BEIJING, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — An informal meeting of diplomats and experts from the six countries participating in talks on the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula (Russia, China, North Korea, the United States, South…
Stranded Acapulco tourists fly to Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, (PNA/Xinhua) — The first flight to Mexico City from the swamped airport in Acapulco city took off on Tuesday to evacuate some stranded tourists, Interjet airline reported. Two of Mexico’s…
China to continue to work with int’l community on Syria
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — China will continue to work with the international community to promote settlement of Syria’s chemical weapons issue, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said here on Wednesday. Spokesman Hong Lei told…
A girl with special needs, living a “normal” life (Feature)
By Paula Marie D. Navarra MANILA, (PNA) – Not being able to speak properly and hear normally can never stop a person in living a normal life. This is what Elizabeth “Ann”…
Obese children 5 years old and younger at increasing rate in Calabarzon — survey
LOS BAŇOS, Laguna (PNA) -– Calabarzon, which groups the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon — ranks among three of the country’s regions with the highest rate of chubby and…
Comelec might suspend holding of Oct polls in some barangays in zamboanga city
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) might suspend the holding of the forthcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan in some barangays under two districts in Zamboanga City. “The worst case scenario…
Peace pact to spur growth in M’danao
By Nelson Constantino CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (PNA) — The British government has expressed confidence the peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front would be a big…
DAPRISA Sportsfest opens Sept. 23 in Davao
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) – The Davao Association of Private Schools and Administrators Sportsfest 2013 will be held on Sept 23 to 28. The opening day starts at 8 a.m. and is set…
Rupee could touch 59-61/USD by this fiscal: Ind-Ra
NEW DELHI, (PNA/PTI) — The rupee, which had slumped to its lifetime low of over 68 to a US dollar last month is expected to recover to 59-61 against the American currency…
2 persons held over hot narra flitches in Nueva Ecija
SAN JOSE CITY, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) — Operatives from the Nueva Ecija Police Office’s Provincial Public Safety Company (NEPPO-PPSC) arrested two residents from Cavite for allegedly transporting 35 pieces of undocumented narra…
“She can be a big help,” says POC President of new IOC member Mikee Cojuangco
MANILA, (PNA) — After being chosen as the first Filipina to be part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), POC President Jose “Peping Cojuangco is optimistic about Mikee Cojuangco’s capability to help…
Some areas in upper Thailand face flooding
BANGKOK, (Xinhua) — Some districts in northern province of Lamphun and central Ayutthaya province in Thailand have been flooded after continued heavy rain. Forest runoff triggered by continued heavy rain hit the…
Russia dominates Day 2 of World Wrestling Championships
BUDAPEST, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Russians were the guys to beat on Day 2 of the World Wrestling Championships on Tuesday, walking away with gold in two of the three freestyle contests. Russia’s…
Quezon, LGU and Australian partners host seminar on climate change adaptation
LUCENA CITY, Quezon (PNA) –- The Quezon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, in cooperation with various government, private and foreign partners, hosted the two-day seminar which culminated Wednesday on climate…
New Zealand looking to benefit from America’s Cup win
WELLINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — The New Zealand government is maintaining its presence in the U.S. city of San Francisco as the New Zealand entry looks set to clinch one of the world’s oldest…