By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 13 (PNA) — A leading global provider of cloud business management software sees huge business opportunities in the Philippines as more local small, medium and large…
Sindicatum RE taps Sterling and Wilson for 23-MW solar farm
MANILA, Oct. 13 (PNA) – Singapore-based developer Sindicatum Renewable Energy taps Sterling and Wilson for the construction of its 23-megawatt (MW) solar farm at Clark Freeport Zone. ”The new project in Clark…
Smart expands Surf Abroad data roaming package to 110 countries
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 13 (PNA) — Telecom giant Smart Communications (Smart) announced on Tuesday that it has expanded the coverage of its Surf Abroad 550 data roaming package to…
Developer breaks ground for third subdivision project in Lapu-Lapu City
CEBU CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) — Johndorrf Ventures Corp. (JVC) has broken ground for Portville Prime, its third subdivision that carries the successful brand of economic to mid-range housing, along Mactan Airport…
GNPower targets financial close of 600-MW power plant in Bataan this year
By Juzel L. Danganan CEBU CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) – GNPower Ltd. Co. is targeting to reach the financial closing of its 600-megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant in Bataan this year….
Dumaguete university offers appropriate tuition for Senior High School Program
DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) — In response to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) new mechanism in providing financial assistance to incoming senior high school students under the K to 12 program,…
Anti-Bullying Act tackled in youth summit in Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) — At least 100 students from various schools in Baggao, Cagayan joined the Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) that was spearheaded by the Philippine Army (PA) over the…
City of San Fernando wins Gawad Kalasag award in Central Luzon
CITY of SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Oct. 13 (PNA)– This city bagged this year’s Gawad Kalasag Award for having the best disaster risk reduction and management council in Central Luzon. The award was…
Subic promoting the rights and welfare of IPs, now a model
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Oct. 13 (PNA) –Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), being successful in promoting the rights and welfare of the indigenous people in the Freeport, plays model for other economic zones…
Display of emergency hotlines in private establishments now mandatory in Iloilo City
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) — The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on Tuesday approved an ordinance which seeks the mandatory display of emergency hotlines in all private institutions operating in the city. The…
DSWD: ‘We never stop addressing problems on street dwelling’
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday that the agency has never ceased in addressing the long pressing problem…
De Lima urges DOJ’s rank-and-file to maintain institution’s integrity, credibility
MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Outgoing Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Monday urged the DOJ’s officials and employees “to maintain and uphold all the time the integrity…
With APEC support, underground power lines in the Philippines could be feasible, says Energy official
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Underground power lines in the Philippines? For the Department of Energy (DoE), this technology is something that should be looked into. “A good option is…
President Aquino’s endorsement is important to LP senatorial ticket – Drilon
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Monday said the endorsement by President Benigno Aquino IV will play crucial role to the goal of the…
CA orders prosecution of Glorietta blast accused
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has given the green light to prosecute the accused in the Glorietta blast in Ayala Center, Makati City…