VIENNA, (PNA/Xinhua) — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) signed an agreement in Vienna Wednesday to support agribusiness in developed countries. The agreement, signed by…
Maguindanao cops, civilians rescue abducted QC-based trader and recruits
By Edwin O. Fernandez KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) –- Alert policemen and civilians in Maguindanao rescued on Wednesday a Quezon City-based recruiter for workers abroad, hours after she was seized in Datu Odin…
Iran reiterates it will continue peaceful nuclear program
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Tehran will pursue its peaceful nuclear program and will not yield to pressure to scrap it, since it has no intention of acquiring nuclear weapons, Iranian Foreign Minister…
Suspected MNLF fighters, gov’t troopers clash in Basilan
MANILA, (PNA) — Suspected members of the Moro National Nation Liberation Front (MNLF) and government troopers have engaged each other in a firefight in Lamitan City, Basilan Thursday morning. Initial reports said…
Binga dam keeps one gate open
MANILA, (PNA) — Due to continuous rains brought by the intertropical convergence zone and a potential cyclone moving near Luzon, Binga Dam in Benguet kept one spill gate open to let out…
No NFA rice available in Albay market
By Manilyn Ugalde TABACO CITY, Albay, (PNA) -– “Padyak” (tricycle) operator Telesforo Begil makes it a habit that at 10 a.m., he will rush to the market to buy a kilo of…
S. Korea launches 4,500-ton amphibious landing ship
SEOUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — South Korea on Wednesday launched its first amphibious landing ship that was built with indigenous technology. The 4,500-ton class landing ship, called Cheonwangbong, or the highest peak of a…
PDAF scrap okay, say Isabela congressmen
ILAGAN CITY, (PNA) — If the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) will be scrapped, there will be no opposition and no questions for three Isabela-based representatives. These were the claims of Isabela…
DOH assists patients in the Zamboanga city siege
MANILA, (PNA) –Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Enrique Ona said Tuesday that the Department of Health (DOH) has sent additional medicines to augment the supply of its field office in Zamboanga City…
LPA moves out of PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — The low pressure area spotted (LPA) earlier in Visayas has already move out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the state weather forecaster said on Wednesday. Weather Forecaster…
DFA unveils consular office inside Bacolod mall
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — Officials of the Dept. of Foreign Affairs led by Ambassador Victor Jaime Ledda, assistant secretary for consular affairs, witnessed the opening of the DFA Consular Office at the…
PHL, Sokor sign cooperation agreement to facilitate trade, toursm and curb smuggling
Manila, (PNA) –The Philippines and South Korea have signed a cooperation agreement to facilitate trade and tourism between the two countries and curb smuggling. The agreement was signed by the customs chiefs…
Tuna canners eye 64% hike in EU exports next year
By Allen Estabillo GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — The country’s canned tuna exports to the European Union (EU) are seen to increase by about 64 percent by next year once it gains…
Majority of Americans support Obama’s stance on Syria
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Itar-Tass) -– The majority of respondents in the U.S. supported Barack Obama’s stance on Syria, which was voiced during a video address to the country Tuesday night, according to a poll…
Businessman escapes attempt on life in a foiled shooting incident in Dumaguete
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– A businessman escaped unharmed after two men riding tandem on a motorcycle opened fire at him while he was driving his car at a busy section along the…