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PAGASA: Northeast monsoon still affects northern Luzon MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms will be experienced over Cagayan Valley and the province of Aurora, state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday. Cloudy skies with[…]

105.75-M Filipinos by end of 2017 MANILA, Dec. 29 (PNA) — The Philippine population will continue to increase in 2017 and is projected to reach 105,758,850 by December 31, 2017, based on projections made by the Commission on Population (POPCOM) using data from the Philippine StatisticsAuthority (PSA). Included in the[…]

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[…]