BACOLOD CITY, Nov 27 (PNA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are discussing efforts to expand organic sugar production in Negros Occidental. Alcala, who was here…
Baguio City named “Most Engaged LGU”
BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The local government unit (LGU) of Baguio City is named the “Most Engaged LGU” in the 2nd Regional Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). The City…
“No Firearm Zone” mulled for city’s fun haven
ILOILO CITY, Nov 27 (PNA) — The association of restaurants and fun centers in Smallville complex in Mandurriao district here is planning to declare the five-hectare place a “No Firearm Zone” to…
DSWD survey notes dramatic drop in number of poor families in Bicol
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Bicol Region has pulled off a dramatic drop in its number of poor families. The recent regional survey conducted by the…
DTI Calabarzon inaugurates “Negosyo Center”
By: Robert Maico CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Calabarzon (IV-A) Regional Office inaugurated Friday a “Negosyo Center” at the ground floor of its…
Rebuilding of flood-hit bridge in Koronadal City to start early 2016
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will start early next year the reconstruction of a bridge connecting Koranadal City and Lutayan town Sultan…
Immigration clarifies importance of certificate of ‘not the same person’
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded the public, particularly those with namesake, to secure a Certificate of Not the Same Person (NTSP)…
Poe camp seeks dismissal of David’s complaint following SET ruling
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) – The camp of presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe on Friday said they will move for the dismissal of David’s complaint accusing Poe of…
Security Bank to sell stake in property unit for Php1.6 B
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 25 (PNA) — Security Bank Corp. (SBC) will sell its 51.81-percent stake in real estate unit, Security Land Corp. (SLC), for Php1.6 billion, in a bid…
PHL all set for Paris climate talks
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Nov. 25 (PNA) — The Philippine government is all set for this year’s climate negotiations in Paris. Climate Change Commission (CCC) Commissioner Emmanuel de Guzman said the…
DOH to boost collaborations with other partners to make campaigns vs HIV more effective
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Nov. 25 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) highlighted on Wednesday the need to boost further its collaborations with other partners in the country for correct…
OWWA to provide over PhP200,000 assistance to OFW families killed in KSA road accident
By Ferdinand G. Patino MANILA, Nov. 25 (PNA) — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said families of the 13 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were killed in a road accident along…
PHL September import growth among highest in Southeast Asia
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 25 (PNA) — Imports grew for a fourth consecutive month last September on higher purchases of raw materials and intermediate goods, capital and consumer goods, making…
PHL economy likely grew 6.2% in Q3; to expand 6.8% in Q4 — FMIC & UA&P
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 25 (PNA) — The Philippine economy is forecast to sustain its strong pace of growth in the second half of 2015 on the back of higher…
UN agency pledges USD 55-M in new poverty-reduction projects in PHL
By Filane Mikee Z. Cervantes MANILA, Nov. 25 (PNA) — The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) of the United Nations has pledged USD 55 million for two projects aimed at alleviating…