BANGKOK, Feb. 10 (PNA/Xinhua) — Thailand and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) on cooperation in developing Thailand’s rail system, said a statement posted on the Thai government’s site Tuesday….
Southeast Asia seen among drivers of global energy demand in 2030
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — The Southeast Asian region is forecast to be among the main drivers of global energy demand by 2030, according to the International Energy…
Taiwanese firm eyes PHL as production base for consumer electronics
MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — Taiwanese electronics firm New Kinpo eyes the Philippines as production base for consumer electronics after it will open its new facility here. New Kinpo will start the…
Century Properties expands commercial property portfolio amid growing economy
MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — Publicly-listed property developer Century Properties Group expects Php2.5 billion in sales from its new office developments as it continues expanding its commercial property portfolio on the back…
Cebu Pacific passenger target hits 17.5% growth
MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has acquired a 17.5 percent growth of passengers flown in 2014, compared to its data in the same period in 2013. “Last January,…
Globe board OKs cash dividend for shareholders
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 10 (PNA) — Ayala-led Globe Telecom on Tuesday said it has approved the distribution of a cash dividend of Php 20.75 per common share. The telco…
DTI approves 29 shared service facilities for Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY, Feb 10 (PNA) –- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has already approved 29 projects in Western Visayas for its shared service facilities (SSF) project. DTI officer-in-charge for Western…
Housing subdivision up for beneficiaries of JRMP
By Lydia C. Pendon ILOILO CITY, Feb 10 (PNA) — A package of housing subdivision awaits the beneficiaries of the Jalaur River Multi-purpose Project (JRMP) as soon as the second agreement is…
Little egrets top list of migratory birds in Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY, Feb 10 (PNA) — The white-winged creatures that we usually see on the fields called Little egrets (Egretta garzetta) top this year’s list of Asian Waterbird Census 2015 that was…
DA official designated as Philrice’s officer-in-charge
SCIENCE CITY OF MUNOZ, Nueva Ecija, Feb. 10 (PNA) –Agriculture Assistant Secretary Edilberto M. De Luna was designated officer-in-charge of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). De Luna replaced former Philrice executive…
Purisima clarifies he was just giving advice to Napenas
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) – Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima on Monday clarified that he was just giving advice when he told to sacked Special…
PHL, Indonesia ink pacts on vocational training, educ cooperation, fight vs. drug trafficking
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) — The Philippines and Indonesian governments on Monday signed three agreements pushing for strengthened fight against drug trafficking, and more support for vocational training and…
DOH reiterates stop in deployment of Filipino workers in Ebola-hit countries
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) Rapid Response Team sent to Ebola-stricken countries (Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea) has reiterated for the continued halt…
PSEi posts another record-high, peso down
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb 9 (PNA) — The local bourse ended Monday’s trade at another record-high despite the weakening of the Philippine peso. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 0.70…
CHR to conduct independent investigation on human rights violations in Mamasapano incident
By Lady Marie Dela Torre MANILA, Feb. 9 (PNA) — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Monday it would proceed with its independent investigation on the aspect of human rights…