By Michaela del Callar MANILA, April 27 (PNA) — Saying hope is not lost on the case of Filipino death convict Mary Jane Veloso, the Philippine government on Monday said it will…
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Palace vows to continue pursuing labor-management initiatives, protection for workers
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, April 27 (PNA) — As the country celebrates Labor Day on May 1, the Aquino administration on Monday vowed sustained initiatives that foster constructive labor-management relations and…
Phivolcs chief cites need to heed lesson from Nepal quake
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, April 27 (PNA) — The country’s volcanology chief sees need for continuous inspection of residential buildings nationwide, particularly the low- and medium-rise ones, to help protect life,…
Philippines calls on ASEAN to stop China’s reclamation in the West Philippine Sea
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 26 (PNA) — The Philippines has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Sunday to “assert its leadership, centrality, and solidarity” in order to thwart China’s…
President Aquino leaves for Malaysia to attend 26th ASEAN Summit
MANILA, April 26 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Sunday noon left for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend 26th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit slated from April 26 – 28….
Osmena to push passage of bill removing VAT on electricity bill
By Jelly F, musico MANILA, April 26 (PNA) – Senator Serge Osmena III on Sunday said he will push for the passage of his bill that removes the 12 percent value-added-tax or…
PHL closely monitoring developments in TPP
By Kris M. Crismundo BAGUIO CITY, April 25 (PNA) — The Philippines has been closely monitoring developments in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Ceferino…
Malacanang welcomes report ranking PHL among ‘happiest nations’
MANILA, April 25 (PNA) — Malacanang has said it is elated by a report ranking the Philippines among the top 100 happiest nations in the world, which could boost the country’s tourism…
NEDA to oversee the rehab of typhoon ‘Yolanda’-devastated areas, says Palace
MANILA, April 25 (PNA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) will carry out the rehabilitation works in the areas devastated by typhoon “Yolanda,” a job previously handled by the Office…
PHL supports global movement of moderates to combat extremism
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (PNA) — The Philippines is supporting Malaysia’s initiative on the global movement of moderates to counter extremism in the region, Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Jose Eduardo Malaya III…
Senior House leaders vow to approve on 3rd and final reading the proposed Archipelagic Sea Lanes statute
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, April 25 (PNA) — Senior leaders of the House of Representatives have vowed to approve on third and final reading the proposed law providing the parameters for…
PHL to maximize GSP+ as EU lifts yellow card on fish products
By Kris M. Crismundo BAGUIO CITY, April 25 (PNA) — The Philippines can further maximize the benefit of the Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) granted by the European Union (EU) after…
BFAR advises fishermen not to go near Bajo de Masinloc
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, April 24 (PNA) – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has advised Filipino fishermen not to approach near the disputed Bajo de Masinloc, known as…
President Aquino accepts invitation to visit Canada in May
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, April 24 (PNA) – Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte announced on Friday that President Benigno Aquino III has accepted the invitation of Canadian Governor General David Johnston…
PHL vows governance, policy reforms to lure private sector participation in infra projects
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, April 24 (PNA) — The government has vowed to continuously improve public sector governance and institute policy reforms to improve the business climate in the country, as…