MANILA, Sept. 2 (PNA) — Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Florencio Abad said the budget for the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) had a net increase of P5.2 billion from…
National government pours in Php137.8M Mayon-related financial aid to Albay
By Nancy Ibo Mediavillo LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 2 (PNA) -– The national government has poured in a total of Php137.8 million financial assistance to Albay province in connection with threat of Mayon…
Domestic trade up 16% in Q2 to Php170-B
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct 2 (PNA) — Value of commodity flow in the domestic market during the second quarter of the year has increased by 16.4 percent to Php170.2 billion…
President Aquino not surprised by results of Pulse Asia survey on term extension, Charter change –Palace
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct 2 (PNA) — Malacanang said on Thursday President Benigno S. Aquino III is not surprised with the results of a Pulse Asia survey showing that 62 percent…
Albay 100-percent ready for APEC meet in December
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 2 (PNA) — The provincial government of Albay is now 100-percent ready for the hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in December, a top Department of Foreign…
Consortium inks concession agreement for Php65-B LRT-1 Cavitex
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 2 (PNA) — The concession agreement for the Php65-billion Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension and Operations and Maintenance Project was finally signed by…
DOST, DILG IV-A spearhead forum on “Road to Smart City”
By Robert Maico CALAMBA CITY, Laguna Oct 1 (PNA) – Two government agencies conducted a forum on Calabarzon Local Government Units dubbed “Road to Smart City” held Wednesday at Crimson Hotel in…
Bacolod’s 35th MassKara Festival officially opens
BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) – The 35th MassKara Festival officially opened Wednesday in rites held at the city’s public plaza led by Mayor Monico Puentevella and Vice Mayor Greg Gasataya. “This…
Ilocano youth makes presence felt in Ilocos Norte
Laoag City,Ilocos Norte, Oct 1 (PNA) –The Ilocano youth is making their presence felt in Ilocos Norte, using the influence of social media as a tool to engage youth volunteerism and participation…
Completion of US$ 1.1-B Bayshore City Resorts World seen to boost PHL tourism
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. on Wednesday started the construction of the US $ 1.1-billion Bayshore City Resorts World at the Entertainment City…
PSALM turns over Naga Power Plant to Salcon Corporation
MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation on Thursday (25 September 2014) turned over the 153.1-megawatt (MW) Naga Power Plant to its new owner, SPC…
First Ebola case diagnosed in U.S.: CDC
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (PNA/Xinhua) — A patient in Texas has tested positive for Ebola, the first person diagnosed in the U.S. with the deadly virus, U.S. health authorities said Tuesday. Tom Frieden,…
MRT-3 simplified bidding avoided interruption of train services — Abaya
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — Transportation and Communications Sec. Joseph Emilio Abaya on Wednesday said he was forced to arrange a simplified bidding on the maintenance service for…
Manufacturing to continue to lead PHL growth this year — DTI
MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — Food and electronics will be among the top driver of the manufacturing sector, which in turn will continue to propel the country’s economic growth for the remaining…
SC stops QC plan to sell UP-Ayala Technohub
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday stopped the local government of Quezon City from bidding out for sale the UP-Ayala Land Technohub. This…