National - Philippine News Agency
WEB2 days ago · September 9, 2024, 10:50 pm. MANILA – Operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) on Monday arrested two drug suspects and seized from them some PHP748 million worth of suspected shabu in anti-illegal drug operation in Imus City, Cavite province. PDEG chief, Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta,….
Philippine News Agency
WEBEnvironment. SciTech. The Philippine News Agency is a web-based newswire service of the Philippine government under the supervision of the News and Information Bureau (NIB) of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Government Links. Office of the President. Office of the Vice President. Senate of the Philippines. House of Representatives.
Duterte signs bill raising age of sexual consent to 16
WEBMar 7, 2022 · President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo). MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.. Republic Act (RA) No. 11648, signed by Duterte on March 4, amends RA 3815 or the Revised Penal Code and RA 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
Sports - Philippine News Agency
WEBSeptember 8, 2024, 5:55 pm. MANILA – The Philippines conquered the international stage anew as Rubilen Amit defeated China’s Siming Chen, 3-1 (1-4, 4-2, 4-2, 4-3), to win the Massé WPA (World Pool-Billiard Association) Women’s World 9-Ball Championship in Hamilton, New Zealand on Sunday. The first Filipino winner of….
DepEd launches MATATAG Curriculum to address basic education …
WEBAug 10, 2023 · The DepEd announced that the MATATAG Curriculum will be implemented in SY 2024-2025 for Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7. In SY 2025-2026, Grades 2, 5, and 8 will be under the new curriculum with Grades 3, 6, and 9 in SY 2026-2027. Grade 10 learners will join them on SY 2027-2028. (PNA)
Latest News - Philippine News Agency
WEBSeptember 11, 2024, 2:05 pm. LONDON – More than 2,100 environmental activists were killed worldwide between 2012 and 2023, with Latin America holding the highest percentage globally, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) said Tuesday. The new report by Global Witness said an estimated 196 land and…. Full Story.
Honoring past, present heroes on Nat’l Heroes’ Day
WEBAug 31, 2020 · MANILA – Filipinos on Monday commemorated the National Heroes' Day, honoring and remembering known and unknown heroes of the revolution who laid the foundation for the country's independence after centuries under foreign rule including Spain, the United States, and Japan.. This day also commemorates the Cry of Pugad Lawin, a revolt that started the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the ...
News Articles - Philippine News Agency
WEB2 days ago · September 11, 2024, 11:22 am. DUMAGUETE CITY – Police officers have arrested a “high-value” drug suspect and seized some PHP7.3 million worth of shabu in Negros Oriental province on Tuesday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), told the Philippine News Agency on….
Debate on the date and place of 1896 'Cry' for PH freedom
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Officially, and since 1962, it has been celebrated on August 23, 1896 in Pugad Lawin. Traditionally, before 1962, it was commemorated on August 26, 1896 in Balintawak. On this matter, tradition dies hard. "Despite documentary evidence presented for each side, it seems we may never come to a satisfactory solution.
PBBM moves Ninoy Aquino Day celebration to Aug. 23 for long …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. moved the special non-working holiday for Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21 (Wednesday) to Aug. 23 (Friday).. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of the President, signed Proclamation No. 665 on Thursday, amending Proclamation No. 368 series of 2023 which lays out the regular holidays and special non-working days for 2024.
Skip to content