Philippine News Agency

Also known as PNA

The Philippine News Agency (PNA) is a government-run news organization that focuses on providing factual reporting about Mindanao and other regions in the Philippines. PNA has partnered with MindaNow Network to launch 'Good News Magazine,' a television program set to debut in July 2025, aimed at showcasing positive narratives of Mindanao's growth and traditions. Additionally, Jorjette Barrenechea Aquino, appointed as PCO Undersecretary by President Marcos Jr., is working on digitalizing PNA and rationalizing state media agencies with assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

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Last updated at April 22, 2025.

Recent stories about PNA

CIAC, PPPI establish pharmaceutical hub in Clark

Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has partnered with Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) to establish a pharmaceutical logistics and distribution center within the Clark Aviation Capital (CAC).
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MindaNow Network launches in Davao to highlight Mindanao's growth and traditions

A new media platform called MindaNow Network was launched on Wednesday morning in Davao City, aiming to present authentic images and stories of Mindanao.
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DOST chief urges scientists to focus on market needs, collaborate with businesses

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. is urging scientists to focus on developing solutions that address stakeholders' needs and collaborate with businesses for lasting impact.
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Marcos appoints Aquino as PCO Undersecretary

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Jorjette Barrenechea Aquino as Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
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ABS-CBN News, PNA win Rafael M. Salas Award

ABS-CBN News and Philippine News Agency received the Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award (RMSKPA) in Pasay City for their contributions to advancing the country's population and development agenda.
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Family consent key obstacle in deceased organ donation

Family consent remains the primary obstacle in deceased organ donation, according to Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang of Southern Philippines Medical Center-Human Advocate and Retrieval Effort (SPMC-SHARE) in Davao City.
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Marcos backs PHP800M in unfinished APECO projects

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) will inaugurate two unfinished projects this month, including the PHP27-million Fire Station Project and the PHP28-million Sewage Treatment Plant Project Phase 1.
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Kamuning Flyover upper southbound lanes reopen late Aug

The upper portion of the southbound lanes of Kamuning Flyover is set to reopen for motorists by late August, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR).
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Philippine gov't media learn emergency broadcasting from Australia

Government media members from the Philippines are attending a study tour in Australia to learn about effective emergency broadcasting techniques.
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Facebook flags, deletes PNA posts; Meta investigates

On Monday, April 25, Facebook continued to flag and delete posts from the Philippine News Agency (PNA) and Radyo Pilipinas for alleged violations of its community standards.
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