By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 10 (PNA) – Malacanang on Wednesday assured that no special treatment is being given to resigned Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima. Presidential Communications Operations…
PHL stocks bounce on bargain hunting
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 10 (PNA) — Philippine share prices recovered on Wednesday as investors went bargain-hunting after the bellwether index retreated to five-month low. The Philippine Stock Exchange index…
Mayor Mabilog expresses gratitude to President Aquino for Iloilo City development
By Perla G. Lena ILOILO CITY, June 10 (PNA) — The city mayor here is contended with the developments going on in this highly urbanized city, stating that he couldn’t ask for…
Bacolod-born sprinter wins silver in 100m at 28th SEA Games
BACOLOD CITY, June 10 (PNA) — Bacolod-born Princess Joy Nolido-Griffey crossed the finish line with a time of 11.83 seconds to settle for silver in the women’s 100-meter dash of the 28th…
With sustained economic growth, Philippines will completely eliminate poverty within a generation, says economist
BAGAC, Bataan, June 10 (PNA) — The country’s economic growth is so high that if sustained, it could completely eliminate poverty within a generation, an economist has said. During a press conference…
Century Properties to complete 6 residential projects worth over Php15-B
MANILA, June 10 (PNA) — Century Properties Group, Inc. is set to complete six residential projects this year with total sales value of over Php15 billion. These projects are Milano in Century…
Petron to expand Port Dickson Refinery in Malaysia
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, June 10 (PNA) – Petron Corporation will expand its Malaysian refinery, but not bigger than the Limay, Bataan refinery expansion from 120,000 to 180,000 barrels per day….
Private sector support, higher investments to boost jobs-creating sectors key to inclusive growth — expert
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 10 (PNA) — Stronger support from the private sector and higher investments to develop industries that contribute to job creation are needed in reducing rural poverty…
PHL franchising industry urged to tap agri sector
by Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, June 10 (PNA) — Senator Cynthia Villar urges players in the local franchising industry to tap the agriculture sector and expand to agri-business franchising in order to…
Bloomberry bullish on local, East Asian markets
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, June 10 (PNA) — Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the owner and operator of Solaire Resorts and Casino, is optimistic in its local business as well as expanding in…
DAR to provide clean water in rural community of Nueva Vizcaya
TUGUEGARAO CITY, June 10 (PNA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the municipality of Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya for the establishment of community-managed Potable…
OPAPP holds forum on peace process in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 10 (PNA) –- A Malacañang official has allayed fears of the residents that this city will be included in the future into the Bangsamoro region because of the “opt-in”…
`Parada ng Probinsya’ to highlight Davao Sur founding day
By Anthony S. Allada DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur, June 10 (PNA) – The “Parada ng Probinsya” (Provincial Float Parade), featuring the 14 municipalities and one city of Davao del Sur, will…
10,000 job vacancies at stake in ‘Kalayaan’ jobs fair in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, June 10 (PNA) — Around 10,000 job vacancies will be up for grabs for job seekers here and the neighboring areas during the Independence Day or “Kalayaan” jobs fair…
Cost of dialysis in Davao now cheaper than anywhere else in Luzon, Visayas
By Digna D. Banzon DAVAO CITY, June 10 (PNA) – The dialysis treatment in Davao City has been made affordable for patients with only P600 per session compared to centers offering treatments…