By Danny O. Calleja PILI, Camarines Sur, (PNA) -– The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol is providing local farmers with the latest technology on the growing of cacao (Theobroma cacao) as…
President Obama to visit Asia
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — The White House on Friday announced President Barack Obama will travel to Asia from Oct. 6 to 12, visiting Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines.
9 killed in bomb blast in northeast India
NEW DELHI, (PNA/Xinhua) — Nine people were killed and a dozen others injured in a bomb blast in the northeast Indian state of Manipur on Friday, said local media Saturday. The victims…
PRO 7 to pull out 130 cops from Zamboanga City
By Eddie Barrita CEBU CITY, (PNA) — Police Regional Office 7 Director Danilo Constantino has said they will pull out the 130 policemen from Regional Public Safety Battalion 7 if the clashes…
Da Nang to pilot test digital television broadcast
DA NANG, (PNA/VNS) — The central city has broadcast experimental, high-definition, digital television (DTV) as a crucial preparation for official telecasts by 2015. The vice director of the city’s information and communication…
Shell, Petron to implement roll back Monday
By Kris Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) -– Shell Philippines and Petron Corporation announced a roll back on fuel prices effective Sept 16. In separate text advisories to the Philippines News Agency Saturday, Shell…
DSWD assists evacuees, assures more assistance
By Leilani Junio MANILA, (PNA) — The Dept. of Social Welfare and Development boosted Saturday its assistance to the displaced families being sheltered in 22 evacuation centers in Zamboanga City. DSWD Undersecretary…
10 Moscow-bound “trafficking victims” held at NAIA
MANILA, (PNA) — Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport stopped 10 suspected human trafficking victims bound for Russia from leaving the country. Immigration Officer-in-Charge Siegfred Mison said the passengers were…
US Pres. Obama to visit PHL in October
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — US Pres. Barack Obama will visit the Philippines upon the invitation of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Obama…
Aboitiz Foundation turns over kinder school in Davao Norte town
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., the social development arm of the Aboitiz Group of Companies, and Davao Light and Power Co., Inc., turned over Saturday one unit two-classroom kindergarten…
ISS Expedition 37/38 crew to fly to Baikonur to try on space suits
MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-Tass) – The main and backup crews of the long-term Expedition 37/38 to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday are flying to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, where they will be awaiting…
Zamboanga mayor tells constituents to remain united and strong
MANILA, (PNA) — Despite the stand-off between the military and members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Zamboanga Mayor Isabelle “Beng” Climaco-Salazar urged her constituents to remain united and strong. “In…
(Lead) Aquino, Obama to discuss in Oct ways to strengthen bilateral ties
MANILA, (PNA) — US President Barack Obama will visit the Philippines in his four-country ASEAN tour from October 6 to 12, Malacanang said Saturday. “Upon the invitation of His Excellency President Benigno…
Myanmar to host ASEAN drug meeting in Yangon
YANGON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Myanmar will host the ASEAN drug meeting in Yangon from Sept.24 to 27, official media reported Saturday. The meeting will be attended by high-ranking officials from the ASEAN Secretariat,…
PCA 8 eyes reduced ‘kadang-kadang’ infestation in 2 Samar Island provinces
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is now conducting a series of consultations with stakeholders, a move geared towards minimizing the “kadang-kadang” infestation in Eastern Visayas. PCA regional manager…