By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Jan. 15 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said the Aquino administration is focusing on socio-economic development programs in a bid to take advantage of the country’s human…
Month: January 2015
Papal visit has huge impact on PHL — Palace
MANILA, Jan. 15 (PNA) — Malacanang said Thursday that Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines will have a huge impact to the country and its people. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary…
Filipinos in awe as they warmly cheer Pope Francis in Manila
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Jan. 15 (PNA) — Many Filipinos who warmly welcomed Pope Francis were in awe as the popular pontiff’s motorcade rolled along the 11-kilometer stretch from the airport…
ARMM eyes P1-B investments this year
COTABATO CITY, Jan. 15 (PNA) — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is expecting to draw in more than Php1 billion in total investments this year, the Regional Board of Investments…
PHL-hosted 2015 APEC Summit sets 2 meetings in Legazpi
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 15 (PNA)—The National Organizing Council (NOC) of the Philippine-hosted 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has assigned two of its 29 meetings to this premier Bicol…
Pope Francis arrives in Philippines
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Jan 15 (PNA) — Pope Francis arrived at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City around 5:32 p.m. (local time) Thursday on board Sri Lankan Airlines flight ALK 4111 for…
Australian migratory shorebird species face extinction: report
CANBERRA, Jan. 14 (PNA/Xinhua) — A number of Australian migratory shorebird species could become extinct following the destruction of tidal flats in east Asia, according to a report released by the University…
Davao’s P20-M archives building first LGU initiative in PHl
By Lovely A. Carillo DAVAO CITY, Jan. 14 (PNA) — The construction of the P20-million archives building that will house all important records and documents of the city is the first in…
43 contingents to join Sinulog Grand Parade on Jan. 18
By Eddie O. Barrita CEBU CITY, Jan. 14 (PNA) — A total of 43 contingents for both Sinulog-Based and Free-Interpretation categories will compete in the much-awaited Sinulog Grand Parade in this city…
Proceeds of “Mercy and compassion” exhibit in Iloilo for Yolanda victims
ILOILO CITY, Jan. 14 (PNA)– Stemmed from their advocacy to help the Church and the victims of super typhoon Yolanda in Iloilo, an overwhelming number of local artists here joined the painting…
Cebu town mayor named one of TOYM awardees
CEBU CITY, Jan. 14 (PNA) — Mayor Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco of the northern Cebu town of Liloan was named one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines this year…
WB sees sustained above 5% growth for PHL from ’14-‘16
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Jan 14 (PNA) — World Bank (WB) continue to see above-trend growth for the Philippines going forward even if it cuts its growth forecast for the country anew….
PSEi hits new record near 7,500 on positive prospects
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Jan. 14 (PNA) — The local stock market resumed its bull run Wednesday, closing at its record all-time high near 7,500 on the local economy’s positive prospects…
Cebu Pacific offers first seat sale after vowing for fuel surcharge removal
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Jan 14 (PNA) — Days after Cebu Pacific vowed to remove fuel surcharge on airline fares for both domestic and international flights, the budget airline on Wednesday…
5 of oldest reactors in Japan to be scrapped for cost reasons
TOKYO, Jan. 14 (PNA/Kyodo) — Five of the seven oldest nuclear reactors in Japan are expected to be scrapped as it would be too costly for operators to upgrade equipment to meet…