VALDAI, Novgorod Region, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western countries did not know what to do if extremist came to power in Syria as a result of their interference. “Are…
SM City Davao responds to Duterte’s call
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The management of SM City Davao said it has responded to the directive of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to beef up security measures at the mall. According to SM…
Around China: China’s smallest ethic group seeks new future in Himalayas
LHASA, (PNA/Xinhua) — Wearing beaded necklaces and traditional wool costumes, members of the Lhoba people dance around the Yin-Yang tree, a real-life version of the Tree of Souls from the movie “Avatar.”…
Interior Minister meets Human Rights watch delegation
SANA’A, (PNA/Saba) — Interior Minister Abdul-Qader Qahtan met here on Thursday with Human Rights Watch’s deputy director for the Middle East and North Africa Joe Stork. Qahtan underlined the Ministry’s commitment to…
PDEA-Bicol warns public on poppy-seed containing food
LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) –- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Bicol regional office has warned Bicolanos on food and culinary products that contain poppy seeds, particularly banned Kraft food dressing and dip products…
6th Cabie PINILI literary contest now accepting entries, says Secretariat
MANILA, (PNA) – The Cabie PINILI Secretariat is now accepting from Ilocanos at home and overseas entries to its 6th annual literary (poetry genre in Ilocano) contest. The annual award – cash…
DOJ junks smuggling raps vs. Chinese traders
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Dept. of Justice has dismissed the smuggling charges against several Chinese businessmen who were charged for allegedly defrauding the government of millions of duties and…
Aetas learn PhilRice’s latest techniques on upland rice farming
SCIENCE CITY OF MUNOZ, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) –The Aetas are now learning the latest techniques on upland rice farming through the recent establishment of an upland rice development program-farmer’s field school (URDP-FFS)…
Abe, Aso to put final touches to stimulus package
TOKYO, (PNA/Kyodo) — Finance Minister Taro Aso expressed confidence Friday that the government will smoothly map out an economic stimulus package, despite lingering discord over whether to implement a corporate tax cut….
Police hold 1st simulation exercises on hostage crisis in Bataan
BALANGA CITY, Bataan, (PNA) — Police conducted here Thursday its first simulation exercises on hostage crisis under the Philippine National Police (PNP) Incident Command System (ICS). Police Supt. Joel Tampis, Balanga City…
DSWD distributes hygiene kits to maintain cleanliness at Zamboanga City evacuation center
MANILA, (PNA) — About 9,500 hygiene kits containing bath soap, detergent, towel and pail were distributed Friday to evacuees at the Joaquin Enriquez Sports Complex (Grandstand) in Zamboanga City to ensure sanitation…
Body of missing U.S. pilot found
SHENYANG, (PNA/Xinhua)– The body of the U.S. pilot, missing since Tuesday when his light aircraft crashed into a lake in northeast China’s Liaoning Province, was recovered around noon on Friday. The body…
DOLE sees ‘paradigm shift’ on compliance system
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (PNA) — THE Dept. of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in northern Mindanao said that the new Labor Law Compliance System — a paradigm shift — in addressing the…
Aquino admin prudent in spending Malampaya funds spending
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The Aquino administration is prudent and judicious in spending the funds sourced from Malampaya. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said since Pres Benigno Aquino III…
(Lead) Suicide car bombings kill 40 army soldiers in Yemen
ADEN, Yemen, (PNA/Xinhua) — About three suicide car bombings hit a key military site in Yemen’s southeastern province of Shabwa early on Friday, leaving at least 40 army soldiers killed and dozens…