By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Oct 11 (PNA) — PTT Philippines and Pilipinas Shell Power Corporation (PSPC) will rollback oil prices on Sunday. PTT Philippines and PSPC will reduce their gas prices…
Consumers urged to keep saving electricity
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — The government is calling for consumers and businesses to conserve energy to realize savings on their electricity bills amid a projected shortage in…
Dagupan authorities still on alert over tide-infected shellfish
DAGUPAN CITY, Oct. 11 (PNA) — Authorities here are still on alert over the possible entry into the market of shellfish affected by red tide as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic…
NMIS to provide financial aid to LGUs to develop abattoirs
CEBU CITY, Oct. 11 (PNA) — The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) 7 will provide financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) that want to develop their city or municipal abattoirs. NMIS…
PRO 7 renews partnership with Chungnam Police in South Korea
CEBU CITY, Oct. 12 (PNA) — The Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 and Chungnam Police of South Korea have strengthened their relations by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the regional…
Regatta de Zamboanga sees action with 120 vintas of colorful sails
By Teofilo P. Garcia Jr ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 11 (PNA) — This city’s R.T. Lim Boulevard come to life once again as thousands of spectators gathered Saturday to witness the Regatta de…
Balanga prelate says no to the revival of the Bataan nuclear power plant
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Oct. 11 (PNA) — The Diocese of Balanga reiterated its stand against the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). In a recent pastoral letter, Bishop…
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Boracay hit 200% mark
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 10 (PNA) — Malaysian tourists visiting the island-resort of Boracay have hit the 200 percent mark. Kristoffer LeoVellete, sub-office tourism assistant of the Department of Tourism-Boracay, said their office…
DOT launches new TVC for ‘Visit the Philippines Year 2015’
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct 11 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday night launched its latest television commercial (TVC) which lists down 15 unique ways to have more…
Aboitiz Power Corp supports DOE conservation measures
MANILA, Oct. 10 (PNA) — Aboitiz Power Corporation is supporting the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) conservation efforts through an energy saving plan called “Cebu Unplugged.” “We fully support the Department of Energy’s…
IPOPHL commits strong copyright management
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct. 11 (PNA) — The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has committed to sustain its strong copyright management in order to maintain the country’s status…
Ebola death toll passes 4,000 mark — WHO
GENEVA, Oct. 11 (PNA/TASS) — The Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people and about 8,400 people are infected, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report as of October…
President Aquino says good bilateral relations between Philippines and Indonesia to continue
BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 11 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has expressed confidence that the good relations between the Philippines and Indonesia will continue with the swearing-in of President-elect Joko “Jokowi”…
NAM demands Palestine full UN membership
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (PNA/IRNA) — Head of Iran Representative Office in the United Nations Hossein Dehqani reiterated the NAM’s demand for the full membership of Palestine in the United Nations. He…
PAGASA builds Doppler radar station in Zambo City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 10 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is set to complete the construction of its Doppler Radar Station in this city in February next…