MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill increasing the penalty against persons who commit crimes against senior citizens. Rep. Susan Yap (2nd District, Tarlac) said House Bill 408 will enable…
57 villages in Bataan affected by flash floods
BALANGA CITY, Bataan, (PNA) — Some 57 villages in Bataan were hit Monday by foot-deep up to seven feet of flood waters after heavy monsoon rains since Sunday night. Cherry Matias of…
U.S. private spacecraft’s rendezvous with ISS delayed to Saturday
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. space company Orbital Sciences Corp. said Monday the rendezvous of its Cygnus cargo ship with the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed again to give way to…
Debate triggered on whether to allow Dutch merchant vessels hire private protection against piracy
By Christien van den Brink THE HAGUE, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Netherlands is one of the last European countries that doesn’t allow Dutch ship owners to involve private security contractors for the protection…
Environmentalists call for sustainable solutions on passage of large ships in Venice
By Marzia De Giuli MILAN, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Italian government is determined to face the issue of large ships visiting Venice among increasing concerns for the risk they pose to the fragile…
Housing developer proposes low-cost housing for Pampanga capitol workers
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, (PNA) — Hausland’s Fiesta Communities is proposing a partnership with the provincial government for a housing program intended for employees at the provincial capitol. Hausland president Willy…
Congress of CIS intellectuals opens in Minsk
MINSK, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Belarusian capital Minsk will play host to the 8th Forum of Arts Professionals and Scientists from the Commonwealth of Independent States that is due to open here Tuesday. It…
Solon seeks to outlaw parking fees in malls, hotels
MANILA, (PNA) — A Metro Manila lawmaker has filed a bill prohibiting the collection of parking fees in malls, hotels and other public areas. Rep. Marcelino Teodoro (1st District, Marikina City) authored…
Russia plans next Rokot launch in November
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Russia is planning to launch a light-class Rokot carrier rocket with three research satellites from the Plesetsk space center in November, the Defense Ministry said Monday. “The Plesetsk…
Gov’t hopeful to end Zamboanga City crisis by weekend
MANILA, (PNA) — With the Zamboanga City crisis now on its 16th day, Philippine National Police (PNP) deputy director for operations Deputy Director Felipe Rojas, Jr., expressed hope that clearing operations will…
(Special report) APO: The production unit that could have done the PHL’s license plates (First of two parts)
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Biddings for the private company to work on the new license plates may be over, but for a certain government-run agency, time and costs could…
Balanga City turns waterworld
By Ernie B. Esconde BALANGA CITY, Bataan, (PNA) — Monsoon rains Sunday night until Monday morning caused heavy flooding in major areas in the commercial district of this city and adjacent villages….
Cebu City legislator wants to hike penalty for noisy motorbikes
By Eddie Barrita CEBU CITY, (PNA) — A Cebu City legislator has filed a proposed ordinance increasing the penalty for owners of noisy motorcycles in the city from P20 to P1,000. Cebu…
Groundbreaking for multi-purpose hall for low cost housing project held
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– The city government of Dumaguete and Foundation University on Monday broke ground for a joint project in the construction of a multi-purpose building at a low-cost housing area…
DSWD assures assistance to affected families in Olongapo
By Leilani Junio MANILA, (PNA) — The Dept. of Social Welfare and Development said Monday it is closely coordinating with the Local Government Units in Olongapo City in providing assistance to the…