MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III remains optimistic that the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will get passed into law within Congress’ timetable next month despite any amendments. “Sa…
Molecules that kill cancer cells discovered
TORONTO, May 14 (PNA/PTI) — Scientists have discovered a new family of molecules that kill cancer cells and protect healthy cells and could be used to treat a number cancers, including cervical,…
President Aquino: High PHL economic growth benefits Filipinos, creates jobs
MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said the country’s robust economy has benefited many Filipinos as this continues to attract more investments imperative for jobs creation. Thus stressed…
Global-Estate’s profit up 35% to PhP 139 M
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — Global-Estate Resorts Inc. (GERI), the country’s biggest developer of integrated tourism estates, posted a 35-percent surge in profit in the first quarter of…
Extra wide-bodied Airbus A350-900 to visit PHL next week
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — The Airbus’ next-generation Airbus A350-900 XWB (extra wide body) is set to visit Manila next week, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) confirmed…
Albay posts highest collection of business tax among Bicol provinces
By Nancy Ibo Meciavillo LEGAZPI CITY, May 14 (PNA) — The Province of Albay once again proved its excellence in various fields of endeavor after it ranked first in the collection of…
Tigerair PHL rebrands as Cebgo
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, May 14 (PNA) –Tigerair Philippines, a wholly- owned subsidiary of low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific, has rebranded itself as Cebgo this week, complete with Cebu Pacific’s colors and…
San Miguel reports PHP6-B profit for Q1
MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said its profit surged slightly to PHP6 billion in the first quarter despite the inventory losses incurred by fuel and oil…
MRC Allied forms subsidiary to engage in power business
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — Property developer MRC Allied Inc. has fully entered the power industry business after it formed Menlo Renewable Energy Corporation. ”Please be advised that…
Semirara Mining’s net income up 24% to PhP 2.5 B
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — Semirara Mining and Power Corp.’ net income rose to Php 2.5 billion in the s first quarter this year, 24 percent from Php…
PSALM bids out fuel supply deal for 4 power plants
MANILA, May 14 (PNA) — The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) has start the bidding for a total of 9.04 million liters fuel supply deal for four power plants….
Dagupan fire victims given construction materials to rebuild their houses, instead of cash
DAGUPAN CITY, May 14 (PNA) — Instead of giving cash, the Dagupan City government gave construction materials to 11 families displaced by a fire that razed their houses in the afternoon of…
NUJP trains 25 journalists from Cagayan Valley
The print and broadcast journalists who are from Cagayan, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya were taught on the basics of reporting conflicts specifically those that arise from resource management by way of thorough…
58 participants join agri-trade and tourism fair of Guimaras’ 22nd Manggahan Festival
By Richelle Jean E. Nacita ILOILO CITY, May 14 (PNA) –- There are a total of 58 participants showcasing their different local products in one of the major activities of the 22nd…
Senate holds public hearing on proposed BBL in Zambo
ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 14 (PNA) Twenty-three groups have submitted to the Senate Committee on Local Government their position papers indicating their respective stand on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Senator Ferdinand Marcos…