MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corporation (TA) has landed three hydropower service contracts with a total supply capability of 320 Megawatts (MWs) located in Luzon. Based on…
IOM innovates communication with storm-ravaged communities
TACLOBAN CITY, July 10 (PNA) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will roll out innovations in communicating with storm-hit communities in a bid to promote citizen engagement in monitoring of Yolanda…
Bataan coffee growers coop latest recipient of DOLE-DOST livelihood program
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 10 (PNA) — A coffee growers cooperative in Bataan is the latest beneficiary of the convergence livelihood program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)…
Albay holds training on meat processing
LEGAZPI CITY, July 10 (PNA) — To provide livelihood to Albay residents, the Provincial Government of Albay, through the Provincial Veterinary Services (PVS), held a two-day training program on meat processing at…
Nueva Vizcaya town to receive P15M from DA, DAR
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, July 10 (PNA) — The local government unit of Kayapa is expected to receive a P15-million funding assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Agrarian Reform…
Argentina to face Germany in World Cup final
SAO PAULO, July 10 (PNA/Xinhua) — After a flat 120-minute of play, Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 in penalty shootout, thanks to impressive saves from keeper Sergio Romero, in the World Cup…
PHL industry production surpasses 10% growth forecast
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Industry production in May 2014 has increased by 13.8 percent, surpassing the 10 percent growth forecast of Moody’s Analytics. In Monthly Integrated Survey…
PHL FDIs reach USD 597M in April ’14, end-April net inflow at USD 2.4B
By Joanne Santiago MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Significant jump in investments in private company-issued debt instruments helped boost foreign direct investments (FDIs) to the Philippines in April 2014. Data released by…
PHL exports grow by 6.9% in May ’14
MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Philippine exports grew by 6.9 percent in May 2014 and overall outlook for the rest of the year continues to be upbeat, according to the National Economic…
Palace assures no cover-up in inquiry into DAP-funded projects
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — Malacanang has assured that there will be no cover-up in its ongoing inquiry into projects funded by the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). ”That’s…
PHL launching tourism infrastructure programs
MANILA, July 10 (PNA) — The government is introducing infrastructure programs to boost the country’s tourism sector. “Tourism is a low-hanging fruit. It’s a one way where we can provide accessible employment…
PAMB mulls reopening of Mt. Hamiguitan to visitors
DAVAO CITY, July 9 (PNA) — The reopening of Mt. Hamiguitan is a work in progress as the Davao Oriental province with the three involved municipalities try to pool resources in coming…
Cebu City mayor eyes waste-to-energy project at city’s landfill
CEBU CITY, July 9 (PNA) — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he is planning a waste-to-energy project at the city’s 15-hectare Inayawan sanitary landfill, which he ordered closed in 2011. Rama…
U.S. research identifies world’s biggest-ever flying bird
WASHINGTON, July 8 (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. researchers said Monday they have identified the fossilized remains of an extinct giant bird that could be the biggest flying bird ever found. With a wingspan…
Voyager 1 spacecraft confirmed to have entered interstellar space
WASHINGTON, July 8 (PNA/Xinhua) — Data showed Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, had entered interstellar space, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said on Monday. Interstellar space is a…