By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Former President Fidel V. Ramos sees the need for a memorial honoring the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) police commandos killed in action…
Senator Poe says operation poorly planned as Senate wraps up investigation on Mamasapano incident
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — After five hearings, Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, said Tuesday that the Senate will…
Congress to hold bicameral conference on March 2 to give President Aquino emergency power
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Both Houses of Congress is set to conduct a bicameral conference on March 2 to give President Benigno Aquino III the needed emergency…
Malacañang still trusts MILF as government partner in peace process
MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — The Palace said it remains hopeful that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) would stick to its commitment to peace, despite the bloody Mamasapano clash and as…
Coup d’ etat has no place in Bicol
By Nancy Ibo Mediavillo LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 24 (PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP)leadership in Bicol has strongly said that there is no place for coup d’ etat in the Bicol…
Boracay is 2015 Traveller’s Choice Awards’ best beach in Asia
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Never failing to impress tourists for its picture-perfect view, Boracay on Tuesday was named as the best beach in Asia by the world’s…
President Aquino meets with House Representatives to discuss Mamasapano incident, Bangsamoro Basic Law
MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday met with leaders of the House of Representatives in Malacañang Palace to discuss the Mamasapano incident and its implications on…
U.S. researchers develop new blood test for early cancer detection
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. researchers said Monday they have developed a new blood test that has the potential to detect cancers in their earliest stages. In a proof-of-principle study, researchers…
UN Charter indispensable in maintaining world peace, stability
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 24 (PNA/Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday the Charter of the United Nations, adopted 70 years ago, has great relevance today and continues to play an…
Lepanto initiates arbitration proceedings vs DENR for non-renewal of MPSA
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. will initiate the arbitration proceedings against the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for not renewing the firm’s…
54-MW wind farm connects to Meralco’s transmission line
MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Alternergy Wind One Corp’s 54-Megawatt (MW) wind farm has successfully connected to Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco’s) transmission line. ”Last week, the Pililla wind farm successfully interconnected with…
New real estate player pours P5B to build 1,600 seaside condo units in Lapu-Lapu
CEBU CITY, Feb. 24 (PNA) — A new player in Cebu’s real estate industry will invest P5 billion to develop 1,600 seaside condominium units inside an old resort in Lapu-Lapu City. Tytans…
Trans-Asia Oil-Energy Development Corporation reports net income of Php180-M
MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Trans-Asia Oil-Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has earned Php180 million in 2014, according to a disclosure with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). ”Please be informed that at the…
Forum Energy postpones oil survey in Recto Bank
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — Forum Energy Plc. has postponed its oil and gas survey in the disputed Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea during summer upon…
BSP open to keep key rates steady in most of 2015
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 24 (PNA) — The current low inflation environment along with strong domestic growth and low oil prices give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) a leeway to…