BEIJING, China, Nov. 11 (PNA) — Recognizing the importance of a free trade area in the region, world leaders attending the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit here have agreed to work…
Optimism expressed on success of Mindanao peace process
COTABATO CITY, Nov. 10 (PNA) — The chief of the Malaysian-led International Monitoring Team (IMT) expressed optimism on the success of the Mindanao peace process. Major Gen. Dato Abd Samad bin Hadji…
One year after Yolanda: Bishop calls for more prayers, rehab efforts, disaster preparedness
DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 10 (PNA) -– A key leader of the Catholic Church in Dumaguete has expressing hopes of better rehabilitation efforts for the innumerable victims of the super typhoon Yolanda that…
AirAsia Zest offers one centavo priced-base fare until next week
MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) — AirAsia Zest will offer seats on both domestic and international flights at a base fare of one centavo beginning Monday. In a statement, AirAsia said that this…
PSEi retreats below 7,200
MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) — Local shares prices tumbled below the 7,200-mark on Monday, extending their losing streak for a second day, on lack of positive leads. The barometer Philippine Stock Exchange…
DPWH to immediately build dike to protect Leyte communities from storm surges
By Ferdinand G. Patino MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday said that they will immediately start the planned 27-kilometer dike road in Leyte…
President Aquino thanks New Zealand for supporting Mindanao Peace Process
BEIJING, China, Nov. 10 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday expressed his gratitude to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key for his country’s support for the Mindanao peace process….
San Miguel profit up 31% to Php23B in Jan-Sept
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) — Net income of Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) rose to Php23.2 billion in the first three quarters this year, up 31 percent…
PHL, Vietnam to jumpstart talks on strategic partnership
BEIJING, China, Nov. 10 (PNA) — The Philippines and Vietnam next month will start discussions on the roadmap towards a strategic partnership to enhance their economic and cultural ties, Foreign Affairs Secretary…
4 oil companies to rollback prices Tuesday
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Nov 10 (PNA) — Four oil companies — Petron Corporation, Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI), PTT Philippines Corporation and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines — will roll back prices of…
Another mall soon to rise in Legazpi City
By Emmanuel P. Solis LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 9 (PNA) — Another land mark project of the City Government of Legazpi will be constructed by the WholeGrain Land Inc. (WGLI) under the public-private…
Bohol tourism down, resorts bookings show
By Angeline Valencia TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 9 (PNA) — Significant drop in tourist influx has been noticed since 2011 as the bookings of guests in resorts here show. Dr. Doloreich Dumaluan,…
Local gov’t attends to needs of displaced families in NorCot village
KABACAN, North Cotabato, Nov 9 (PNA) — The local government here is attending to the needs of about 70 families who remained in evacuation centers after armed Moro rebels harassed a remote…
Bill to strengthen Sandiganbayan approved by Committees on Appropriations and Justice
MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) — The House Committees on Appropriations and on Justice have approved a proposal to further strengthen the functional and structural organization of the Sandiganbayan to enhance the public…
Asia-Pacific economic integration to dominate APEC CEO Summit 2014 opening in Beijing
BEIJING, Nov. 9 (PNA/Itar-TASS) — Regional economic integration will dominate the agenda of the APEC CEO Summit 2014 which is opening in the Chinese capital on Sunday. Its motto is “New Vision…