BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Chinese currency Renminbi, or the yuan, lost 11 basis points to 6.1729 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trading System. In China’s…
Year: 2013
Veteran Hewitt out after 4-hour battle at U.S. Open
NEW YORK, (PNA/Xinhua) — Lleyton Hewitt didn’t survive another five-set match. He worked hard, but still not enough to beat Russian talent Mikhail Youzhny at the U.S. Open. The former world number…
2 officials given 2-month preventive suspension in Pangasinan town
BINMALEY, Pangasinan, (PNA)–Two officials of the local government were given 60-day preventive suspension due to a formal administrative cases for dishonesty and neglect in the performance of duty filed against them. Lawyer…
PDS condemns med-spas, laser centers, urges public to visit ‘real’ dermas
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Every patient’s nightmare is undergoing a treatment he thinks will improve his condition or appearance and walking out feeling and looking much worse. On account of…
Diabetes in China may reach ‘alert level’: researchers
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Diabetes in China may have reached “an alert level,” with one in 10 adults having the disease while most patients are unaware of their condition, Chinese researchers said Tuesday….
Roundup: OECD forecasts moderate growth in advanced economies, slowdown in emerging economies
PARIS, (PNA/Xinhua) — The growth of the global economy remain sluggish, despite a stronger than expected recovery in major advanced economies, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Tuesday….
Senate to tackle FOI bill on Wednesday’s hearing
MANILA, (PNA) — The first Senate hearing on the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill will be tackled tomorrow (Wednesday), 4 a.m. and will be led by Chair of the Committee on public…
CCT expansion in 2014 Budget to lessen high school dropouts
MANILA, (PNA)– The Dept. of Budget and Management announced Tuesday it has increased the proposed budget for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from P44 billion this year to P62.6 billion in…
MGB identifies 40 ha of abandoned Bagacay Mines in Samar for reforestation
ACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified 40 hectares of abandoned Bagacay Mines site in Hinabangan, Samar for reforestation starting next year, an official said. Romulo Babatugon,…
China to become largest net oil importer
DUBAI, (PNA/PTI) — Energy-hungry China is expected to overtake the US to become the world’s largest net oil importer before the end of this year, according to a report. The report, quoting…
FC Azukals to represent Negros Oriental in reg’l football qualifiers
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– The FC Azukals is gearing up to represent the province of Negros Oriental in the regional qualifiers of the Philippine Football Federation-Smart National Club championship tournament to be…
Provincial judge killed in western Afghan shooting
HERAT, Afghanistan, (PNA/Xinhua) — A provincial judge was killed Tuesday in a drive-by shooting in western Afghanistan’s Herat province, police said. “Sayed Ahmad Khaliqi was killed near his residence by two gunmen…
Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young off to Bali Tuesday night
MANILA, (PNA) — Reigning Miss World Philippines Megan Young will depart for Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday to compete for Miss World 2013. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Media Affairs Division said Young…
All set for organic agri production in WV
ILOILO CITY, (PNA)-– The Dept. of Agriculture reported the increasing demand for organic agriculture products which are slowly penetrating supermarket chains and restaurants due to broadening demand brought by growing health consciousness…
Palawan health exec reports large decrease in malaria cases
By Celeste Anna Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) -– The Provincial Health Office reported Monday that there has been a large decrease in the number of malaria cases in Palawan. Dr. Ed…