LIGAO CITY, Oct. 25 (PNA) — Since Albay has been emerging as one of the country’s top tourist destinations, the province’s third congressional district’s representative wants the Department of Tourism (DOT) to…
DTI set to provide processing equipment for Zambo Sur farmers’ group
By Teofilo P. Garcia Jr ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 25 (PNA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is providing a boost to the livelihood undertaking of an organization of farmers in…
Palace welcomes Lonely Planet’s recognition of PHL tourism
MANILA, Oct. 25 (PNA) — The Palace welcomed Saturday another recognition for the country’s tourism sector after it was named “a must-see destination in 2015” by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. “Ikinagagalak…
Government has enough measures to fend off Ebola virus, says official
MANILA, Oct. 25 (PNA) — Philippine health authorities have strengthened the mechanism to fight Ebola virus especially with the expected influx of Filipinos returning to the country for the Christmas season. It…
Obama urges people to be guided by facts, avoid Ebola hysteria in weekly address
MOSCOW, Oct. 25 (PNA/RIA Novosti) — In his weekly address on Saturday, US President Obama re-emphasized following his last week’s address that Ebola-panic should be avoided and urged people to be guided…
BSP lowers inflation forecasts for ’14-‘16
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — Lower risks posed by oil prices, among others, made the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy-making Monetary Board (MB) lower the central bank’s inflation…
Lucena dad pushes for new Public Market Code
LUCENA CITY, Quezon Oct 23 (PNA) – The city council here sets three consecutive public hearings to tackle the Lucena City Market Code of 2014 – Towards a Modern Public Market and…
5th Tugob festival highlights 67th charter day
ORMOC CITY, Oct. 23 (PNA) — Lively festival music and colourful-clad dancers fill the streets on October 20 as the city celebrated thanksgiving during the 5th Tugob Festival, one of the highlights…
Comelec-Lucena exceeds target number of registrants at Pacific Mall
LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Oct. 23 (PNA) -– The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Lucena City has exceeded its target number of 200 registrants in their “satellite voter’s biometric registration” at the Pacific…
Community driven development program formally takes off in Region 12
COTABATO CITY, Oct. 23 (PNA) — A total of 142 newly-hired staff of the government’s Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services – National Community Driven…
Councilor accused of violating confidentiality in Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act
DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 23 (PNA) — A freelance reporter and his wife have filed a complaint against a member of the Dumaguete City Council for alleged violation of Section 44 of Republic…
Cotabato City asks DOJ for special court to try drug cases
COTABATO CITY, Oct. 23 (PNA) -– The local government of Cotabato City has asked Justice Secretary Leila de Lima for the establishment of a separate and special court to prosecute cases involving…
President Aquino receives officials of GMR Group of Companies of India
MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III met with executives of the GMR Group of Companies, a firm based in India, during a courtesy call at Malacañang’s Music Room…
De Lima confirms VFA is under review
MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Thursday confirmed that the Executive Department is continuously reviewing the controversial Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). According to De Lima, there…
PCG to implement anti-Ebola measures
MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — To help ensure that the dreaded Ebola disease will not enter the country, the Coast Guard announced that it will determine the last five ports that foreign…