TACURONG CITY, Nov. 19 (PNA) -– Massive information drive and aggressive collection activities of this city’s Treasury Office led to positive results as it exceeded its targeted local revenue collection, officials said….
GenSan pushes entry of more investments, ventures on shrimp farming
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Nov. 19 (PNA) — The city government is pushing for the entry of more investments and ventures on shrimp farming and production in a bid to develop the industry…
Senator Guingona backs continuity of 4Ps
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Nov. 19 (PNA)- Reelectionist Senator Teofisto ‘TG’ Guingona III vowed his support to the continuity of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the national government despite criticism lodged on…
DENR thankful to RPSB-7 police personnel for quick response to aid call
DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 19 (PNA) -– Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) chief Charlie Fabre on Thursday expressed gratitude to the quick response of the Regional Public Safety Battalion – 7…
Court reinstates dismissed mayor pending Ombudsman’s final resolution’
By Cris Diaz CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 19 (PNA) – “Dismissed” City Mayor Oscar Moreno on Thursday regained his seat after the Court of Appeals (CA) recognized him as the City…
Mandaue City Council okays year-end cash incentives to execs, workers
MANDAUE CITY, Nov. 19 (PNA) — The Mandaue City Council has approved the granting of year-end cash incentives to regular city employees and elected officials. More than 500 officials and employees will…
Sultan Kudarat coastal town mangrove forest projects gaining grounds
COTABATO CITY, Nov. 19 (PNA) — Local residents in the coastal town of Lebak in Sultan Kudarat have been successful in protecting its coastal areas and marine life through mangrove forests with…
Maguindanao leaders join hands with MILF in massive anti-narcotics campaign
By Edwin O. Fernandez COTABATO CITY, Nov 19 (PNA) — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and local alliance of political leaders have agreed to join hands to help the government contain…
Filipina tells Obama, APEC CEOs: ‘climate change is like cancer — and the world is at stage 2’
MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — Climate change is like cancer and the world is at Stage 2, young Filipina entrepreneur Aisa Mijeno told United States President Barack Obama and participants in the…
President Aquino calls on fellow APEC leaders to work closer to face increasingly globalized scene
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday called on his fellow leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to unite and work closer…
President Xi Jinping pushes FTAAP acceleration, regional integration
By Filane Mikee Z. Cervantes MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is urging Asia-Pacific economies to hasten the process of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) and…
Obama says US to work with PHL on TPP agreement process
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday welcomed and expressed willingness to work with the Philippines interest to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
PNP logistics holding well for APEC security participants
MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — Logistics for feeding and sheltering police officers tasked to secure the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Metro Manila seems to be holding quite well. This…
Japanese PM Abe arrives in Manila for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) – Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe arrived in Manila Wednesday morning for the high-level Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The PM’s plane landed at the…
Pangasinan PESO sets recruitment activities
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The multi-awarded Pangasinan Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO) has scheduled at least two recruitment activities on Thursday. PESO said interested applicants are encouraged to visit the…