MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Malacañang on Monday maintained the Philippine government continues to search for a mutually acceptable solution with Hong Kong to provide closure to the row that stemmed from…
Palace to MRT, LRT fare hike protesters: Take non-NCR taxpayers into consideration
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — The proposed fare hike at the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) may seem unreasonable to wage-earning commuters, but Malacanang…
Thailand strengthens security in capital during election
BANGKOK, Feb. 2 (PNA/Xinhua) –Thai First Army Area deployed troops to watch over 10 district offices in capital Bangkok during general election on Sunday. The 10 districts include Sai Mai, Don Mueang,…
3 casualties, 42,000 affected by TD ‘Basyang’ — NDRRMC
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Feb.2 (PNA) — At least three people were killed while more than 42,000 individuals in Visayas and Mindanao were affected due to floods and landslides caused…
Palace expresses relief over QC demolition’s peaceful ending
MANILA, Feb 2 (PNA) — Malacanang on Sunday expressed relief over what began as a violent demolition of shanties in Agham Road, Quezon City which later ended peacefully. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail…
Policy rates adjustments to have negative effect on financial market this time – BSP
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Will the fresh cut in the Federal Reserve’s stimulus program prompt Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to adjust its policy rates given the continued…
Ukrainian protests split world leaders at security conference
MOSCOW, Feb. 2 (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– The ongoing protests in Ukraine divided world leaders attending the 50th annual Munich Security Conference on Saturday. US Secretary of State John Kerry said that demonstrators…
Solar power plant to rise in Bataan
MARIVELES, Bataan, Feb. 1 (PNA) — A P2-billion solar power plant will soon rise at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) in this town. Deogracias Custodio, chairman of the Authority of the…
Albay on right path towards development
By Nancy I. Mediavillo LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 1 (PNA) — Governor Joey Sarte Salceda said Saturday that Albay is on the right path towards development. Salceda said his administration started with Albay…
Early youth education in robotics one of the brightest futuristic industries
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Feb.1 (PNA)–Philippine education now must focus on industrial manufacturing, business and invention since agriculture in the countryside is being slowly swallowed by mushrooming subdivisions full of residential…
DOST-PCAARRD, ACIAR publish manuals on swine respiratory disease control
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Feb 1 (PNA) — The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has…
Palace: PHL keeping lines open with Hong Kong on visa row
MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) — The Philippines will maintain open lines of communication with Hong Kong in the wake of visa requirements the Hong Kong government imposed on holders of red and…
Manila Rush: Escaping heavy traffic
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) — Commuters and motorists in Metro Manila have been figuring out how to escape the heavy traffic situation in its major roads, particularly the…
Sadain optimistic Bangsamoro Basic Law will be enacted before Pres. Aquino’s term end in 2016
By Teofilo P. Garcia Jr. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 1 (PNA) -– National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Commissioner Mehol Sadain is optimistic that the Bangsamoro Basic Law will be enacted on or…
Number of foreign workers in Japan hits record-high 717,504
TOKYO, Jan. 31 (PNA/Kyodo) — The number of foreign workers in Japan as of Oct. 31 stood at 717,504, up 5.1 percent from a year earlier and the highest level since 2007,…