BAGUIO CITY, September 9 (PNA) -– The construction company linked to the controversial tree cutting and road construction on Mt. Sto. Tomas in Benguet won the bidding to rehabilitate the Baguio Athletic…
Category: Regional News
President Aquino to fulfill promise of making Mindanao a convergence for trade
By Lilian C. Mellejor DAVAO CITY, Sept. 8 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Monday assured to make Mindanao a convergence for trade and opportunity as he lauded the Philippine Business…
20 foreign tourists join tree planting in Legazpi
LEGAZPI CITY, Sept. 8 (PNA) – Twenty foreign tourists from Russia, China, Malaysia, Australia and Taiwan joined the tree planting activity of this city on Friday, Mayor Noel E. Rosal disclosed Monday….
Flood- free Iloilo City by 2015
ILOILO CITY, Sept. 8 (PNA) — A flood free Iloilo City by 2015 is the priority program of the Iloilo City government under the leadership of Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog. Mabilog said…
Baguio City launches month-long drive against measles, polio for 49,000 kids
By Jojo Lamaria BAGUIO CITY, September 8 (PNA) -– This city launched on Monday its month-long vaccination drive against polio and measles targeting some 49,000 children under five years old. The city’s…
Lucena mayor revitalizes nutrition council to address malnutrition
LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Sept. 6 (PNA) – City Mayor Roderick “Dondon” Alcala issued Executive Order No. RAA- 045-2014 that specifies the revival and revitalizing of the Lucena City Nutrition Council o (LCNC)…
Role of media in preventing human trafficking underscored
By Victoria C. Arnaiz TACLOBAN CITY, Sept 7, (PNA) — The training director of the National Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), Manila Assistant Prosecutor Jed Ng, lauded the role of media in…
Tagpuro transitional shelter to host 86 families living in tents, makeshift houses in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY, Sept 7 (PNA) -– A total of 86 families staying in tents and makeshift houses of Costa Brava village in San Jose district this city will be accommodated in a…
President Aquino in Davao City for PBSP event
By Lilian C. Mellejor DAVAO CITY, Sept. 7 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III will arrive in Davao City Monday to grace the Mindanao membership meeting and launch of the inclusive agri-business…
TESDA allocates P4-M for employment training in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 6 (PNA) — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has allocated P4 million to conduct special training for employment in this city. TESDA Regional Director Lorenzo Macapili…
CSU students support Senator Marcos youth empowerment advocacy
By Simeon C. Dilan TUGUEGARAO CITY, Sept 6 (PNA) — The Students of Cagayan State University (CSU) in this City expressed support to Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. in his advocacy…
DSWD-6 sends relief goods to 2 cities in northern Negros
BACOLOD CITY, Sept 6 (PNA) — The cities of Sagay and Escalante in Negros Occidental received relief goods for their constituents earlier this week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)…
Negros Occidental, USLS join hands for public school teachers’ scholarships
BACOLOD CITY, Sept 6 (PNA) — The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental entered into a partnership with the University of St. La Salle (USLS) and the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of…
PSA to conduct ASPBI survey in September
BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 4 (PNA) – The Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) calls for public support and cooperation for the conduct of the Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) set in…
Village residents in NegOcc town hold community development planning
BACOLOD CITY, Sept. 4 (PNA) — Twenty-five community leaders representing various sectors in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Murcia participated in a grassroots Community Development Planning (CDP) workshop Wednesday in line with the celebration…