comelec committed to hold credible May 2016 polls
MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured that it is committed to hold a credible May 2016 national and local elections. “Ang aming mantra ay credible elections. Sinasabi…
‘I’m planning to run for vice president’ – Marcos
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – A day after Nacionalista Party (NP) senator Alan Peter Cayetano declared his intention to run for vice president, another NP senator on Wednesday…
Media and PhilHealth: Partners in disseminating accurate information on NHIP
MANILA, Sept 30 (PNA) — Personalities from tri-media organizations participated in the recent Social Health Insurance Education Series (SHInES) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) held at Astoria Plaza, Ortigas, Pasig…
OSG asks SC to reduce just compensation to PIATCO
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Sept. 29 (PNA) — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to reduce the just compensation to be paid by the…
Water interruption is part of preparation for wide effects of El Nino -–Palace
MANILA, Sept. 29 (PNA) – Malacanang said on Tuesday the extended water interruption is part of the water conservation in anticipation of the possible wide effects of the El Nino phenomenon. ”Due…
Tolentino declares bid to run as Senator in 2016 polls
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Sept. 29 (PNA) – Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino said on Tuesday that he is set to file his resignation letter to President…
Palace allays fears of cheating in 2016 polls
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 29 (PNA) – Malacanang on Tuesday allayed fears by Vice President Jejomar Binay that the 2016 elections will be marred with cheating and overspending of government…
Water shortage hounds several Bicol towns
By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY, Sept. 29 (PNA) — Several towns in the Bicol Region, specifically in Albay province, are now experiencing water shortage due to the C phenomenon. Sto. Domingo…