Philippines News Agency back issues from November 2008:
AFP offensive constrict Bravo's movement in Lanao.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 1 (PNA) - The continuous military offensive against the rouge Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has constricted the movement of Abdulrhaman Macapaar alias Commander Bravo and that of his followers, a military official said. Lt. Col. Agane Adriatico, chief ...
AFP brands Bravo as a terrorist leader.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 1 (PNA) - After making a challenge for "ubusan ng lahi," the military is now considering Abulrahman Macapaar alias Commander Bravo as a leader of a terrorist group that led the August 18 attacks in Lanao del Norte province. Lt. Col. Agane Adriatico, ...
NBI seizes Pph2 million worth of desktop & laptop.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) - Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized desktop and laptop computers worth Pph2 million reportedly containing unauthorized software during simultaneous raids in Quezon City, the bureau reported on Saturday. The raids stemmed from the ...
Yano gives 6th ID chief 48 hours to complete fire probe.
Nov 01, 2008 ... KIDAPAWAN CITY, Nov. 1 (PNA) - Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Alexander Yano has given the Army in central Mindanao 48 hours to investigate what caused the fire that gutted on Friday the AFPs Field Armory Support Supply Unit (FASSU) building inside Camp Siongco headquarters in Datu ...
Release of 2 Cotabato boxers from Top Rank sought.
Nov 01, 2008 ... KIDAPAWAN CITY, Nov. 1 (PNA) - Cotabato vice-governor Manny Pinol of the Brave Heart Stable has asked Top Rank boxing promotions to release two of the provinces finest boxers that earlier signed up for them due to "failed promises." Pinol, said he already asked, through email, ...
PCG rescues two minors in the hands of alleged illegal recruiter.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA,Nov. 1 (PNA) - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued two female minors who were allegedly illegally recruited by a person on Friday afternoon. The rescue operation was conducted after the parents of the two female minors, who were both natives of Surigao, sought the ...
PCG foils attempts to illegally transport firecrackers in Lucena and Batangas.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- Operatives of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) foiled attempts to illegally transport hazardous items following the confiscation of thousands of firecrackers, mostly whistle bombs and baby rockets, in Lucena and Batangas. Lieutenant Gary Dale Gimotea, PCG ...
Lim delivers wheelchairs to disabled city residents.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim personally distributed wheelchairs to indigent city residents suffering from polio, impaired spinal cord, cerebral palsy, and other medical conditions that impede walking. The seven beneficiaries from Tondo, who were given ...
2 Sulu brother-politicians smoke peace pipe.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 1 (PNA) - Two quarreling politicians who happen to belong to one political clan recently settled their differences and agreed to work for the development of their place in the island province of Sulu, south of this city. Bong Abing, III, head of the Sulu ...
Two killed, including a 4-year-old boy when NPAs attacked a remote village in Comval.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MONTEVISTA, Compostela Valley, Nov. 1 (PNA) Alleged members of the New Peoples Army (NPA) attacked Thursday evening a remote village in Montevista, killing a 22-year-old farmer and a four-year-old boy. Montevista chief of police Senior Inspector Julius Borja revealed that ...
RP bans poultry, wild bird imports from Germany<br>.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the entry of all imports of domestic and wild birds, along with poultry and its products from Germany following official confirmation by animal health authorities of the occurrence of the avian ...
Observance of 'Undas' peaceful -- MPD.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- Over two million people flocked on Saturday at Manila North Cemetery to visit their departed loved ones as the Manila Police District (MPD) described the observance of the All Saints Day as peaceful. As of 3 p.m., some 6,000 people went to the Chinese ...
House to probe 'Big 3' for non-payment of P3-B contribution to OPSF<br>.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- The House of Representatives is set to investigate the so-called "Big 3" in the oil industry -- Petron Corporation, Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines -- for non-payment of more than P3 billion of their supposed contribution to the Oil Price Stabilization Fund ...
6 killed, 60 injured in bus-van collision along NLEx.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MABALACAT, Pampanga, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- At least six persons, including a couple, were killed and about 60 others were injured when a bus collided with a Revo van along the North Luzon Expressway here Saturday afternoon. Initial police report said two of the fatalities were a ...
PGMA leads nation in All Saints' Day celebration.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the nation Saturday in the celebration of All Saints Day as Filipinos from all walks of life trooped to cemeteries to pay their respects to, and pray for, the souls of their dearly beloved relatives. The President, ...
113 bodies found at Princess wreck as search for bodies enters 7th day.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- A total of 113 bodies were recovered as divers from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and two salvors combed the wreck of the M/V Princess of the Stars, which capsized on June 21 off Sibuyan Island, Romblon. As members of the retrieval operations team ...
