MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he will reiterate the Philippines’ commitment to enhance its cooperation with Pacific-Rim economies in attaining the renewed confidence in the global economy by…
Israel, AIPAC key enemies of US-Iran ties: Louis Farrakhan
NEW YORK, (PNA/IRNA) — Prominent Leader of the US African-American religious movement, the Nation of Islam (NOI) Louis Farrakhan has said that Israel and its greats lobby in the US (AIPAC) are…
Hot lumber seized in Nueva Ecija
FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija, (PNA)–At least 2,300 board feet or 59 pieces of illegally cut lumbers were confiscated by authorities in Barangay Pias, General Tinio in this province Friday night. The…
P2.9-B rolled out for WWII vets’ pension; P4-B in savings generated by ATM payments — Abad
MANILA, (PNA) — Affirming the Administration’s commitment to ensure the well-being of the country’s war veterans, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P2.9 billion for the unpaid Total Administrative Disability…
Comelec reiterates call on lgus to allocate P10,000 for Oct. 28 barangazy polls
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reiterated its call on local government units (LGUs) to help them finance the forthcoming October 28 Barangay elections by allocating…
APEC economies remain optimistic about multilateral trade agreement
NUSA DUA, Bali, (PNA/Antara News) – Members of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies remain optimistic that the ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) will agree to adopt the proposed multilateral…
Fish cages to be moved away from power plant in Pangasinan
By Leonardo V. Micua DAGUPAN CITY, (PNA) — Many of the fish cages in Sual, Pangasinan will be retained but will be moved some 200 meters away from the 1,200 megawatt Coal-fired…
DSWD’s FDS inspires mothers to go back to school (Feature)
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, (PNA) — It is never too late to pursue and learn the value of education. These were proven by Maria Crispina de la Fuente, 27, of Barangay…
Recto eyes mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all 6.1M senior citizens
MANILA, (PNA)–Senator Ralph Recto has filed a bill that will provide mandatory PhilHealth coverage for the entire 6.1 million senior citizens by removing the limitation under the law that grants the statutory…
Visa facilitation to create 2.6 mln jobs, huge revenues for APEC members: report
BALI, Indonesia (PNA/Xinhua) — Centered on a booming travel industry, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies could create 2.6 million more jobs and generate an impressive 89 billion U.S. dollars in…
PSU general insurers keenly watching US-Iran thaw
MUMBAI, (PNA/PTI) — The ongoing diplomatic efforts to normalise the frozen ties between the US and Iran are being watched keenly by the state-run general insurers, who are currently wary of providing…
DENR official inspects, commends Legazpi City waste facility
LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) -– The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Bicol regional office has commended the closure of Legazpi City’s open dump site in Barangay Banquerohan and the readiness for use…
Mongolia intensifies bid to become 22nd APEC member
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — Mongolia is intensifying its bid to become the 22nd member of APEC, officials said here on Sunday. Making a detailed presentation to international media, Mongolian Foreign Minister Bold…
PHL Red Cross to commemorate Int’l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will be joining the international community in commemorating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) starting next week. The event, which expects over…
MMDA proposes “drainage bureau” to supervise MM drainage system
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday proposed the establishment of a drainage bureau that will supervise drainage-related efforts…