MANILA, Feb 11 (PNA) — The Philippines’ electronics industry has ended 2014 with exports revenue increasing by 8.1 percent to USD25.88 billion from full-year 2013’s earnings of USD23.93 billion, data from the…
Tourism triggers real property boom, Baler’s tax take up by 818%
By Jason de Asis BALER, Aurora, Feb. 11 (PNA) –The tourism boom has triggered an unprecedented real property hike in this capital town, enabling the municipal government to post a staggering 818%…
Globe’s mobile data business up by 23%
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb 11 (PNA) — After reporting a double-digit growth in mobile browsing and data revenues, Globe Telecom (Globe) on Wednesday said that its mobile browsing and other…
Biz group wants model for inclusive growth
By Mark Francisco CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 11 (PNA) — The local business community wants the adoption of a business model that would enhance inclusive growth of various business endeavors here,…
Event group out to prove that Mindanao is peaceful
By Ercel Maandig CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 11 (PNA) -– A local event group on Wednesday announced it would embark various projects here to prove that Northern Mindanao is peaceful. Robert…
Dagupan City institutionalizes sale of authentic “Dagupan bangus”
DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 11 (PNA) — Mayor Belen Fernandez is set to organize the Bangus Industry Development Council (BIDC) headed by herself as the first step to institutionalize the promotion and advancement…
Nueva Vizcaya, Eastern Samar out-of-school youths to benefit from education program
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Feb. 11 (PNA) — Out of School Youths (OSYs) in the province will be given equal opportunity to learn with their counterparts inside various schools through the partnership with…
MMDA says “express bus system” to result in better traffic management along EDSA
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said the express bus system will result to better traffic management as it asked…
House leader calls for greater resolve in quest for peace, urges resumption of BBL review
By Ceilito M. Reganit MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — A senior House leader on Tuesday called on his colleagues not to waver in their resolve to their quest for lasting peace in…
Peace talks with MILF part of national security policy
MANILA, Feb 10 (PNA) — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles on Tuesday clarified the Philippine government’s clear, existing policy that peace negotiations will only be done with legitimate…
Japanese auto parts supplier inaugurates Php1-B plant in Laguna
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — Tokai Rika Co. Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of automotive switches, has inaugurated its newest plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna on Tuesday. Through its…
SC junks petition vs. President Aquino, Soliman, Abad
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday dismissed the petition seeking to determine the liability of President Benigno S. Aquino III, Department…
Petron, Phoenix hike pump prices of gasoline by Php 2.40/ltr and Php 1.90/ltr on diesel
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — Petron Corp. and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines increased the pump prices of gasoline by Php 2.40 per liter and Php 1.90 on diesel effective…
DFA: China raising tensions for reclamation work on PHL reef
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — The Philippines on Tuesday claimed that China was stoking tensions in the South China Sea for undertaking reclamation work on a Manila-claimed reef….
Meralco’s total billing charges to increase by 84 centavos/kWh this February
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb 10 (PNA) — The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will increase its total billing charges by 84 centavos per kilowatthour (kWh) this February. ”After three consecutive months…