By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, June 3 (PNA) — The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), the largest business network in United Kingdom, wants British small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore trade…
DOE launches RE permit monitoring website or EVOSS
MANILA, May 3 (PNA) – The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a Renewable Energy (RE) permit monitoring website or Energy Vehicle One Shared System (EVOSS) Wednesday, that will help speed up…
Robinsons Land embarks on doubling profits by 2019
MANILA, June 3 (PNA) — Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is expanding aggressively its mall, hotel, residential and office portfolio with the goal of doubling its profit over the next five years…
Supposedly extinct amphibians rediscovered in Palawan
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 3 (PNA) — The National Geographic’s (NatGeo) “Weird & Wild” website segment featured Tuesday “two species of amphibians thought lost to science” but…
Obama signs USA Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 (PNA/PTI) — U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law landmark USA Freedom Act, forcing intelligence agencies to set up a system that will leave the telephone metadata with…
Japan’s monarch welcomes President Aquino in ceremonial rites
TOKYO, Japan, June 3 (PNA) — Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Wednesday morning received President Benigno S. Aquino III during a welcome ceremony held at the Imperial Palace. President Aquino arrived at the…
US set to deploy advanced weapons to Asia-Pacific to Counter China
MOSCOW, June 3 (PNA/Sputnik) — The United States plans to relocate advanced military hardware, including its newest stealth missile destroyer, to the Asia-Pacific region amid growing tensions between Washington and China over…
President Aquino says regional stability necessary to attain continued growth in Asia Pacific
TOKYO, Japan, June 3 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said Wednesday he believes regional stability must be maintained to attain continued economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. In his message…
Preparing for the “Big One”: Red Cross readies field hospitals, volunteers
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, June 3 (PNA)– The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), with its strong experience in handling disasters and emergencies, is now preparing its logistics and personnel to respond to…
Philippines cautious about joining Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
TOKYO, Japan, June 3 (PNA) — The Philippines is cautiously studying whether or not to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) amid the country’s huge need for more infrastructure, President Benigno…
Palace: Number of MRT trains determined every day to ensure safety of commuters
MANILA, June 3 (PNA) — Apologizing for the long queues that MRT commuters had to endure on Tuesday due to the lack of available trains, a Palace official explained that the number…
Senator Poe says she is qualified to run for higher office
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, June 3 (PNA) – As she promised, Senator Grace Poe faced the media on Wednesday and answered several issues ranging from her real birth parents to her…
New KBP Eastern Visayas prexy calls for broadcast integrity
ORMOC CITY, Leyte, June 2 (PNA) -– A station manager based in this city is pushing for more integrity among local broadcasters after his installation as new president of Kapisanan ng mga…
SM City Bacolod partners with OSCA, DSSD for grant of free movie passes to elderlies
BACOLOD CITY, June 2 (PNA) — The “Free Movie Pass for Senior Citizens” program in this city was launched Tuesday in rites held at the lobby of SM City Bacolod Cinema. The…
June 15 is final deadline given to remaining Dagupan fish pens
DAGUPAN CITY, June 2 (PNA) — Mayor Belen Fernandez affirmed that June 15 is the final deadline given to owners of the few remaining illegal fish pens in all the waterways of…