COTABATO CITY, Oct 29 (PNA) — For the second time, Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) received an Outstanding Governorship Award this year during ceremonies held…
Ormoc to enforce traffic management plan for ‘Undas’
ORMOC CITY, Leyte, Oct. 29 (PNA) – The city government will enforce a traffic management plan designed to ease vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the Catholic cemetery during All Saints Day and…
President Aquino signs Republic Act regulating forestry practice in the Philippines
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed Republic Act (RA) 10690 regulating the practice of forestry in the country. In signing RA 10690 last October 23, the…
APEC urges World Trade Organization members to ratify treaty amendment granting special licenses for export of medicines
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has urged all World Trade Organization (WTO) members to ratify the Protocol Amending the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement,…
Poe widens lead in latest Magdalo presidential survey
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) – Amid series of disqualification cases filed against her, Senator Grace Poe remains the top favorite among the presidential aspirants in the 2016 elections….
MMDA suspends Number Coding scheme on Friday, resumes on Monday
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Wednesday that the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVV RP) or the number coding scheme will be suspended on…
President Aquino urges Filipinos to further protect forests to help curb climate change
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday encouraged Filipinos to continue participating in initiatives to further protect Philippine forests that offer significant climate…
Gov’t to add more security, emergency staff for APEC meetings next month
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Oct 28 (PNA) — The Philippine government will be adding more staff for security and emergency operations for the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings next…
SM’s Sy: Malls will thrive despite challenges posed by social media
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Malls, which belong to the so-called “brick-and-mortar” businesses, will continue to “click” despite the evolving retail landscape which is enabled by the explosion of digital formats. Addressing…
UKTI backs PROINSO’s entry to PHL mart
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Oct 28 (PNA) — The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) in Manila, on Wednesday, expressed its support to PROINSO’s entry to the Philippine market. PROINSO, a…
Philex Petroleum losses down to Php 118.1 M in Q3
MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Philex Petroleum Corp. incurred a consolidated net loss of Php 118.1 million for the nine-month period ending Sept. 30, 2015, compared to a net loss of Php…
Semirara Giant Clam Hatchery wins in ASEAN Energy Awards
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Oct 28 (PNA) — Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) clinched the first runners-up award in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category of the 2015 ASEAN Energy…
United Holdings to bid out EPC for 8.4-MW hydro power project by November
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Oct 28 (PNA) – United Holdings Power Corp. (UHPC) will bid out the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its 8.4-megawatt (MW) Upper Maladugao hydro power…
PSEi snaps 6-day climb
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) — Philippine equities snapped out a six-day gain on Wednesday as investors pocketed gains after companies reported mixed earnings and as they awaited the…
Palawan PNP ready for Undas 2015; police visibility assured
By Leila Bingco-Dagot PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Oct. 28 (PNA) — The Palawan Provincial Police Office (PPO) here assured Wednesday that there will be increased “police visibility” in 23 municipalities in the province…