MANILA, May 18 (PNA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to review its balance of payment (BoP) projection for 2015 as well as its outlook for 2016. ”The reassessment of…
PSE index regains 7,900-level
MANILA, May 18 (PNA) — The local stock market regained the 7,900-mark on Monday, extending its winning streak to sixth straight session, still driven by corporate earnings and positive economic outlook. The…
Aboitiz Power to secure financing for Therma Visayas coal fired, Manolo Fortrich hydro plant by Q3
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, May 18 (PNA) — Aboitiz Power Corporation will secure the financing for the 68 Megawatt (MW) Hedcor Bukidnon Inc. hydro power plant and the 510 MW Therma…
LandBank net income up 24% to Php 3.6 B in Q1 ’15
MANILA, May 18 (PNA) — The Land Bank of the Philippines started 2015 with strong first quarter net income of Php3.6 billion, 24 percent increase from the Php2.9 billion registered in the…
Baguio still primary tourist destination despite traffic snarls, says city dad
BAGUIO CITY, May 18 (PNA) -– Baguio City Councilor Elmer Datuin, chairman of the Council Committee on Tourism, on Monday said Baguio City continues to get its fair share of tourist arrivals…
Manggahan Festival offers Guimaras hospitality, ‘unli’ mangoes
JORDAN, Guimaras, May 18 (PNA) — Various pleasant surprises await visitors to this year’s Manggahan Festival, a celebration not just about exceedingly sweet mangoes, but about giving travelers a chance to peer…
Mining social development funds increase annually, says exec
BAGUIO CITY, May 18 (PNA) –- A mine safety official here said implementation of community development projects under the Social Development Management Program (SDMP) of four mining companies in the region, are…
DILG set to release P7-M Performance Challenge Fund to Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY, May 18 (PNA) — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to release Php7 million as incentive for the Ilocos Norte government on good financial housekeeping. Tagged…
Researchers to participate in ICT-Asia 2015 Regional Workshop in Los Baños
LOS BAÑos, Laguna May 18 (PNA) — Researchers in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) together with representatives of French and Asian partner organizations will participate in the ICT-Asia 2015…
Maguindanao gov launches Peace Farmers Program
DAVAO CITY, May 18 (PNA) — Maguindanao Governor Esmael Mangudadatu, whose province is considered as one of the most fertile agricultural in Mindanao, has proposed the sending of students, farmer leaders and…
Guimaras seaweed farmers to benefit from PRDP
ILOILO CITY, May 18 (PNA) — Seaweed farmers from the province of Guimaras have been identified as recipients of a livelihood sub-project under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP). Also proposed for…
Palace lauds PPP Center for London awards
MANILA, May 17 (PNA) – Malacanang has commended the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center for being recognized as finalist in three categories of the prestigious annual Partnership Awards held in London last May…
Palace cites need to criminalize non-compliance to occupational safety law
MANILA, May 17 (PNA) — Following the fire that killed at least 72 individuals in Valenzuela City, the Palace on Sunday reiterated the need to criminalize the non-compliance with laws and regulations…
PHL urges middle-income APEC economies to enhance support for SMEs’ skills upgrades, innovation
By Leslie D. Venzon BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, May 17 (PNA) — The Philippines is urging other middle income countries, particularly Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies, to promote skills upgrades and innovation in…
Reducing tobacco use by 30 percent to curb NCD deaths in PH
MANILA, May 17 (PNA) — The New Vois Association of the Philippines (NVAP) revealed that reducing tobacco use in the country by 30 percent is a major step to curbing deaths from…