By Joann Santiago MANILA, March 12 (PNA) — A Palace official on Thursday stressed the need for moreinfrastructure projects to support rising foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the country. This after the…
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Palace vows continued reforms to ensure sustained growth for PHL
By Joann Santiago MANILA, March 12 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said more good governance-related reforms will be implemented to further solidify economic gains as well as strengthen the public’s trust on…
Ejercito proposes to modernize PNR
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 12 (PNA) – Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito has filed a bill seeking to modernize and rehabilitate the cash-strapped Philippine National Railway (PNR). Ejercito, chairman of the…
Apart from ‘Visit the Philippines,’ DOT exec reveals why 2015 is crucial for PHL tourism
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, March 12 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism’s “Visit the Philippines 2015” (VPY2015) campaign is not the only reason why this year should be considered “crucial” for…
Belmonte rejects proposal to suspend K to 12 program
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, March 11 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte, Jr., on Wednesday rejected the proposal to suspend the implementation of K to 12 program. At the joint hearing…
Senate gives Php 100,000 each to families of fallen SAF 44
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 11 (PNA) – In recognizing the courage and gallantry of the Special Action Force (SAF) troopers, the Philippine Senate gave Php 5.1 million worth of financial…
Malacanang vows continued efforts to ensure safety of all Filipinos
By Joann Santiago MANILA, March 11 (PNA) — The Palace on Wednesday said ensuring the safety of every Filipino is on top of the Aquino administration’s priority. ”(The) Government is determined to…
PHL needs to address “brain drain” issue to raise productivity
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, March 11 (PNA) — The Philippines is urged to address migration of its labors, particularly professionals, in order to improve the country’s labor productivity, the First Quarter…
Members of the 1986 Constitutional Commission support Bangsamoro Basic Law provisions
MANILA, March 5 (PNA) — The Palace said on Thursday that 14 members of the 1986 Constitutional Commission have agreed that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) follows the 1987 Constitution’s provisions…
National Museum verifying discovery of sunken Japanese battleship
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 5 (PNA) – The National Museum and other concerned government agencies are now verifying the reported discovery of the sunken Japanese battleship Musashi by the group…
Baseless accusations won’t affect determination of gov’t to push peace process – Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 5 (PNA) – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Thursday said baseless accusations will not affect the determination of President Benigno Aquino…
Musashi sunk during opening phase of American efforts to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, March 5 (PNA News Feature) — With the country about to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the fall of Bataan this coming April 9, it is only…
Philippines needs credible regulatory structure to lure investment in public-private partnership projects, says foreign expert
TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, March 5 (PNA) — The Philippines must develop a credible and independent regulatory regime to attract the private sector to invest in major public- private partnership (PPP) projects, a…
Nearly PhP1-trillion allotted to improve airports and mass transit systems –DOTC
MANILA, March 5 (PNA) – Almost PhP1-trillion worth of infrastructure projects that will improve the country’s rail, airport and mass transit systems are already in the pipeline, according to Department of Transportation…
Mandatory environmental insurance coverage proposed
MANILA, March 5 (PNA) — A lady lawmaker is seeking the enactment of a law requiring mandatory environmental insurance coverage for environmentally-critical businesses. “A mandatory environmental insurance coverage should pay for the…