By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The Philippines is on track to be on the top three in competitiveness rankings globally, said National Competitiveness Council (NCC) Co-Chair Guillermo M….
DTI sets 2-day Zampen SME Conference in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 16 (PNA) -– The Micro, Small, and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) will take center stage as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct a two-day Zamboanga…
Mall registration of voters in Pangasinan to also take place
DAGUPAN CITY, July 16 (PNA)–The Commission on Elections provincial office signed separate memorandum of agreements with big shopping malls in Pangasinan to become additional venues for voters registration. Provincial Elections Supervisor Marino…
Nueva Vizcaya, DepEd, PLGU, DPWH build classrooms in upland village
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, July 16 (PNA) — The provincial government here recently turned over newly-completed school buildings to municipal and barangay officials of Sta. Fe town. The school buildings were constructed in…
Pangasinan police records 265 robbery, 1,356 theft incidents for 2015
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 16 (PNA) -— A total of 265 robbery incidents and 1,356 theft incidents were recorded in rhe province by the Pangasinan police provincial office (PPPO) from January to June…
Three NPA rebels killed in Irosin, Sorsogon encounter
By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY, July 16 (PNA) — “Our soldiers were conducting Bayanihan activities when attacked by 10 armed men at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday by members of the Sparu…
Organizers tells Cebuanos to brace for traffic during Cobra Ironman on Aug. 2
CEBU CITY, July 16 (PNA) — Organizers have advised Cebuanos to brace for heavy traffic during the Cobra Ironman 70.3, which will be held in Lapu-Lapu City on Aug. 2. The event,…
Water service in Laoag City back to normal
LAOAG CITY, July 16 (PNA)- The Ilocos Norte Water District (INWD) announced Wednesday they are now back to normal operation except for at least four villages in Laoag, which are still on…
RDC-2 moves to address traffic congestion along CV Road in NV
TUGUEGARAO CITY, July 16 (PNA) — The Cagayan Valley Regional Development Council (RDC) has moved to address the traffic congestion along the Maharlika Highway in the towns of Diadi and Sta Fe,…
President Aquino elated over ‘big pool’ of possible successors
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said Thursday he is pleased that there are a number of qualified people who could succeed him as chief executive when he…
President Aquino commends outgoing Police Chief Espina during change of command rites
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday expressed his gratitude to Police Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina for leading the police during his seven-month stint as Officer…
4 killed, 2 hurt in series of clashes in Sorsogon, Masbate
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — Three New People’s Army (NPA) fighters were killed along with one soldier during a series of clashes in Sorsogon and Masbate Thursday morning. 903rd Infantry Brigade commander…
NCDA calls on PWDs to participate in the satellite registration on July 17
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) urged persons with disabilities (PWDs) to take advantage in the satellite registration which will be held in different SM Malls…
Garin belies Php 75.4-B lump sum budget
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday belied reports that the agency has a lump sum budget of Php 75.4 billion this year….
Nothing new with proposal to base jets, frigates in Subic
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — There is nothing new with reports claiming that the Philippines will station fighter jets and frigates at Subic Bay, Zambales, said Defense spokesman Dr. Peter Paul Galvez…