By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, July 21 (PNA) — An official of the Houseof Representatives on Tuesday said they expect record-high attendance on the sixth and last State of the Nation Address…
DOJ sends human traffickers, animal torturers to jail
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, July 21 (PNA) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima expressed her outrage on Tuesday over a case involving the production and sale…
DepEd says improved teacher hiring is ongoing
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, July 21 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) has adjusted and improved the qualifications in hiring teachers in public schools to ensure the quality of education…
Guidelines on protection of national monuments have no legal effect for it’s not published — petitioners
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 21 (PNA) — Atty. William Jasarino, counsel of the petitioners Knights of Rizal (KOR), on Tuesday admitted that the guidelines set by the National Historical Commission…
PHL posts USD 485M BOP surplus in June ’15
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The Philippines posted a recovery in its balance of payments (BOP) position in June 2015 after it returned to a surplus. Data released by…
Peso continues sideways close vs. USD
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The Philippine peso ended Monday sideways to a greenback as investors continue to see unfolding events in Greece. The local currency finished the week’s…
PHL stocks retreat on lack of market-moving news
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — Philippine stocks snapped Monday a seven-day climb on lack of market-lifting news locally and overseas. The benchmark index declined 75.96 points to 7,541.17…
PAL expands presence to Papua New Guinea capital
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Monday said that it is expanding its international services with the upcoming launch of regular services to…
Phoenix Semiconductor parent company gets US$ 116-M capital infusion
MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The Korean parent company of listed Phoenix Semiconductor Philippines Corp. (PSPC) has secured over US$ 116 million in fresh capital from institutional investors that will be used…
Antique governor wants closure of Panian pit
By Rey P. Alcalde SAN JOSE, Antique, July 20 (PNA) -– If Antique Gov. Rhodora J. Cadiao would have her way, she would have the Panian pit of Semirara Mining and Power…
Davao Light hikes duration of power cut to one-hour
By Lilian C. Mellejor DAVAO CITY, July 20 (PNA)- Davao Light & Power Co. has increased the duration of its rotating power interruptions from a maximum of 30 minutes to 1 hour…
Davao del Sur’s most competitive award hailed
MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur, July 20 (PNA) — Mayor Arthur Davin hailed Governor Claude Bautista for making Davao del Sur as the most competitive province in the entire country for 2015. Davin,…
Calasiao second town in Pangasinan to declare state of calamity due to flooding
DAGUPAN CITY, July 20 (PNA) — The town of Calasiao was placed under the state of calamity today, becoming the second town in Pangasinan so far placed under calamity state as a…
Local gov’t extends aid to Maguindanao food poisoning victims
COTABATO CITY, July 20 (PNA) — The local government of Sultan Kudarat in Maguindanao has extended financial assistance to about 28 victims of food poisoning. Mayor Shameen Mastura of Sultan Kudarat town…
DPWH vows to settle payment for TPLEX land acquisition
TARLAC CITY, Tarlac, July 20 (PNA) –- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday vowed to settle their obligations for the acquisition of the land used in the construction…