MANILA, (PNA) — The Palace reiterated that the Aquino administration remains open to continuing the peace discussions with the leftist rebels but they must show some goodwill and sincerity. “May National Peace…
Vista Land invests P40B to expand Sucat Lakefront project
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) — Residential arm Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. is spending P40 billion to expand its Lakefront community project in Sucat, Parañaque in the next 10 years as…
Cloud cluster in Mindanao expected to develop into LPA
MANILA, (PNA) — A cloud cluster monitored outside the country is expected to develop into a low pressure area in the next 24 hours, the state weather forecaster said Thursday. Weather Forecaster…
Council for sustainable dev’t in Palawan stops foreign tanker from leaving PHL waters
By Ruth Rodriguez PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) -– The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development has alerted the Philippine Coast Guard in Batangas province to be vigilant and not allow MT Glenn Australia…
DPWH flood control projects for 2014 up to P28.8-B
MANILA, (PNA) — The flood management projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in its proposed 2014 budget increased by 138.9 percent to P28.8 billion from to P12.8 billion…
Iranian General: Iran to back Syria in case of US military aggression
CAIRO, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Iran “would be supporting Syria till the end” in case of possible military aggression from a coalition lead by the US, as stated by Gen. Qasem Soleimani, commander of…
Police capture 4 inmates, 4 others surrender in Bukidnon; 13 still at large
By Cris Diaz CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City, (PNA) –- Authorities have captured four inmates who bolted from the Valencia City Jail on Wednesday afternoon as crack teams of the Philippine…
Asian nations eye replicating PHL solid waste initiatives
By Catherine Teves MANILA, Sep. 5 (PNA) — The Philippines is serving as solid waste management model for several Asian countries aiming to stop the health-jeopardizing and environmentally degrading practice of disposing…
(Lead) Guingona on grilling the ‘big 3’: Let’s wait until we see whole story
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — The names of the so-called ‘big three’ or the three senators allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam have already been brought up numerous times. But…
104th IB deployed to rescue abducted teachers in Basilan
MANILA, (PNA) — Troops from the 104th Infantry Brigade were deployed Thursday to rescue the two teachers abducted by still unidentified persons in Sitio Pangasaan, Barangay Tairan, Lantawan, Basilan Wednesday evening. The…
BIR: Most of Napoles’ assets not in her and family’s name
MANILA, (PNA) — Most of the assets of businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and her family as reported in the media are not declared in their name. However, Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim S….
COA, urged by JV Ejercito to audit 13th Congress ‘pork’
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Every Congress should be audited, said Sen. JV Ejercito on Thursday, stating the reason why it was crucial to include the years 2004 and 2007 in…
9 Pinoys arrested in Malaysian crackdown vs illegals
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) -– Nine undocumented Filipinos were arrested this week as Malaysia intensifies its crackdown on illegal foreign workers, the Dept. of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. Eight of…
De Lima awaiting President Aquino’s decision on Rojas’ resignation
MANILA, (PNA) — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Thursday said she will just await the announcement of President Benigno S. Aquino III whether he accepts or not the resignation of…
Pimentel urges China to stop building structures at Panatag Shoal
By Jelly Musico MANILA, (PNA) -– Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III on Thursday called on China to stop the construction of new structures on the disputed Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal….