MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Otto Energy’s 33 percent stake in the Galoc oil field will be decided by stakeholders on the second week of December 2014. “The Shareholder Extraordinary Meeting is…
Asia Pacific’s largest flexible packaging manufacturer to build new plant in PHL
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific (AFAP) announced on Tuesday it will build a multi-million-dollar flexible packaging plant in the Philippines as it expands footprint in Asia. “The partnership…
President Aquino: No second term for me
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA)– President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday that he has no intentions of seeking a second term in office. “There are some quarters that were saying I…
PAL to add routes to Japan by December
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, on Tuesday announced it will be expanding routes to Japan with the opening of new services to Osaka and Nagoya…
DOH boosts preparations for handling and management of possible EVD case
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday that while it is not boasting about its readiness to face the threat posed by…
Better business environment attracts more foreign investors, says official
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Creating a better business environment is the government’s major thrust in attracting investors to come to the Philippines, Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo said on Tuesday. During the…
President Aquino assures gov’t support to electronics industry
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has assured government support to the country’s electronics industry. Speaking before members of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries…
US travel guide cites reasons why Manila is one of ‘Asia’s coolest cities’
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Draft beer, street food, and speakeasy bars are only some of the reasons why Manila is emerging as one of Asia’s most happening…
HIV transmission trend gets faster — DOH
ILOILO City, (PNA) — From one Filipino everyday in 2007, HIV is now infecting one Filipino in every one hour and a half. This was according to Dr. Felchito Avelino, Director of…
DepEd-PAGCOR seals P2B deal to build over 1,500 classrooms in remote areas
By Jade D. Miguel MANILA, (PNA) — To address classroom shortage, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) signed a memorandum of agreement Monday to build…
Leyte gov’t to deploy anti-child trafficking team in ports
TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 27 (PNA) — The provincial social welfare and development office (PSWDO) has created an anti-child trafficking team which will be deployed to various ports in Leyte. PSWDO-Leyte Provincial Director…
Governor Degamo grateful for successful staging of Buglasan Festival 2014
DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 27 (PNA) -– Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has expressed his sincerest gratitude to everyone for the successful holding of the province’s Buglasan Festival 2014 which officially concluded Sunday…
Bataan celebrates Family Day
BALANGA CITY, Bataan, Oct. 27 (PNA) — The Bataan Child Empowerment Council (BCEC) on Monday celebrated its annual Family Day at the Bataan People’s Center here. As a social development organization, the…
DSWD Bicol leads Katutubo Caravan
By Mike de la Rama LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 27 (PNA) –- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office in Bicol has been conducting a series of Katutubo caravans for…
DTI improves competitiveness of footwear industry in Liliw, Laguna
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Oct. 27 (PNA) – The Department of Trade and Industry last week launched the shared service facilities (SSF) for footwear production in Barangay Ibabang Taykin in Liliw, Laguna. The…