By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to pilot test the Voter Verification System (VVS) as an additional security measure in the 2016…
Makati offers financial aids to “Fallen 44” SAF families
MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay on Wednesday said the city government will extend financial assistance of Php 100,000 each to the families of the 44 members…
Death toll in Taiwan plane crash rises to 23
TAIPEI, Feb. 4 (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 23 people died after a Taiwan TransAsia Airways plane crashed into the Keelung River in Taipei on Wednesday morning, ten minutes after takeoff. Survivors have…
Gov’t eyes allowing domestic-oriented firms in PEZA
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — The government considers giving incentives to companies catering to the domestic market inside the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) which will also enjoy…
UN security council demands justice for Jordanian pilot killed by IS
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 4 (PNA/Sputnik) — The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a press statement, deploring the murder of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State, and calling for accountability…
PHL stocks hit 8th all-time high above 7,700 on bullish sentiment
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) –- The stock market rallied to its eighth record close this year after reaching above 7,700 level on Wednesday, as investors bet on the…
Moody’s eyes rise of cross-border issuance among PHL companies
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — Moody’s Investors Service forecasts more cross-border issuance among Philippines’ corporates in the near term with demand for these instruments remaining strong on back of…
High energy cost affecting country’s information technology – business process management competitiveness
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Angeles City, Feb. 4 (PNA) — The Philippines is losing to India in some areas in information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) because of the high cost of…
Cosco Capital acquires 5 commercial properties
MANILA, Feb. 4 (PNA) — Lucio Co’s listed retail conglomerate Cosco Capital Inc. has acquired five commercial properties located in central and northern Luzon. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,…
Stable power supply, good business environment key to keep PHL economy alfoat
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb 4 (PNA) — Energy Undersecretary Zenaida Monsada said stable power supply and a good business environment is vital for the Philippine economy’s gains. ”There are only…
Mounting complaints trigger fast-tracking of core shelters
TAGBILARAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PNA) -– Mounting complaints from angry housing beneficiaries-to-be, have prompted officials concerned to move to speed up completion of core shelter projects in the province. Bohol Governor Edgar…
Award conferred on Ilocano scientist, 12 others in ongoing 2015 Kannawidan Ylocos Fest
VIGAN CITY, Feb.4 (PNA) — A well-known Ilocano book author and scientist led 13 sons and daughters of Ilocos Sur who made their province proud in their chosen fields of endeavor received…
DOT, Aklan undertake road beautification program in preparation for APEC
KALIBO, Aklan, Feb. 4 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Aklan Provincial Government have joined hands to beautify Aklan roads leading to the venue of the Asia Pacific Economic…
Cordillera: a weather resilient region in 2014
BAGUIO CITY, Feb 04 (PNA) — The Office of Civil Defense – Cordillera Regional Office (OCD – Cor) reports a more disaster resilient region in 2014. There were no deaths reported last…
Meralco to add FIT all charge at Php0.04 per kWh this Feb
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will add the renewable energy (RE) Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) allowance charge of Php0.04 per kilowatthour (kWh) to its consumer…