By Danny O. Calleja DARAGA, Albay, March 4 (PNA) -– Two awards of recognition were recently received in a row by the provincial government of Catanduanes — one, for its successful fight…
Maguindanao placed under state of calamity due to massive evacuation
COTABATO CITY, March 3 (PNA) — The Maguindanao provincial board has approved a resolution declaring the entire province under state of calamity, two board members said Tuesday. At the same time, Provincial…
Poe to consider Smart’s side on Senate’s request for SMS of Mamasapano players
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 3 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday said she will consider if the Smart Communications will request for audience from her regarding the Senate’s subpoena…
Marcos willing to hold BBL hearings even during recess of Congress
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos vowed to conduct public hearings on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) even if Congress “is at rest.”…
APEC meetings on financial inclusion target the poor, says finance official
TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, March 3 (PNA) — Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) delegates and stakeholders who gathered here Tuesday to discuss financial inclusion want to target the poor to encourage them to participate…
Energy makes ‘proactive’ preparations to deal with possible power crisis
MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — Having made “proactive” preparations, the Department of Energy (DOE) is confident that it would be able to deal with the impending power shortage, even without the special…
Output of APEC-Tagaytay meetings to be part of Cebu Action Plan in September, says DFA spokesman
TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, March 3 (PNA) — The output of the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings here will form part of the Cebu Action Plan that will be launched during the…
Authority of constitutional bodies should be retained under proposed BBL – Drilon
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, March 3 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday said the authority of the constitutional bodies should be retained under the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)….
3 moderate quakes jolt Davao Oriental, Surigao del Norte on Tuesday
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — Mild earthquakes shook the provinces of Davao Oriental and Surigao del Norte on Tuesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology…
Peanuts may reduce risk of heart disease death: study
WASHINGTON, March 3 (PNA/Xinhua) — Eating peanuts may lower your risk of dying from a heart attack, U.S. and Chinese researchers said Monday. Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the Shanghai Cancer Institute…
Business group supports CENECO move to extend delivery date of local power producer
BACOLOD CITY, March 3 (PNA) — The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) expressed support to the move of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) giving extension to the delivery date…
DTI Calabarzon sets new record as tops in business name registration
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, March 3 (PNA) –- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) office in Calabarzon reported to have the highest number in new business name registrations, overtaking the National Capital…
Floriculture still a growing industry in Davao
By Digna D. Banzon DAVAO CITY, March 3 (PNA) — Davao City’s flowering and ornamental plants are not only a passion for Dabawenyos but also livelihood provider to garden makers or landscapers…
Bayantel rehab will benefit consumers, telco industry — Globe
MANILA, March 3 (PNA) — Rehabilitation of a public utility is a matter of high state concern, two bigtime telecommunications companies stressed in a joint comment submitted to the Court of Appeals…
PSE index extends gains
MANILA, March 3 (PNA) –- The local stock market extended its winning streak to a second day on Tuesday ahead of the release of the February inflation rate. The benchmark Philippine Stock…