WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — Indian-American Arun M Kumar has been nominated by President Barack Obama to a key administration post, giving him charge of international trade at a critical juncture when the US…
7 out 10 Filipinos believe peace still attainable — survey
MANILA, (PNA) — Filipinos are still optimistic that the nation can achieve a just and lasting peace as reflected by a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, which revealed that seven out of…
Zambo WD alerts residents about rising dam water
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) — Zamboanga City Water District cautioned residents living near riverbanks about its diversion dam’s water which rose Saturday, exceeding by 1.2 m normal level there. “The diversion dam’s water…
QC eyes creation of land banking system
MANILA, (PNA) — The Quezon City government has ordered a study on a land banking system that the city government may have to establish during the incumbency of Mayor Herbert Bautista. In…
Army belies helicopter crash
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, (PNA) — The military on Saturday denied reports that communist guerrillas shot down one of its helicopter gunships in Misamis Oriental last Friday. Capt. Christian Uy,…
Thailand to host int’l seminar on rule of law
BANGKOK, (PNA/Xinhua) — Thailand will host an international symposium on the rule of law in the Thai capital city next month. Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the Thai ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary…
Ratan Tata to be inducted into National Academy of Engineering
WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — India’s leading industrialist Ratan Tata will be formally inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Engineering in the US tomorrow for his “outstanding contributions” to industrial development in India…
Iran-US talks, big political deal- ElBaradei
TEHRAN, (PNA/IRNA) -– Former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei has said that any probable Iran-US talks would be a big political deal. In his weblog, ElBaradei…
Sereno lauds teachers for their contribution to nation building
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, (PNA) — Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno urged teachers to uphold truth and justice as she paid tribute to their sacrifices and their significant contribution towards nation…
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…
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…
Negotiations for F/A-50 ‘Golden Eagle’ jet aircraft still ongoing
MANILA, (PNA) — Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo has confirmed negotiations with the South Korean manufacturer of the F/A-50 “Golden Eagle” jet aircraft is continuing. He said late Friday the DND was dealing…
Afghan police kill 18 Taliban fighters in 24 hours
KABUL, (PNA/Xinhua)– Units of Afghan police backed by the national army have killed 18 Taliban militants during series of operations across the country over the past 24 hours, the Interior Ministry said…
Proposed Cebu-Bantayan power link gets RDC 7 endorsement
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — The Regional Development Council 7 sub-committee on power has endorsed the proposal of Rep. Benhur Salimbangon to connect Bantayan Island’s power supply to the Cebu mainland grid through…
DSWD puts “buntis at bagong panganak friendly center” in JFE evacuation center
MANILA, (PNA) –The Dept. of Social Welfare and Development said Saturday it has established a “Buntis at Bagong Panganak Friendly Center” inside the JFE Sports Complex According to DSWD, the friendly centers…