By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — With the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2015 theme of “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World”, the Philippines — as this year’s…
Tubbataha reefs in Palawan to be launched as ‘ASEAN Heritage Park’
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) — The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Marine Park (TRNMP), a marine protected area in the Philippines located in the middle of the…
PSEi extends rally on Wall St. gains
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — Local share prices extended their winning streak to a second session above 7,200-level on Tuesday on upbeat market sentiment after a rally on…
PEZA-like zones eyed in ARMM
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — While waiting for the enactment of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the government must look into some initiatives to increase economic development in…
Bloomberry posts PHP1.5-B loss in Jan-Sept
MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, owner and operator of Solaire Resort and Casino and Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino, booked a net loss of PHP1.51 billion in first nine…
Tacurong City LGU enlists help of CSOs in planning gov’t anti-poverty projects
TACURONG CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) – More than 40 representatives from various civil society organizations (CSOs) participated in the CSO assembly today conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Tacurong…
CSC 11 rates DavNor ‘very satisfactory’
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, Nov. 3 (PNA) — After three-days of evaluating documents and conducting interviews at different level of positions among provincial government employees, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Region…
Leyte villages get medical kits from health department
BURAUEN, Leyte, Nov. 3 (PNA) — All 1,393 villages in Leyte province will receive basic medical kits from the Department of Health (DOH), a local official said. Leyte Vice-Governor Carlo Loreto, brother…
DepEd-Iloilo finishes repair of almost 80% of classrooms destroyed by ‘Yolanda’
ILOILO CITY, Nov. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) division of Iloilo has rehabilitated almost 80 percent of the elementary and secondary classrooms in the province destroyed by typhoon “Yolanda”…
DSWD welcomes audit of Pantawid Pamilya budget
MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA)–The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday said it is open for inquiry on the disbursement of its program funds. “The Department welcomes any forum or…
‘Laglag-Bala’ modus won’t have major impact on PHL’s tourism — DOT
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday said that the alleged “Laglag Bala” (bullet-planting) scheme will not affect the Philippines’ tourism sector in…
International Tribunal trounces China’s arguments in sea feud and why it matters for PHL
MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) — On October 29, 2015, the Permanent Court of Arbitration has ruled that it has jurisdiction on the Philippines’ case questioning the legality of China’s enormous claims in…
Palace joins nation in mourning death of former Senator Herrera
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) – Malacanang on Friday joined the nation in mourning the death of former Senator Ernesto ‘Boy’ Herrera. ”We join the nation in mourning the…
Palace welcomes The Hague court ruling on WPS issue
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 30 (PNA) – Malacanang on Friday welcomed the ruling of the The Hague-based international Arbitral Tribunal which unanimously ruled that it has jurisdiction over the maritime…
Duterte still won’t run as prexy even with Diño’s COC withdrawal, says aide
DAVAO CITY, Oct. 30 (PNA) – Nothing has changed in the decision of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte not to run for president in the 2016 polls even with the withdrawal of Partido ng…