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PHL culture showcased at Madrid’s 2nd La Navideña Christmas Fair MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — Philippine culture took centerstage at the second La Navideña Feria Internacional de las Culturas at the Matadero in Madrid from December 17-23, the Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said. This year’s fair featured an[…]

‘Nina’ out but NDRRMC continues to monitor typhoon’s aftermath MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — Despite the departure of Typhoon “Nina” over the Philippine area of responsibility(PAR), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday said it continues to monitor the weather for any eventualities. NDRRMC executive director[…]

Petition to stop ERC regulation limiting big power consumers to only deal with 23 suppliers filed in SC MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), Ateneo De Manila University, San Beda College (Alabang) and mall owner Riverbanks Development Corporation joined forces in filing a[…]

DPWH opens NAIA expressway CAVITEX section Wednesday MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday opened the NAIA Expressway Ramps 11 and 12, connecting NAIA Terminals 1, 2 and 3 to Cavitex and Skyway. With this, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar noted that the[…]

PNP-ACG nabs suspect in sextortion in Quezon City MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has arrested a 34-year old man in a sextortion case in Baesa, Quezon City. The suspect later identified as Jeffrey Sungahid was arrested while he was collecting the money from a[…]

Jaybee Sebastian transferred to NBI MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) – Justice Secretary Vitalliano Aguirre II on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of high profile inmate Jaybee Sebastian from New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Aguirre said the transfer of Sebastian to NBI on[…]

US Embassy in Manila denies plot by former Ambassador Goldberg to unseat President Duterte By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — The United States Embassy in Manila on Wednesday denied an alleged plot by former Ambassador Philip Goldberg to help unseat Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The U.S. Embassy[…]

PNP-CIDG seizes PHP20-M shabu, nabs 4 suspects MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP20-million worth of suspected shabu and arrested four suspects. The seizure was made after police operatives intercepted an alleged carnapped Toyota Altis along Zone 3, Barangay Impalutao,[…]

Globe Business spearheads Healthcare at the digital age MANILA, Dec. 28 (PNA) — The year 2016 has been of adjustment and growth for the country’s healthcare industry. Developments such as the implementation of a universal health coverage through PhilHealth, the strengthened execution of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RP-RH)[…]

504 families in Apayao affected by floodings caused by northeast monsoon BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 30 (PNA) –The Apayao Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (APDRRMC) reported that a total of 504 families consisting of 923 individuals were affected by flooding in the province of Apayao due to continuous rains[…]