MANILA, Dec. 12 (PNA) –The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged the faithful to imitate Pope Francis, named as “Person of the Year by Time Magazine”. “I…
Year: 2013
Globe Telecom addresses RFID interference case in Makati
MANILA, Dec. 11 (PNA) — Globe Telecom has re-calibrated the high-power radio frequency identification (RFID) system in several posh subdivisions in Makati, effectively minimizing its adverse effect on the company’s cellular services…
President Aquino orders Cabinet to speed up restoration of economic and social conditions of areas affected by calamities
MANILA, Dec. 11 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III ordered the Cabinet to speed up the restoration of economic and social conditions of areas affected by calamities with the release of…
Tacloban city mayor acknowledges support extended by national government
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec.11 (PNA) — Mayor Alfred Romualdez acknowledged the support extended by the national government to his devastated city in the aftermath of super typhoon “Yolanda”, hoping it would set…
SSS opens service office to facilitate transaction in Tacloban City
MANILA, Dec. 11 (PNA) — The Social Security System (SSS) has opened a Service Office (SO) in Tacloban City, the area hardest-hit by Super Typhoon “Yolanda”, to facilitate services for affected residents….
Nicaraguan congress votes to scrap presidential term limits
MANAGUA, Dec. 11 (PNA/Xinhua) — Nicaragua’s National Assembly voted Tuesday in favor of eliminating presidential term limits, a top lawmaker said, paving the way for President Daniel Ortega’s reelection in 2016. The…
2013 Nobel Prize award ceremony held in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 11 (PNA/Xinhua) — Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry, medicine and economic science attended the 2013 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm Concert Hall on Tuesday. The winner of Nobel Prize…
President Aquino leaves for Japan on Thursday to attend ASEAN-Japan Commemorative summit
MANILA, Dec. 11 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III will leave on Thursday for Tokyo, Japan to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Commemorative summit, Presidential Communications Operations Office…
UN Human Rights Prize conferred on Malala at impressive ceremony
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 11 (PNA/APP) –Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani student activist, on Tuesday received the 2013 United Nations Human Rights Prize, through a representative, at the General Assembly’s commemorative meeting to mark…
Senate ratifies P 2.264- T 2014 national budget
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec. 11 (PNA) — The Senate unanimously ratified on Wednesday afternoon the proposed P2.264- trillion national budget for 2014. The approved budget was P3.2 billion lower than…
PNP to adjust curfew hours in Tacloban City in light of Misa de Gallo next week
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec. 11 (PNA) — In time with the Filipino tradition of Misa de Gallo or “Simbang Gabi”, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will be adjusting the curfew that is…
Escudero says best option to end power rate hike is a TRO from the SC
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec 11 (PNA) — The Supreme Court may issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) if the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will not moderate its power rate hike,…
Palace unfazed by drop in satisfaction ratings, says gov’t focused on attaining inclusive growth
MANILA, Dec. 10 (PNA) — The government remains focused on attaining inclusive growth even if there is a decline in the satisfaction ratings of the Aquino administration. “Ang pokus ng ating pamahalaan…
President Aquino names Danilo Antonio as Undersecretary to help Lacson in the rehabilitation and recovery efforts
MANILA, Dec. 10 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has named business executive and professor Danilo A. Antonio as undersecretary in the Office of the President to help Presidential Assistant for…
Ancient fresh water lake found on Mars
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (PNA/Xinhua) — Researchers said on Monday they have found evidence that there was once an ancient fresh water lake on Mars that may have been able to support life….