DUMAGUETE CITY, Jan. 13 (PNA) -– Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has assured that his administration will do its best to source funds to be able to provide public transportation to all…
Pangasinan official urges people: Strengthen faith for family, community
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Jan. 13 (PNA) — “Strengthening faith through prayers is not only for us but also for our family and the community where we belong.” This was stressed by Pangasinan Board…
Gov’t to consider welfare of OFWs in imposing new policy on airport terminal fees
MANILA, Jan. 13 (PNA) — The government will take into consideration the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) when it carries out new policies, such as integrating terminal fees into the airplane…
Catholic priest asks the faithful in Leyte to bring banners with faces of Jesus and Blessed Virgin
MANILA, Jan. 13 (PNA) — A Catholic priest urged the faithful to bring banners with the faces of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin and the saints to welcome Pope Francis when he visits…
Sen. Aquino eyes heavier penalty for crimes vs media men
MANILA, Jan. 13 (PNA) – Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV said on Tuesday he will push for legislation seeking heavier penalty for crimes against journalists. Aquino made this statement as he…
Peso sustains strength vs. USD on falling US Treasury yields
MANILA, Jan. 13 (PNA) — Investors have unloaded their dollar holdings due to falling US Treasury yields, resulting in the appreciation of the Philippine peso. The peso appreciated by 10 centavos to…
DOH to pregnant mothers: Staying at home is best option
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) has reiterated its reminder to expectant pregnant women, especially those on their ninth month of pregnancy, to just…
Legarda hopes Pope Francis will tackle climate change during his PHL visit
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) – Sen. Loren Legarda is hoping Pope Francis will tackle climate change and the ongoing peace process in Mindanao during his four-day Apostolic Visit…
Leyte mayors asked to step up papal visit preparation support
TACLOBAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PNA) — The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) has called on Leyte mayors to step up their support to the Roman Catholic Church in preparing for…
City gov’t activates one-stop-shop for renewing business permits
By Merlito G. Edale SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela, Jan 12 (PNA) — The city government has activated its one-stop-shop inside the city hall for a speedy processing and renewing of business permits. City…
Calamba City to speed up employment generation through BESO
By Zen Trinidad CALAMBA CIY, Laguna Jan 12 (PNA) — Over the weekend, the Information, Investment Promotion and Employment Service Office (IIPESO) of the city headed by Peter Capitan conducted a planning…
RCBC offers US-denominated bonds in Singapore
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) is set to offer benchmarked-sized US dollar-denominated Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes, which will be listed before the Singapore Stock Exchange….
QC to institute more economic reforms
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista vowed to institute more reforms and continue improving programs that will move the city forward and facilitate its integration in the international…
CAMPI, TMA sales up 30%, hits 230K-mark in 2014
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — The largest organization of automotive firms in the country, Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA),…
DOE orders PEMC to make billing simulation upon power shortfall
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) has ordered the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) to make a billing simulation when the trading at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market…