WASHINGTON, May 23 (PNA/Xinhua) — The U.S. Senate voted Friday to approve the so-called fast-track trade legislation that is key to concluding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, a top priority of President…
Master Development Plan of Baguio Centennial Park up for discussion
BAGUIO CITY, May 23 (PNA) — The Baguio City Council in will finally discuss the proposed Master Development Plan (MDP) for the Baguio Centennial and Botanical Park (BCBP), formerly known as the…
Dagupan mayor hails approval of revised CLUP
DAGUPAN CITY, May 23 (PNA) — Mayor Belen Fernandez hailed the approval of the revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of Dagupan by the Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) of Region 1…
DTI Cebu monitors prices, safety of school materials as classes opening nears
CEBU CITY, May 23 (PNA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu office is monitoring various establishments in the province for prices and safety of school materials in the market…
Info drive on drug use, abuse prevention needed, says DepEd
By Villamor Visaya Jr. REINA MERCEDES, Isabela, May 23 (PNA) — Education Department Undersecretary Alberto Jesus Muyot on Friday appealed to school officials and other stakeholders to actively work for information drive…
Camp John Hay rising as eco hub
BAGUIO CITY, May 23 (PNA) — “Camp John Hay is fast becoming an economic hub” and John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) President Eloise Agbayani assures transparency and integrity in running the businesses…
Maguindanao farmers get PHP1.8M worth of agri aid
COTABATO CITY, May 23 (PNA) — Farmers in Maguindanao are expected to be more productive with the assistance extended them by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries of the Autonomous Region in…
LP open to all possibilities in 2016 polls – Trenas
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, May 23 (PNA) — Iloilo Rep. Jerry Trenas on Saturday said Liberal Party (LP) maintains openness on all possible scenarios to make sure that it remains the…
DSWD reminds donors to follow policies on foreign donations
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, May 23 (PNA)–The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated its reminder about the policies in the proper management of foreign donations to avoid hassles and…
APEC trade ministers to start work on Asia-Pacific free trade pact
By Leslie D. Venzon BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, May 22 (PNA) — Trade ministers from the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will start laying the groundwork for the Free…
Armament packages for PHL Navy’s AW-109 up for inspection
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, May 22 (PNA) — The armament packages for the Philippine Navy’s last two AgustaWestland AW-109 “Power” naval helicopters are now being processed and subjected to a technical…
PHL pushes e-commerce platform for MSMEs at APEC trade meeting
By Leslie D. Venzon BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, May 22 (PNA) — The Philippines will propose an e-commerce platform to be used by the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Asia-Pacific Economic…
Palace exec says PHL’s stance in disputed waters remains, eyes higher risks of tension
By Joann Santiago MANILA, May 22 (PNA) — A Malacanang official on Friday said the Philippines stance on the South China Sea issue remains even with the heightened tension following the reported…
PHL should improve human capital to be competitive, says official
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, May 22 (PNA) — The Philippines must develop its human capital by orienting it toward science and technology to enable the country to compete in the global market, a…
PAL, Cebu Pacific considering acquisition of Airbus A350
MANILA, May 22 (PNA) — Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific are currently considering the acquisition of the Airbus’ latest model, Airbus A350-900 XWB (extra wide body), after finally meeting with Airbus…