By Ferdiand G. Patino MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said the German boyfriend of Jeffrey Laude, the Filipino transgender that was killed by an American marine, will…
(Features) Exploring rabbit production as a lucrative enterprise
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 23 (PNA) — When one says ‘rabbit’ in the Philippines, we immediately conjure up an image of the gentle, cuddly and cute creature that is one…
House Tourism Committee endorses bill pushing Manaoag as pilgrimage site
By Leonardo V. Micua DAGUPAN CITY, Oct. 22 (PNA)—The bill filed by Pangasinan Fourth District Rep. Gina de Venecia in the House of Representatives seeking to make the Basilica of Our Lady…
Puerto Princesa, DOLE launch Payao Fish Project
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Oct. 22 (PNA) -– The city government here and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have launched the livelihood program “Payao Fish Project”…
Sarangani to send another batch of work scholars to Japan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Oct. 22 (PNA) — The provincial government of Sarangani is sending another batch of scholars from various parts of the province to Japan next year for an on-the-job training…
Legazpi wins 2 national championship awards for good governance
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 22 (PNA) -– Its exceptional performances in local governance once again put the city government here in the limelight for winning two national championship awards…
SM Cares housing project to build 400 homes in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 22 (PNA) — The SM Foundation will build 400 houses in this city’s New Kawayan village for poor families displaced by super typhoon Yolanda last year. Loft-able houses will…
DepEd leads SPED Centers, deaf orgs on Deaf Awareness Week observance in November
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — In light of the forthcoming national observance of Deaf Awareness Week in November, the Department of Education (DepEd) leads and encourages Special Education (SPED) Centers and deaf…
House passes on second reading 6-month extension for Martial Law victims to file reparation claims
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on second reading a Joint Resolution to extend by six months the period for human rights…
Philippines maintaining dialogue with China regarding West Philippine Sea, says President Aquino
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — The Philippine government is trying to maintain an open line of communication with China despite tensions on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, President Benigno S….
Adjustments in banks’ capitalization requirements positive for PHL financial system — bank executive
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) decision to adjust banks’ minimum capital requirements based on its classification and the number of branches is widely…
Phoenix Petroleum raises P2-B in debt paper sale
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (PNX), the first independent oil company to list shares in the stock exchange, has sold Php2 billion worth of short-term commercial papers (STCPs)….
Coal-powered plant in Subic, possible solution to power shortage next year, says President Aquino
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said Wednesday the government is looking into the possibility of acquiring the much-needed power load from a stalled coal-powered plant in Subic,…
Stocks break 7,100-mark on US rally
MANILA, Oct. 22 (PNA) — Local share prices zoomed past 7,100 on Wednesday following the United States equities’ rally. The barometer Philippine stock exchange index (PSEi) increased 86.19 points or 1.22 percent…
Scientists develop new technique of orbiter defense from space debris
DUBLIN, Oct. 21 (PNA/TASS) — A new computer model that will help the scientists to increase orbiter defense from clashing with space junk has been developed in Ireland. The researchers from the…