MANILA, (PNA) — The 10th Infantry Division, which is based in Panacan, Davao City, announced that the security situation in the Davao Region remains normal. It made this statement in wake of…
U.S. study urges more breast cancer screenings in younger women
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — More than two-thirds of breast cancer deaths occurred in younger women who do not have regular mammograms, a U.S. study said Monday, refuting a 2009 recommendation that discouraged routine…
P6-M worth of heavy equipments burned in Surigao del Sur
BUTUAN CITY, (PNA) — Some 30 heavily armed persons believed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA) burned heavy equipments worth P6 million in a town of Surigao del Sur…
HK targets zero bus emissions: official
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — The use of zero-emission buses on Hong Kong roads is the city government’s long-term goal to ease roadside air pollution and improve overall air quality, said Secretary for…
Bill makes election service voluntary for teachers and other citizens
MANILA, (PNA) — ACT Teachers Party-List Rep. Antonio L. Tinio has filed a bill that makes election service voluntary for public school teachers and other motivated and civil-minded citizens as well. House…
Rogue MNLF releases 6 hostages
MANILA, (PNA) — Rogue members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has released six hostages, five of them children, during the second day of standoff with government troops in Zamboanga City….
88 new stalls at Ormoc public market to accommodate displaced vendors
ORMOC CITY, (PNA) –Amidst the drive to decongest traffic, Ormoc City Mayor Edward C. Codilla made use of the 88 new stalls of Building 3 at Ormoc public market to accommodate displaced…
UN Chief stresses role of IT in advancing social good
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Monday highlighted the role that information communication technologies (ICTs), including youth-driven social media platforms, play in combating poverty and advancing development worldwide….
PCSO charity fund to finance PhilHealth contribution
MANILA, (PNA) — A lawmaker Tuesday said the unclaimed prizes and the charity fund of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) should be used as contribution to PhilHealth, forming part of special…
Classes, works remain suspended as hostilities continue in Zambo
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) — Classes and works remain suspended Tuesday in all public and private institutions as firefight broke out anew between government forces and rebels loyal to Moro National Liberation Front…
Tabada, Sato share lead in Kadayawan Age-Group chess tourney (Sports)
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — Kenneth John Tabada and Carl Zirex Sato both posted on Sunday their third straight wins to share the lead in the 20-Under boys division of the on-going Mayor…
‘Huey’ still relevant – DND official Priam F. Nepomuceno
MANILA, (PNA) – Despite flying for 53 years, the Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopter will still be effective for another 20 years, according to DND undersecretary for finance, munitions, installation and material Fernando…
10th Gaisano Grand Cup hoops set next month in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) -– The Board of Commissioners of the Gaisano Grand Cup will be implementing new format for this year’s much-awaited annual Gaisano Grand Cup basketball tournament that will formally kick…
5.2-magnitude quake hits 24km East of Farkhar, Afghanistan — USGS
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted 24km East of Farkhar, Afghanistan at 17:30:20 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a…
Some 1,600 seedlings planted in Catbalogan City, Samar
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — Some 1,600 seedlings of fruit-bearing trees, mahogany and others trees species were planted at the Catbalogan Watershed Area in San Andres village of Catbalogan City, Samar over the…