By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday assured of the Dept. of Budget and Management’s “full cooperation” in the investigation on the alleged misuse of the Malampaya fund and…
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(3rd Nightlead) Moody’s upgrade on PHL rating, bad US jobs data lift peso
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — Upgrade by Moody’s Investors’ Service of the Philippines’ credit rating to investment grade Thursday helped the peso appreciate against the dollar. The local unit gained P0.32…
Ga/Amit EAST Team vs West Team’s Fisher/Ouschan,Villareal in World Queens Cup
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, (PNA)– The Euro-USA West Team will be strengthened with the presence of “Texas Tornado” Vivian Villareal who will join fellow champions Austria’s Jasmin Ouschan and captain Kelly…
DAP to continue to fund contingency needs
MANILA, (PNA) — The Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), which the Aquino administration maintains is not illegal, will continue to address contingencies but not request by lawmakers for funding, Budget and Management Secretary…
Former budget secretary explains side on Malampaya fund mess
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Former budget secretary now Camarines Sur congressman, Rolando Andaya Jr., broke his silence after his name was included among those charged for plunder in connection…
Biazon hopes 15 Customs Collectors won’t hold on to their post
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Customs Commissioner Rozzano Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon Thursday expressed hope the 15 Customs Collectors affected by the reassignment will not hold on to their post if the…
German business chamber urges PHL to adopt vocational curriculum
MANILA, (PNA) – The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the Philippines to adopt the dual Vocational Education Training program to further sustain the booming economy of the country. GPCCI…
‘Quedan’ to stay in PHL until Sunday
MANILA, (PNA) –Tropical depression “Quedan” is expected to stay within the country’s territory until Sunday due to its slow movement, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Weather…
DOH provides seniors with jobs, PhilHealth membership on Elderly Filipino Week
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Not only do senior citizens get employed this month, they will also be granted free memberships in PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation). The first week of…
Army succors wounded NPA fighter abandoned for dead by his comrades
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — Troopers of the Eastern Mindanao Command literally brought up from the dead a badly wounded New People’s Army (NPA) fighter whom his companions left to…
(Nightlead) Palace assures DBM’s full cooperation in probe on alleged misuse of Malampaya, PDAF
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday assured of the Dept. of Budget and Management’s “full cooperation” in the investigation on the alleged misuse of the Malampaya fund and…
Palace: DAP use is legal, constitutional
By Janice Cave MANILA, (PNA) — The use of the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program is within the bounds of the law and the Constitution, Palace officials said Thursday. Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang…
Profits of listed companies up 4.4% in H1
MANILA, (PNA) — The combined profits of listed companies rose 4.4 percent in the first semester of the year, propelled mainly by higher revenues of firms in the financials, property and holding…
1st Infantry Division fetes gallant personnel
MANILA, (PNA) — With the smoke of battle now beginning to dissipate, the 1st Infantry Division on Thursday formally recognized its personnel who demonstrated bravery and gallantry during their defense of Zamboanga…
Actions to support legal migration for global dev’t to be discussed at UN
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — A two-day High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development, which will be attended by delegations from more than 150 UN member countries, including head of the Russian Federal…