By Marilyn E. Galang BALER, Aurora, June 30 (PNA) — The Philippines is now emerging as the “rising economic tiger of Asia” from being the “sick man of Asia,” Spanish Embassy Charge…
Aquino to submit proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress after SONA, says Palace
MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — Malacanang said on Monday that President Benigno S. Aquino III will submit the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress for ratification after he delivers his State of…
Land distribution continues despite CARPER expiration — Palace
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, June 30 (PNA) — The government on Monday reiterated that distribution of land to farmers continues despite the expiration of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with…
Tattoo leads 5th annual social media day with tatt awards 2014; call for nominations
MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — Tattoo, Globe Telecom’s broadband brand, leads the 5th Annual Social Media Day in the Philippines with the launch of this year’s Tatt Awards, the country’s leading award…
DTI launches P 4.3M projects in 4 Agusan del Norte towns
By Noel B. Najarro BUTUAN CITY, June 28 (PNA) — The Department of Trade and Industry, Agusan del Norte Provincial Office (DTI-ADN) has launched six projects in the four municipalities of Agusan…
PHL exporters urged to look into increasing specific trade concerns
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — Philippine exporters were urged to look into increasing specific trade concerns (STCs) in the global market to continue and enhance trade ties with…
President Aquino inaugurates 1,000 low-cost housing units for informal settlers
ILOILO CITY, June 28 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday led the inauguration of 1,000 low-cost housing units in Jaro district for informal settlers who used to live on…
Palace welcomes Canada’s move designating PHL on list of focus dev’t countries
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, June 28 (PNA) — Malacanang on Saturday welcomed Canada’s move of designating the Philippines on the list of development countries of focus. This move will allow the…
Iraqi army wages major offensive to retake Tikrit
BAGHDAD, June 28 (PNA/Xinhua) — Iraqi security forces launched Saturday a major offensive to retake control of the city of Tikrit, the capital of the Sunni-dominant province of Salahudin, which has been…
30,000 hectares of bamboo farms eyed in Pangasinan
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan (PNA) — Some 30, 000 hectares of land in different municipalities of Pangasinan are set to be planted to bamboos soon. This is part of the integrated bamboo farm and…
1 in 10 deaths among U.S. adults due to excessive drinking
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Excessive drinking accounted for one in 10 deaths among working-age adults aged 20 to 64 years in the United States and cost the country about USD 224 billion per…
Int’l meeting urges global action on antibiotic resistance
THE HAGUE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Around 40 countries have made commitments on tackling antibiotic resistance during an international meeting in The Hague on Thursday. Antibiotic resistance means that certain bacteria are no longer…
Asbestos use in construction a labor hazard
HANOI, (PNA/VNS) — The use of asbestos in construction should be stopped as it poses serious health risks to workers, said experts at a conference in Hanoi yesterday. The conference, which was…
President Aquino graces 123rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association
MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III graced on Thursday the 123rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Bar Association (PBA), commending the lawyers’ group for “being a consistent voice for the…
PHL software engineers tackle latest software engineering strategies, cutting-edge tactics in first-ever confab
By Jade Dela Cruz Miguel MANILA, June 26 (PNA) — The Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA), in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), launched the first-ever SOFTECH.PH, the Philippine…