MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday issued an executive order reducing and condoning the real property taxes being paid by independent power producers (IPPs) working with…
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DOT chief confident Iloilo Convention Center Project withstands scrutiny
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) — Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. was confident the controversial Php700-million Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) will withstand scrutiny after it was…
Government has funds to build new settlements for victims of Typhoon ‘Yolanda’, says official
MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) — The government has the funds and is ready to build new settlements for victims of Typhoon “Yolanda” but the challenge is finding the right location to construct…
Palace thanks Congressmen for passing 2015 national budget
MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) — Malacañang has expressed its gratitude to the House of Representatives for approving the P2.6-trillion 2015 national budget, which will now be sent to the Senate for deliberations….
Palace mourns death of ex-senator Flavier
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday expressed sympathy with the family of former Senator and former Health Secretary Juan Flavier who succumbed from multiple organ failure…
Lower prices of Pinoy Tasty, pandesal in November — DTI
MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — Consumers shall expect lower prices of Pinoy Tasty and Pinoy Pandesal next month as prices of flour declined in the market, Department of Trade and Industry-Consumer Protection…
Senators welcome President Aquino’s decision ruling out second term speculation
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon and his colleagues welcomed on Wednesday the decision of President Benigno S. Aquino III to end speculation on the…
MMDA suspends number coding on Thursday for provincial buses, Friday for all vehicles
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — To ensure a hassle-free commemoration of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino on…
House passes Php 2.6-trillion national budget for 2015 on third and final reading
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) – The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading on Wednesday the proposed Php 2.606-trillion national budget for 2015. House Bill No….
PHL to focus on services when it hosts 2015 APEC Summit
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — The Philippines will focus on efficient flow of services and people across border in the region to benefit fully from trade liberalization when…
Terminal fee integration into airline tickets to proceed next month
MANILA, Oct 29 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Wednesday announced that all systems are “go” for the integration of the terminal fee into the cost of airline tickets…
President Aquino: No second term for me
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA)– President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday that he has no intentions of seeking a second term in office. “There are some quarters that were saying I…
PAL to add routes to Japan by December
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, on Tuesday announced it will be expanding routes to Japan with the opening of new services to Osaka and Nagoya…
DOH boosts preparations for handling and management of possible EVD case
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday that while it is not boasting about its readiness to face the threat posed by…
President Aquino assures gov’t support to electronics industry
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has assured government support to the country’s electronics industry. Speaking before members of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries…