By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 10 (PNA) – Malacanang on Wednesday assured that no special treatment is being given to resigned Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima. Presidential Communications Operations…
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With sustained economic growth, Philippines will completely eliminate poverty within a generation, says economist
BAGAC, Bataan, June 10 (PNA) — The country’s economic growth is so high that if sustained, it could completely eliminate poverty within a generation, an economist has said. During a press conference…
Private sector support, higher investments to boost jobs-creating sectors key to inclusive growth — expert
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 10 (PNA) — Stronger support from the private sector and higher investments to develop industries that contribute to job creation are needed in reducing rural poverty…
PHL remains free of MERS-CoV –DOH
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, June 9 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) assured on Tuesday that the Philippines remains safe from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome–Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) despite confirming reports…
President Aquino orders Cabinet to hasten government spending
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 9 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed Cabinet secretaries to accelerate the pace of government spending in order to regain the country’s 6.3…
ITLOS may rule on PHL case on issue of West Philippine Sea in early part of 2016
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, June 9 (PNA) — The International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) may decide in the early part of 2016 on the merit of the…
Bangsamoro economy to grow by 12.8% under BBL
MANILA, June 9 (PNA) — Despite claims there is no serious study on the impact of the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to the business sector and the economy,…
Japan, the Philippines to hold joint maritime drill in South China Sea
TOKYO, June 8 (PNA/Xinhua) — Japan and the Philippines planned to hold a joint maritime drill from June 23 to 24 in the South China Sea, a move apparently aims at paving…
DOH boosts its health services with the launching of HI-5 Strategies
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, June 8 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) formally launched on Monday its HI-5 Program or High-Impact Breakthrough Strategies to ensure the attainment of the Millennium…
DOH to tourists/travelers: Fill up the health declaration checklist honestly
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, June 8 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) appealed on Monday to tourists and other travelers to the Philippines to fill up truthfully and completely the…
Palace continues to push for BBL passage
MANILA, June 8 (PNA) — Malacanang remains committed to pushing the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) which it deems a framework for peace and development in Muslim Mindanao. In a…
Palace sees further progress in reducing out-of-school numbers
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 8 (PNA) — Malacanang is optimistic that the number of out-of-school children in the country will further decline due to various government initiatives, including the administration’s…
BBL authors appeal to fellow lawmakers to support HB 5811
By Edwin O. Fernandez MANILA, June 7 (PNA) – Sulu 1st District Rep. Tupay Loong, vice chair of the House Ad Hoc Committee on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), appealed on…
Palace acknowledges report showing country’s improvement in Rule of Law Index 2015
MANILA, June 7 (PNA) — The Palace acknowledged on Sunday a report indicating the Philippines’ improvement in the recent Rule of Law Index 2015. “We note the recently published 2015 Rule of…
Abad sees higher budget for climate change resiliency programs for 2016
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, June 7 (PNA) – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad sees a higher climate change adaptation budget for the government next year, surpassing…