MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared November 12, which falls on a Tuesday, as a special (non-working) day in the municipality of Gumaca in the province of Quezon…
Foreign experts probe Kenya mall attack
NAIROBI, (PNA/Xinhua) — Top forensic experts from Britain, U.S. and Israeli joined their Kenyan counterparts on Wednesday in carrying out analysis at the Westgate shopping mall which was stormed by terrorists last…
NGCP schedules power interruption due to maintenance shutdown in Negros Oriental
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has scheduled a maintenance shutdown in some parts of Negros this weekend that would temporarily curtail power supply in certain…
European firms keen on investing more in PHL
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) — European companies are keen on investing more in the Philippines in the next few years, encouraged by its robust economic growth and well-educated workforce. “We have…
NBI recommends filing of criminal raps vs. DOLE exec on “sex-for-flight” scheme
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The National Bureau of Investigation Wednesday recommended the filing of criminal complaints against an official of the Dept. of Labor and Employment implicated in the “sex-for-flight”…
2,000 councilors to gather in Bacolod for 3-day PCL confab
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — About 2,000 councilors from across the country will gather in this city for the three-day Philippine Councilors League convention from Sept. 26-28 at the Bacolod Pavillon Hotel. Councilor…
Lebanon army opens fire at radical militants from Syria, 1 killed
BEIRUT, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Lebanese army on Wednesday morning opened fire at a group of extremist militants trying to sneak into the country from neighboring Syria, killing one and wounding two others….
US hails successes of political settlement, NDC in Yemen
NEW YORK, (PNA/Saba) — The United States has hailed the successes that have been achieved so far at the level of the political settlement and the national dialogue conference in Yemen. This…
Comelec official says WV concern on peace and order not so serious during Oct. 28 poll
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) –- Comelec Regional Dir. Dennis Ausan said that he anticipates the concern on peace and order in Western Visayas during the Oct. 28 Barangay election not to be so…
(Lead) Palace: Looting in Zambo an “unacceptable” act
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The reported looting of a house in Bgy. Sta. Catalina in Zamboanga City by several soldiers is an “unacceptable” act, a Palace official said Wednesday. “We…
Palace distances from Senate-Ombudsman debate on Napoles appearance before Blue Ribbon committee
MANILA, (PNA) –The Palace refuses to join the debate whether detained Janet Lim Napoles should appear before a Senate investigation into the P10 billion “pork barrel” fund scam. “It’s a question of…
Brillantes: Known political figure may face disqualification due to excessive spending
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sixto Brillantes on Wednesday disclosed that a known political figure who had just won in the recent 2013 elections may…
Chinese premier sends condolences to Pakistani PM over quake
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang sent a message of condolence Wednesday to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to express deep sympathy over the casualties and loss of property resulting from…
DA: Rice production forecasted to reach 18.6 MMT for 2013
Manila, (PNA) — The country is expected to produce 18.6 million metric tons of rice for the year barring any adverse weather conditions in the country, according to the Department of Agriculture….
Jinggoy to fellow lawmakers: “Don’t be hypocrites.”
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada called his fellow lawmakers in both houses of Congress as “hypocrites” after only he and two other fellow senators were singled out in…