Rosales relieves station commander for his disappearing acts.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- Chief Superintendent Roberto Rosales, Manila Police District (MPD) director, ordered the relief of a station commander from his post due to his reported absences at his office. Rosales confirmed the report that he relieved Superintendent Jomar Modequillo ...
Nograles urges Catholic church to help government quell financial crunch<br>.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 1 (PNA) -- House Speaker Prospero Nograles lamented that while other nations around the world are scrambling for cover to protect themselves from the financial crisis that has sent stock markets crashing around the world, some sectors can still find time to sow the seed of ...
Army diffuses bombs found in NorCot bus terminal.
Nov 01, 2008 ... DAVAO CITY, Oct. 30 (PNA) -- The Armys bomb disposal unit based in North Cotabato has able to diffuse a cache of explosives placed in a box and left at a bus terminal in Poblacion, Kabacan North Cotabato after it was discovered Wednesday morning. Eastern Mindanao spokesman Col ....
BSP urges public to report persons smuggling, mutilating RP coins.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday issued a public advisory requesting the public to report to the central bank information on people involved in defacing or smuggling Philippine coins. People found involved in this illegal act face ...
BI chief hails creation of new task force vs illegal recruiters.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan on Friday hailed President Arroyo for creating a new task force against illegal recruitment, saying the move sends a serious signal to illegal recruiters and human traffickers that the government means business ...
BSP issues more specific rules on reclassification of banks financial assets.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced Friday the issuance of specific guidelines on the measure allowing banks to reclassify their financial assets in these rare circumstances for financial institutions (FIs) globally. BSP Governor Amando Tetangco ...
Army to oversee Nov. 1-2 activities in Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) - The Philippine Army is all setfor the observance of the All Saints and All SoulsDay on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, when thousands offamilies and prominent personalities visit the Libingan ngmga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City to pay respect totheir departed ...
PDEA proposes unified jail system.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct 31 (PNA) - The Philippine Drug EnforcementAgency (PDEA) on Friday proposed the establishment of asingle National Correction Service to unify the jailsystem and the training of personnel following therescue of seven communist leaders and members from theQuezon provincial jail in ...
GSIS to dispose PhP2.5-B foreclosed properties next year.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) - The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is aiming to dispose next year through its GMA HELPS program and on "as is, where is" basis about 3,000 foreclosed residential properties nationwide valued at some PhP2.5 billion. GSIS Housing Department ...
PNP joins caravan for peace in Maasim, Sarangani.
Nov 01, 2008 ... GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- A contingent of police here on Tuesday marched with Soc SarGen peace advocates to Maasim, Sarangani to support a Caravan for Peace held in this conflict-affected area. The Police Regional Office (PRO) 12 contingent, numbering almost a ...
Proposed redistricting for Pangasinan good as dead.
Nov 01, 2008 ... STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan, Oct. 31 (PNA)--A bill filed in the House of Representatives seeking to add one more congressional district in Pangasinan is now almost dead in the water, if it is not already. Rep. Rachel Arenas of the third district of Pangasinan, one of the co-authors ...
Sulu gets P20M SELAP projects.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA)Region 9 through its Support to Emergency Livelihood Assistance Program (SELAP)recently turned over projects worth P20, 200,000.00. Agriculture Regional Technical Director Constancio G. Alama turned over the ...
Comval gov junks local peace talks with NPAs.
Nov 01, 2008 ... DAVAO CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- Compostela Valley Gov. Arturo Chiong-kee Uy has junked efforts to bring local communist rebels to the negotiating table saying top officials of the communist movement want talks held at national level. Uy made this announcement Wednesday during the ...
Customs prepares measure in anticipation of impact of economic recession.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ILOILO CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) - The district office of the Bureau of Customs here will be stricter in monitoring of shipments coming in through the port of Iloilo and subport of Pulupandan to ensure that proper duties and taxes due the government will be collected. Customs district ...
Conejos cites achievements of 2nd GFMD.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) - Calling the Global Forum on Migration and Development(GFMD) a work in progress, foreign affairs undersecretary Esteban Conejos, Jr. on Fridaycited two of the concrete achievements that the 2nd Meeting of the GFMD had achieved in Manila . I see two of the ...
BAI warns of greater economic losses of AI not addressed.(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... TUGUEGARAO CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA)- The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has warned of greater economic losses of Avian Influenza (AI) is not addressed seasonably once it. Dr. Gigi Flores of the BAI, during the planning workshop on AI, said the contageous disease of animals caused by ...
Coron: Asias wreck diving capital.
Nov 01, 2008 ... CORON, Palawan, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- This small island fishing town in northern Palawan is living up to its name as Asias Wreck Diving Capital because of the numerous historical World War II shipwrecks in its bay. Coron Island, which is part of Calamianes Group of Islands (Culion, ...
Palawans Galoc share might be like Malampaya.
