WASHINGTON, July 29 (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. space agency NASA said Monday that its Opportunity rover, working on Mars since January 2004, passed 25 miles (40 kilometers) of total driving Sunday, setting a…
Comelec notes low number of registrants in the first two months of voter’s registration nationwide
MANILA, July 29 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reported a low number of registrants in the first two months of the 17-month long voter’s registration nationwide. Comelec Chairman Sixto…
Jungle trail to Underground River opens again in Puerto Princesa
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, July 29 (PNA) -– The park management of the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) and the city government here opened again the “jungle trail”…
BSP cites importance of capitalizing the central bank
By Joann Santiago MANILA, July 29 (PNA) — A ranking Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official countered allegations that the poor will not benefit from a well-capitalized central bank. BSP Deputy Governor…
President Aquino pushes for reasonable, just, acceptable Bangsamoro Law
MANILA, July 29 (PNA) -– President Benigno Simeon Aquino III affirmed that he will aggressively push for the enactment of the Bangsamoro Basic Law that will formalize and implement the provisions of…
President Aquino to submit proposed P2.6 T National Budget for 2015 to Congress on Wednesday
MANILA, July 29 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is getting ready to submit the proposed P2.6 trillion National Budget to Congress on Wednesday, a Malacañang official said Tuesday. Presidential Communications…
Archbishop confirms Pope Francis visit to PHL on Jan. 15-19 next year
By Ferdinand G. Patino MANILA, July 29 (PNA) — Pope Francis will visit the Philippines from January 15 to 19, 2015 which also marks the 20th anniversary of the World Youth Day…
NTA to plant 1 M tree seedlings in synchronized tree planting on July 30
LAOAG City, Ilocos Norte, July 28 (PNA) –To highlight its 27th founding anniversary celebration, the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) will lead synchronized tree-planting activities in various areas in Regions I, II, and…
Go Negosyo Act to boost development of MSMEs
MANILA, July 28 (PNA) — The approval of Republic Act 10644: An Act Promoting Job Generation and Inclusive Growth through the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or the “Go Negosyo…
Greenergy Holdings Inc signs incorporation documents of Lite Speed Technologies Inc
MANILA, July 28 (PNA) – Greenergy Holdings Incorporated (GHI), along with IT Group Inc. and Fab People Inc, has signed the incorporation documents of Lite Speed Technologies Inc, a proposed venture corporation…
Meralco’s net income up by 2% to Php9.6-B
MANILA, July 28 (PNA) — The Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco’s) net income was up by 2 percent from Php 9.4 billion to Php9.6 billion, according to the company’s financial results for the…
NOAH’s-Dream Lidar Project vital to save lives of Filipino people
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 28 (PNA) — The Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards’s (NOAH’s) Dream Lidar project will pinpoint flood prone areas, saving many lives in turn, said President Benigno…
Ilonggo leaders cite Aquino administration for regaining public trust
By Annabel J. Petinglay ILOILO CITY, July 28 (PNA) –- Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. and Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog both cited the administration of President Benigno Aquino III for…
President Aquino cites BSP recapitalization, investment grades as major economic achievements
MANILA, July 28 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III cited the completion of the P50-billion recapitalization of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as well as investment grades received by the…
President Aquino receives standing ovation after delivering his 5th SONA
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 28 (PNA) – President Benigno Aquino III received spontaneous standing ovation after he delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) during Monday’s joint session…