By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Wednesday said that the government will form a team of experts to go…
Smartmatic is convinced that the lease of new OMR machines is the practical option for Comelec
MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — Smartmatic–Total Information Management (TIM) Corporation is convinced that the lease of new Optical Mark Reader (OMR) machines is the practical choice for the Commission on Elections (Comelec)…
Palace defends Roxas from critics; describes him as honest
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) – Malacanang on Wednesday defended Interior Secretary Mar Roxas from critics, particularly the militant group Bayan Muna, which questions the sources of his campaign…
2016 National budget not for election campaign, Palace official reiterates
MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda on Wednesday assured that the proposed Php3.002 trillion national budget for next year will be used to address the needs of the country…
MMDA asks contractor of LRT-2 extension to Antipolo to submit traffic management and rerouting plan
MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has required the contractor of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) extension to Masinag, Antipolo City from Santolan in Pasig…
Filipino-Japanese military relations discussed during Camp Aguinaldo meeting
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — Matters designed to further strengthen Filipino-Japanese military relationship were discussed during the meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Wednesday between Armed…
MIAA to passengers: Take notice of flights affected by terminal change
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Wednesday reminded passengers with flights scheduled on Aug. 15 (Saturday) to take notice of flights which…
Manufacturing further drops in June 2015 but business optimism remains
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The manufacturing sector continued to contract in terms of volume and value in June 2015 due to the sustained decrease in global demand and business interruptions during…
BPI’s 2015 H1 net income at Php9.3-B , up 16% y-o-y
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) registered net income of Php9.3 billion for the first half (H1) of 2015, a 16 percent improvement over Php8 billion…
San Miguel net profit up 15% in H1
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) grew its six-month profit by 15 percent despite lower revenues. In a statement, SMC said consolidated net income, excluding the effects…
Tetangco expects markets to factor in PHL macrofundamentals vis-à-vis assessment on currencies
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The Philippines’ improved macrofundamentals are seen to be likely considered by markets on their assessment of the local currency’s position against other units. This,…
Value hotel to open newest branch in Makati
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — Value hotel Red Planet Hotel has announced that it will be opening its newest location in the Philippines on Wednesday in Makati. Red Planet Amorsolo located in…
LTFRB gives Uber until Aug. 20 to secure franchise under new transport category
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Tuesday it is giving ride-sharing service Uber until Aug. 20 to secure a franchise under a new…
ERC studying possible removal of price threshold mechanism in power trading
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, August 11 (PNA) –The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)is studying new measures for the power market , which might remove the price threshold mechanism at the Wholesale Electricity…
23 poor Novo Vizcayanos up for livelihood assistance
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Aug. 11 (PNA) — At least 23 indigent Novo Vizcayanos from eight towns here are set to receive livelihood assistance from the provincial government. A report said the provincial…