Philippines News Agency back issues from June 2009:
Malabon offers computer tutoring program for indigent residents.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- As part of its efforts in improving the educational skills of its residents particular the indigents, Malabon Vice-Mayor Arnold Vicencio said that his office is offering free computer tutoring programs for the city's marginalized sectors. Vicencio said that ...
Caloocan intensifies campaign vs food poisoning in schools.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- The Caloocan local government is deploying more health and sanitation inspectors to check public and private school canteens as part of intensified drive against food poisoning in schools. Caloocan Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri said that health and sanitary ...
MMDA, NCRPO to go after half-naked men.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Shirtless male persons roaming outside their homes should better mend their ways as they might find themselves being arrested by joint operatives of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). This was the ...
School service operators warned vs unreasonable fare.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) - As the classes have started, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday warned school service operators against "unreasonable fare", stressing they would face sanctions if there are complaints against them. LTFRB Chairman Alberto ...
GRP elated, though guarded, about major headway for OIC Observer status.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 01 (PNA) -- The Philippine Government is elated that its 6th-year campaign for an Observer's seat in the influential Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) has made a major headway, with OIC's fine-tuning of its criteria for admission appearing to be the last of the hurdles ...
Lakas-CMD, KAMPI buckle down to work.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) --- The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) and the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) begun working hand-in-hand to thresh out the party's political plans for the 2010 National Elections, party leaders said on Monday. Presidential adviser on political ...
Lapus kicks off SY 2009-2010.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Jesli Lapus Monday kicked off School Year 2009-2010 with a visit to Rizal High School in Pasig City and Highway Hills Elementary School in Mandaluyong City to monitor the situation in public schools during the first day of ...
Rains seen in Southern Luzon, Visayas.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) --- Scattered rainshowers will persist through out the first week of classes even if the low pressure area spotted over the weekend moves away from the country. "Rainfall is expected over Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila, and the Visayas," Philippine Atmospheric, ...
VP de Castro tops Pulse Asia survey among presidentiables.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) --- Vice President Noli de Castro has remained the most preferred among presidential candidates for the 2010 elections based on the latest survey of Pulse Asia. Pulse Asia's Ulat ng Bayan, a public opinion survey, shows De Castro garnered 18 percent preference rating, ...
Archbishop says some Filipinos prefer civil wedding than church wedding because its less expensive.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales said Filipinos choose to have a civil wedding than a Church wedding because of financial considerations. In an interview with Radio Veritas, the Manila Archbishop said that aside from monetary concerns, the solemnity and ...
Mancao is back in Manila on Thursday, says NBI.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA)--Former Senior Superintendent Cezar Mancao II, who was reportedly linked in the Salvador "Bubby" Dacer- Emmanuel Corbito double murder in 2000, is expected to arrive in Manila from the Unites States (US) on Thursday morning. Lawyers Claro de Castro, chief of the NBI ...
School opening smooth amid first day kinks -- Palace.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Malacanang officials on Monday said the opening of School Year 2009-2010 across the nation is smooth despite the first day kinks among parents and students. "It's just normal for the Department of Education (DepEd) to receive complaints on opening day. You can not ...
MRT starts Monday night 24/7 service.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) - Starting on Monday night, Metro Manila commuters using the Metrostar Express system will no longer have to join the early evening rush going home as the Metro Rail Transit (MRT 3) will be open for 24-hour operations. "The Department of Transportation and ...
LTFRB: Taxi operators start issuing receipts.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) today said the operators of taxicabs will start the mandatory use of receipt-issuing meters. The LTFRB memorandum circular 2009-003 issued last February was agreed upon during the LTFRB's dialogue with ...
Army chief condemns NPA atrocities.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- The Philippine Army leadership on Monday condemned the atrocities committed by the New People's Army in the strongest terms, and vows to run after those responsible for the deaths of many soldiers and civilians alike. Lt. Gen. Delfin N. Bangit, commanding general of ...
PGMA urges NoKor to abide by UN resolution vs. nuke tests.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday called on the North Korean government to abide by the United Nations Security Council resolution against nuclear tests. President Arroyo's call was relayed to Malacanang beat reporters at the New Executive Building by ...
Former Batangas vice gov Recto, five others face double-murder, attempted murder raps.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) - The Department of Justice has recommended the filing of double murder and attempt murder charges against former Batangas Vice Governor Richard Recto and five others in connection with the assassination attempt on former Batangas Governor Armand Sanchez three years ...
DOH says total of A(H1N1) virus cases in RP now 21.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) reported that the total number of influenza A(H1N1) cases rose to 21 after five more persons tested positive of the novel virus. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reported the new cases concurrent to the opening of classes Monday as ...
