LEGAZPI CITY, June 16 (PNA) — Based on past records, more explosions can be expected to occur with varying intensity, duration and distribution of ash after Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon erupted twice…
Gov’t to keep a closer watch on ‘Yolanda’ projects — Abad
MANILA, June 16 (PNA) — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released guidelines for the creation of full-time delivery units (FDUs) that would ensure the proper implementation of priority programs…
SC stops construction of Torre De Manila
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, June 16 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday stopped the construction of the controversial Torre De Manila located near the Rizal Monument, Luneta Park, Manila….
President Aquino urges anew legislators to swiftly pass Bangsamoro law
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 16 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III urged anew legislators on Tuesday to immediately pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that seeks to end four…
PHL’s 3-year T-bond rate up
MANILA, June 16 (PNA) — Average rate of the Philippines’ three-year Treasury bond (T-bond) rose Tuesday, which National Treasurer Roberto Tan pointed out is within expectations. The rate of the debt paper…
Bargain-hunting lifts PHL stocks back to 7,500
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 16 (PNA) — Philippine share prices rebounded and regained the 7,500 level on Tuesday on bargain hunting after previous day’s decline. The main index surged 49.32…
CDO needs Php 4.8 billion annual budget in 2016
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city government is looking forward to an ambitious P4.8 billion revenue in 2016, City Mayor Oscar Moreno announced Monday. Moreno made the statement in a message…
Edukasyon.ph launches college, scholarship portal for high school students
DAGUPAN CITY, June 16 (PNA) — The launching of the Edukasyon.ph, an online portal where high school students can find courses, schools, and scholarships on one site for free, has been hailed…
Ormoc gov’t reiterates shelter aid distribution rules
ORMOC CITY, Leyte, June 16 (PNA) — Claimants of the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) should make sure they are qualified beneficiaries before going to the city hall to avoid problems that may…
Drilon sees MILF’s decommissioning to help restore public trust, confidence to peace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 15 (PNA) — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Monday said the decommissioning process will go a long away in restoring the public’s confidence and trust in…
MILF decommissioning of forces a great sacrifice
By Teofilo P. Garcia Jr. COTABATO CITY, June 15 (PNA) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 6th Infantry Division extolled the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for the decommissioning of…
Business sectors agree for metro-wide earthquake drill on July 30 — MMDA
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, June 15 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday announced the active participation of several business sectors in the first Metro-wide earthquake drill…
Gov’t should ask permanent court of arbitration to stop ongoing construction at West Philippine Sea — SC justice
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, June 15 (PNA) — Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio on Monday said that the Philippine government should ask the Netherland-based Permanent Court of…
DFA confirms another Filipino tested positive for MERS
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, June 15 (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday confirmed that another Filipino has been infected with the deadly Middle East Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia….
SSI Group sets Php3.7-B capex for store expansion over next 2 years
MANILA, June 15 (PNA) –- The country’s largest specialty store retailer SSI Group Inc. has earmarked over Php3.7 billion for its capital expenditures in the next two years to fund aggressive nationwide…