By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA) — The Netherlands-based Permanent Court of Arbitration will start its one-week hearing Tuesday on the Philippines’ case challenging China’s enormous claim on disputed South…
Opening up economies would benefit everyone – APEC
MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA) — When the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established 26 years ago, its foundation was laid with the vision of a region free from protectionism. In economics, protectionism…
Victims’ kin commemorate 6th anniversary of Maguindanao massacre with prayers, high hopes for justice
By Edwin O. Fernandez AMPATUAN, Maguindanao, Nov. 23 (PNA) — Governor Esmael Toto Mangudadatu of Maguindanao on Monday led families and relatives of the victims of the 2009 Maguindanao massacre in marking…
PSEi retreats anew
MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA) — The local stock market snapped a three-day gain on Tuesday, tracking overseas developments. The barometer Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) lost slightly 3.59 points to 6,992.60 from…
PHL posts USD 469M BOP surplus in October ’15
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA) — The Philippines continue to post surplus in its balance of payment (BOP) position with the October 2015 level at USD 469 million, higher than…
Avida Land eyes over Php7-B sales from new BGC residential project
MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA) — Avida Land, a subsidiary of property giant Ayala Land, Inc., expects over Php7 billion in sales from two-tower condominium project, Avida Towers Turf BGC, its eighth project…
Moody’s changes outlook on PHL banks from positive to stable
By Joann S. Villanueva MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA) — Moody’s Investors Service remain optimistic on the Philippines’ banking system but lowered its outlook from positive to stable on projected slight decline on…
Probe sought on ‘international beauty pageant’ mess
MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Nov. 23 (PNA) — The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has sought a probe into a failed international beauty pageant, which tend to drag the province into the mess, Governor…
Three Barangays of Isabela enjoy Free Medical Services and Medicines
SAM MARIANO, Isabela, Nov 24 (PNA) — The Green Future Innovations Incorporated and ECOFUEL Land Development Incorporated (GFII/ECOFUEL) is currently doing a six month barangay outreach program to its host barangays of…
SP moves to prohibit selling, leasing of awarded lot at reloc sites
By Lydia C. Pendon ILOILO CITY, Nov 24 (PNA) — The city council is set to pass a regulation ordinance amending Section 1 (A) of Regulation Ordinance 2011-726 that calls for prohibition…
Dinagyang Festival to invade Hongkong in 2016
ILOILO CITY, Nov. 24 (PNA) — Good news to participating tribes of the Dinagyang Festival in 2016! The Department of Tourism Region 6 is set to bring the Dinagyang Festival to Hongkong…
City exec inaugurates vital infrastructure investments
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, Nov 24 (PNA) — The local chief executive of this capital city of Isabela has led the inauguration of vital infrastructure investments in the city held yesterday. Mayor…
Php170-M road ready for construction in Bataan town
BAGAC, Bataan, Nov. 24 (PNA) — A bypass road that will connect an upland barangay to a coastal village in this town is ready for construction early next year, municipal Mayor Rommel…
Contradicting opinions mar Duterte’s presidential bid
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA) — Election lawyers have contradicting opinions on whether or not Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is qualified to run as the substitute presidential candidate…
Alvarez challenges business community: shift to alternative energy, achieve zero carbon economy
MANILA, Nov 24 (PNA) — Climate Change Commissioner Heherson T. Alvarez today challenged the private business sector to aim for zero carbon economy by transitioning from the traditional to the alternative sources…