BOC files P1-B smuggling raps vs. Petronas Energy
By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr. MANILA, Philippines (PNA) -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a P1.058-billion smuggling case against Petronas Energy…
US woman is world’s shortest
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A 27-inch-tall college student whose hobbies include dancing and cheerleading is the world’s shortest woman, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday. Bridgette Jordan, 22, and her younger…
Aquino: China to be ‘reasonable’
NEW YORK (AFP) – President Aquino said Tuesday that he expected China to be “reasonable” over tense territorial disputes so long as Beijing is given a way to save face.…
Barack’s Compliment
NEW YORK CITY - US President Barack Obama has complimented President Benigno S. Aquino III for his achievements after a year in office. President Aquino, who seated beside the US…
Aquino remains firm on West Philippine Sea stance
NEW YORK CITY (PNA via PLDT) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III stood firm on the government’s stance on the West Philippine Sea but maintained that it still wanted to…
Honest taxpayers
MANILA, Philippines (Tempo) - Banks and insurance companies are the most honest taxpayers while electric and local water cooperatives are the worst. This was how the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
‘Safety nets’
MANILA, Philippines (Tempo) - The Aquino administration has begun placing “safety nets” on the local oil industry that seeks to protect consumers from the effects of volatile oil prices, a…
Filipino maids flee Khaddafy’s kin
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Two Filipino maids employed by ousted Libyan leader Moammar Khaddafy’s relative fled the household and were evacuated by their embassy in Tripoli, the Philippine government said…
PINOY SPIRIT
key to nation’s resiliency – Aquino NEW YORK CITY -– President Aquino cited on Monday the Filipinos’ indomitable spirit which he said was key in giving them the ability and…
Pres. Aquino orders review of oil deregulation law
by Phres A. Evardone QUEZON CITY, Philippines (PIA) -- President Aquino ordered the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC) to review and study the Oil Deregulation Law to determine when the…
GenSan goes all-out in homecoming fete for Shamcey
By Allen Estabillo GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Sept. 20 (PNA) - Wild cheers and enthusiastic smiles greeted 2011 Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup as she finally returned home to this…
Aquino cites indomitable spirit of Filipinos
NEW YORK CITY (PNA via PLDT) -– President Benigno S. Aquino III cited on Monday the Filipinos’ indomitable spirit which he said was key in giving them the ability and…
Aquino welcomes renewed commitment of Convergys to invest in the Philippines
NEW YORK CITY (PNA via PLDT) –- President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed a top US business process outsourcing company’s decision to renew its pledge to partner with government in…
Biazon expected to stop smugglers
MANILA, Philippines (Tempo) - Malacañang expressed confidence yesterday that new Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon could thwart smuggling groups despite reports on 172 missing luxury vehicles from the Subic Bay Freeport.…
Freedom for political prisoners sought
MANILA, Philippines (Tempo) - The Samahan ng Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (SELDA) has asked President Benigno S. Aquino III release all political prisoners, especially the elderly and sickly…
OFW’s death shrouded in mystery
MANILA, Philippines (Tempo) - Three death certificates with conflicting dates of death accompanied the remains of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) repatriated to Manila from Jordan recently. To make matters…
