By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday said the seven percent growth forecast of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Philippines is “achievable.” “I think…
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“Sukang Iloko” now an export item to Guam, Hawaii (Agribusiness Feature)
By Honor Blanco Cabie MANILA, (PNA) -– A recent returnee to the metropolis was upbeat with a souvenir item he was told he should bring home from the north of the country:…
Aquino wants detailed reconstruction plan for Zamboanga City
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III assured the people of Zamboanga City on Wednesday that there are available funds from the national government and disbursement could immediately start as long…
Quedan gains strength, will exit PHL Saturday
MANILA, (PNA) — Tropical storm Quedan (international name: Fitow) gained strength but its direction may prolong its stay inside the Philippine area of responsibility and expected to be out the country by…
Comelec to deliberate on Ejercito’s motion for reconsideration
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that the commission en banc will deliberate on the motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by Laguna Governor Emilio Ramon…
Bill seeking creation of 3-man independent Foreign Exchange Remittance Regulatory Commission filed
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — OFW party list Rep. Roy Seneres on Wednesday proposed the creation of a three-man independent Foreign Exchange Remittance Regulatory Commission mainly to protect and facilitate…
Catholic business group backs Aquino’s reforms for transparency, stronger bureaucracy
MANILA, (PNA) — The Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) is throwing its full support to President Benigno S. Aquino III as he continues with reforms for transparency and professionalism in…
CA stops release of P3.2-B funds to Stradcom
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — The Court of Appeals has stopped the release of P3.2 billion funds of Stradcom Corporation held in escrow at the Land Bank of the Philippines. In…
Operation vs big-scale insect infestation showing positive results – PCA
By Cielito Reganit MANILA, (PNA) — An intervention program undertaken by the Philippine Coconut Authority to eradicate scale insect infestation plaguing coconut farms in several towns of Batangas and Quezon have shown…
Robust PHL economic forecast lifts stocks
By Leslie Venzon MANILA, (PNA) –- Local share prices rose sharply for a second session Wednesday on the back of bargain-hunting and robust 2014 economic growth forecast for the Philippines. Philippine stocks…
Zambo Sur police files charges against 4 MNLF officials
By Charnyl S. Albarracin PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, (PNA) – The Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (ZDSPO) has filed charges against four officials of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)…
Quedan gains strength, continues to linger in PHL
MANILA, (PNA) — Tropical storm Quedan (international name: Fitow) gained strength but its direction may prolong its stay inside the Philippine area of responsibility, the state weather forecaster said Tuesday. Weather Forecaster…
PAL flights to the US normal despite shutdown of Federal Government
MANILA, (PNA) — Philippine Airlines on Tuesday said that its flights to the US will all proceed as scheduled amid the shutting down of the US Federal Government on Monday midnight. “Flights…
Water and Flood Management Summit set Oct. 3-4
MANILA, (PNA) — The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) will host a water summit that aims to address and seek solutions to water and flood issues within the Laguna de Bay Region…
SMEC needs P1B to rehab Aleco
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA) — The San Miguel Energy Corporation (SMEC) needs about P1 billion to rehabilitate Albay Electric Cooperative (Aleco), Albay Governor Joey Salceda said. SMEC, the power unit of…