By Emil G. Gamos MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Nov.30 (PNA)–Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado on Sunday inspected the pathways, bar railings and other facilities intended for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) at the provincial capitol…
PHL to regain robust economic growth in 2015 –DTI chief
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Nov. 30 (PNA) — The Philippines is seen to regain its robust economic growth next year, with the gross domestic product (GDP) expansion expected at least 7…
24 RE potential sites launched next month
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Nov 30 (PNA) — Twenty-four Renewable Energy (RE) potential sites, comprised of hydro-power and geothermal power projects, are up for bids starting next month, according to director…
Davao mayor convenes Mindanao leaders for Federalism summit
By Lilian C. Mellejor DAVAO CITY, Nov. 30 (PNA) –- City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte convened leaders of all political, business, military, religious, academe, and the civil society organizations here to tackle the…
Palace commemorates Bonifacio Day
MANILA, Nov. 30 (PNA) — The Palace on Sunday commemorates the 151st anniversary of the birth of Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution. “Nakikiisa ako sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ni…
Youth entrepreneurship can solve unemployment in the country
MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) — To beef up entrepreneurship in the country, Quezon City Rep. Alfredo Vargas III has filed a bill that will give young educators a glimpse on how fast…
Cotabato clergy, ex-seminarians gather to help produce more priests
COTABATO CITY, Nov 29 (PNA) — Another milestone in the history of the Notre Dame Archdiocesan Seminary (NDAS) is set on November 29-30, 2014 when all its alumni gather in an event…
MDG progress report in Ilocos Norte lauded
LAOG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Nov 29 (PNA) –The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) has lauded the convergence initiative program of the provincial government of Ilocos Norte geared towards the attainment of the…
Dredging of Dagupan river now on full-blast
DAGUPAN CITY, Nov. 29 (PNA)–Dredging of the shallow Calmay River is now in full blast following the arrival of diesel fuel for the three dredging machines of the Department of Public Works…
Global report cites PHL government’s effort to stop modern slavery
MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) — The 2014 Global Slavery Index (GSI) of the Walk Free Foundation, an international institution which aims to end modern slavery around the world, has dubbed the Philippines…
Palace backs reforms in judicial system
MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) — The Palace said it welcomes any move that improves or reforms the country’s justice system for the benefit of the people. Recently, a European Union representative said…
PHL to open APEC 2015 on Dec. 1
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Nov. 29 (PNA) — The Philippines is set to launch the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2015 on Dec. 1 this year, the Department of Trade and Industry…
DENR 7 declares no build zone around Cebu town sinkhole
By Eddie E. Barrita CEBU CITY, Nov. 29 (PNA) — Environment officials have declared a “no-build zone” within a 100-meter radius of a growing sinkhole in Barangay Banhigan in the southern Cebu…
OPEC refusal to fix prices signals new oil era
MOSCOW, Nov. 29 (PNA/Sputnik) — OPEC’s (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) refusal to cut production amid collapsing oil prices heralds a new era of American dominance in the oil market, say US…
Study finds graphene potentially useful in fuel cell technology
LONDON, Nov. 27 (PNA/Xinhua) — Graphene, impermeable to gases and liquids, can easily allow protons to pass through it, suggesting it could be a promising candidate for use in hydrogen fuel cells,…