By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — The Philippines and other climate-vulnerable countries across regions have agreed to work together to initiate actions that will speed up efforts towards combating…
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House committee on Appropriations OKs proposed Salary Standardization Law
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — The House committee on Appropriations on Wednesday approved the proposed Php226 billion four-year “Salary Standardization Law of 2015” or SSL 2015. The panel…
President Aquino issues Executive Order modifying Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area tariff rates on agricultural products
MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 191, which modifies the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) tariff rates on agricultural products. The…
DND refutes COA report on violation of procurement rules in purchase of weapons, equipment
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — The Department of National Defense (DND) said it has observed proper procurement protocol in its acquisition of weapons and equipment, adding that public…
Drilon, Legarda file Senate version of SSL 2015
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) – Three days after President Benigno Aquino III pushed the passage of bill increasing salary of government workers, Senate President Franklin Drilon and finance…
Hague tribunal sets hearing on PHL case vs China on Nov. 24
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — The Netherlands-based Permanent Court of Arbitration will hold a one-week hearing starting Nov. 24 on the Philippines’ case challenging China’s enormous claim on…
Sen. Drilon: New pay scheme to stabilize key gov’t posts, address high turnover
MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — To encourage employees to stay longer in government and boost their morale and productivity, Senate President Franklin Drilon filed Senate Bill No. 3009, which mandates a weighted…
Leni Robredo pushes for ‘people empowerment’
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Nov. 11 (PNA) — Governance will be more efficient if the people are involved in the planning and implementation of programs, Camarines Sur Congresswoman Leni Robredo said here. Robredo said…
Palace says government still focused on rehab and reconstruction programs for Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) victims
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) — A Palace official on Tuesday said that government is fully focused on the rehabilitation and reconstruction programs for Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) victims as survivors…
President Aquino inspects APEC events venues
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday inspected airport terminals and several venues where the remaining 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, which the Philippines…
Senate adopts resolution calling for Senate concurrence of any treaty ratified by President
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) – The Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution expressing the strong sense of the Senate that any treaty ratified by the President of the…
Pay of teachers, nurses to double under SSL 2015
MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) — Public school teachers and nurses will be paid twice more compared to their private counterparts under the proposed Salary Standardization Law of 2015 (SSL 2015), according to…
MMDA announces road closures in metropolis during APEC summit
MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) – Only a week before the special event the country is hosting, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday announced the road closure in some areas in…
Chinese FM Wang Yi visits Manila
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be in the Philippines for a working visit days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, the…
President Aquino hopes for SSL 4 implementation starting in January ’16
MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III is optimistic for the implementation of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 4 by January 2016, which is included in the proposed 2016 national…