MANILA, May 27 (PNA) — The Philippines wants tensions to ease between China and the United States after an American spy plane recently flew over disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea,…
Researchers identify Ebola’s Achilles’ heel
WASHINGTON, May 27 (PNA/Xinhua) — Researchers from the United States and the Netherlands said Tuesday they have identified Ebola’s Achilles’ heel that could be targeted to completely block the deadly virus’s infection….
Meralco preparing for possible killer quake
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, May 27 (PNA) – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is preparing for the aftermath of the predicted “Big One”, a possible 7.2 magnitude earthquake along the West…
Universal Robina aggressively expanding in PHL, other Southeast Asian nations
MANILA, May 27 (PNA) — Gokongwei-led food and beverage manufacturer Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is aggressively expanding in the Philippines and overseas especially in Southeast Asian countries to keep pace with the…
OrionGroup, First Solar form new firm to develop solar projects in PHLs
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, May 27 (PNA) – OrionGroup International Inc., an American renewable energy (RE) firm and First Solar Inc., the world’s largest solar developer, have formed FSO Energy Solutions…
Pacific Online Systems Corp. renews partnership with Globe Business
MANILA, May 27 (PNA) — Globe Business, the corporate ICT arm of Globe Telecom, once again gained the trust of Pacific Online Systems Corporation (POSC) as the management systems and software provider…
Cebu Pacific to fill over 100 cabin crew vacancies in recruitment fairs in key cities
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, May 27 (PNA) — Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) on Wednesday said that it will conduct a nine-city recruitment fair in the coming weeks to fill…
Rockwell Land sets Php13-B 2015 capex to ramp up project launches
MANILA, May 27 (PNA) — Lopez-led Rockwell Land Corp. is almost doubling its capital expenditure budget this year to Php13 billion from last year’s Php8.7 billion, as it ramps up project launches…
PHL, Albay tourism gets strong pitch at APTM 2015 opening
By Johnny C. Nunez LEGAZPI CITY, May 27 (PNA) — Philippine tourism got a strong promotional push early this week from Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, the country’s first Tourism Star Philippines awardee,…
Antique receives P128.4M share in natural wealth
SAN JOSE, Antique, May 27 (PNA) — The province of Antique received its biggest share so far of the proceeds in the utilization and development of natural wealth in the amount of…
Iloilo’s historic old capitol to open on May 29
ILOILO CITY, May 27 (PNA) — The Casa Real de Iloilo or the old capitol of Iloilo will have its soft opening and blessing on Friday. Vice Governor of Iloilo Raul C….
Dagupan milkfish among top sellers at IFEX in MOA
DAGUPAN CITY, May 27 (PNA) — The certified Dagupan milkfish, either blast frozen, deboned marinated, canned and bottled, was the top sensation in the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) 2015 at SMX Convention…
IMF maintains PHL growth forecast at 6.7%; raises inflation outlook on impact of El Nino
By Leslise D. Venzon MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its growth projection for the Philippines this year at 6.7 percent despite a weak global economy….
House Committee on Ways and Means approves Bangsamoro bill
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means approved with amendments the provisions in the proposed Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region specific to taxation…
Researchers find new way to treat diabetic blindness
WASHINGTON, May 26 (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. researchers said Monday they have found a new way to restore the eyesight in patients who have a blinding eye disease caused by diabetes. The key…