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Rizal’s martyrdom should propel Pinoys to rise to challenge

By Azer Parrocha/PNA MANILA — Malacañang called on Filipinos, particularly the youth, to be inspired by the martyrdom of national hero Jose Rizal in facing challenging and crucial times for the benefit...

‘Task Force Ugnay:’ winning Calabarzon battles sans guns

By Saul Pa-a/PNA NASUGBU, Batangas – The road to peace is tough. But the recipe for development requires peace as ingredient – a daunting task that the “Task Force Ugnay,” a collaborative...

Wooden boatmaking embraces Mindanao life, culture

By Rey-Luis Banagudos/PNA ZAMBOANGA CITY -- In a coastal barangay located 35 kilometers from downtown Zamboanga City, one could witness a craft that has existed in the region since time immemorial -- boatbuilding. The...

New year, new life for young ex-NPA rebels

By Liza Agoot/PNA BAGUIO CITY -- It was also December, when "Ka Iyong" joined the New People's Army (NPA) five years ago. Christmas in the years that followed was never the same again,...

PDL-made Christmas lanterns light up PH streets, parks

By Earl Jed Roque/PNA MANILA -- This holiday season may be the merriest of the year for most of  Filipinos, who lengthily observe Christmas with many saying the celebration starts as early as September. While...

People who work during holidays

By Severino Samonte/PNA MANILA --The dictionary describes briefly the noun holiday “as a day or period of rest from work, or of recreation.” In observance of such a day, private employers normally do not...

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