By Lu Yu BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — As the U.S. Congress returns from recess Sunday to ponder President Barack Obama’s request for authorization to strike Syria, it is high time to let reason…
Trooper killed, 6 others wounded in Zamboanga City clash with MNLF
MANILA, (PNA) — A trooper was killed while six others were wounded following an encounter with suspected Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members off Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City early Monday morning. Lt….
1 dies, another hurt as North Cotabato disaster management training turned deadly
By Edwin O. Fernandez KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — A disaster management training turned out to be disastrous for a 20-year-old student who drowned and died during training Sunday amid heavy downpour in…
DOLE approves P6-M for employment of flood victims in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has approved the release of more than P6 million emergency employment assistance to flood victims in Central Luzon….
Two-drug therapy for deadly MERS virus effective in monkeys: researchers
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — A combination of two licensed antiviral drugs could be used to treat the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus that causes an acute respiratory illness in humans and…
(Update) 11 MNLF members bagged in Zamboanga City
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — Eleven members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) were arrested in Zamboanga City hours after a clash with government security forces which left one…
(UPDATE) Mayor suspends work/classes as Misuari-led MNLF faction attack/hold hostages in Zamboanga City
By Teofilo P. Garcia ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) — Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has suspended classes and works in both public and private schools and offices as hostilities broke out in this city…
Jewelry designers encouraged to join annual design competition
MANILA, (PNA) -– The Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association (MJIA) is inviting jewelry designers to join the annual Philippine Fine Jewelry Design Competition (PFJDC) to further boost the local jewelry industry. The PFJDC…
Israeli officials complain to U.S. over Palestinians’ leaks from peace talks
JERUSALEM, (PNA/Xinhua) — Israeli officials complained to their U.S. counterparts about the Palestinians’ leaks to the media from peace negotiations’ meetings, the Ha’aretz daily reported on Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister’s envoy to…
Exporters call for intensified actions vs. banana diseases
(PNA) Exporters are pushing for intensified actions against diseases affecting banana production in Mindanao to meet the growing demand for higher quality products of the overseas markets. In a resolution adopted during…
Voting system for 2020 Olympics host city
BUENOS AIRES, (PNA/Xinhua) — Following is the voting procedure for Saturday’s election in Buenos Aires of the host city for the 2020 summer Olympic Games by International Olympic Committee (IOC) members: Candidates:…
DLSU prevails over NU to arrange three way tie in first place
By Kevin Patrick V. Mariano MANILA, (PNA)–The De La Salle University Green Archers launched a 14-3 avalanche late in the fourth quarter to shock the National University Bulldogs 57-55 in their Second…
Comelec to release an instructional video for BETs
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will soon release an instructional video to help public school teachers who will serve as Boards of Election Tellers (BETs) in the coming October…
DENR presses for integration of climate adaptation into urban planning
MANILA, (PNA) — Environment Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje is pushing for comprehensive development planning in the country to help mitigate the effects of strong typhoons brought about by climate change. Paje…
Djokovic fights from 1-2 to reach U.S. Open final
NEW YORK, (PNA/Xinhua) — World number one Novak Djokovic survived a five-set battle to outclass ninth seed Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday, reaching his fourth straight U.S….