MANAOAG, Pangasinan, Feb. 17( PNA)–Papal Nuncio Archbishop Guiseppe Pinto arrived at the Holy Rosary of Manaoag church at 3:20 p.m. just less than an hour before the start of a concelebrated marking…
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DOLE allots Php30.73 M for livelihood projects in W. Visayas
ILOILO CITY, Feb. 16 (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allotted some Php30.73 million for various livelihood projects that will be implemented in Western Visayas this year. It…
DOST, DA to install automated weather station for use of rice farmers
By Perla G. Lena ILOILO CITY, Feb 16 (PNA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) are now working closely for the installation of five…
DOE to fund Php45-M energization of northern Negros island
BACOLOD CITY, Feb. 16 (PNA) — The Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) is set to energize soon Sipaway Island, a tourist attraction off the coast of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Noneco…
Opportunity seminar tackles investment in rubber tree farming in Palawan
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Feb. 16 (PNA) — Looking forward to Palawan’s total commitment to take rubber tree farming as an alternative livelihood to Palaweños, the Platinum Rubber…
Mindanao chief lauds ADB support to regional development efforts
DAVAO CITY, Feb. 16 (PNA) — While the country mourns for the unfortunate loss of lives caused by the Mamasapano incident, development and peace-building efforts must be continued and even be intensified…
Bohol Special Ecozone moving on to Senate level
By Angeline Valencia TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Feb. 15 (PNA) — Bohol will soon establish a special economic zone once the bill for its purpose pass muster at the Senate level. Third District…
North Cotabato solon wants deliberations on BBL to push through
COTABATO CITY, Feb. 15 (PNA) – Al lady solon in North Cotabato today said she really wanted the deliberations on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to proceed, describing it a very…
Calbayog City tags tourism development as one of 2015 priorities
By Jennifer S. Allegado CALBAYOG CITY, Feb. 15 (PNA) — The local government unit in this city identified tourism development as one of its priorities for 2015. Mayor Ronaldo Aquino said that…
DOLE to grant recognition to hotels, pension houses and restaurants in Region IX
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 14 (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), is set to grant recognition to hotels, pension houses and…
45 couples vow lasting love in Valentine’s Day mass wedding
By Villamor Visaya Jr. SAN MATEO, Isabela, Feb. 14 (PNA) — Proving that love is sweeter during the Valentine’s Day, at least 45 couples have vowed to nurture their relationships during the…
Bugkalot tribal leader says Casecnan River drying up, blames dam operator
By: Jason de Asis BALER, Aurora, Feb. 14 (PNA) — A ranking official of the Bugkalot tribes in the tri-boundaries of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and this province has expressed alarm over the…
566 pieces of World War II bombs excavated in Pangasinan
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Feb. 14 (PNA)– A group of construction workers recovered Friday 566 pieces of vintage bombs while excavating a proposed site of the Philippine National Police (PNP) housing project in Bayambang…
Two big events unfold in Manaoag town
MANAOAG, Pangasinan, Feb. 14 (PNA)–Thousands of people have now started to arrive in this town, best known as a pilgrimage center of the north, to witness the unfolding of two major events…
Masskara Festival represents PHL in Hong Kong Chinese New Year 2015
ILOILO CITY, Feb.14 (PNA)- Colorful costumes and warm wide smiles will brighten up the streets of Hong Kong in winter as the dazzling and lively MassKara Festival of Bacolod City performs in…