Nov 01, 2008 ... PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- Department of Energy (DOE) OIC Director Alicia M. Reyes said the revenue share Palawan is expecting from the Galoc oilfield has chances of having problems like the Malampaya royalty share because of its distance, which is 60 kilometers northeast of ...
Indigenous, scrap lantern festival slated in Dagupan this Christmas.
Nov 01, 2008 ... DAGUPAN CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA)- - The city government here will deliver a strong message seeking care and protection of the environment and the planet during the month-long city fiesta in December, coinciding with the yuletide season. This will be emphasized in a unique lantern ...
Army official tags Comval town as NPA operations center.
Nov 01, 2008 ... DAVAO CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA)- Military official here has now considered the town of New Bataan in Compostela Valley as the center of the New Peoples Army (NPA) operation in the region. Maj. Gen. Jogy Leo Fojas, commanding general of the 10th Infantry Division, said during a press ...
P450M of Davao City 2009 budget goes to peace and order programs.
Nov 01, 2008 ... DAVAO CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) Davao City Hall has proposed a P3.2 billion annual budget for 2009 for expenditures, factoring peace and order as key to economic growth. The budget has earmarked P450 million for peace and order programs in line with its main thrust of keeping the city ...
Malabon distributes free 'burial service certificates'.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA)--Knowing the emotional and financial difficulty of having a loved passed away so suddenly, the office of Malabon vice-mayor Arnold Vicencio has distributed some 1,800 free burial service certificates to around 1,800 city hall employees, barangay tanods, teachers and ...
Comval gov bares full support to childrens welfare program.
Nov 01, 2008 ... NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley, Oct. 31 (PNA)- Governor Arturo T. Uy has assured to ensure sustainability of children welfare programs in his province in his speech delivered addressed to 300 participants and guests to the Provincial Childrens Congress and the launching of the Early ...
Abat: Divided opposition is PGMAs strength<br>By Cielito M. Reganit.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) Former Defense Secretary Fortunato Abat, once a very vocal critic of the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on Friday expressed his doubts over renewed calls of several sectors for the Presidents ouster, saying such moves are destined to fail because ...
Completion of Calvo bridge in Pangasinan assured.
Nov 01, 2008 ... STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan, Oct. 31 (PNA) - After much delay during the past months, construction of the Calvo bridge linking the towns of Bayambang and Bautista is now continuing without any hassle. Rep. Rachel Arenas of the first district, who initiated the project, was elated ...
DENR rehabs captured sea eagle.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) Protected Wildlife Coastal Zone Management is rehabilitating a huge grey-headed sea eagle that was recently captured in this city. The sea eagle, weighing two kilos with an 11-feet wide ...
Rains expected as nation observes All Saints' Day.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) - Brief, but frequent downpours can be expected in most parts of the country as the whole nation observes All Saints' Day on November 1, the state weather bureau said. Nathaniel Cruz, weather branch chief at the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and ...
VP Noli cites need for shared responsibilities to protect, empower migrants.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 31 (PNA) Recognizing the essence of shared responsibilities, Vice President Noli "Kabayan" de Castro today underscored the need to work together in order to create an environment that will protect and empower migrants for development. In his closing ...
PAGASA gets P17M from AusAID for updated storm-forecasting technology.
Nov 01, 2008 ... MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA)--Philippine weather forecasters will soon have enhanced capability to map storm signals and surge inundation with a AusD455,500 (about P17 million) funding from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). As a regional neighbor and key ...
Boracay security in place for Halloween.
Nov 01, 2008 ... BORACAY ISLAND, Oct. 31 (PNA) - The Boracay Task Force headed by the Aklan Provincial Police Office said the security measures are now in place for the expected influx of tourists this Halloween. Supt. Larry Decena, acting Aklan Provincial Police Director and lead convenor of ...
Doctors, cops, mechanics deployed along Bicol highway for.
Nov 01, 2008 ... LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO-Bicol) has fielded teams to ensure safety and order among travelers along the Maharlika Highway from Tabugon, Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte to Sorsogon City, before, during and a day after the All Souls' and All Saints' Day ...
7-month-old boy in Butuan City poisoned by China-made chocolate?
Nov 01, 2008 ... CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City, Oct. 31 (PNA) - A seven-month-old boy died after allegedly eating a chocolate stick from China at Purok 3, Barangay 16, this city, a spot report reaching the Northeastern Mindanao Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) here on Friday stated. ...
Fire razes military ammunition depot in Shariff Kabungsuan.
Nov 01, 2008 ... COTABATO CITY, (PNA) Oct. 31 Fire gutted the military ammunition depot of the Armys 6th Infantry Division (ID) headquarters in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Shariff Kabungsuan, around 4:14 a.m., today. Col. Julieto Ando, chief of the 6th IDs Civil Military Operations, said the fire razed ...
