MANILA, April 11 (PNA) — A report by a refutable organization could aid Philippine policymakers in forging an enduring peace in Mindanao, a Palace official said on Saturday. In a radio interview…
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PHL to continue to traverse legal track vis-a-vis issues with China
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 11 (PNA) — A Palace spokesperson on Saturday said the Philippine government will continue to use the legal path in fighting China for its right over some…
Gov’t programs must first take root to reflect on Social Progress Index
MANILA, April 11 (PNA) — The government could use key markers in the 2015 Social Progress Index result to improve its programs that in the end will help uplift the lives of…
Malacanang welcomes BOI-approved investment pledges in first quarter of 2015
MANILA, April 11 (PNA) — The Palace welcomes a Board of Investments (BOI) report saying the country had double-digit growth in the first quarter for investment pledges supported by registrations on big-ticket…
Lawmakers push JobStart PHL Program
MANILA, April 11 (PNA) — Lawmakers have moved to institutionalize a nationwide implementation of the JobStart Philippines Program to enhance the knowledge and skills acquired in the formal education or technical training…
Former Comelec official is confident that TCrES system is compliant with the automated election law
MANILA, April 10 (PNA) — A former official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) believes that he and his group will be able to defend the Transparent and Credible Election System (TCrES)…
Gov’t knows MILF execs’ use of aliases, allowed for security purposes – Palace
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 10 (PNA) – A Palace official on Friday said the government is not worried if members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are using aliases while…
Malacanang exec says President Aquino still choosing the next LP standard bearer
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 10 (PNA) — The quest for the next standard bearer of Liberal Party (LP), where President Benigno S. Aquino III belongs to, continues, a Palace spokesperson said…
Malacanang denies news report naming an individual as among the Comelec head candidates
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 10 (PNA) – – A Palace official on Friday denied a news report naming a certain individual as among those being considered to head the Commission on…
DOE sees hurdles in Euro 4 implementation by July
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Apr 9 (PNA) — Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Zenaida Monsada sees hurdles in implementing the Euro 4 standard for petroleum products nationwide by July 2015, saying…
DOT’s #Itsmorefuninthephilippines hashtag reaches 1-M on IG
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, April 10 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday announced that the hashtag #itsmorefuninthephilippines has hit the one-million mark on mobile photo-sharing app, Instagram (IG)….
DILG chief: bright future awaits 4Ps graduates
MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — Thousands of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) high school scholars gathered together with Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas and other cabinet members at the Philippine…
‘Araw ng Kagitingan 2015’: An opportune time to accept the BBL?
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — Can former enemies be friends? Many might say, “I can forgive, but I will not forget.” Some may note that trust, once…
President Aquino: Gov’t pursuing peace in Mindanao via BBL crucial to attain justice for all
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said Thursday his administration will continue pursuing peace in Mindanao, as he renewed his call for the passage…
One-stop-shop for Halal certification eyed in Mindanao
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — The Philippines is aiming to strengthen its Halal industry and eyeing a one-stop-shop in Mindanao, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ponciano…