By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) -– Upon the request of Moro National Liberation Front founding chairman Nur Misuari, Indonesia has postponed the Sept 16 tripartite review talks between the Philippine government, MNLF…
Red Cross condemns MNLF disrespect to humanitarian workers
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday condemned the breakaway group of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by former Chairman Nur Misuari for its clear…
NFA prepares for massive palay-buying in Region 1
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, (PNA) – All National Food Authority offices in Region 1 are now set to undertake all-out palay buying operation as the rice harvesting season has already started…
Chinese ships patrol Diaoyu Islands
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — A fleet of four the China Coast Guard (CCG) ships patrolled territorial waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands, on Saturday, according to a State Oceanic Administration statement. The fleet, composed…
Russia’s record Far East floods seen from space
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) — Extreme floods that affected Russia’s Far East and northeastern China were caught on camera by NASA’s Aqua satellite, NASA’s Earth Observatory said Friday. The images were captured by…
P320-M Bataan terminal complex to rise
By Ernie B. Esconde BALANGA CITY, Bataan, (PNA) –A P320-million new Bataan terminal complex will soon rise some meters away from the heart of this component city. This, after the city government…
Catholic bishops of Mindanao pray for peace
MANILA, (PNA) – Catholic prelates of Mindanao are one with other religious leaders — Muslims, Christians, and Lumad – in praying for peace to reign in the region. “As leaders of our…
Drilon urges nation to rally behind President Aquino and the flag
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Saturday said that Filipinos, Christians and Muslims alike, should rally behind President Benigno S. Aquino III as the commander-in-chief of…
3 Scout Rangers wounded in Basilan encounter with suspected MNLF fighters
By Priam F. Nepomucenpo MANILA, (PNA) — Three Scout Rangers were wounded in an encounter Thursday morning with suspected Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters in Lamitan City, Basilan. Senior Supt. Mario…
Pakistani pharma firms seek opportunities in VN
HA NOI, (PNA/VNS) -— Leaders from 12 Pakistani pharmaceutical companies yesterday met with their Vietnamese counterparts to discuss opportunities to boost bilateral trade. The meeting was hosted by the Viet Nam Chamber…
California urges Russia investment freeze over ‘anti-gay’ law
WASHINGTON, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– California lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging the two largest US public retirement plans to halt investment in Russia to protest the country’s new law on homosexuality,…
Atlas of Living Australia improves local biodiversity research
CANBERRA, (PNA/Xinhua) — An Internet tool which can provide over 40 million specimen records to people, achieved “a significant leap” forward in bringing Australia’s biodiversity information together online, making it easy to…
New Zealand eases sanctions in run-up to Fiji elections
WELLINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — The New Zealand government on Thursday announced a program to assist Fiji in proposed elections next year and the easing of some sanctions as the Pacific island nation emerges…
VN lawmakers agree to make health insurance compulsory
HANOI, (PNA/VNS) — Vietnamese lawmakers yesterday agreed that health insurance should be made compulsory to ensure there was more participation. They were attending the 21st session of the National Assembly Standing Committee….
Roundup: S.Korea freezes policy rate ahead of FOMC meeting
SEOUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — South Korea’s central bank on Thursday froze its policy rate at 2.5 percent, keeping its wait- and-see stance for four straight months, ahead of the September Federal Open Market…