CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug. 6 (PNA) -– Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano delivered his first State of the Province Address earlier today, Wednesday and reported the transition of the provincial…
Leyte provincial government ready to extend aid in preparation for Pope’s visit next year
TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 6 (PNA) — The provincial government of Leyte is ready to extend assistance when necessary as preparations are now going on for the visit of Pope Francis to typhoon-hit…
Globe’s net income up 385% to P6.8-B in 2014 H1
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — Globe Telecom Inc. on Wednesday released its first-half consolidated net income this year, which is up by 385 percent to Php 6.8 billion…
Tetangco reiterates strength of PHL macroecomic fundamentals
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug 6 (PNA) — Filipinos need not fear that recent gains of the Philippine economy and its impact on the lives of the people will go kaput on…
Petron Corporation earns Php3-B in H1 of 2014
MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — Petron Corporation reported earnings of Php3 billion for the first half of 2014, which was attributed from higher gas sales both in the Philippines and in Malaysia….
Abad defends proposed P2.7-B Bangsamoro budget for 2015
By Lilibeth G. Ison MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad on Wednesday defended the earmarking of P2.7 billion of the Aquino administration for the implementation of…
PHL can implement anti-poverty initiatives beyond 2016 –Palace
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — Malacanang on Wednesday stressed the need to continue implementing anti-poverty initiatives such as the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program initiated by the Aquino…
Malacañang hopes government, MILF would soon agree on a fair Bangsamoro draft Law
MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — The Palace said it hopes that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) would soon agree on the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to…
Senators find Roxas’ term extension idea for President impossible
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) – Senators found Interior Secretary Mar Roxas’ idea of extending the term of President Benigno Aquino III impossible, saying it contradicts the Constitution which…
Partners target enhancing climate action in critical watersheds
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Aug. 6 (PNA) — A new project targets further promoting resilience and green growth nationwide by helping improve local government units (LGUs) development planning capabilities to better…
PHL starts domestic debt swap, eyes issuance of at least P60B new securities
MANILA, Aug 6 (PNA) — The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Wednesday announced the government’s offer to swap government securities maturing from September 2014 until June 2024. In a statement, the…
Zambo City declares Aug. 9 as IPs Day
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) -– The city government has declared August 9 of every year as Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Day to foster appreciation and better understanding of the indigenous people and…
Mandaue City to relaunch ‘I am Mandaue’ campaign
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu, Aug. 5 (PNA) — The Mandaue City Government will relaunch on August 30 the “I am Mandaue” campaign that aims to encourage residents to share their knowledge and contribute…
Mindanao will be a very important destination for ‘Visit PHL’ year and beyond – DOT
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is raising efforts to push Mindanao to be an important destination for “Visit the Philippines” year in 2015…
First Gen Corporation signs 97 MW supply contract with Istroenergo Group
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) -– First Gen Corporation’s (FGC’s) subsidiary, Prime Meridian Powergen Corporation (PMPC), has signed on Friday the 97 Megawatts (MWs) supply contract with Istroenergo Group (IEG), to execute the…