By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) – An executive order signed by President Benigno Aquino III over three years ago to boost the government’s campaign against illegal logging has helped…
DOTC ‘to shadow’ MRT-3 maintenance provider while on month-to-month contract
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) announced on Monday the creation of a team “to shadow” the current Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3…
Peso, PSEi welcome the week with gains
MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) — The Philippine peso and the local bourse posted improvements Monday partly because of further easing of interest rates in Europe. The local currency appreciated to P43.54 to…
AboitizPower sets secondary market trading for 7-yr, 12-yr bonds
MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) — Listed firm Aboitiz Power Corporation sets secondary market trading for its seven-year and 12-year bonds. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Monday, AboitizPower said…
(NewsFeature) Tetangco cites rising public trust on PHL banks
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept. 8 (PNA) — The public’s trust in the Philippines’ banking system continues to strengthen as proven by the continued increase in deposits and loans. Bangko Sentral ng…
Tanauan newborn’s registration requires planting a tree
TANAUAN CITY, Batangas, Sept. 8 (PNA) – “A simple but worthy initiative” was the gist of Mayor Thony Halili’s speech as he led the grand launch of Tanauan City Ordinance No. 2014-17…
President Aquino to fulfill promise of making Mindanao a convergence for trade
By Lilian C. Mellejor DAVAO CITY, Sept. 8 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Monday assured to make Mindanao a convergence for trade and opportunity as he lauded the Philippine Business…
20 foreign tourists join tree planting in Legazpi
LEGAZPI CITY, Sept. 8 (PNA) – Twenty foreign tourists from Russia, China, Malaysia, Australia and Taiwan joined the tree planting activity of this city on Friday, Mayor Noel E. Rosal disclosed Monday….
Flood- free Iloilo City by 2015
ILOILO CITY, Sept. 8 (PNA) — A flood free Iloilo City by 2015 is the priority program of the Iloilo City government under the leadership of Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog. Mabilog said…
Baguio City launches month-long drive against measles, polio for 49,000 kids
By Jojo Lamaria BAGUIO CITY, September 8 (PNA) -– This city launched on Monday its month-long vaccination drive against polio and measles targeting some 49,000 children under five years old. The city’s…
Villar lauds DOJ’s recommendation to prosecute individuals behind ‘garlic cartel’
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) – Senate committee on agriculture chairperson Sen. Cynthia on Saturday welcomed the recommendation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute individuals behind the…
DPWH to start P56M worth of farm-to-market road
By Ahlete C. Reyes TACLOBAN CITY, Sept 7 (PNA) — The P56 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Leyte’s Second District are up for bidding in October by the 2nd Leyte…
PH tech-voc education ready for ASEAN integration
MANILA, Sept 7 (PNA) — Technical vocational education and training (TVET) in the Philippines is primed for tougher challenges that would result from the integration of Southeast Asian economies, Secretary Joel Villanueva…
Leyte’s ‘selling mission’ prioritizes agri-based opportunities
TACLOBAN CITY, Sept 7 (PNA) — Leyte’s selling mission this year gave priority to livelihood opportunities in agri-based industry to help rebuild the agriculture sector of the province which suffered considerable losses…
Eastern Petroleum CEO Martinez claims oil smuggling figure exaggerated
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, September 7 (PNA) — Eastern Petroleum Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman Fernando Martinez has debunked claims by some sectors that smuggling is rampant in the Philippines….