Category: update

AFP urges public to be more vigilant in wake of Leyte IED blast MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — In wake of the improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Hilongos, Leyte Wednesday night which wounded 32 people, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has urged the citizenry to be more vigilant[…]

MMDA Metrobase to be used for monitoring fire incidents in MM during New Year’s celebration By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be utilizing its Metrobase command center for various government agencies involved in ensuring safe and peaceful celebration of the[…]

NDRRMC now assessing damage caused by ‘Nina’ By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is now conducting a “post disaster needs assessment” to determine the exact damages sustained by the regions worst-hit by typhoon ‘Nina’ as well as their[…]

PHL Embassy in Moscow vows to work for early release of jailed Filipina MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — Representatives of the Philippine Embassy in Moscow who traveled to Penal Colony No. 13 in the Republic of Mordovia to visit a Filipina convicted for theft to ensure her well-being vowed to[…]

Smart restores mobile services in Virac, Catanduanes and Romblon province MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — Smart Communications has restored its 3G coverage in Virac, Catanduanes which provides voice, SMS, and mobile Internet to users in the area. Mobile services were also restored in Romblon which is one of the areas[…]

PWDs can already avail of VAT-free purchases under RA 10754, NCDA welcomes inquiries on law MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday reiterated that persons with disabilities (PWDs) can already avail of the benefits under Republic Act 10754, or the Act Expanding[…]

Palace welcomes SWS survey showing 95% of Filipinos to welcome 2017 with hope MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday welcomed a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing 95 percent of the Filipinos are entering year 2017 with hope rather than with fear. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said the[…]

Gov’t urged to utilize funds for disaster relief immediately, efficiently MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — With around PHP4.963 billion worth of funds left under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) for 2016, a senator on Thursday urged the government to put these funds to quick and good[…]

Ombudsman secures conviction of ex-Davao Oriental town mayor on medicine fraud MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has secured the conviction of former Baganga, Davao Oriental Mayor Gerry Morales in connection with the procurement of 11,000 pieces of Mebendazole tablets worth P196,900 in 2001. In[…]

Leyte, N. Cotabato bombings shouldn’t be cause for alarm — Palace MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said the public has no reason to be alarmed despite two explosions that rocked Leyte and North Cotabato last Wednesday night. “It’s an area of concern but not alarming,” Presidential Spokesman[…]