Palace defends PGMA's foreign trips.
Nov 02, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 2 (PNA) -- Anything but a picnic. This was Malacaangs reaction today to criticisms of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's foreign trips. In an interview over the Radyo ng Bayan program Pilipinas, Pilipinas! this afternoon, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza ...
RP cannot afford to be complacent in face of global crisis -- Malacanang.
Nov 02, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 2 (PNA) -- Press Secretary Jesus Dureza assured the people today that the government will remain alert to the developments in the financial and economic fronts to ensure that Filipinos are provided all possible protection from the global crisis. He added, however, ...
BI revokes visas of 310 foreign investors.
Nov 02, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 2 (PNA) -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has revoked the visas and blacklisted more than 310 foreign investors suspected of having withdrawn their investments, it was reported Sunday. The BI said each of the foreign traders earlier were issued a special investors ...
26th ASEAN senior transport officials meeting opens Nov. 3 <br>By Lynda B. Valencia.
Nov 02, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 2 (PNA) - The senior transport officials of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will convene on November 3-5, 2008, for the 26th Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM) at the Makati Shangri-La Plaza Hotel. The Department of Transportation ...
PAL starts reducing its fuel surcharge effective Nov. 3<br>.
Nov 02, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 2 (PNA) - Effective on Monday, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will reduce its fuel surcharge by as much as US$ 10 to US$ 20 per international round-trip flight. Jaime J. Bautista, PAL president and CEO, said We are also reducing our domestic flights (PAL and ...
Women's Basketball: Lamoiyan Corp.joins WPBL tournament (Sports).
Nov 03, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA)--In line with its objective to help and promote Philippine basketball, Lamoiyan Corporation owner and former league chairman Dr. Cecilio Pedro is also fielding a team in the Womens Philippine Basketball League (WPBL) which starts on Saturday at the Ynares Sports Center ...
Bicol, southern RP to experience rains.
Nov 03, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) - Lingering drizzle greeted Metro Manila early Monday, causing slight inconvenience especially to commuters, but no storm is approaching the country, the state weather bureau said. "As of today, Monday, no tropical cyclone is existing within the Philippine ...
PGMA to launch financial, scholarship assistance for beneficiaries of gov't workers slain on duty.
Nov 03, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will officially launch Monday in Malacanang a financial and scholarship assistance program for beneficiaries of public servants killed in the performance of their duties. The Pamanang Lingkod Bayang Fund and Scholarship ...
P120-M tertiary hospital to replace Ifugao provincial hospital.
Nov 03, 2008 ... LAGAWE, Ifugao, Nov. 3 (PNA) -- Ifugao provincial governor Teddy Baguilat Jr. Monday assured that a P120-million hospital will replace the present 75-bed capacity Ifugao General Hospital in line with the government sustained efforts affording basic health care to the people. ...
Fruits, vegetables consolidation center set-up in Davao City.
Nov 03, 2008 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) -- A leading purveyor of fresh fruits and vegetables recently established a consolidation center in Davao City to ensure a steady supply of produce from Mindanao for major supermarkets in Metro Manila. The new consolidation center of Agri Nurture ...
BFAD to coordinate with DA to test China eggs.
Nov 03, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) will coordinate with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to conduct tests on eggs imported from China. BFAD director Leticia Gutierrez said Monday they offered to test eggs from China following reports that eggs from China ...
More govt pharmacies with full implementation of cheaper meds law.
Nov 03, 2008 ... MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday the governments program of increasing pharmacies selling cheap medicines to the poor received a huge boost with expected issuance of the implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) of Republic Act 9502 or the Universally ...
PGMA's Pantawid Pamilyang Pinoy warmly delves in Masbate.
Nov 03, 2008 ... LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol has officially launched last weekend the government's emergency assistance to people suffering from extreme poverty, particularly the islanders. DSWD-Bicol regional information officer ...
Foundation to revise humanitarian programs in Basilan.
Nov 03, 2008 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) -- Nagdilaab Foundation Inc. (NFI) President Fr. Angel Calvo disclosed they have to implement revisions in their programs in the island province of Basilan, south of this city. Calvo said the decision was arrived at after the release of NFI program ...
3,000 town folks benefited from militarys medical mission in Palawan.
Nov 03, 2008 ... PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) -- Over 3,000 residents from three barangays in Taytay town in northern Palawan, benefited from the three-day medical civic action programs (medcaps) by the Philippine Navy (PN), Philippine Marines Corps (PMC) and the Western Command (Wescom) last week. ...
DSWD-ARMM debriefs stressed women, children evacuees in Maguindanao.
Nov 03, 2008 ... COTABATO CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) -- About 1,000 women and children from evacuation centers in Datu Piang and Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao province went through stress debriefing last week to help them cope with the psychological anxiety brought by the ongoing war in the province. ...