MANILA, (PNA) — Four flights of Philippine Airlines Express Manila-Zamboanga-Manila were cancelled due to bad weather in the south western part of the country. Flights 2P-993/994 were affected. They were scheduled to…
Manila RTC extends TRO vs. BOC revamp
MANILA, (PNA) — The Manila Regional Trial Court Friday extended the temporary restraining order against the implementation of the reassignment in the ranks of Customs Collectors at the Bureau of Customs. In…
Frigates useful also for disaster relief, OFW repatriations
MANILA, (PNA) — Aside from defending the country’s vast maritime territories, the two frigates that the Department of National Defense (DND) is acquiring for P18-billion, can also be used for repatriations of…
5 killed, 5 wounded in suicide bombings in Iraq
BAGHDAD, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least five people were killed and five others wounded in two suicide bomb attacks in Iraq on Friday, police said. Three soldiers were killed and five others wounded…
Palace belittles claims of poll fraud
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official shrugged off fresh allegations of massive poll fraud during last May’s automated national elections. “At this point, the Comelec [Commission on Elections] has…
US debt crisis threatens world economy: IMF
WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — Terming the current debt crisis in America as “mission-critical”, the International Monetary Fund has warned the US that its impending debt crisis could damage not only its domestic economy,…
CSC orders Antique governor to reinstate info officer, pay his back salaries
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The Civil Service Commission has granted the motion for execution of decision filed by Eric Otayde, information officer IV of the provincial government of Antique, who was illegally…
Turkish president warns of radicalization in Syria
ISTANBUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — Turkish President Abdullah Gul Friday warned of a growing threat of radicalization in Syria as the country’s conflict shows no sign of end anytime soon. Gul made the remarks…
Makati court orders release of Napoles housemaid
By Priam Nepomuceno and Lloyd Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 145 Friday ordered the immediate release of the housemaid the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam mastermind…
14 troubled OFWs arrive home from Riyadh
MANILA, (PNA) –A total of 14 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrived home from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Friday after availing of the government’s repatriation program. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration…
(Nightlead) Singapore stocks end down 0.21 % on fear of likely impact of U.S. budget impasse
SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Singapore shares closed 0.21 percent lower Friday, as the U.S. budget standoff dragged on, heightening fears it could become embroiled in the likely struggle later this month to raise…
Contraction in private sector worst since 2009 : HSBC
NEW DELHI, (PNA/PTI) — India’s private sector activity contracted at a fastest rate in four and a half years in September amid tighter financial conditions and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty, an HSBC survey…
Bacolod City Police Office gets 204 firearms
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The Bacolod City Police Office headed by Senior Supt. Edgardo Ordaniel received 204 Glock 17 Generation 4 9mm pistols from the Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) in rites held…
Palace to defend DAP legality before SC
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, (PNA) — A Palace official expressed confidence the government can defend before the Supreme Court the legality of the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). “We’re confident we…
Ghost projects impossible in Eastern Visayas – DPWH
PALO, Leyte, (PNA) — Ghost projects are impossible in Eastern Visayas, an official of the Department of Public Works and Highways said, citing preliminary assessment report on the utilization of priority development…