MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — As part of its commitment to increase access to education and to promote Indigenous Peoples’ education (IPed), the Department of Education (DepEd) has officially recognized the first…
Experts raise need for more environment, poverty-focused policies
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept 9 (PNA) — Development challenges continue to rise worldwide and the Philippines is not immune to this. For one, calamities are caused by nature but humans have…
PSEi, peso post correction
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept 9 (PNA) — Investors’ anticipation for a non-event when Philippine monetary officials decide on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates Thursday this week is among…
Survey shows Filipinos’ increasing appetite to invest overseas
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Filipinos’ risk appetite in investing overseas has increased but most still prefer to have investment properties rather than equity investments. Results of Manulife Investor…
President Aquino: ASEAN Business Awardees prove PHL firms are world class
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Outstanding local enterprises that were awarded at the 1st ASEAN Business Awards Philippines prove that Filipino businesses are world class, said President Benigno…
27,253 children in Bacolod immunized in first week of mass vaccination
BACOLOD CITY, Sept. 9 (PNA) –- A total of 27,253 children and infants in this city have been vaccinated against measles and polio during the first week of mass immunization of the…
Lucena City mayor vows to resolve pre-school teachers’ problems
LUCENA CITY, Quezon Sept 9 (PNA) – “We will immediately look for a viable solution to address the current problems of our kindergarten teachers in the city.” Lucena Mayor Roderick “Dondon” Alcala…
Bacolod City’s 2014 MassKara Festival launched
BACOLOD CITY, Sept 9 (PNA) — The 2014 MassKara Festival was launched Tuesday in rites led by Mayor Monico Puentevella and festival organizer Kasadya Bacolod Foundation Inc. “We will have a bigger,…
PNP-Bicol bests most regional police units in arrest of most wanted persons
LEGAZPI CITY, Sept. 9 (PNA) -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol office based at Camp Gen. Simeon Ola here has been commended for its outstanding performance in the nationwide campaign to…
Controversial construction company wins bidding for Baguio Athletic Bowl rehab
BAGUIO CITY, September 9 (PNA) -– The construction company linked to the controversial tree cutting and road construction on Mt. Sto. Tomas in Benguet won the bidding to rehabilitate the Baguio Athletic…
Update: Monsoon to bring light to moderate rains until Wednesday
MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers will continue in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Youth org aims to improve enrollment rate, lower teen pregnancy incidence and other youth concerns
By Jade D. Miguel MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Calling on all stakeholders to recognize the role of Filipino youth in sustaining the country’s competitiveness, the National Youth Commission (NYC) has targeted…
Luzon grid stable for entire week, says Petilla
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — After the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a red alert status on Tuesday, the Luzon grid is expected to be…
President Aquino: Reforms attracting investments, backing PHL economic growth
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Tuesday said his administration’s reform efforts are attracting more investments and supporting the country’s robust economic growth….
Senate adopts resolution commending UN Filipino peacekeepers
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) – The Senate adopted on Monday a resolution commending the United Nations Filipino peacekeepers for their display of bravery and resolve during a standoff…