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DOST allots PHP1 B for space technology program in 2017 By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — In a bid to strengthen the country’s space technology program, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has allotted PHP1 billion budget for this for 2017. The agency believes that[…]

Filipinos urged to reflect on sacrifices of Rizal MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — Filipinos were urged by Senators on Friday to reflect on the sacrifices of national hero Jose Rizal and emulate their efforts to fight oppression, especially in a society that turn a blind eye to the inconvenient truth.[…]

Russia interested in having military relationship with PHL, says defense chief By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Dec. 31 (PNA) — Russia is very much interested in having a military-to-military relationship with the Philippines, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzanasaid on the sidelines of Friday’s Rizal Day commemorations. “They (Russians) are very[…]

Military gearing up to secure Black Nazarene Procession By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Dec. 31 (PNA) — With the New Year holidays almost over, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said its units are now gearing up to secure the Black Nazarene Procession on Jan. 9 next year. AFP[…]

MMDA to assign special lanes for fire trucks, emergency vehicles By Aerol B. Pateña MANILA, Dec. 31 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing to designate special lanes along EDSA and other major thoroughfares for fire trucks and other emergency vehicles by the first quarter of 2017.[…]

‘Nina’ evacuees start returning home, social welfare dept to continue relief ops MANILA, Dec. 31 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported Saturday that PHP153,371,593 worth of relief assistance has been provided to families affected by Typhoon Nina in the Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol and Eastern Visayas[…]

Customs bureau plans to build world-class port facilities By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Dec. 31 (PNA) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking to build world-class port facilities in Manila to be at par with other countries in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of trade facilitation, Customs Commissioner Nicanor[…]

House approves condonation of unpaid taxes of local water districts MANILA, Dec. 31 (PNA) — The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved proposals to remove the conditions for the condonation of all back taxes due from local water districts (LWDs) which amounts to P1.2 billion per the estimate[…]

President Duterte visits Hilongos bomb attack victims MANILA, Dec. 31 (PNA) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Hilongos, Leyte, on Friday to visit bombing victims after two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) went off in a crowded town plaza last Wednesday. The President visited the Hilongos District Hospital and provided financial[…]

4 stray bullet incidents; 15-year-old girl is latest victim — DOH MANILA, Jan. 1 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said another stray bullet incident marred the New Year’s Eve revelries anew after a 15-year-old female student was struck by a stray bullet in Malabon City. In[…]