TOKYO, (PNA/Kyodo) — Japan and the United States agreed Thursday to revise bilateral defense cooperation guidelines by the end of next year, for the first time in 17 years, to better deal…
5.3-magnitude quake hits 16km NW of Singtam, India — USGS
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted 16km NW of Singtam, India at 14:12:39 Hong Kong Time on Thursday (06:12:39 GMT), the U.S. Geological Survey said….
Tabaco City hall annex building needs more fund for finishing works
By Richard Almonte TABACO CITY, (PNA) – The good news is that the construction of the city hall annex building is already completed and the finishing works of the ground, second and…
Palace welcomes Moody’s PHL credit rating upgrade
MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang welcomed Thursday Moody’s upgrade of the Philippines’ credit rating to ‘investment grade’, saying this affirms the government’s efforts to improve the economy. Moody’s upgraded the country’s rating by…
Moody’s upgrades rating on PHL to investment grade
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines’ finally got an investment grade rating from Moody’s Investors Service Thursday as the debt watcher sees sustainability of the country’s strong economic performance, on-going…
Foreign trade registers $ 37.9B in past six months
TEHRAN, (PNA/IRNA) — Iranian foreign trade registered $ 37.90 billion in the first six months of this year starting on March 21. In the first half of this year, $ 17.972 billion…
Boat sinks off Sorsogon town; 10 people rescued
CAMP GEN. SIMEON OLA, Legazpi City, (PNA) – Ten persons, including the boat captain, were saved by responding fishermen after the vessel ferrying them to Bulan town center in Sorsogon from their…
Suicide attack on militant leader’s center kills 12 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (PNA/IRNA) — A suicide attack on a center of a Pakistani militant commander killed at least 12 people in the country’s tribal region on Thursday, security sources said. Sources said that…
NEDA pushes for further inclusion of persons with disabilities in dev’t processes
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) stressed the need to take account of persons with disabilities and their contribution to development processes. Citing the need to look into…
UN chief invokes Gandhi for peaceful resolution of disputes
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/PTI) — Invoking the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi on “International Day of Non-Violence”, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has asked nations to resort to peaceful dialogue for settling disputes and…
Army official reminds soldiers to be non-partisan in barangay elections
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The top official of the Philippine Army in Western Visayas reminded soldiers here not to take sides during the October 28 barangay elections. Brig. Gen. Aurelio Baladad, commander…
Russian govt to consider urgent financial aid to flood-hit regions
MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-Tass) –The Russian government at its meeting on Thursday will consider emergency financial assistance to the flood-stricken Far East regions. The Russian cabinet’s press service reported that the funds would be…
Neg Occ prov’l gov’t could have savings if SC will prohibit judges’ allowances – exec
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The provincial government of Negros Occidental could save thousands of pesos if the Supreme Court decides to prohibit judges from receiving allowances from local government units. This was…
Santiago City police strengthen ‘Oplans Sita, Kontra Boga’
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela, (PNA) — The Santiago City Police Office (SCPO) is implementing an intensive operation “Oplan Sita” and “Oplan Kontra Boga.” The implementation of these oplans aimed to curb election related…
BOC files P11.15-M smuggling raps at DOJ vs 4 traders, 1 broker
MANILA, (PNA) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday filed smuggling charges against the owners and a broker of four trading companies for trying to smuggle into the country P11.15-million worth…