By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, April 25 (PNA) — Senior leaders of the House of Representatives have vowed to approve on third and final reading the proposed law providing the parameters for…
PHL to maximize GSP+ as EU lifts yellow card on fish products
By Kris M. Crismundo BAGUIO CITY, April 25 (PNA) — The Philippines can further maximize the benefit of the Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) granted by the European Union (EU) after…
Palaweños could expect full blast infrastructure development
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, April 25 (PNA) — Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez said Friday that Palaweños can expect full blast infrastructure development, specifically in the concreting of 5,570 kilometers of lateral-livelihood roads in…
Peace groups call for BBL passage through caravan, clean-up drive
COTABATO CITY, April 25 (PNA) — Thousands of civilians, peace advocates and Moro people on Saturday called on Congress to pass the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The call was aired coupled…
Samar gov’t earmarks PHP10M for tourism promotion
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, April 25 (PNA) — The Samar provincial government has set aside PHP10 million for the promotion and development of the local tourism industry. Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan Santos…
Economic managers eye “A” level investment grade for PHL
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 24 (PNA) — Philippines’ economic managers are now eyeing an “A” category investment grade for the country in the medium term after Standard & Poor’s (S&P) on…
S&P keeps PHL’s ‘BBB’ rating, eyes sustained growth growth for the economy
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 24 (PNA) – Standard&Poor’s (S&P) on Friday maintained its investment grade rating of ‘BBB’ with “stable” outlook for the Philippines after noting that strong fundamentals will enable…
BFAR advises fishermen not to go near Bajo de Masinloc
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, April 24 (PNA) – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has advised Filipino fishermen not to approach near the disputed Bajo de Masinloc, known as…
President Aquino accepts invitation to visit Canada in May
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, April 24 (PNA) – Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte announced on Friday that President Benigno Aquino III has accepted the invitation of Canadian Governor General David Johnston…
PHL vows governance, policy reforms to lure private sector participation in infra projects
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, April 24 (PNA) — The government has vowed to continuously improve public sector governance and institute policy reforms to improve the business climate in the country, as…
Lacson to run for President in May 2016
By Jojo B. Lamaria BAGUIO CITY, April 24 (PNA) – Former Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson, today, April 24, announced that he is seeking to be elected in the highest elective position in…
Tourism revival brings opportunities to storm-weary communities
By Ronald O. Reyes TACLOBAN CITY, April 24 (PNA)– Lorna Rocabo, 43, sits inside her glass-panelled office comfortably, interrupted only between answering phone calls and signing some papers delivered to her desk…
Former Senator Angara remains confident in achieving peace in Mindanao
By Jelly F. Angara MANILA, April 24 (PNA) – Former Senate President Edgardo Angara has expressed optimism that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will be able to finish…
Fitch affirms ratings of PHL’s BPI, BDO, Metrobank
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 24 (PNA) — Fitch Ratings on Friday affirmed its ratings on Philippines-based banks Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. (BDO) and Metropolitan…
Lending, deposit-taking businesses boost BDO 2014 profit to record level
MANILA, April 24 (PNA) — Listed BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) posted an 18-percent increase in net income in 2014 on the back of the strong performance of its lending and deposit-taking businesses….