CANBERRA, (PNA/Xinhua) — Prime Minister Kevin Rudd conceded his ruling Labor Party’s defeat in 2013 Australian federal elections on Saturday night. “A short time ago I telephoned Tony Abbott to concede defeat…
‘No need to panic, rice supply is sufficient’ – NFA official
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, (PNA)-– The National Food Authority (NFA)-Pampanga has reiterated that consumers need not panic as there is sufficient stocks of rice in the province. “There is no rice…
DBM confirms P1-B release for ISF land tenureship program
MANILA, (PNA) — As the nation gears up for more rainfall over the coming months, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) confirmed the release of P1 billion in funds to the…
Salceda wins unopposed as Bicol RDC chair for 3rd term
By Johnny C. Nunez LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) — In a show of full confidence and regional political unity, members of the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) unanimously reelected Albay Gov. Joey Salceda…
Nueva Ecija police in tight watch vs. movement of firearms
CUYAPO, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) –The Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office (NEPPO) is keeping a close watch of the movement of firearms in several areas in the province. This is part of their…
Guingona confident Senate will approve PDAF abolition
MANILA, (PNA) –Senator Teofisto Guingona III has expressed optimism that the Senate will approve the proposed measures calling for the abolition of the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) of the senators. Guingona,…
U.S. moon probe now “healthy” after fixing minor glitch
WASHINGTON, (PNAXinhua) — U.S. space agency NASA said Saturday its moon probe was now “healthy” after engineers fixed mechanical problems it encountered shortly after Friday night’s launch. Although NASA described the launch…
DSWD warns public vs. human trafficking
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Mindanao has called for an increased vigilance against human trafficking, especially in areas devastated by natural calamities. DSWD…
Typhoon-affected gov’t employees may still apply for calamity loan until end of month — GSIS
MANILA, (PNA) -— Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) General Manager Roberto Vergara reminded government employees that application for GSIS calamity loan for those affected by typhoon Maring is still accepted until the…
Syria’s ruling party in “permanent session” due to U.S. military threats
DAMASCUS, (PNA/Xinhua) — The leadership, or regional command, of Syria’s ruling al-Baath party decided Saturday to stay in a “permanent session” in light of the growing threats of a possible U.S. military…
Chinese scientists publish new findings on deadly H7N9
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chinese scientists have discovered that a type of H7N9 can bind with a human receptor, which explains how the virus can infect human beings. Research focused on how H7N9…
Taguig mayor extends hands of peace to Makati over Fort Bonifacio issue
MANILA, (PNA) — As the territorial dispute between the cities of Makati and Taguig has worsened, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano on Sunday extended the hands of peace to Makati Mayor Junjun Binay…
Floods submerge 13 villages in Maguindanao
By Edwin O. Fernandez SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao, (PNA) — Thirteen villages here were submerged by flood waters spawned by heavy down pour Saturday night, dislocating hundreds of villagers, officials said. The flash…
India to launch its maiden Mars mission in November
NEW DELHI, (PNA/Xinhua) — India is all set to launch its maiden mission to Mars this November, a top official has said. “Hectic preparations are on to launch Indian Space Research Organization’s…
Army trooper wounded in IED blast in Maguindanao
MANILA, (PNA) — A trooper was hurt after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded along the highway of Datu Paglas, Maguindanao Sunday morning. Col. Dickson Hermoso, 6th Infantry Division spokesman, said the…