ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb 25 (PNA) — Key leaders of civil society groups in Mindanao rallied behind Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles and Government of the Philippines chief negotiator…
House independent bloc supports President’s step up not step down
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 25 (PNA) — The independent minority bloc of the House of Representatives on Wednesday said they support President Benigno S. Aquino III until the Chief Executive…
Php 264M farm-to-market road up for bidding
ILOILO, Feb. 25 (PNA)-– The construction of the longest farm-to-market road in the whole of Visayas is up for bidding next month. The bidding will finally start after the provincial government received…
Hollande agenda excites PHL environmentalists
MANILA, Feb. 25 (pna) – As the Philippines welcomes French President Francois Hollande’s historic first visit to the country, Filipino environmentalists and policymakers are euphoric because climate change is at the top…
Petilla pushes for 750-kw threshold on open access electricity by year-end
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb. 25 (PNA) — Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla is pushing for the lower threshold of retail and competitive open access (RCOA) electricity by year-end, which will…
Meralco seeking joint-venture partner in 1,200-MW Atimonan coal power project
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb 25 (PNA) — The Manila Electric Company-Powergen Corporation (MGen) is seeking a joint-venture partner for its 1,200-megawatt (MW) Atimonan Coal-Fired Power Project in Quezon province, announced…
BSP need not to hike rates when Fed does –- HSBC economist
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 25 (PNA) — An HSBC economist said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) does not need to adjust its key rates once the Federal Reserve does since…
Fallen SAF’s younger sister gets scholarship grant
LAOAG City, Ilocos Norte, Feb. 25 (PNA) — A younger sister of fallen Special Action Force Omar Nacionales has been given a scholarship grant courtesy of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte…
DTI awards seal of excellence to Toyota in Tagum City
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, Feb. 25 (PNA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here has awarded Toyota Tagum with a Gold Bagwis Seal of Excellence Award. DTI-Davao del Norte…
Duterte to speak on federalism at WVSU forum
ILOILO CITY, Feb. 25 (PNA) — Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte will speak on federalism during a forum to be held at West Visayas State University (WVSU) here Friday. Duterte, who…
Eco Park with biking trail up soon in Pangasinan town
MANGALDAN, Pangasinan, Feb. 25 (PNA) -— The Angalacan river dike here is expected to become a tourist attraction with the slated construction of an Eco Park with bike trail project initiated by…
DOT to showcase Albay in 2015 Cannes Tourism Investment Fair
By Johnny C. Nunez LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 25 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) will showcase Albay in the 2015 Marche International Proffesionels d’Immobilier (MIPIM), an annual show participated in by…
Fight against government move to regulate Internet intensified in U.S.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 (PNA/Xinhua) — The nationwide fight against U.S. government’s attempt to regulate the Internet has significantly intensified as a final decision is to be announced on Thursday. A petition…
PHL stocks hit 16th record close
MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) –- Local share prices rallied Tuesday to new all-time high, its sixth day in a row, as investors placed bets on lower oil prices. The barometer Philippine Stock…
DOJ says MILF combatants cannot be charged in international court of justice
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) -– Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima on Tuesday clarified that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) who allegedly killed the Special…