PGMA enjoys Korean food but cautious on kimchi.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her entourage enjoy good Korean food at the Jeju Island where she is attending the two-day South Korea-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit. "She is enjoying the food that's being served to her. We're also ...
RP still in better position vs other ASEAN members amid the crisis.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Finance Secretary Margarito Teves on Monday said the 0.4 percent growth registered by the Philippines economy in the first quarter this year is still positive compared to the negative growth of other economies in the region. "Despite the weak first quarter growth, ...
Dureza to speak at Asia-Pacific roundtable on peace, security.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Jesus Dureza leaves today (Monday) for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to speak at the 23rd Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR) organized by the ASEAN Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN-ISIS). Dureza was invited to talk and ...
Vertex One to help in providing livelihood, employment for Manilenos.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) - -Following his approval of the controversial City Ordinance 7177 that paved the way the continued operation of the Pandacan oil depot, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim assured the public of his priority agenda of providing livelihood and employment opportunities to city ...
Madrigal boasts 200 pieces of evidence vs. Villar.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 01 (PNA) --- Senator Ma. Consuelo Ana Madrigal claimed on Monday she has over 200 pieces of evidence to probe her ethics complaints that Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. used his influence to realign the C-5 road extension project to benefit his family's real estate properties. "I have ...
NCRPO urges public school officials to use high-tech ID system to ensure safety in campuses.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Regional Director Chief Supt. Roberto Rosales has called on Metro Manila public school superintendents and Parents and Teacher Association (PTA) officials to help adopt the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system, ...
US renews commitment to aid RP in fight vs. terror.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- The top security official of the administration of United States President Barack Obama on Monday renewed the commitment of his government in helping the Philippines address threats posed by terrorists and extremist groups. In a press conference at the Armed Forces ...
PGMA unveils 'reciprocity' program for OFWs.
Jun 01, 2009 ... SEOUL, South Korea, June 1 (PNA) --- To "reciprocate" the invaluable contribution of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to the Philippine economy through their remittances, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today unveiled a P1-billion government assistance program for OFWs displaced by the ...
PGMA calls on Filipinos in Korea to pray for end of tension in Korean Peninsula.
Jun 01, 2009 ... SEOUL, South Korea, June 1 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today called on the Filipino community here to join her in prayer to end the tension that has gripped the Korean Peninsula after the reported North Korea nuclear test. The President issued the call to prayer in her ...
RP-Vietnam agree to strengthen bilateral and trade relations.
Jun 01, 2009 ... JEJU, South Korea, June 1 (PNA via PLDT) --- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung held bilateral talks at the start of 20th ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit held at the Shilla Hotel here this morning and agreed to strengthen cooperation and bilateral ...
Let's wait for UN Security Council's decision on North Korea - PGMA.
Jun 01, 2009 ... JEJU, South Korea, June 1 (PNA-via PLDT) --- Saying she finds the situation in North Korea "disturbing," President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today called for sobriety and asked the people to wait for the United Nations Security Council's decision on the issue. In an interview held at the ...
Palace wants Congress to pass CARP extension and Right to Reply bills.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Malacanang today called on Congress to pass two important bills before it adjourns on June 6. The two pending legislative measures -- the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) extension and the Right to Reply bills -- are still awaiting Congress' approval ...
DENR issues notices of violations to 96 companies surrounding Manila Bay.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- A total of 96 companies surrounding the Manila Bay area were issued notices of violations (NOVs) by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) arising from their wanton discharge of untreated wastewater and for lack of environmental compliance ...
VP vows to work doubly hard after leading latest survey.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Vice President Noli de Castro said on Monday that the latest Pulse Asia survey inspired him to 'work doubly hard' performing his job toward nation building and developing economy. "My heartfelt thanks to our people as their trust in me has not wavered," said De ...
Dumlao ready to testify on Dacer-Corbito double-murder case, says Gonzales.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) - The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday confirmed that former police Sr. Supt. Glenn Dumlao has expressed his willingness to testify in the reopening of the Dacer-Corbito double-murder case. Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez made such confirmation following reports ...
SC: Convicted mayor qualified to run for reelection.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- A former mayor who has been convicted for violation of Republic Act 3019, otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, can run in the 2010 elections if his case did not involve moral turpitude. In a unanimous decision penned by Associate Justice ...
PGMA committed to free, fair trade -- Palace.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is committed to free and fair trade, Malacanang officials said on Monday. Deputy Presidential Spokesman for Economic Affairs Gary Olivar said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has pushed the Philippines as the "Best Value for ...
