KIDAPAWAN CITY, Dec. 10 (PNA) — All public pre-school, elementary and high schools in the SOCCSKSARGEN region have been declared “zones of peace,” the Department of Education in Region 12 announced Tuesday….
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DPWH to revive sustenance fishing in typhoon-ravaged Iloilo towns
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 10 (PNA) — Financially-bedeviled fishermen from the coastal towns of Estancia and Concepcion in Northern Iloilo, one of Central Philippines’ hardest hitareas during super-typhoon Yolanda’s onslaught last November 8,…
More help from Japanese companies, Japan-based Pinoys coming for ‘Yolanda’ survivors as Christmas nears
TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 10 (PNA) — As Christmas nears, people affected by super typhoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan) are assured of more aid coming from Japan, including a Japanese corporation and the Filipinos based…
PNP says curfew still in effect in Tacloban City, Guiuan town
By Perla G. Lena TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PNA) — Curfew is still being effected in Tacloban City and Guiuan town of Eastern Samar. At the coordination meeting Monday at the Leyte…
Thai PM says House of Representatives to be dissolved
BANGKOK, Dec. 9 (PNA/Xinhua) –Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives which is now awaiting royal approval. In a televised speech, Yingluck said the…
ASEAN, Japan likely to discuss respective territorial row with China in ASEAN-Japan summit this week
By Janice M. Cave MANILA, Dec. 9 (PNA) — The ASEAN bloc and Japan would likely discuss the territorial row with China during the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit scheduled on Dec 12 to…
DOST-ICTO to showcase latest programs on iGovPhil project
MANILA, Dec 9 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology’s Information and Communication Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) will present its year-end report on its Integrated Government Philippines (iGovPhil) Project and unveil its…
People of Palo remember life’s biggest lessons from ‘Yolanda’
PALO, Leyte, Dec. 9 (PNA) — The resilience of Filipinos and their strong devotion towards the Catholic faith were on display Sunday as those who survived the onslaught of super typhoon “Yolanda”…
President Aquino orders early release of bonuses for government workers
MANILA, Dec. 9 (PNA) — Acting on instructions issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released a total of P6.2 billion to support the Productivity…
Tax exemption ceiling for 13th month pay, Christmas bonuses, proposed in Senate
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec 9 (PNA) — A measure was filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to increase the limit on the amount of 13th month pay, Christmas bonus…
Senators welcome signing of power-sharing annex between gov’t & MILF
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec 9 (PNA) — The signing by the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) of the annex on power sharing last Sunday night was welcomed…
Meeting with Filipino community first on President Aquino’s schedule in Japan
TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 9 (PNA) — A meeting with the Filipino community in Japan will be the first item on President Benigno S. Aquino III’s itinerary during his visit here this week….
Binay to PNP: Beef-up probe into cases of media killings
By Josine F. Estuye MANILA, Dec. 9 (PNA) -– Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday called on the Philippine National Police to act on the persisting cases of media killings. Binay expressed…
Asian youth delegates here in PHL to conduct community immersion activities
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Dec 6 (PNA) — Enhancing camaraderie and relationships among people of various nationalities, involvement in community service, and developing leadership skills are just some of the experiences…
Lawmakers grieve over Nelson Mandela’s passing
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Dec 6 (PNA) — The passing of former South African President and anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela was considered a great loss by senators who mourned with the…