MANILA, (PNA) — As telcos and device manufacturers offer tablet products and plans at a price point affordable to most Filipinos, tablet adoption is seen to skyrocket in the coming years and…
Year: 2013
2 more insurgent groups to join peace talks
BANGKOK, (PNA/Xinhua) — Two more militant groups have proposed to hold talks with the Thai authorities on solutions to the unrest in Thailand’s violence-plagued southern border provinces, Thai News Agency reported Tuesday….
100 farm machinery exhibitors join Makina Saka Agri Road Show
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, (PNA) — Some 100 farm machinery exhibitors are joining the five-day Makina Saka Agri-Machinery Road Show which opened today at the premises of the Pangasinan Training and Development Center here….
Reg’l CEO Of WTA Asia-Pacific named
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — The WTA has announced the appointment of Ryan Sandilands as the Regional CEO of Asia-Pacific. Sandilands, who will be based out of a new WTA office in Singapore set…
Early marriage in Gaza Strip provokes controversy
By Saud Abu Ramadan GAZA, (PNA/Xinhua) — A young couple, Ahmed and his cousin Tamara, has honeymooned in their hometown in northern Gaza Strip, while their early marriage sparked controversy in the…
Gov’t delivers P842M agri projects in Mindanao through MRDP
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — The national government has delivered around P842 million worth of projects across Mindanao in the last six years under the World Bank-assisted Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP)….
New Zealand steps up service provision for growing China tourism market
WELLINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chinese visitors to New Zealand will need to carry less cash in future after the signing of an agreement to extend acceptance of China’s UnionPay card payments on Tuesday….
1st LD: China manufacturing growth Sept. hits 17-month high
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — China’s manufacturing activities set a 17-month record high in September, an official survey showed, indicating a stable economic rebound. China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for the manufacturing sector rose to…
Cambodian PM to attend 23rd ASEAN Summit, related summits in Brunei
PHNOM PENH, (PNA/Xinhua) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead a high delegation to attend the 23rd ASEAN Summit and related summits to be held on Oct. 9-10 in Brunei, according…
Manila RTC stops implementation of BOC revamp
MANILA, (PNA) — The Manila Regional Trial Court Tuesday stopped the implementation of the revamp in the ranks of the officials and employees of the Bureau of Customs. This was through a…
Globe-SJC interconnection ushers high-point in Asian telecommunications
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III and Globe Telecom Chairman of the Board Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala lead in the ceremonial inauguration of the Globe-South-East Asia Japan Cable interconnection…
Aquino declares Oct 28 as special non-working day for Barangay Elections
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared Oct 28 a special (non-working) holiday throughout the country for the Barangay Elections, a Palace official said. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte…
Kidapawan veterinarian wins in DA’s Gawad Saka search
KIDAPAWAN CITY, (PNA) – For the second straight year, Region 12 won the Outstanding Coconut Farmer award of the 2013 Gawad Saka Search of the Department of Agriculture, DA-12 announced today. Dr….
Farmers should mechanize for bigger harvest–Pangasinan exec
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, (PNA)– Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan called on farmers to mechanize as “mechanization is very vital because it enhances opportunities.” Speaking during the soft opening of the five-day Makina Saka Agri…
APEC meetings start in Bali, focus on multilateralism
By Christine T. Tjandraningsih NUSA DUA, Indonesia, (PNA/Kyodo) — The 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum started Tuesday a series of meetings in Bali aimed at restoring trust in multilateralism and resisting protectionist…