ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– President Benigno Simeon Aquino III is focused on the resolution of the standoff here between the government forces and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members. Local Government Secretary…
Roxas: Recovered high-powered firearms show MNLF out to sow terror in Zamboanga
MANILA, (PNA) –- Several high-powered firearms have been recovered by government security forces from neutralized members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) during calibrated action since Friday. Interior and Local Government…
Roxas: High-powered firearms seized from MNLF members
MANILA, (PNA) -– Several high-powered firearms have been recovered by government security forces from neutralized members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) faction of Nur Misuari during calibrated action since Friday….
PCA 8 promotes inter-cropping among coconut farmers
By Perla Lena TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) here is intensifying its advocacy for coconut farmers to embark on an inter-cropping, according to regional manager Edilberto Nierva. Nierva…
LPA intensifies into tropical depression Odette
By Lloyd Caliwan MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday most parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, and the Visayas will experience cloudy skies with…
Alcala to turn over rice complex,tractor to farmer beneficiaries in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) — As part of the Dept. of Agriculture’s commitment to help farmers on its production, DA Sec. Proceso Alcala will lead the turn-over of P 7 million-worth Rice Processing…
Singapore’s foreign minister to visit Canada
SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam is scheduled to make an official visit to Canada’s Ottawa from Monday to Thursday, the city-state’s Ministry of…
Tanjay City officials, residents locked in “controversy” over alleged black sand mining project proposal
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– Local officials and residents in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental are now at odds over a proposed multi-million peso dredging project at the mouth of the Tanjay River and…
Baghdad denies Syria moving chemical weapons to Iraq
BAGHDAD, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Iraqi government on Saturday rejected a Syrian opposition general’s claim that the Syrian government moved parts of its chemical weapons to Iraq. “Part of the Syrian opposition claimed…
World Heart Day 2013 checks up on Teachers’ heart health
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) promotes heart health of teachers in time for World Heart Day (WHD) 2013 on September 29 and World Teacher’s Day on October 5. Started…
Muslim lawmakers call for end to hostilities for sake of innocent civilians
By Cielito Reganit MANILA, (PNA) — Muslim lawmakers from Mindanao on Monday expressed deep concern over the standoff in Zamboanga City between government forces and the Moro National Liberation Front–Misuari faction. They…
Sen. Estrada ready to face plunder charges
MANILA, (PNA) – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday expressed readiness to face plunder charges filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against him and two other senators and Janet Lim Napoles, the…
More health facilities established amid Zambo standoff
By Antonet Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– Health officials on Monday established six temporary operating rooms as a preemptive move in case there will be “mass casualties” as the standoff continues in…
Roundup: Int’l community welcomes U.S.-Russian deal on Syria’s chemical weapons
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — The international community hailed the progress on the Syria issue, after the United States and Russia reached a framework agreement Saturday on eliminating the country’s chemical weapons. According to…
MNLF, religious group rally for peace
By Gerry Gorit CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (PNA) — About 50 members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) here led a rally dubbed as “Prayer for Peace in Mindanao” at the…