TACLOBAN CITY, March 14 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd engineering district (DPWH 2nd LED) said their office is on track in the implementation of P1.17…
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More power plants rise in Bataan to support country’s power needs
By Ernie B. Esconde LIMAY, Bataan, March 13 (PNA) — Mayor Lilvir Roque has announced that more power plants are undergoing construction in addition to those already operational in this town to…
Bizmen prepares for onset of summer, peak season in Boracay
By Virgilio L. Orquiola ILOILO CITY, Mar.13(PNA)– Despite the power woes, the hotel and resort owners have doubled their preparation owing to the gradual arrival of both domestic and foreign tourists in…
Bataan mayor orders water study after free-flowing wells dry-up
By Ernie B. Esconde LIMAY, Bataan, March 13 (PNA) — Mayor Lilvir Roque of this town said Thursday that he has commissioned a water study to determine the real cause of the…
ARMM to launch a nationwide ‘call for peace’ signature drive
COTABATO CITY, March 13 (PNA) — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) will gather at least one million signatures to enlist the support of people nationwide to the call for peace…
Aklan’s Buruanga Port now being expanded
ILOILO CITY, March 13 (PNA) — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has started the Php56 million expansion project at Port of Alegria in Buruangan, Aklan, first week of March. Situated just around…
Fossil experts found new invertebrates in Panglao
PANGLAO, Bohol, March 12 (PNA) — This island, composed of Dauis and Panglao towns, about 15 kms south of capital Tagbilaran City, and its surroundings seawaters are considered by experts as the…
Catanduanes tourism growth delights DOT-Bicol
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, March 12 (PNA) – It’s working and Catanduanes, Bicol’s island province by the Pacific, has started proving its worth as among the region’s potential tourist destinations….
Antique wants a slice of tourism pie
ILOILO CITY, March 11 (PNA) — The province of Antique is appealing to the Department of Tourism (DOT) to be given the chance to show-off its natural and man-made tourism attractions which…
After 12 years of slumbering, vital road link in Nueva Ecija seen to finish soon
By: Magtanggol C. Vilar CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, March (PNA) — A vital road network that was cited by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (WB-ADB) in 1999 as a “show…
Mindanao prelate supports passage of BBL
MANILA, March 11 (PNA) — A Mindanao prelate is convinced that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is Constitutional and it is inspired by Catholic values and moral principles. With this, Cotabato…
Women’s month celebration kicks off in Pagadian City
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, March 11 (PNA) — The local government has lined up a series of activities as it spearheaded the Women’s Month celebration in this city. The celebration kicked-off…
Government to develop access route to tourism sites in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY, March 10 (PNA) — The government through the Department of Tourism (DOT) is developing more access routes leading to tourism sites to further boost the industry especially in the Davao…
Boracay is Malaysia’s 2015 beach destination
By: Michaela del Callar MANILA, March 11 (PNA) — Boracay, world-famous for its azure waters and powdery white sand, has been declared a favorite beach destination for 2015 by Malaysia’s Association of…
Antique wants a slice of tourism pie
ILOILO CITY, March 11 (PNA) — The province of Antique is appealing to the Department of Tourism (DOT) to be given the chance to show-off its natural and man-made tourism attractions which…