ILOILO CITY, Jan. 7 (PNA)–At least 14 festivals in various places in the country are joining the famous Dinagyang Festival here slated on Jan. 23-25, 2015, making the Iloilo festival a national…
Economic managers see 6-7% growth for PHL in ‘14
By Joan Santiago MANILA, Jan. 7 (PNA) — Economic managers expect between six and seven percent growth of the Philippine economy in 2014, lower than the 6.5-7.5 target, due to below-target spending…
AFP to be placed on ‘red alert’ for Pope Francis visit
MANILA, Jan. 7 (PNA) — With Pope Francis scheduled visit to the country this coming Jan. 15 to 19, all units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be placed…
Palace: MRT fare hike means more funds for gov’t projects
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Jan. 7 (PNA) — Malacanang on Wednesday said the recently-implemented fare increases in the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is not a way of collecting more money but…
DAR assures support for ARBs
ILOILO CITY, Jan. 6 (PNA) — Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) will be provided with the necessary support that will aid them in developing their awarded lots. This was pointed out by Harriet…
Pangasinan hikes investments last year by 26%
DAGUPAN CITY, Jan. 6 (PNA) — Investments in Pangasinan last year increased by 26 percent over the 2013 figure, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office said. DTI Provincial Director…
Tagum City employees have high hopes for 2015
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, Jan. 6 (PNA) — The employees of the city government here have been advised to exert maximum effort to usher a new phase of development, thereby making…
Davao City registers more tourism-related businesses
DAVAO CITY, Jan. 6 (PNA) — The Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) reported an increase in the registration of tourism-oriented and tourism-related establishments in the city last year compared to the…
Aboitiz Power to contribute 177 MW for ILP in summer months
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) -– Aboitiz Power Corporation will contribute 177 Megawatts (MWs) for the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) coming from its contestable customers and distribution utilities. ”Through…
PLDT, Rocket announce joint venture for mobile payment solutions
MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — Telco giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and top internet platform Rocket Internet AG on Tuesday announced agreement to establish a joint venture for payment services…
PNP-Bicol to deploy 1,500 cops to Leyte for Pope Francis visit
By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 6 (PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol regional office will deploy 1,500 personnel to Tacloban City to provide security for the visit of…
PAF recommends ‘no-fly zone’ for Manila, Tacloban, Palo during Pope Francis visit
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — In line with efforts to secure Pope Francis during his Jan. 15 to 19 visit in the country, Philippine Air Force (PAF) chief…
DOH reports 16% drop in firework-related injuries in 2014
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday the total number of firework-related injuries (FWRI) nationwide significantly dropped by 16 percent in 2014…
SC asked to stop Transco’s Php0.04/kWH power rate hike
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) was asked on Tuesday to stop the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) from implementing its order allowing the National Transmission…
MRT, LRT fare hike means better services, new facilities, says Palace
MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — The Palace has appealed for more patience from the public, saying the increase in MRT and LRT fares would mean better services and facilities. In a press…