MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — One of the magistrates of the Court of Appeals (CA) handling the complaint filed by businessman Reghis Romero and the Harbour Center Port Terminal Incorporated has inhibited…
PCG: 46 passengers still stranded in ports since Thursday night
MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday recorded a total of 46 seagoing passengers stranded in ports due to rough sea condition caused by typhoon “Ineng.” This…
Comelec sets guidelines for dominant majority, minority political parties
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has come up with guidelines on how to determine political parties that will be accredited as dominant majority…
Cancelled flights due to typhoon “Ineng” now at 23
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — The number of domestic flights cancelled due to effects of typhoon “Ineng” rose to 23 on Friday. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)…
Typhoon “Ineng” maintains strength as it moves slowly over Balintang Channel
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — Typhoon “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it continues to move slowly over Balintang Channel, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
Catholic prelate not in favor of opening OFWs’ balikbayan boxes
MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — A Catholic prelate is not in favor of the action of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in opening balikbayan boxes of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Bishop Ruperto…
De Lima worries on effect of SC’s grant of bail to Enrile on former President Arroyo’s petition for bail
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima is worrying on the possible effect of the Supreme Court’s (SC) grant of…
All appropriate agencies working to help residents affected by ‘Ineng’ –Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) – Malacanang assured on Friday that all concerned agencies are working hard to ensure the safety and welfare of the residents affected by typhoon…
Typhoon “Ineng” grounds 2 more flights; record now at 25
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — Domestic flights cancelled due to bad weather brought by typhoon “Ineng” are now at 25 as of Friday, 7:45 pm, the Manila International…
Mass at NAIA: Butz Aquino’s son says Friday’s gospel is apt for Ninoy Aquino Day
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — For Bobby Aquino, the son of the late senator and uncle of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III, Agapito “Butz” Aquino, the gospel on…
Filinvest Land raises Php8 B from bond issue to boost recurring business
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 20 (PNA) — Property developer Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) has raised Php8 billion from the bond issue to partially fund new projects that can triple its…
Uber vows to ensure partners fulfill all requirements under TNC/TNVS regulations
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 20 (PNA) — Ride-sharing service Uber on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to approve the company’s application as…
LTFRB awards first provisional authorities to operate TNVS to GrabCar, Uber partners
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 20 (PNA) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday awarded ride-sharing service companies GrabCar and Uber partners their provisional authorities (PA) to…
‘Jobs and Livelihood’ fair set Sept. 2 in Pangasinan town
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 20 (PNA)– The Provincial Employment Services Office (PESO) will hold a Jobs and Livelihood Fair in Mangaldan town on Sept. 2. The job fair will be held side-by-side with…
RDC-3 approves reactivation of Task Force Balik MacArthur
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Aug. 20 (PNA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Luzon has approved the reactivation of the Task Force Project Balik MacArthur (TF-PBM) to oversee the reassessment of…