By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday said the senators would welcome sitting down with President Benigno Aquino III after the release of the…
NBI probes into viral photos of child treated as dog
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is now coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to investigate the controversial viral pictures of a child…
DOJ to decide on third batch of PDAF scam cases this week
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is expected to decide this week on the third batch of the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) scam cases which is currently…
OIC invites PHL in Kuwait gab for Mindanao peace process
MANILA, May 26 (PNA0 — A three-member delegation from the Philippine government is due to attend the annual gathering of foreign ministers of Muslim countries on Wednesday. In a letter, Organization of…
Secretary Roxas: “I am ready to continue serving the people thru Tuwid na Daan”
By Emil G. Gamos DONA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD, Bulacan, May 26 (PNA)– Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas continues to dodge questions on his plans for the 2016 presidential elections. However, Roxas…
SC asked to void Family Code provisions prohibiting same sex marriage
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — A taxpayer has questioned before the Supreme Court (SC) some provisions of the Family Code prohibiting same sex marriage. In a 31-page petition filed by Jesus Nicardo…
PSE monitors developments in GREEN even with trading suspension
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) continues to monitor the developments involving Greenergy Holdings Incorporated (GREEN) even as trading of its shares has been suspended. “A trading…
PHL economy to expand 6.5% to 7% in Q1 — FMIC, UA&P
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — The Philippine economy is expected to grow 6.5 percent to 7 percent in the first quarter due to higher infrastructure spending and good…
ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SMEs Ready by November
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (PNA/Bernama) — The ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will be ready by November following submission to leaders of the regional bloc at the…
Construction of P1.3-B solar power plant in South Cotabato to start June
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, May 26 (PNA) — Foreign-backed energy firm NV Vogt Philippines Solar Energy One, Inc. will finally begin next month the construction of its P1.3-billion solar power plant project in…
Alveo Land sees Php3.7-B in sales from new Laguna residential project
MANILA, May 26 (PNA) — Listed property giant Ayala Land Inc. affiliate Alveo Land expects to generate Php3.7 billion in sales with the launch of the 40-hectare fifth residential subdivision project in…
Japan gov’t panel eyes further relaxing visa requirements
TOKYO, May 26 (PNA/Xinhua) — A panel advising the Japanese government on economic policy is expected to discuss a proposal Tuesday to further ease visa requirements to draw more tourists from such…
Puerto Princesa solon mulls passing of ordinance to outlaw LGBT abuse
By Ruth T. Rodriguez PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, May 26 (PNA) — The Committee on Ordinances and Legal Matters of the Sangguniang Panlungsod here has approved the ordinance that would outlaw discrimination against…
Iloilo City to host APEC meeting in July
ILOILO CITY, May 26 (PNA) — The city mayor here has been informed of Iloilo City’s hosting of the Infrastructure Development and Financing and Strengthening Capital Market meeting, one of the side…
Cotabato City reports completion of Php70-M development projects
By Noel Y. Punzalan COTABATO CITY, May 26 (PNA) — More than Php70 million worth of infrastructure projects in Cotabato City have been finished as per latest report from the City Engineering…