By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Dec 15 (PNA) — Sto. Tomas, Batangas based Maibarara Geothermal Project plans to increase its capacity to 30 Megawatts (MWs), from its initial service contract application of…
DoubleDragon unveils construction of first CityMall in Roxas City
MANILA, Dec. 15 (PNA) — Listed DoubleDragon Properties Corp. on Monday unveiled the construction of its first ever CityMall in a 1.2-hectare prime property located in Roxas City, Capiz. In a disclosure…
Trans-Asia completes commissioning of 27 wind towers for San Lorenzo Wind Farm Project
MANILA, Dec 15 (PNA) — Trans-Asia Renewable Energy Corporation (TAREC) has fully commissioned its 27 wind towers for the San Lorenzo Wind Farm Project, according to a disclosure with the Philippine Stock…
Abe vows to carry out pledges, amend constitution after landslide election victory
TOKYO, Dec. 15 (PNA/Xinhua) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition won Japan’s general election, media exit polls showed Sunday, in a landslide win that has seen the ruling coalition maintain…
I will definitely run for president – VP Binay
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Dec. 15 (PNA) – Vice President and opposition leader Jejomar Binay on Monday declared nothing will stop him from pursuing his presidential bid 2016 even if one…
DFA still checking for possible Filipino hostage in Sydney café siege
MANILA, Dec. 15 (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it is still checking if there is any Filipino who may be among the several hostages being held…
DSWD thanks Japanese gov’t for assistance to typhoon ‘Ruby’ victims
MANILA, Dec. 15 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday it is very grateful for the PhP8.2 million (22 million yen) worth of assistance extended by…
House ratifies Php2.606-T 2015 national budget; passes on third and final reading Php22.46-B supplemental budget
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Dec. 15 (PNA) — The House of Representatives on Monday ratified the 2015 proposed Php 2.606 trillion national budget and approved on third and final reading the…
Next president should continue straight path policy – Poe
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe said she is not considering highest position but whoever will be the next president, he should continue the straight path policy of…
Roundup: Difficult Lima talks reach acceptable deal on climate change
LIMA, Dec. 14 (PNA/Xinhua) — The annual United Nations climate talks finally wrapped up in Lima, Peru, in the wee hours of Sunday, achieving an acceptable but not satisfying result and leaving…
DOE targets 100-MWs solar panel installations in 2015
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Dec 14 (PNA) –- Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla is targeting 100 Megawatts (MWs) of solar panel installations in government offices and schools by 2015. ”We’re targeting 100…
Roundup: Massive protests erupt in U.S. against police violence
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (PNA/Xinhua) — Tens of thousands of protesters across the United States took to the streets on Saturday to protest against two separate grand juries’ decisions not to indict…
Indonesian official underlines importance of peace, economic growth for ASEAN
HONG KONG, Dec. 14 (PNA/Xinhua) — Countries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should stay vigilant in maintaining regional peace and stability while striving for better economic prospects, Indonesian Ambassador…
Haiti Prime Minister resigns amid anti-government unrest
MOSCOW, Dec. 14 (PNA/Sputnik) — Haiti’s Prime Minister quit his post on Sunday amid violent anti-government protests over long-delayed local and national elections in the country. In a televised address to the…
Japan’s LDP to win lower house majority in fresh mandate for Abe
TOKYO, Dec. 14 (PNA/Kyodo) — The Liberal Democratic Party will likely secure a majority in Sunday’s lower house election as voters gave Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a fresh mandate to forge ahead…