MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) — The Philippines will maintain open lines of communication with Hong Kong in the wake of visa requirements the Hong Kong government imposed on holders of red and…
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Sadain optimistic Bangsamoro Basic Law will be enacted before Pres. Aquino’s term end in 2016
By Teofilo P. Garcia Jr. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 1 (PNA) -– National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Commissioner Mehol Sadain is optimistic that the Bangsamoro Basic Law will be enacted on or…
PHL tops micro insurance coverage in Asian developing countries
By Juzel L.Danganan MANILA, Jan. 30 (PNA) — The Philippines has topped the record for micro insurance coverage among other developing countries in Asia, the Department of Finance said Thursday. Micro insurance…
President Aquino approves abolition of 3 PDAF-linked GOCCs
MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has approved the abolition of three government-owned and controlled corporations linked to the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) mess. In a statement,…
DA to pursue reforms in gov’t rice procurement
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured it will pursue reforms in the rice procurement of government to curb the reported smuggling and…
Big challenge ahead with the signing of Annex on Normalization and Addendum on Bangsamoro Waters
By Ben Cal MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) –- The peace panels of both the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will have to work harder to…
Aquino government expresses elation over the 2013 PHL economic performance; assures to focus on poverty alleviation
MANILA, Jan. 30 (PNA) — The Aquino government welcomed the report of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) showing that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.2 percent in 2013…
PHL economy grows 7.2% in 2013
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Jan. 30 (PNA) — The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 6.5 percent in the fourth quarter, bringing the full-year growth to 7.2 percent in 2013, making…
Full support for GPH-MILF peace accord crucial to peace in Mindanao, says UK Foreign Secretary Hague
MANILA, Jan. 30 (PNA) — Visiting British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Thursday called on all sectors in the Philippines to support the peace agreement that is expected to be signed soon…
SC junks case vs. ex-Ombudsman Gutierrez on fertilizer fund scam
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Jan. 30 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) has exonerated former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez in connection with the petition filed by former Solicitor General Frank Chavez. In…
President Aquino assures the AFP will go after Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter members to protect Filipinos
MANILA, Jan. 29 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III assured on Wednesday that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains committed to go after Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) members…
President Aquino: Death penalty revival needs more study
MANILA, Jan. 29 (PNA) — Despite the perception of increased criminality, the government will have to thoroughly study proposals to revive the death penalty, President Benigno Aquino III said Wednesday. In an…
Ombudsman indicts ex-CJ Corona for amassing ill-gotten wealth
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Jan. 29 (PNA) — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has found probable cause to charge former Chief Justice Renato C. Corona and his wife, Cristina, with…
DPWH saves about P19-B thru bidding – President Aquino
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Jan 29 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways was able to save some P19 billion from July 2010 to Nov 2013, President Benigno S….
Abad: Quality education remains top priority of Aquino administration
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Jan. 27 (PNA) — Advancing quality education in the country continues to be a priority under the Aquino administration, with the education sector claiming a significant part…