By Joann Santiago MANILA, May 7 (PNA) — Philippines’ domestic fundamentals will continue to be the country’s strong wall against the slowdown in global growth, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative to…
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DOJ orders filing of criminal raps vs. Veloso’s recruiters
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, May 7 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered the filing of criminal cases in court against the suspected recruiters of Mary Jane Veloso. The…
Amid territorial disputes, China is not an enemy — DFA
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, May 7 (PNA) – Amid China’s massive reclamation and dredging operations in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippines’ foreign affairs department has said China is…
PHL rises 8 places in WEF’s 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, May 7 (PNA) — Thanks to the prioritization of travel and tourism in the country, the Philippines ranked 74th out of 141 countries in the World Economic…
DA official says feed industry vital to attaining food safety, competitiveness in AEC
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, May 7 (PNA) — A Department of Agriculture official on Thursday cited the importance of the feed industry in ensuring food safety, particularly in meat, as a…
PHL hosting of 2015 APEC meetings on-track
By Joann Santiago MANILA, May 6 (PNA) — Preparations for the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting, which the Philippines is hosting in Manila from November 18-19, are moving on schedule….
DOH boosts campaign vs. HIV by encouraging voluntary HIV testing
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, May 6 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) is strengthening its awareness campaign on HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by encouraging the public to avail themselves of…
Lawsuit filed against Pacquiao for failure to reveal his injury
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, May 6 (PNA) – For failing to reveal his right shoulder injury for his fight against undefeated Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao has reportedly been named in a USD…
PHL not building structures in disputed features of West Philippine Sea, says DND
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, May 6 (PNA) — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday denied reports made by China claiming that the Philippines is building structures on disputed islets…
House to vote for the approval of BBL
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 6 (PNA) — The House of Representatives will vote for the approval of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) next week, a lawmaker here said Wednesday. Rep….
DA intensifies drought mitigation efforts
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, April 6 (PNA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified interventions to mitigate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the country even as it…
President Aquino leaves for Chicago, Canada
MANILA, May 6 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday left for a working visit to Chicago, the United States, and a state visit to Canada from May 6 to…
Gov’t, private firms working together to reduce poverty in PHL
MANILA, May 6 (PNA) — The government and private enterprises are working together to create more job opportunities especially in areas with most poor families with the aim of reducing poverty incidence…
Mayweather willing to have rematch with Pacquiao
WASHINGTON, May 6 (PNA/Xinhua) — Floyd Mayweather said he was willing to fight Manny Pacquiao again after the Filipino boxer repairs his torn shoulder muscle, an ESPN report said on Tuesday. Mayweather…
Chinese Coast Guard bombards Filipino fishing boat with water cannon, points gun on skipper at Scarborough Shoal
By Ernie B. Esconde MARIVELES, Bataan, April 27 (PNA) — A fishing boat skipper from this town told Sunday their ordeal allegedly in the hands of the Chinese at the Scarborough Shoal…