By Joann Santiago MANILA, March 12 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said more good governance-related reforms will be implemented to further solidify economic gains as well as strengthen the public’s trust on…
Fossil experts found new invertebrates in Panglao
PANGLAO, Bohol, March 12 (PNA) — This island, composed of Dauis and Panglao towns, about 15 kms south of capital Tagbilaran City, and its surroundings seawaters are considered by experts as the…
AEV to finish construction of 8-MW biomass power plant by 2016
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, March 12 (PNA) — Aboitiz Equity Ventures subsidiary, Aseagas Corporation will finish its construction of an 8-Megawatt (MW) biomass power plant by 2016, according to its Chief…
Ejercito proposes to modernize PNR
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 12 (PNA) – Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito has filed a bill seeking to modernize and rehabilitate the cash-strapped Philippine National Railway (PNR). Ejercito, chairman of the…
Filinvest to launch Php16-B residential projects this year; profit up 16% in 2014
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, March 12 (PNA) — Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), the real estate firm subsidiary of Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp., targets to launch an additional Php16 billion worth of…
Apart from ‘Visit the Philippines,’ DOT exec reveals why 2015 is crucial for PHL tourism
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, March 12 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism’s “Visit the Philippines 2015” (VPY2015) campaign is not the only reason why this year should be considered “crucial” for…
Catanduanes tourism growth delights DOT-Bicol
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, March 12 (PNA) – It’s working and Catanduanes, Bicol’s island province by the Pacific, has started proving its worth as among the region’s potential tourist destinations….
Antique wants a slice of tourism pie
ILOILO CITY, March 11 (PNA) — The province of Antique is appealing to the Department of Tourism (DOT) to be given the chance to show-off its natural and man-made tourism attractions which…
After 12 years of slumbering, vital road link in Nueva Ecija seen to finish soon
By: Magtanggol C. Vilar CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, March (PNA) — A vital road network that was cited by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (WB-ADB) in 1999 as a “show…
Real property developer targets Php2-B production in SoMin this year
DAVAO CITY, March 12 (PNA) — After a good production year in 2014, the Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) increased its production for Southern Mindanao this year to Php2 billion. Filinvest First vice…
Belmonte rejects proposal to suspend K to 12 program
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, March 11 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte, Jr., on Wednesday rejected the proposal to suspend the implementation of K to 12 program. At the joint hearing…
Senate gives Php 100,000 each to families of fallen SAF 44
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 11 (PNA) – In recognizing the courage and gallantry of the Special Action Force (SAF) troopers, the Philippine Senate gave Php 5.1 million worth of financial…
Mindanao prelate supports passage of BBL
MANILA, March 11 (PNA) — A Mindanao prelate is convinced that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is Constitutional and it is inspired by Catholic values and moral principles. With this, Cotabato…
Women’s month celebration kicks off in Pagadian City
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, March 11 (PNA) — The local government has lined up a series of activities as it spearheaded the Women’s Month celebration in this city. The celebration kicked-off…
Government to develop access route to tourism sites in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY, March 10 (PNA) — The government through the Department of Tourism (DOT) is developing more access routes leading to tourism sites to further boost the industry especially in the Davao…