WASHINGTON, July 21 (PNA/Bernama) — There must be a “prompt, full, unimpeded and transparent” international investigation into the crash of doomed Malaysia airliner, US President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minster Tony…
North Cebu town picked as pilot area for ICT solution for disasters
CEBU CITY, July 21 (PNA) — The northern Cebu town of San Remegio, some 108 kilometers from Cebu City, was chosen as the pilot area for an innovative information and communication technology…
Over 1.7-M children in day care centers nationwide benefit from DSWD’s Supplementary Feeding Program –Soliman
MANILA, July 21 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday that more than 1.7 million children in over 45,000 day care centers throughout the country were…
‘Whitewater River’ rafting operators in CDO eye new rates
By Mark Francisco CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 20 (PNA) — The Oro Association of Rafters (OAR) eye new rates in “Whitewater River rafting” fees from the current P 700 to P…
Ormoc’s tourist attraction offers kayaking
ORMOC CITY, July 20 (PNA) — Lake Danao Natural Park (LDNP), Ormoc’s top tourist drawer, offers a new attraction to visitors –- kayaking. For the past few months, tourists have been enjoying…
AFAB exceeds full-year 2013 investment approvals in 1H 2014
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, July (PNA) — The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has exceeded its investments approval in full-year of 2013 in span of six months this…
14.7-M poorest households to get PhilHealth coverage
MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P35.3 billion as subsidy for the health insurance coverage of indigent families enrolled in the National Health Insurance…
President Aquino signs five new laws
MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — Malacanang announced on Sunday that President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed into law five bills aimed at economic growth, consumer protection, and enhancing the drug abuse…
Mindanao Peace Process, Aquino’s greatest achievements in Mindanao his 3 predecessors failed to achieve
By Noel Y. Punzalan and Edwin O. Fernandez COTABATO CITY, July 20 (PNA) – The Mindanao peace process is among the greatest accomplishments of the Aquino administration in southern Philippines which his…
Negros Oriental: Setting stage for peace and development
By Mary Judaline F. Partlow DUMAGUETE CITY, June 20 (PNA) — Over the past recent years, a myriad of efforts by government agencies, local government units and civil society has carved out…
Aquino administration implements massive infrastructure spending in Central Luzon
By Zorayda S. Tecson CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 20 (PNA) –The government has been pursuing massive infrastructure development in Central Luzon that aims to boost economic growth and progress in…
Allowing full entry of foreign banks seen to boost PHL economy
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 20 (PNA) — The Philippines expects the full entry of foreign banks can accelerate the growth of the economy especially amidst next year’s ASEAN economic integration,…
NorCot peace and order councils find means to end MILF, MNLF land dispute
MATALAM, North Cotabato, July 19 (PNA) – The joint town councils of two adjoining North Cotabato towns have taken steps to put a stop to bickerings of Moro rebels triggered by long…
Capiz Guv, heads of natl government agencies ink MOA for Panay River Basin Security Framework
By Annabel J. Petinglay ILOILO CITY, July 19 (PNA) — Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco together with heads of the different enforcement agencies inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the Panay River…
City braces for first solid waste to energy project
By Lydia C. Pendon ILOILO CITY, July 19 (PNA)– Everything is right on schedule for a joint venture agreement on the P1.3 billion solid waste to energy project inside the city owned…