By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — To ensure a hassle-free commemoration of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino on…
World noticing PHL’s sustainable growth — Tony Meloto
By Mary Ann T. Bardinas MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — Gawad Kalinga founder Antonio Meloto on Wednesday said that the world is beginning to notice the Philippines’ sustainable and inclusive growth. Speaking…
Globe, Smart to offer iPhone 6, iPhone 6+ next month
MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — Two of the largest telecommunications companies in the country on Wednesday announced they will be offering iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ starting next month. In a statement,…
PHL moves up as 5th economy with ease of doing business in ASEAN
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — With the efforts of the Philippine government and private sector to improve the business environment in the country, the Philippines has moved up…
House passes Php 2.6-trillion national budget for 2015 on third and final reading
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) – The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading on Wednesday the proposed Php 2.606-trillion national budget for 2015. House Bill No….
PHL to focus on services when it hosts 2015 APEC Summit
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 29 (PNA) — The Philippines will focus on efficient flow of services and people across border in the region to benefit fully from trade liberalization when…
“Oplan Kaluluwa” sets tempo for All Saints’ Day rites in Nueva Ecija
By Magtanggol C. Vilar CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, Oct. 29 (PNA) — Preparations for the commemoration of the dead have become serious subject to the residents of this city. The local government…
Terminal fee integration into airline tickets to proceed next month
MANILA, Oct 29 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Wednesday announced that all systems are “go” for the integration of the terminal fee into the cost of airline tickets…
Tanauan City bags the 1st Philippine Benchmarking Award
TANAUAN CITY, Batangas, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The City Government of Tanauan made history as it topped the recently concluded 1st Philippine Best Practice and Benchmarking Award. Besting other entries from various…
Graduate of PNU-Cadiz City in Negros Occidental tops teachers’ board exam
BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Another Negrense is a board examination topnotcher. Nixon Somblingo Balandra, a graduate of Philippine Normal University-Cadiz City in Negros Occidental, topped the Licensure Examination for Teachers…
Demand for flowers increases as well as prices as Undas draws near
COTABATO CITY, Oct. 27 (PNA) – Four days before All Saints’ Day on November 1, demand for flowers here has been rising as well as its prices. But flower vendors here and…
Volcanologist devotes career, life monitoring PHL’s 3 most active volcanoes
By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 28 (PNA) — At 59, Ed Laguerta, one of the country’s veteran Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) scientists, has devoted most of his…
Albay calls for creation of Mayon Commission
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 28 (PNA) -— The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) is asking Congress for the creation of a commission to make long-term solutions on preventing hazards whenever…
Iloilo City recipient of equipment from Citynet, JICA
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The city government here is a recipient of tools and equipment from the Citynet Yokohama Project Office and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to be used…
PHL 8-month electronics trade steady at US$ 25.6-B in 2014
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The country’s two-way trade of electronic products in January to August 2014 period was steady at US$ 25.6 billion, same level as last…