LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, April 10 (PNA)– The move to revive ‘Baybayin,’ the original Filipino transcript or form of writing, has intensified following the holding of the first National Baybayin Summit on April 9-11,…
Category: Regional News
Mobula japonica or Mobula thurstoni, still a first in Tubbataha in Palawan
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, April 10 (PNA) – The Tubbataha Management Office (TMO) admitted that it made a mistake in the identification of the manta look-alike Mobula japonica….
Southern Leyte fish sanctuary: a perfect place to get rid of stress
MACROHON, Southern Leyte, April 10 (PNA) -— The Molopolo, Sta. Cruz Fish Sanctuary in this town is the perfect getaway of tourists from hassle. Hailed as the 3rd best protected area in…
DOT launches ‘Summer Fun’ in Eastern Visayas
By Vicky C. Arnaiz TACLOBAN CITY, April 10 (PNA) – Reviving to full swing the tourism industry of Eastern Visayas region after supertyphoon Yolanda’s destruction, the Department of Tourism (DOT)launched “Summer Fun”…
Citizen participation urged to ensure good governance in Puerto Princesa
By Keith Anthony S. Fabro PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, April 10 (PNA) -– If the fullest potential of grassroots citizens will be tapped to oversee local governance accountability, this city could sustain reforms…
Drilon, Iloilo local leaders to meet in preparation for Independence Day
ILOILO CITY, April 10 (PNA) –- Senate President Franklin M. Drilon will lead Saturday the meeting with Iloilo local leaders to thresh out preparations for the June 12 Independence Day that will…
Cebu wants govt to prioritize hiring of tutors displaced by K to 12 education program
CEBU CITY, April 10 (PNA) — The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has passed a resolution requesting national government agencies to prioritize the employment of teachers and non-teaching staff who will be displaced…
Leyte gov’t welcomes inclusion to new anti-poverty program
TACLOBAN CITY, April 10 (PNA) — The Leyte provincial government has welcomed the inclusion of the province to the Accelerated and Sustainable Anti-Poverty Program (ASAPP) of the national government’s Human Development and…
Bill Gates’ family spends brief summer vacation in Palawan
By Ruth T. Rodriguez PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, April 9 (PNA) — American business magnate, inventor, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his family was reportedly in Palawan for a brief vacation…
Panglao airport no fence permit, exec says
By Ric Obedencio PANGLAO, Bohol, April 9 (PNA) — The erection of perimeter fence of the 220-hectare New Bohol Airport project proposed to be constructed in this 4th class town has no…
Visit Davao Fun Sale to feature ‘Pomelo Festival’
DAVAO CITY, April 9 (PNA) — The first ever Davao Pomelo Festival will be launched Friday (April 10) to be led by SM Lanang Premier in support to the six-week citywide sale…
Power fluctuation burns PLDT’s ATS; Smart, Sun signals out for 5 hours
LEGAZPI CITY, April 9 (PNA) — Communication lines of Smart, Sun and Talk and Text did not function for almost five hours on Thursday after a power and communication system of the…
Cebu PB okays town’s 1,500-hectare PhP138-B reclamation project
CEBU CITY, April 8 (PNA) — The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has approved Cordova town’s proposed 1,500-hectare reclamation project which is estimated to cost PhP138 billion. Cordova Mayor Adelino Sitoy said the…
La Union to get new seaside promenade tourist attraction: Poro Point Baywalk
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, April 8 (PNA) — A new seaside promenade, estimated to cost Php 58.91 million, will soon be joining the list of tourist attractions in Northern Luzon in…
Angeles City’s ‘Sisig’ to be showcased in DOT’s Flavors of the Philippines
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga, April 8 (PNA) –The famous Angeles Sizzling Sisig, is set to be showcased in the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) month-long cultural and gastronomic feast which presents the country’s culinary…