By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Monday announced that despite back-to-back national disasters last year, the Philippine economy was still on…
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DepEd OK with 4-day a week school adjustment
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA)— The Department of Education (DepEd) is open to making necessary adjustments for the intense traffic problem Metro Manila will experience beginning Monday night due…
Remittances to PHL post record-high inflows of US$ 25.12B in ‘13
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb 17 (PNA) — Remittances to the Philippines proved its resiliency anew in December 2013 after it posted another record-high monthly cash level of US$ 2.2 billion, 9.1…
MMDA releases list of alternate routes to avoid traffic gridlock due to Skyway 3 construction
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) released Monday the list of alternate routes for private vehicles as motorists and commuters brace for…
Philippine Development Plan midterm update ensures sustainability and inclusiveness of the country’s economic growth, Balisacan says
MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has updated the Philippine Development Plan: 2011-2016 (PDP) to ensure sustainability and inclusiveness of the country’s rapid economic growth, Socioeconomic…
Palace assures that Yolanda-hit areas will continue to receive government assistance
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb 15 (PNA) — With about 100 days after typhoon “Yolanda” devastation of the Visayas Region, Malacanang on Saturday assured that the government will continue to provide…
DepEd already studying MMDA’s proposed 4-day school week –Palace
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) is now studying the four-day school week proposed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Malacanang said Saturday. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail…
Palace seeks more support for ice skater Martinez’s future competitions
MANILA, Feb. 15 (PNA) — As it hailed his performance in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Malacañang on Saturday voiced hopes for more support for figure skater Michael Christian Martinez in his…
Over 8,000 visitors expected at 2014 Travel Tour Expo, says PTAA president
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) president John Paul Cabalza said Friday that over 8,000 visitors are expected to attend the 2014 Travel Tour…
President Aquino hopes Tuason testimony on ‘pork barrel’ mess to result in safeguards vs abuse
MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Friday voiced hopes the testimony before the Senate by Ruby Tuason will lead to safeguards against the abuse of the country’s finances….
Passage of MARINA bill in Senate hailed
MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — A decisive passage of a bill designating the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to watch over the welfare of 400,000 seafarers across the globe has earned praises from…
President Aquino cites tourism attainments; seeks to cement PHL as a vacation hotspot
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday lauded the achievements of the tourism industry and at the same time aimed for a bigger…
MMDA launches website to update motorists on progress of gov’t road projects
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb. 14 (PNA) — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched on Friday a website that would update the public on traffic situation along major road projects…
US President Obama’s visit to the PHL to provide momentum to relations –Palace
MANILA, Feb 13 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said that the visit of US President Barack Obama to the Philippines will provide a new momentum to the Philippine-US relations. Presidential Communications Operations…
Speaker wants review of existing holidays in PHL
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 13 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. proposed for a review of the existing holidays in the country. During the closed door meeting Wednesday between leaders…