By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, April 9 (PNA) – Steag State Power Inc. (SPI’s)extended its maintenance works on its first 105-megawatt (MW) unit until May 12, which was initially targeted to be…
BCIIC’s implementing rules to be discussed anew
BAGUIO CITY, May 9 (PNA) – The Baguio City Council is set to suspend its regular session on Monday to pave for the re-discussion on the implementing rules and regulation (IRR) of…
Sual town to plant 1M trees
DAGUPAN CITY, May 9 (PNA) — The town of Sual is eyeing to plant one million trees comprising of coconuts, cacao and coffee (cocaco) starting from residents’ backyards and up to the…
BFAR to establish 252 community fish-landing sites nationwide
By Eddie O. Barrita CEBU CITY, May 9 (PNA) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will establish at least 252 community fish-landing centers (CFLCs) nationwide as part of their…
Palace welcomes Philippines’ higher rank in travel and tourism competitiveness report
MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — Malacañang on Friday welcomed the 2015 World Economic Forum (WEF) report, moving the Philippines up eight notches to the 74th position in a list of 141 countries…
New access road to Bukidnon tourist spot completed
MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — A Php 150-million road leading to one of Bukidnon’s top tourist attractions has been completed, a Palace official announced on Friday. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said…
DFA confirming reports that PHL envoy killed in chopper crash in Pakistan
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, May 8 (PNA) –- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is verifying reports that Philippine Ambassador to Pakistan Domingo Lucenario was among the six foreign dignitaries killed…
DOH opens 65 DOH-retained and selected private tertiary hospitals nationwide for cervical cancer screening
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that free cervical cancer screening for women is available in its 65 DOH-retained and selected…
DSWD, UNICEF, Save the Children promote positive parenting
By Andrea Jade O. Geronga MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children, urged…
MILF files registration and accreditation as regional political party
MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has officially confirmed its intention to join the May 2016 elections after applying for registration and accreditation as a regional political…
PHL, Canada deepen bilateral ties
OTTAWA, Canada, May 8 (PNA) — The Philippines and Canada have pledged to further strengthen their bilateral relations during the state visit of President Benigno S. Aquino III to the country. President…
Poll results validate our peace efforts — GPH
MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles said the recent findings of polling firm Social Weather Stations (SWS) validate the government’s efforts of pursuing peaceful…
Ayala Land IMI’s income up 36% in Q1
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — Ayala-led Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) booked a 36-percent increase in profit to USD 6.8 million in the first quarter 2015 despite foreign exchange…
Max’s Group posts strong Q1 profit of Php140-M
MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — Listed casual dining firm Max’s Group Inc. (MGI) booked a whopping 372-percent surge in profit to Php140.20 in the first quarter of 2015, a sharp reversal from…
PHL stocks fall for 3rd day
MANILA, May 8 (PNA) — Philippine stocks extended their losing streak into a third session on Friday after reports showed a contraction in exports of China. The barometer Philippine Stock Exchange index…