By Antonet Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has suspended the issuance of barangay certifications and community tax certificates due to the prevailing situation in this city. “You are…
(Lead) AFP still on the lookout for MNLF stragglers
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — Despite announcements that the Zamboanga City stand-off is now over, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala on…
Bill seeks elementary school heads’ professional development
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker filed a bill seeking to institutionalize a comprehensive professional development program for elementary school heads in early childhood education and development. According to Rep. Eulogio Magsaysay (Party-list,…
Sheep raising: A good PHL agribusiness venture
By Honor Blanco Cabie MANILA, — Luis and his newsmen-friends treated themselves to what they hoped was a sumptuous weekend lunch — which included lamb chops — at a posh hotel in…
EU will similarly respond to Iran practical step
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK, (PNA/IRNA) — The European Union is ready to reciprocate Iran’s practical measures based on a specific framework and timetable, Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders said on Friday. Reynders…
Indian stocks close lower
MUMBAI, (Xinhua) — The benchmark index of the Indian equities market closed lower on Friday with the 30-scrip sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, closing at 19727.27 points, 166.85 points…
Senate holds committee hearing on onion, garlic problems in Nueva Ecija town
BONGABON, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) — The Senate Committee on Agriculture held Thursday a hearing in this town to discuss the present policies and practices on the importation of garlic and onions as…
P 50 M was “not an incentive for political favor” — Guingona
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Sen. Teofisto Guingona III insisted that the P50 million allegedly given to each senator who voted to oust Corona was not an incentive for any political…
NGCP fast-tracks commissioning of new 300MVA transformer in Batangas
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines recently completed the installation of a new 300-megavolt ampere transformer at its substation in Batangas City. Originally set to be energized in…
Firefight kills 2 Afghan Taliban, wounds 2 police
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, (PNA/Xinhua) — Two Taliban insurgents were killed and two police sustained injuries as conflict erupted in Marja District of the southern Helmand Province early Friday, a local official said….
BSP grants temporary regulatory relief to banks in Zamboanga City
MANILA, (PNA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) granted temporary regulatory relief to banks in Zamboanga City as well as their clients who may have credit obligations falling due between Sept…
Host bet emerges fastest girl in Batang Pinoy Visayas leg in Leyte
MAASIN CITY, Leyte, (PNA) — Karen Janario of Leyte Sports Academy-Smart crowned herself the fastest girl in the meet even as she led several others who starred in the track on Friday…
Elton John eager to legally wed David Furnish
LONDON, (PNA/PTI) — Singer Elton John has revealed that he and longtime partner David Furnish are eager to wed following Parliament’s decision to legalise same-sex marriages in the UK. The ‘Rocket Man’…
Council of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation FMs to gather in Yerevan
MOSCOW, (Itar-Tass) – Foreign Ministers of the Council of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation will gather in Yerevan in December, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported on Friday. The ministry commented on a…
Peso closes sideways vs. dollar on lower unemployment benefit claims
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine peso was hurt by the general strengthening of the US dollar in Asia Friday on lower jobless claims in the world’s largest economy last…