MANILA, Nov. 17 (PNA) — The government’s anti-corruption efforts would be more effective if the courts act more expeditiously especially in sending wrongdoers to jail, President Aquino said on Monday. President Aquino,…
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Groups advocate ecological agriculture for APEC, ASEAN member-countries
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — Members of Asia-Pacific EconomicCooperation (APEC) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be better off adapting ecological agriculture. Environment watchdog Greenpeace Southeast…
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill arrives for APEC Summit in Manila
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill arrived on Monday afternoon to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) Summit in Metro Manila. O’Neill’s private plane with…
APEC CEO Summit opens in Manila
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Nov 16 (PNA) — The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2015 has started in Manila on Monday. The three-day summit gathers business leaders in the…
Colombian President arrives in Manila for APEC Summit
By Filane Mikee Z. Cervantes MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos arrived in Manila on Monday afternoon to take part in the world Pacific Alliance dialogue during the…
PHL, Chile agree to help each other in mitigating disasters
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — The Philippines and Chile on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on disaster risk reduction and management. Following their expanded bilateral meeting in Malacañang Palace, President…
PHL gov’t won’t ban travel to Paris despite attacks
MANILA, Nov. 16 (PNA) — The Philippine government on Monday said it will not issue a travel ban to Paris despite deadly attacks that killed nearly 130 people over the weekend, but…
PHL Chief Justice to APEC Business: Mainstream and incentivize women work values
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Women’s work values should be mainstreamed and incentivized in business, Philippine Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno told the APEC Business Advisory Council Saturday. Women’s emphasis on self-fulfillment, family…
Security for APEC Summit under control – DFA
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Amid the terrorist attacks in France, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured that the security measures for the coming of some 17 leaders and three representatives…
12 Philippine public institutions set up as models for anti-corruption and good governance in APEC
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Twelve public sector institutions who were declared last month as the Philippines’ first “Islands of Good Governance” (IGG) were presented to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials…
President Aquino convenes Cabinet security cluster following Paris attacks
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) – In the wake of terror attacks in Paris, President Benigno Aquino III convened the Cabinet security cluster to ensure that all preparations and…
Chile President Bachelet arrives in Manila for state visit, APEC summit
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet arrived in Manila Sunday afternoon ahead of Asia-Pacific economic leaders for a summit next week as she undertakes her…
FVR stresses need to intensify intelligence gathering vs Abu Sayyaf terrorists
By Ben Cal MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Former President Fidel V. Ramos ruled out on Sunday the possibility of any threat coming from an international terrorist group that could sow terror…
PH needs education blueprint to boost workers skills — Villanueva
MANILA, (PNA) — Former Secretary Joel “TESDAMAN” Villanueva vowed to push for the passage of a Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), which will institutionalize a seamless education and training towards employment, if he…
Every aspect of APEC, all set — Spokesperson
By Filane Mikee Z. Cervantes MANILA, Nov. 13 (PNA) — Every aspect of the forthcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit, slated Nov. 17 to 20, is all set and ready, the…