ILOILO CITY, April 16 (PNA)– The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum national organizing committee has finalized this city’s hosting of two APEC Ministerial Meetings this year. The Ministerial Meeting slated on Sept….
Court halts PEMC from collecting Php 234.9-M fine on Therma Mobile Inc.
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, April 16 (PNA) – A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pasig City has prevented the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) from collecting Php 234.9 million in fine…
Palace exec maintains Aquino gov’t remains focused on BBL despite negative comments
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 16 (PNA) – – A Malacanang official on Thursday said the Aquino administration will not be dissuaded by any talks about the repercussions if the proposed Bangsamoro…
Discussions on China’s maritime dispute with some Asian countries possible during 25th ASEAN Summit – Malacanang exec
By Joann Santiago MANILA, April 16 (PNA) — A Palace official on Thursday did not discount the possibility that the maritime issue between China and several Asian countries will again be discussed…
Espina remains as OIC-PNP
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, April 16 (PNA) – PNP spokesperson Chief Superintendent Generoso Cerbo Jr., on Thursday clarifies that Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina remains officer in charge of the…
NPC solon says despite hurdles, K-12 program will reap long-term benefits for Filipino students
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, April 16 (PNA) — Despite the various hurdles that the Department of Education (DepEd) is facing in implementing the K to 12 Program, a Nationalist People’s Coalition…
DTI’s Domingo, SM’s Sy-Coson to speak at WEF East Asia
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, April 16 (PNA) — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory L. Domingo and SM Investment Corporation Vice Chair Teresita Sy-Coson are among Filipinos that will…
PHL shares bounce back from 4-day slump
MANILA, April 16 (PNA) — Local share prices tracked the positive movement in global markets Thursday and snapped their four-day losing streak. The barometer Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged 41.74 points…
Better earnings for Dragon Oil Plc despite oil price drop
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, April 16 (PNA) — It seems not every oil exploration company is losing to the oil price drop, as Dragon Oil Plc., which has a 40 percent…
Samar now ready for summer tourism launch
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, April 17 (PNA) — A Grand Night with the Samar Sky kicks off the biggest summer fun launching in the region dubbed as “Summer sa Samar” on April 18,…
Gov. Padilla pledges salary for tourism project
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 16 (PNA) — Governor Ruth Padilla here said she will set aside part of her own salary for the development of attractions at the Bangan Hill National Park…
Dole pineapple plantation provides livelihood to thousands of N. Cotabato villagers
ALAMADA, North Cotabato, April 16 (PNA) — A multinational firm has put up a plantation in this bustling town in North Cotabato providing livelihood for thousands of villagers already affected by the…
Mamasapano obtains Php 925-M infra-assistance from national government
By Noel Y. Punzalan MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao, April 16 (PNA) – – This impoverished town, which was the site of the Jan. 25 bloody misencounter between state police forces and Moro Islamic Liberation…
POEA reminds OFWs not to use passport as collateral for loans
MANILA, April 16 (PNA) — The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) reminded Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) that using Philippine passport as collateral is prohibited so as not to risk of having a…
Nagcarlan celebrates week-long Ana Kalang Festival
By Robert Maico NAGCARLAN, Laguna April 16 (PNA) — The municipality of Nagcarlan is celebrating Ana Kalang Festival which started on April 12 and culminates on Sunday (April 19). Tourism Officer Rino…