Senate vows to work overtime for passage of CARP extension bill / By Jelly F. Musico.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile promised on Monday to approve the Senate bill extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) to five years. "We will work on it. We will work overtime tonight (Monday night)," Enrile told the media after the first ...
62 Filipinos stranded in UAE find jobs, 14 opt to return home.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 01 (PNA)--Sixty-two Filipinos, who flew to Ajman in the United Arab Emirates months ago on a promise of high-paying jobs as drivers but were left stranded instead, have been offered employment in Dubai, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported today. The prospective ...
US Secretary of Defense lays wreath at American cemetery to honor Filipino, U.S. servicemen.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates today acknowledged the courage and adaptability of the Philippine military in meeting the security challenges in the country and the region in recent years, and reiterated the two countries' partnership as well as continuing ...
Con-ass dances its way to plenary / By Lilybeth G. Ison.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA) -- After dancing from two committees at the House of Representatives -- committee on rules and committee on Constitutional Amendments -- House Resolution 1109, which was drafted by Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Villafuerte and authored by Speaker Prospero Nograles and backed ...
Senate Oks CARP extension bill on 3rd and final reading.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANILA, June 1 (PNA)--Senate approved on third and final reading the 5-year extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) on Monday night. With a vote of 12-0 with 2 abstentions, the Senate passed Senate Bill 2666, according to Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr ....
Sta. Catalina LGU to put up dormitory for scholars.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUMAGUETE CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- The municipal government of Sta. Catalina in southern Negros Oriental is putting up a dormitory for at least 24 scholars that will be taking up different college courses at the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU). Sta. Catalina Mayor Ruben Melodia ...
Bacolod, Iloilo set to host Cyber Corridor Roadshow.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BACOLOD CITY, June 1 (PNA) --- The cities of Bacolod and Iloilo, which are among the country's Top Ten Next Wave Cities, will host the Cyber Corridor Roadshow with the Commission on Information and Communications Technology on September 10 to 12 and on November 26 to 28, respectively ....
Bacolod to set up 5,000-person human flag on Independence Day.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BACOLOD CITY, June 1 (PNA)- A 5,000-person human flag will be set up in this city to highlight the commemoration of the 111th Independence Day on June 12. Councilor Homer Bais, chairman of the Independence Day committee, said the human flag participants will wear shirts in various colors ...
400T students troop to various schools in Iloilo province for opening of classes.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ILOILO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- About 400,000 students have trooped to their various schools in the province of Iloilo early Monday morning for the opening of classes. Iloilo Schools Division Supt. Raymundo Lapating said in an interview that the school opening went on smoothly and orderly ...
Kidnappers in Cotabato City strike anew; seize Filipino-Chinese lady trader.
Jun 01, 2009 ... COTABATO CITY, June 1 (PNA) --- The Pentagon kidnap for ransom gang struck anew in Cotabato City and seized a Filipino-Chinese trader Sunday night, local officials and the military here said. Authorities believed the rise of kidnap for ransom cases here has something to do with the ...
Davao vet urges piggery owners to vaccinate their hogs.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DAVAO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- Acting city veterinarian Dr. Cerelyn Pinili, Monday urged piggery owners here to have their hogs vaccinate to avoid the emergence of diseases like swine flu. Pinili also assured that the city has enough supply of vaccines and medicines for all piggery and ...
DOH tells students to take precautionary measures vs influenza A/H1N1, dengue.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ILOILO CITY, June 1 (PNA) --- The Department of Health-Center for Health Development 6 (DOH-CHD 6) has advised students to take various precautionary measures against the influenza A/H1N1 and dengue fever. DOH-CHD 6 Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Glen Alonsabe said that the best way students ...
AFP combat troops stumble on NPA training camp in Northern Mindanao.
Jun 01, 2009 ... CAMP EDILBERTO EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, June 1 (PNA) --- Operating combat battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stumbled upon a suspected training camp of the communist-New People's Army (NPA) in Northern Mindanao, a sketchy report reaching the tactical and ...
Skimpy clothes prohibited inside Iloilo provl capitol.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ILOILO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- Iloilo provincial administrator Manuel P. Mejorada has prohibited the wearing of skimpy and inappropriate clothes among the employees and even people having transactions in the capitol. Such prohibition is under Memorandum No. 21 issued last May 29. Many people ...
Missing Swedish National found safe in Isabela.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ILAGAN, Isabela, June 1 (PNA) -A 40-year-old Swedish national, was found safe in San Mariano town after he was reported missing for three days in the Sierra Madre forests while hiking the historic Aguinaldo Palanan-San Mariano trail in the mountain ranges. Johan Bergman, a native of ...
