MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — With the retirement of Philippine Navy (PN) flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Jesus C. Millan just a week away, the Armed Forces on Monday announced that the selection process…
Month: August 2015
VP Binay does not have any solutions to MRT-3’s problems — DOTC chief
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — A transport official on Monday hit back on Vice President Jejomar Binay after the latter criticized the Aquino administration’s solutions to the Metro…
TIEZA commits Php60 M for Bohol park
MANILA, Aug 1 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT), through its attached agency, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA,) has committed Php60-million for the development of a park in…
Business community wants next admin to continue, accelerate President Aquino’s reforms
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Aug. 2 (PNA) — As the country gets busy with the elections and transition of leadership next year, the business community wants the next administration to continue…
Sandugo Trade Expo rakes in P21M
By Angeline Valencia TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Aug. 2 (PNA) — The recently-concluded Sandugo Trade Expo generated P21 million in sales for over 100 exhibitors, surpassing last year’s record of P20 million. DTI-7…
PHL implements measures to lift rankings in 4 global reports — NCC
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Aug 2 (PNA) — The Philippines is implementing measures to lift its rankings in four global indices where it lags, National Competitiveness Council (NCC) Co-Chair for Private…
Villar Group spending Php30-B to expand mall, retailing businesses
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 2 (PNA) — The Villar Group is spending around Php30.5 billion to expand its shopping malls and retailing segments in the next three years, in line…
Citicore Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings 60-MW Calatagan project on-track, Central Luzon delayed – Leviste
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, August 2 (PNA) — Citicore Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings said that its 60 Megawatt (MW) Calatagan-project is on-track, while it’s near 100-MW Central Luzon project will…
Bicol’s 2014 economic performance sluggish
LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 2 (PNA) — Bicol’s regional economy poorly performed last year due to problems arising from natural calamities, high power rates, poor infrastructures, poor investment climate, and under-spending of government…
Gaming firm LRWC sets 2015 capex at Php400-M
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 2 (PNA) — Listed gaming firm Leisure and Resorts World Corp. (LRWC) is earmarking Php300 million to Php400 million for capital expenditures this year, part of…
US fugitive nabbed in Panglao, Bohol
By Angeline Valencia TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Aug. 2 (PNA) — A fugitive in the United States facing a sexual assault case had been arrested at around 11:30 Saturday morning (August 1) in…
DPWH to resume construction of stalled Leyte flood control project
By Maqrydel S. Flores PALO, Leyte, Aug. 2 (PNA) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) committed to complete Bangon River flood control project after it was stalled after the…
Province ‘entitled to discount in electric, water bills’–SP
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Aug. 2 (PNA) — As partner in the joint venture, the provincial government finds it proper to be extended due discount from both the Bohol Light Company, Inc. and…
Aglipay Church celebrates 113th proclamation anniversary, bishop calls for unity
By Ernie B. Esconde SAMAL, Bataan, Aug. 2 (PNA) — The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI), commonly known as Aglipay Church, on Saturday held in advance its 113th proclamation anniversary in a long…
Suspected pusher in Nueva Ecija yields marijuana bricks; charged
By Marilyn E. Galang RIZAL, Nueva Ecija, Aug. 2 (PNA) — A suspected illegal drug peddler who was listed no. 2 in this town’s most wanted persons was arrested Friday by authorities…