CEBU CITY, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has reiterated his stand favoring the cutting of century-old trees along the national highway in southern Cebu that pose danger to humans….
(Update) 2 LPAs have slim chance to intensify into tropical depression — PAGASA
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Two weather disturbances inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) have small chance of intensifying into tropical cyclone within the next 24 to 36 hours, the Philippine…
Palace urges businessmen, shippers to use Subic, Batangas ports
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Malacanang has encouraged businessmen and shippers to use Subic and Batangas as alternative ports, as the government works on decongesting the Port of Manila within the next…
Senate lauds outstanding Filipino athletes
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — The Senate on Wednesday adopted two resolutions commending Filipino athletes for winning the golf and archery tournaments in California and China, respectively. Sen. Manuel Lapid, who introduced…
Teachers in perpetual cycle of debt — Sen. Aquino
MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Despite being hailed as modern-day heroes for inspiring and shaping the youth to become productive citizens of the country, many teachers still experience financial woes because of…
DOTC appoints Renato San Jose as new MRT-3 officer-in-charge
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 director for Operations Renato San Jose has been appointed as the rail system’s new officer-in-charge, a transport official…
Century Properties raises Php2.7-B from maiden retail bond offering
MANILA, Sept. 2 (PNA) — Locally-listed property firm Century Properties Group Inc. has raised a total of Php2.7 billion funds after the completion of maiden bond retail offering. “The company initially targeted…
PSEi up, peso down on external factors
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept 2 (PNA) — A play of anticipations for a possible cut in the European Central Bank’s (ECB) key rates and the political worries in China among others…
Globe Telecom showcases LTE CA, LTE eMBMS technologies in forum
MANILA, Sept. 2 (PNA) — Globe Telecom on Tuesday forum showcased the latest Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technologies in line with its advocacy to promote and develop innovative products and services. LTE is…
DOE wants review of SC ruling on use of Malampaya fund
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept. 2 (PNA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) urged for a review of the Supreme Court (SC) ruling regarding the use of Malampaya fund, in order…
Abad optimistic on increasing budget gap via higher spending on infra, social protection programs
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Sept 2 (PNA) — While some advance countries are trying to address ballooning budget deficit the Philippines, on the other hand, is facing some hurdles on meeting its…
CSC on its 114th anniversary
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Sept 2 (PNA) — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is celebrating its 114th founding anniversary this year with the theme: “Tapat na Serbisyo Alay ko, Dahil Lingkod Bayani Ako” for…
Health exec lauds LDS Church for support to anti-measles drive
TACLOBAN CITY, Sept 2 (PNA) — Health Assistant Secretary Paulynn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial lauded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) for its contribution to the nationwide measles immunization program…
Dumaguete LGU to launch Anti-Drug Summit in October
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 2 (PNA) – The city government of Dumaguete will launch a two-day Anti-Drug Summit in October through the Dumaguete City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (DCADAC) in cooperation with the Rotary…
Stakeholders sign covenant for lasting peace in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY, Sept 2 (PNA) — Members of the Leyte Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPPOC) and other stakeholders expressed their commitment to achieve lasting peace in the province by signing the…