Bike rider in crash helmet grabs P1-M cash from school's disbursing officer.
Jun 01, 2009 ... SANTIAGO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- An unidentified man poked a gun on the head of a female disbursing officer and robbed her of some P1 million cash intended as mid-year bonuses for school teachers of Santiago City North Central School (SCNCS) in Santiago City on May 22, police said. Police ...
Zambo mine completes third shipment of copper concentrates to China.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. (TVIRD) announced Monday it has completed its third shipment of copper concentrates from the Canatuan Mine on May 27, 2009. Company spokesman Rocky Dimaculangan said in accordance with the offtake arrangement between ...
Palawan solon offers scholarship for agriculture students.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 1 (PNA) --- Rep. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra (2nd district, Palawan) is offering a full scholarship program for Palaweno students taking agriculture-related courses. The full scholarship will be availed by students enrolled this school year in fisheries and rural ...
Governor says 96% of barangays in Palawan has daycare centers.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 1 (PNA) --- Palawan governor Joel Reyes reported his administration has constructed 819 daycare centers scattered throughout the 364 barangays in the province posting a record of 96 percent compliance rate on Republic Act 6972 or the Barangay-Level Total ...
BFAR intensifies tilapia fingerlings dispersal in Sorsogon.
Jun 01, 2009 ... SORSOGON CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has intensified its dispersal of tilapia fingerlings areas of Sorsogon province considered as mariculture zones to provide alternative source of income for fisher folks displaced by calamities like typhoons ...
Sec. Puno to lead ceremonial oath-taking of Western Visayas RPOC chair.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ILOILO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ronaldo V. Puno will lead here the ceremonial oath-taking of Western Visayas Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) chair Gov. Niel D. Tupas Sr. Gov. Tupas said that the ceremonial oath-taking will ...
HARBEST urges Bicol farmers - 'produce your own veggies'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PILI, Camarines Sur, June 1 (PNA) -- Farmers in Bicol have been urged to look forward into making the region self sufficient in vegetables so that it stops relying on products coming from other regions that command higher prices in the local market. "You should produce your own vegetables ...
Iloilo guv makes a round of schools.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ILOILO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas Sr. early Monday morning made a round of the schools to consult the school officials of their needs with the opening of classes. Gov. Tupas described the opening of classes in Iloilo province as smooth and orderly with the students ...
Zambo Island schools priority in 10-Rs project.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- The Landang Gua elementary and secondary schools in Sacol Island and other island barangay schools were the first in the list of recipients of the products of Operation 10-Rs, a project initiated by Mayor Celso Lobregat to recycle dilapidated or junk chairs ...
DDB wants showbiz personalities engaged in illegal drugs banned.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BORACAY ISLAND, June 1 (PNA) - The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) would like showbiz personalities positively identified to be engaged in illegal drugs banned in show business. Atty. Clarence Paul Oaminal, DDB Vice Chairman, said that their Chairman Tito Sotto is now in the process of ...
RDCC Bicol intensifies info campaign on AH1N1.
Jun 01, 2009 ... LEGAZPI CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- With more than 10 confirmed case in the country on Influenza A (H1N1), the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Bicol here recently convened members of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) and the media to intensify information campaign and ...
Charges await teachers collecting school fees - warns DepEd.
Jun 01, 2009 ... CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, June 1 (PNA) -- Teachers found collecting fees from their pupils will be charged administratively if there are formal complaints from parents, Department of Education (DepEd) authorities said Monday. DepEd regional director Mario Ramirez said that there are ...
3 armed NPA's yield in Agusan del Sur.
Jun 01, 2009 ... CAMP EDILBERTO EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, June 1 (PNA) -- Three armed New People's Army (NPA) rebels on Monday voluntarily surrendered to Army authorities in Agusan del Sur after knowing the amnesty, peace, livelihood and development program of the government, said regional Army ...
Generally peaceful in Northeastern Mindanao opening classes, PNP says.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BUTUAN CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- The opening classes in the five provinces and six cities in Northeastern Mindanao on Monday was generally peaceful and orderly, according to the Northeastern Mindanao Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13). "Everything is normal and all our police personnel in ...
Peaceful school opening reported in Iloilo City.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ILOILO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- First day of school opening in this southern city is very peaceful in all 52 public elementary and 13 high schools amidst threat of the Type A/H1N1 virus. City mayor Jerry P. Trenas reported that he personally visited the elementary schools Monday and will do ...