BACOLOD CITY, Sept 6 (PNA) — The cities of Sagay and Escalante in Negros Occidental received relief goods for their constituents earlier this week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)…
Negros Occidental, USLS join hands for public school teachers’ scholarships
BACOLOD CITY, Sept 6 (PNA) — The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental entered into a partnership with the University of St. La Salle (USLS) and the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of…
DepEd commends 2014 Metrobank Outstanding Teacher awardees
MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded the exemplary service and commitment to deliver quality education to Filipino learners of the 2014 Metrobank Foundation’s Search for Outstanding Teachers…
House body OKs bill promoting positive, non-violent discipline of children
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — The House Committee on the Welfare of Children has reported out for floor deliberation a measure promoting positive and non-violent discipline of children at home, in schools,…
TESDA accords with LGUs, private sector to boost Baguio tech-voc education
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — Technical vocational education ramps up as Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is set to continue its partnerships with local government units and private corporations. Two…
1,189 individuals successfully hurdle PMAEE
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — A total of 1,189 individuals successfully hurdled the Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE) which was held last Aug. 3. Major Ray Balido,…
Government working to remedy traffic congestion in Metro Manila
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — The government said it is addressing the traffic problem in the country to preserve the economic achievements of the administration. In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo…
Palace defends EDCA, says agreement does not violate constitution
MANILA, Sept. 6 (PNA) — The Palace reiterated on Saturday that the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the US is within the bounds of the law and that government lawyers can…
APT Global’s contract as MRT-3 maintenance provider extended –DOTC
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — Autre Porte Technique Global Inc. (APT Global) will remain the maintenance provider of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 after its contract was…
DBS sees PHL August ’14 inflation to hit 5%
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — DBS Bank forecasts the August 2014 rate of price increases in the Philippines to hit five percent, the upper end of the government’s three…
Lopez’s FPH to join bidding for PPP water supply project in Bulacan
MANILA, Sept 4 (PNA) — Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) will join bidding for a public-private partnership water supply project in Bulacan, the listed firm disclosed at the Philippine Stock Exchange…
Aboitiz Power closes offer for P10-B long-term bonds
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — Aboitiz Power Corporation has closed the offering for fixed rate retail Series B bonds that will have an annual interest worth 6.1 percent….
First Philippine Holdings Corp to bid for Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project
MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC) has announced its upcoming bid for the Bulacan Water Supply Project, along with an unnamed partner. “The Board of Directors of First…
PSA to conduct ASPBI survey in September
BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 4 (PNA) – The Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) calls for public support and cooperation for the conduct of the Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) set in…
Village residents in NegOcc town hold community development planning
BACOLOD CITY, Sept. 4 (PNA) — Twenty-five community leaders representing various sectors in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Murcia participated in a grassroots Community Development Planning (CDP) workshop Wednesday in line with the celebration…