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PNA GAD workshop in Olongapo City
Ms. Faye P. Velasco (inset photo), Editor-in Chief of the Philippine News Agency (PNA), delivers her inspirational message to participants of the 2013 Gender and Development (GAD) workshop “Women Leaders in Govenance” on Friday (May 17, 2013) at the By The Sea Resort... [Read more...]
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NIB-PNA 2013 Gender and Development (GAD) workshop in Olongapo City
Atty. Carmela A. Ablaza (left), Public Attorney III of the Special and Appeal Cases of Public Attorneys Office (PAO), discusses the Magna Carta of Women (R.A 9710) and other concerns during the first day of the 2013 Gender and Development (GAD) workshop “Women Leaders in... [Read more...]
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Top senator Grace Poe and her family
Neophyte Senator Grace Poe with her mother Susan Roces is greeted by Comelec officials during the proclamation of the initial 6 senators on Thursday night (May 16, 2013) at the PICC in Pasay City. (PNA photo by Jess Escaros)LAM/jme Read More →
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Comelec Chairman Brillantes greets Poe at proclamation
Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes, Jr. greets number one and neophyte Senator-elect Grace Poe and her mother Susan Roces during Thursday evening’s proclamation of the top six of 12 Senators at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City (PNA photo coverage... [Read more...]
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Neophyte senators Grace Poe and Sonny Angara pose with their families
Neophyte senators Grace Poe (right) and Sonny Angara (left) pose with their families during the proclamation of the six out of 12 senators Thursday night (May 16, 2013) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City (PNA photo coverage by Avito C. Dalan and Jess... [Read more...]
2013 Campaign Trail
(Election) Central Visayas police chief orders cops to secure local poll winners
CEBU CITY, May 13 — Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Director Marcelo Garbo Jr. Monday assured his men will secure all winners in the local elections.
(Elections)Espino voting in Bugallon, Braganza in Alaminos City
DAGUPAN CITY, May 13 — Confident of getting reelected, Gov. Amado Espino Jr. is casting his vote at 7:30 a.m. in his electoral precinct at the Portic Elementary School in Bugallon town.
Team PNoy bets ready to cast votes on Monday polls
MANILA, May 12 — All the senatorial candidates of the ruling coalition Team PNoy are ready to join the more than 50 million Filipino voters who will go out on Monday to cast their votes for 12 senators, partylists and local candidates.
National
SC justices go high tech
MANILA, May 17 — The Supreme Court justices go high tech after the en banc has approved the upgrading and modernizing the SC's technological equipment.
De Lima says Mancao securing passport
MANILA, May 17 — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Friday divulged former police Senior Supt. Cezar Mancao II is now busy securing a passport.
Cops arrest Globe hackers in Metro Manila
MANILA, May 17 — With the growing concern of the telecommunication companies in the hacking of their broadband system nationwide, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested recently the hackers operating in Metro Manila.
Foreign
8 killed, 25 wounded in bombing at funeral in Iraq
BAGHDAD, May 17 — At least eight people were killed and 25 others wounded on Friday in a roadside bomb attack at a funeral in Iraq, an Interior Ministry source said.
Mexican FM to visit China
BEIJING, May 17 — Mexican foreign minister Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena will visit China from May 19 to 20, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei announced Friday at a regular press conference in Beijing.
Pakistani PM to free 51 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture
ISLAMABAD, May 17 — Pakistan interim Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has decided to release 51 Indian fishermen on humanitarian grounds in a goodwill gesture, the prime minister's office said Friday.
Sports & Entertainment
NegOcc athletes to PNG leave next week
BACOLOD CITY, May 17 — Athletes from Negros Occidental will leave next week for the 2013 Philippine National Games (PNG) slated at ULTRA, Pasig City.
National training pool members must join PNG –PSC chair
MANILA, May 17 — Members of the national training pool in the priority sports must take part in the coming Philippine National Games (PNG) or face the consequence of being demoted to the next lower level with the corresponding adjustments in allowance.
