MANILA, (PNA) — Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. will be the guest of honor and speaker when the Bureau of Immigration (BI) celebrates its 73rd founding anniversary this Saturday. BI Officer-in-Charge Siegfred…
MRT operation temporarily stopped due to rail crack
MANILA, (PNA) — Management of the Metro Rail Transit Corporation on Friday temporarily stopped its train operation after a crack in the rail was detected by its signalling device. Renato San Jose,…
Filipino sailors rescued by Nigerian forces from pirates
MANILA, (PNA) -– The 15 Filipino sailors rescued by Nigerian naval forces a day after their ship, Greek-owned tanker, was hijacked by pirates last August 16, returned to their vessel on Thursday…
China backs UN effort on Syria
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — China supports the United Nations effort on resolving the Syria issue, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Friday. At a daily news briefing, Hong said, “We hope relevant…
Comelec looking to print ballots for Oct polls within a month
MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting to finish the printing of the more than 52 million ballots in a month as the printing has commenced Wednesday. “Ang sinasabi…
DOLE announces P10 wage hike in NCR
By Josine F. Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– From P456, the minimum wage in National Capital Region will increase to P466, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz announced Friday.DOLE announces P10 wage hike…
G-20 to confirm policy cooperation to bolster global economy
By Tomoyuki Tachikawa ST. PETERSBURG, (PNA/Kyodo) — Leaders from the Group of 20 economies will wrap up their two-day summit Friday and are expected to confirm the necessity of their policy cooperation,…
DOJ exonerates ex-AFP, PNP execs on Burgos’ abduction
By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr. MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Justice has exonerated former officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police in the criminal complaint…
DOH works on new mothers with depression
By Lydia Pendon ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-– Depression, sometimes leading to suicide, is attacking all sectors of society including young children, women and men especially the new mothers. However, the Dept. of Health…
Defensor interested on DOT project for LGUs to plant flower of identity
By Annabel Petinglay ILOILO CITY, (PNA) –- Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. said he is interested in the project of the Dept. of Tourism Regional Office 6 urging local government units to…
Dengue vaccine available in 2014, says DOH
DUMARAO, Capiz, Sept. 5 (PNA) -– Department of Health Assistant Secretary Pauline Jean Ubial said the dengue vaccines will be available in 2014. “It’s good news to all, dengue vaccines will be…
Hotel occupancy rates up in Bali
DENPASAR, Bali (PNA/ANTARA) — The occupancy rates of star-rated hotels in Bali rose 1.39 percent to 62.44 percent in July from the previous month. “The occupancy rate is fairly good in the…
Art works inspired by supermodel Kate Moss to be under the hammer
LONDON, (PNA/Xinhua) — A collection of paintings, photographs and a sculpture and a tapestry inspired by supermodel Kate Moss are to be auctioned on Sept. 25, said art dealer Christie’s on Wednesday….
Chicago agricultural commodities fall across the board
CHICAGO, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chicago agricultural commodity futures went down across the board Wednesday over better-than- expected output forecast and heavy technical selling. The most active corn contract for December delivery fell 5.75…
Cebu City legislator expresses concern on mass resignation of promotion body’s trustees
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — A Cebu City legislator has expressed concern over the mass resignation of the trustees of the Cebu Investment Promotions Center, a recipient of financial aid from the city…