MACROHON, Southern Leyte, April 10 (PNA) -— The Molopolo, Sta. Cruz Fish Sanctuary in this town is the perfect getaway of tourists from hassle. Hailed as the 3rd best protected area in…
DOT launches ‘Summer Fun’ in Eastern Visayas
By Vicky C. Arnaiz TACLOBAN CITY, April 10 (PNA) – Reviving to full swing the tourism industry of Eastern Visayas region after supertyphoon Yolanda’s destruction, the Department of Tourism (DOT)launched “Summer Fun”…
Citizen participation urged to ensure good governance in Puerto Princesa
By Keith Anthony S. Fabro PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, April 10 (PNA) -– If the fullest potential of grassroots citizens will be tapped to oversee local governance accountability, this city could sustain reforms…
Drilon, Iloilo local leaders to meet in preparation for Independence Day
ILOILO CITY, April 10 (PNA) –- Senate President Franklin M. Drilon will lead Saturday the meeting with Iloilo local leaders to thresh out preparations for the June 12 Independence Day that will…
Cebu wants govt to prioritize hiring of tutors displaced by K to 12 education program
CEBU CITY, April 10 (PNA) — The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has passed a resolution requesting national government agencies to prioritize the employment of teachers and non-teaching staff who will be displaced…
Leyte gov’t welcomes inclusion to new anti-poverty program
TACLOBAN CITY, April 10 (PNA) — The Leyte provincial government has welcomed the inclusion of the province to the Accelerated and Sustainable Anti-Poverty Program (ASAPP) of the national government’s Human Development and…
China urges U.S. not to take sides on territorial issues
BEIJING, April 9 (PNA/Xinhua) — China on Thursday urged the United States not to take sides on territorial issues, voicing anger against U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, who said Diaoyu Islands fall…
DILG chief: bright future awaits 4Ps graduates
MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — Thousands of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) high school scholars gathered together with Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas and other cabinet members at the Philippine…
‘Araw ng Kagitingan 2015’: An opportune time to accept the BBL?
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — Can former enemies be friends? Many might say, “I can forgive, but I will not forget.” Some may note that trust, once…
Ayala Corp. interested to join Php 107.7-B South Railways project
By Johnny C. Nunez LEGAZPI CITY, April 9 (PNA) — Albay, together with whole Bicol Region, gets a big boost from Ayala Corp.’s expressed interest in the Php 170.7-billion Philippine Railways South…
President Aquino: Gov’t pursuing peace in Mindanao via BBL crucial to attain justice for all
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said Thursday his administration will continue pursuing peace in Mindanao, as he renewed his call for the passage…
Bill Gates’ family spends brief summer vacation in Palawan
By Ruth T. Rodriguez PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, April 9 (PNA) — American business magnate, inventor, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his family was reportedly in Palawan for a brief vacation…
One-stop-shop for Halal certification eyed in Mindanao
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, April 9 (PNA) — The Philippines is aiming to strengthen its Halal industry and eyeing a one-stop-shop in Mindanao, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ponciano…
Power firm eyes plants in Bohol, Leyte
By Eddie O. Barrita CEBU CITY, April 9 (PNA) — The Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC) is planning to build power plants in Bohol and Leyte to addres future needs of additional…
Panglao airport no fence permit, exec says
By Ric Obedencio PANGLAO, Bohol, April 9 (PNA) — The erection of perimeter fence of the 220-hectare New Bohol Airport project proposed to be constructed in this 4th class town has no…