QUEZON CITY, (PNA) — The regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cagayan de Oro City, and…
US Plans ‘significantly larger’ strike on Syria – reports
WASHINGTON, (PNA/RIA Novosti) – The United States is making plans for a “significantly larger” military strike on Syria than at first envisioned that could include use of long-range bombers making sorties from…
Turkey installs disinfection units on border against chemical attack
ANKARA, (PNA/Xinhua) — Turkey has installed a decontaminating apparatus on southern Akcakale border crossing, due to alert following alleged chemical weapon attacks in Syria, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported on Friday. Turkey’s Disaster…
Certification of inalienable government-owned properties, assets sought
QUEZON CITY, (PNA) — A lawmaker has filed a bill mandating an inventory and certification of inalienable government-owned properties and assets. Rep. Alfredo Benitez (3rd District, Negros Occidental) said House Bill 428…
Cloudy skies, light rains seen in most parts of PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday said that most parts of the country will continue to experience a cloudy skies with light rains. Weather…
Roundup: HK stocks close 0.1 % higher
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — Hong Kong stocks closed slightly higher on Friday, with the benchmark Hang Seng index rising 23.25 points, or 0.1 percent, to end at 22,621.22 points after trading between…
Driver of Kidapawan City councilor flees with P800,000 and gov’t vehicle
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) — A government driver here has fled with the city councilors cash money and a government issued vehicle, police said. Kidapawan City Councilor Gregory Yarra went to police station…
PNP conducts security survey in vital installations
BUTUAN CITY, (PNA) — The Philippine National Police here in Caraga region had conducted a security survey of all vital installations here, a top police official said Friday. PSupt. Martin M. Gamba,…
151 distressed OFWs return home
MANILA, (PNA) — One hundred fifty one distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have returned home as of Friday the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. First to arrive via Singapore Airlines flight SQ-912 which…
Lasala, Esmeralda won’t resign from NBI
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Two deputy directors of the National Bureau of Investigation on Friday maintained they will not resign from their post. Deputy Director for Intelligence Services Reynaldo…
10 outstanding La Union cops honored
CAMP BGEN. OSCAR M FLORENDO, Pangasinan, (PNA) — Ten police personnel of La Union were named “Outstanding Policemen” after they won in a provincewide search initiated by the provincial government. The awards…
OVP hands out more than 90,000 of relief goods to Maring and Labuyo victims
MANILA, (PNA) — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) handed out 95,938 bags of relief goods to victims of typhoons that hit the country in August. In a news release, the…
Salceda reelected Bicol RDC chair for third term
By Floreño G. Solmirano LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) -– Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda was reelected chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) of Bicol for a third term during the full council…
OPAPP head to meet with Negros Occidental gov to discuss RPA-ABB closure pact
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process is set to meet with Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. to discuss details…
PhilMech takes expanded role in farm mechanization
Manila, (PNA) — The government is willing to provide aid through tax incentives and loan packages for local and foreign investors willing to provide spare parts and engines of farm machineries as…