By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Government forecasts improved weather condition in the country after Sunday (July 12). State weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)…
Philippines counsels explain further country’s case at UN Arbitration Tribunal
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The country’s lawyers further explained to the UN Arbitral Tribunal how the Philippine case does not constitute specific exemptions under the United Nations Convention on the Law…
Update: 5 more flights cancelled due to typhoon ‘Falcon’
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Bad weather caused by typhoon “Falcon” led to the cancellation of five more flights on Thursday afternoon, according to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). MIAA said…
Peso almost unchanged vs. USD
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — The Philippine peso was little changed to a greenback Wednesday as European leaders discuss how to deal with Greece’s debt situation. It ended the…
Shell sees improved income for 2015
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) is expecting better revenues for the first half this year, compared to the huge losses in 2014. “We…
Customers using Facebook’s Internet.org hit 4.5M
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) value brand Talk ‘N Text (TNT) has recorded over 4.5 million Filipinos using the app, Internet.org since its launch…
BPI Capital official eyes private sector-issued infrastructure bond by end-’15
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 3 (PNA) — A BPI Capital executive is optimistic that an infrastructure bond will be initially issued in the Philippines by end-2015. BPI Capital Officer-in-Charge and Managing…
Floods hit Dagupan villages
DAGUPAN CITY, July 8 (PNA)– Several barangays here are now under water by four inches to one foot as a result of moderate to heavy rains, coupled by light to moderate winds,…
PCSO cuts financial aid in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 8 (PNA) -– The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in Northern Mindanao has cut its financial and medical assistance by half starting Wednesday, a sweepstakes official said….
Albay solon moves to rev up dwindling carabao industry
By Rhaydz B. Barcia LIGAO CITY, July 8 (PNA) — Noting the number of the farmers’ long-time best friends and partners in planting, the carabaos has been diminishing in the country for…
SP mulls legislation to help LTO curb traffic violations and road accidents in Negros Oriental
DUMAGUETE CITY, July 8 (PNA) -– Vice Governor Edward Mark Macias of Negros Oriental has asked the different chiefs of offices of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Negros Oriental for their…
Cebu Capitol sends team to Pilar, Camotes to assist families of Nirvana mishap fatalities
CEBU CITY, July 8 (PNA) — The Cebu Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) has sent a team to Pilar, Camotes Island in northern Cebu to assist families of those who…
Palawan gov’t mulls enforcement task group to probe provincial jail
By Jesus M. Ustares PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, July 8 (PNA) — Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez is contemplating the creation of an enforcement task group that would monitor the alleged entry of illegal…
Binmaley town’s garbage woes now over
BINMALEY, Pangasinan, July 8 (PNA) — The garbage problem in the town of Binmaley is now finally over following the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the municipality and the…
Blast fishing alert in picturesque El Nido, Palawan
By Keith Anthony S. Fabro PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, July 8 (PNA) — A provincial board member has called the attention of law enforcement agencies after receiving reports of “rampant” blast fishing” in…