MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Women’s work values should be mainstreamed and incentivized in business, Philippine Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno told the APEC Business Advisory Council Saturday. Women’s emphasis on self-fulfillment, family…
Security for APEC Summit under control – DFA
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Amid the terrorist attacks in France, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured that the security measures for the coming of some 17 leaders and three representatives…
12 Philippine public institutions set up as models for anti-corruption and good governance in APEC
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Twelve public sector institutions who were declared last month as the Philippines’ first “Islands of Good Governance” (IGG) were presented to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials…
President Aquino convenes Cabinet security cluster following Paris attacks
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) – In the wake of terror attacks in Paris, President Benigno Aquino III convened the Cabinet security cluster to ensure that all preparations and…
Chile President Bachelet arrives in Manila for state visit, APEC summit
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet arrived in Manila Sunday afternoon ahead of Asia-Pacific economic leaders for a summit next week as she undertakes her…
FVR stresses need to intensify intelligence gathering vs Abu Sayyaf terrorists
By Ben Cal MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Former President Fidel V. Ramos ruled out on Sunday the possibility of any threat coming from an international terrorist group that could sow terror…
Ayala Land eyes Php90-B capex in 2016
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is planning to earmark up to Php90 billion in capital expenditures for 2016 to support continued aggressive…
House approves renewal of Millawave franchise for another 25 years
MANILA, Nov. 15 (PNA) — The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure renewing the franchise of the Millawave Systems Corporation (Millawave) to construct, establish, install, maintain and operate…
Asia-Pacific free trade area should override TPP, other trade deals
MANILA, Nov. 14 (PNA/Sputnik) — The Beijing-promoted Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) between all 21 member states of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization should have priority over other trade…
Masbate PPO passes PGS compliance performance audit
CAMP BONNY SERRANO, Masbate City, Nov. 15 (PNA) — The Masbate Police Provincial Office (MPPO) has passed the compliance evaluation of the Philippine National Police – Performance Governance System (PNP-PGS) in their…
Drug raids bag 5 suspects in Masbate town
PLACER, Masbate, Nov. 15 (PNA) — Combined elements of five law enforcement units simultaneously raided five residences in this town, found four yielding illegal drugs and arrested five suspects on Saturday. Apprehended…
Bulacan steps up security measures for APEC
By Emil G. Gamos MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Nov. 15 (PNA)–Bulacan is also bracing for the coming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado on Sunday instructed police and…
DSWD funds livelihood projects of poor housewives
DAGUPAN CITY, Nov. 15 (PNA) — For the second time in a row, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) turned over PhP1.805 million to the Dagupan City government under its…
Zambo sports complex to undergo major facelift
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 14 (PNA) — The city government is speeding up the processing of the documentary requirements to start the rehabilitation of the sports complex before the election ban takes effect….
PH needs education blueprint to boost workers skills — Villanueva
MANILA, (PNA) — Former Secretary Joel “TESDAMAN” Villanueva vowed to push for the passage of a Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), which will institutionalize a seamless education and training towards employment, if he…