By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb 17 (PNA) — The report about the record-high remittance inflows in 2013 helped boost the Philippine peso’s strength Monday. The local unit gained P0.30 to a dollar…
NEDA chief: PHL on track in economic targets, but lags on social outcomes
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Monday announced that despite back-to-back national disasters last year, the Philippine economy was still on…
Mainland-Taiwan tax pact of mutual benefit: spokeswoman
BEIJING, Feb. 17 (PNA/Xinhua) –A mainland spokeswoman on Monday talked up cross-Strait plans for a pact on the avoidance of double taxation, after concern that it may lead to the exposure of…
Thai army chief orders tightened security around rally sites
BANGKOK, Feb. 17 (PNA/Xinhua) –Thailand’s army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday ordered troops to step up security around rally sites in the capital Bangkok to prevent violence. Prayuth instructed army agencies concerned…
CAAP officials probe Cessna training plane crash in Tanauan City
By Saul E. Pa-a TANAUAN CITY, Batangas, Feb. 17 (PNA) -– Officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are pursuing the investigation on Monday on the busted flight of…
2 students foil arson attempt at North Cotabato state university building
KABACAN, North Cotabato, Feb. 17 (PNA) –-Two students prevented what could have been a huge fire inside the state-run university here Sunday night, police said Monday. Supt. Jordaine Maribojo, Kabacan police chief,…
DepEd OK with 4-day a week school adjustment
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA)— The Department of Education (DepEd) is open to making necessary adjustments for the intense traffic problem Metro Manila will experience beginning Monday night due…
Remittances to PHL post record-high inflows of US$ 25.12B in ‘13
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb 17 (PNA) — Remittances to the Philippines proved its resiliency anew in December 2013 after it posted another record-high monthly cash level of US$ 2.2 billion, 9.1…
Muntilupa City sets homecoming for Olympian Michael Martinez
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) – Despite taking 19th place in the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia, a hero’s welcome awaits Michael Christian Martinez upon his return from…
MMDA releases list of alternate routes to avoid traffic gridlock due to Skyway 3 construction
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) released Monday the list of alternate routes for private vehicles as motorists and commuters brace for…
Philippine Development Plan midterm update ensures sustainability and inclusiveness of the country’s economic growth, Balisacan says
MANILA, Feb. 17 (PNA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has updated the Philippine Development Plan: 2011-2016 (PDP) to ensure sustainability and inclusiveness of the country’s rapid economic growth, Socioeconomic…
Russia welcomes high-level inter-Korean talks
MOSCOW, Feb. 16 (PNA/ITAR-TASS) — Russia welcomed high-level talks between North and South Koreas that ended in Panmunjom on Friday, February 14. “We can only welcome the fact that South and North…
Iran’s relations with ASEAN growing: Iranian envoy
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 (PNA/IRNA) — Iran’s Ambassador to Malaysia Mohammad Jalal Firouznia said on Saturday that Tehran’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are now growing. Speaking to…
Korean Araw Force rebuilds typhoon-damaged house of war veteran in Leyte’s Carigara town
By Roel T. Amazona CARIGARA, Leyte, Feb 16 (PNA) — True to their commitment to help in the rebuilding efforts of typhoon-affected Leyte, the Republic of Korean Military Forces (Araw Force) expanded…
Capiz celebrates 100 days after Yolanda
By Joel E. Capundan ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Feb. 16 (PNA)– Capiznon have many reasons to celebrate life 100 days after super typhoon Yolanda devastated the province of Capiz. In collaboration with the…