By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Philippine shares ended higher for a second day on Wednesday after their biggest one-day loss in two years, bucking the trend in most…
Month: August 2015
Cauayan police urges gun owners to avail of LTOPF caravan
CAUAYAN CITY. Isabela, Aug. 26 (PNA) — The Cauayan City Police Office (CCPO) has called on gun owners in the city and nearby towns to avail of License to Own and Possess…
Another escaped Maguindanao detainee recaptured
COTABATO CITY, Aug 26 (PNA) — Another inmate who, along with four others bolted the Maguindanao provincial jail early today, was rearrested Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Jail warden Macapagal Blao said Faizal…
PRO-6 gets ‘Best Practice’ rating
ILOILO CITY, Aug. 26 (PNA) — The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) earned a ‘Best Practice’ rating in the evaluation conducted recently by the Compliance Evaluation Process Team from Camp Crame. The…
Natural disasters, miscalculation at seas discussed during Harris-Iriberri meeting
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Responding to natural disasters and ensuring that no miscalculations occur in disputed waters were among the topics discussed by visiting US Pacific Command head Admiral Harry Harris…
DOH-MIMAROPA conducts orientation for lifeguard trainees
By Leilani S. Junio PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Aug. 26 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH)-MIMAROPA, together with partners from the Philippine Coast Guard and Tourism Council of Puerto Princesa City,…
Catholic prelates on partial divorce bill
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Catholic prelates have expressed concern regarding the latest development on the partial divorce bill approved on third and final reading at the House of Representatives. Cubao Bishop…
Two solons propose measure that will address quorum problem in Congress
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Two former rebel soldiers-turned-partylist lawmakers proposed on Wednesday the enactment of the Congressional Reform Bill in the incoming 17th Congress to institutionalize punishment…
Cardinal Tagle suggests ways to ease traffic problems in Metro Manila
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle voiced out measures which can be implemented to address the worsening traffic problem in Metro Manila. In an interview over Church-run…
PHL external trade reaches US$ 60-B in H1 2015
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — The country’s trade of goods with overseas markets in the first semester (H1) of 2015 reached US$ 59.61 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority…
Gov’t to boost spending to back GDP growth, DBM exec says
MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — The Philippine government has started to boost its spending since June this year in order to support the economic growth, said Department of Budget and Management (DBM)…
(Feature) Cavite houses 1st coffee museum in PHL
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — “How do you like your coffee?” We’re often asked this question whenever we order or request for a cup of coffee. Our…
Global Finance cites Tetangco as among World’s top central bankers
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — Global Finance cited Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. anew as among the top central bankers in the world, his fifth…
Peso slightly recovers vs. USD
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — The Philippine peso recovered against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors took profit following the dollar’s recent rally. It ended the day at…
Southwest Luzon signs two-year power supply deal with Meralco
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) – Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp. (SLPGC) has signed a two-year power supply agreement (PSA) with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) effective March 26,…