MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker vowed to protect the rights of any person treated less favorably on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliations or beliefs. Rep. Susan Yap…
New Zealand PM to attend APEC summit
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key is scheduled to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Oct.7-8 in Bali, Indonesia. He will also attend several other events, including…
CA upholds Cebu City’s right to collect P20.5-M in business taxes from college
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — The Court of Appeals 20th Division has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Velez College against a May 20, 2013 decision in favor of the city’s right…
President Aquino to invite potential investors to invest in the Philippines during APEC Summit
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III will invite the international business community to “take a look and invest further in the Philippines” during his attendance to the 21st Asia…
Biazon on the 20-day tro extension
MANILA, (PNA) — The 20-day extension issued by the Manila Regional Trial Court stopping the implementation of Custom Personnel Order No. B-189-2013 would likely prolong the uneasiness in the Bureau of Customs….
FM to brief Majlis on UN visit Sunday
TEHRAN, (PNA/IRNA) — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will brief the MPs on Sunday on the recent visit to New York of President Hassan Rohani. The Iranian President left for New York…
(Nightlead) Indonesian FM reminds conditions to assure welfare of Asia Pacific region
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — Delegates attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation ministerial meeting were reminded to address three issues to ensure the accomplishment of welfare, sustainable and equitable growth among economies in…
Typhoon Quedan already out of PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — Typhoon Quedan (international name Fitow) is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is moving closer towards the southern islands of Japan, the state weather bureau said Saturday….
Civilians foil bombing attempt, arrest suspect in N. Cotabato town
MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato, (PNA) — Police arrested here today a suspected bomber shortly after he planted an improvised explosive device (IED) in front of a hotel and restaurant here. Supt. Renante Delos…
(Lead) APEC urged to ensure confidence on Asia-Pacific region via concrete actions: PECC
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) should translate its growth strategy into concrete action to ensure continued confidence on the Asia Pacific region, according to a press release issued by…
Power outages hit several Leyte, N. Samar towns
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — Some parts of Eastern Visayas are scheduled to experience power interruptions this weekend, lasting up to 10 hours due to maintenance activities of the National Grid Corporation of…
13 soldiers killed in Libya
TRIPOLI, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 13 Libyan soldiers were killed by gunmen who raided a national army checkpoint southeast of the capital Tripoli on Saturday dawn, local sources told Xinhua. The attack…
China-U.S. intercultural dialogue helpful for strengthening bilateral relations: experts
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — An intercultural dialogue between China and the United States is helpful for strengthening bilateral relations and building a new type of relationship, Chinese and U.S. experts said here Friday….
Palace joins World Teachers’ Day observance
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang joined the global observance of World Teachers’ Day Saturday, October 5, as countries around the world highlight the vital contributions of teachers to development. “Makikibahagi kami sa selebrasyon…
Southern Leyte officials welcome law postponing SK elections
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — Officials of Southern Leyte province welcomed the signing of President Benigno S. Aquino of the bill that postpones the conduct of the Sangguniang Kabataan elections this Oct 28….