FIFA says 76% of Confederations Cup tickets sold
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 17 — More than 76% of tickets available for next month's Confederations Cup in Brazil have been sold, world football's governing body FIFA said on Thursday.
Travel & Tourism
Sri Lanka to open largest mall in tandem with tourism growth
COLOMBO, May 17 — A Sri Lankan company is planning to build the largest mall in the post-war country, in an effort to cash in on a booming tourist industry, it said in a statement here on Friday.
3rd International Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge held in Davao
MANILA, May 17 — The third international installment of the Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge was recently held in Davao to raise tourism activity and awareness for the environmental protection of the Philippines’ highest peak.
Ilolo City sets Santacruzan 2013
ILOILO CITY, May 17 — The Iloilo city government and the Iloilo City Tourism Council will jointly hold Santacruzan sa Flores de Mayo 2013 with a procession of the sagalas on May 24.
Health & Lifestyle
Defense ministry to build country's first trauma center by 2015
SEOUL, May 17 — The country's first trauma center is expected to be built by 2015 to treat patients with severe external injuries, the defense ministry said Friday.
Cancer is No.1 cause of death in S. Korea
SEOUL, May 17 — Cancer is the number one cause of death among South Koreans, the Korean Medical Association's institute said Thursday, citing data by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
S. Korea reports first suspected death by killer tick
JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, May 17 — An elderly man suspected of being bitten by a killer tick died on this southern island on Thursday, the first such case in the country following recent reports of deaths in Japan, local health authorities said.
Provincial
Explosion rocks Salug, Zamboanga del Norte
ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 17 -– An improvised bomb explosion has rocked the municipality of Salug in the province of Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday dawn, a police official disclosed Friday.
Comelec orders election candidates to submit reports on expenses
BAGUIO CITY, May 17 — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) today ordered all the candidates who ran for elective posts during the May 13 mid-term polls in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to submit until next week their respective election expenses.
Batangas library hosts kids’ summer reading and learning workshop
BATANGAS CITY, May 17 -– The Batangas City Library hosted recently the summer reading learning program workshop for some 80 children aged 5 to 6 years old.
Business
Cebu Pacific starts direct flights to Phuket, Thailand
MANILA, May 17 — The country's largest national flag carrier, (Cebu Pacific) said on Friday it will begin direct flights from Manila to Phuket, Thailand, starting August 16, 2013.
Globe Telecom reports sustained revenue growth in Q1
MANILA, May 17 — Globe Telecom sustained its revenue growth trajectory in the first three months, the growth driven by strong subscriber acquisitions and key product differentiation as well as continued optimism for the local economy.
Peso caps election week sideways vs. dollar
MANILA, May 17 — Higher corporate inflows buoyed the peso against the strengthening of the dollar in Asia Friday.
Agri-Business
Chicago corn, wheat fall amid rising soybeans
CHICAGO, May 17 — Chicago agricultural commodity futures were traded mixed Thursday, with corn and wheat prices down and soybeans price up on strong export sales.
Indonesia steps up agri cooperation with African Union
CAIRO, May 16 — Indonesia is making every effort to step up cooperation with African Union in agriculture sector through an international training workshop on water management in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Wednesday.
Chicago agricultural commodities fall on stronger dollar
CHICAGO, May 16 — Chicago agricultural commodity futures were traded lower Wednesday, as a stronger U.S. dollar mainly pressured the trading most of the day.
Features
Veteran Mayon watcher says job 'is just so frustrating sometimes'
LEGAZPI CITY, May 17 — The longest watcher of Mayon Volcano, both during its calm and eruptive moods, admitted Thursday that his job sometimes turns frustrating when people die or are injured because of events beyond their control.
Afghan treasures display in Melbourne tells a different Afghanistan story
MELBOURNE, May 17 — Several hundred priceless antiques from ancient Afghanistan, which are now on exhibit here, provide Australians with a rare opportunity to view the war-torn country in another angle.
News Analysis: White House under siege over IRS' targeting of conservative groups
WASHINGTON, May 17 — The screws continued to tighten on U.S. President Barack Obama Thursday amid a major scandal that saw powerful tax authorities target conservative groups.