By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Jan. 23 (PNA)—- Education through online program or internet is now a strong alternative for Filipinos being offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)…
SoKor economy posts first rebound in three-years, grows 2.8 pct in 2013
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (PNA/Xinhua) — The South Korean economy grew 2.8 percent in 2013, the first rebound in three years, central bank data showed Thursday. Real GDP, the broadest measure of economic…
Lacson issues warning to those ‘in the way’ of Yolanda rehab work
MANILA, Jan. 23 (PNA) — While he will adhere to a policy of inclusion in rehabilitation work in areas affected by super typhoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan), Presidential Adviser on Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Panfilo…
PHL stocks end near 6,200-mark on strong macroeconomic fundamentals
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Jan. 23 (PNA) — Philippine share prices stretched its winning streak to a seventh straight session on Thursday, as investors bet on the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals….
‘We learned a lot of lessons from Yolanda’ –-Roxas
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Jan. 23 (PNA) – Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel A. Roxas II admitted on Thursday the government had learned plenty of lessons from…
Palace: ERC chief won’t need to step down just yet
MANILA, Jan. 23 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday said that despite calls of the Akbayan Party-list to sack Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson Zenaida Ducut, due process will still have to be…
Extreme cold temperature triggers sulfur upwelling; fish kill looms in Taal Lake
By Saul E. Pa-a TAAL, Batangas, Jan. 22 (PNA) — The Inland Fisheries Research Station (IFRS) and Protected Area and Management Bureau (PAMB) based in the Taal Lake here reported on Wednesday…
Iloilo tourism office continues to support this year’s Dinagyang Festival
ILOILO CITY, Jan. 22 (PNA) — Iloilo Provincial Tourism Officer Gilbert Marin said that they continue to support the celebration of this year’s Dinagyang Festival, the highlights of which will be held…
Japan proposes agricultural cooperation with ASEAN universities
JAKARTA, Jan. 22 (PNA/Antara) –The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has proposed an agriculture-food related areas cooperation through universities around the Southeast Asian countries. Japanese Minister-Counselor and Deputy Chief…
Sanctions can be lifted after all Iran nuclear problems settled – P5+1 mediators
MOSCOW, Jan. 22 (PNA/ITAR-TASS) — Political directors of P5+1 international mediators (Russia, Great Britain, Germany, China, the United States and France) on Iranian nuclear program with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs…
PCIEERD encourages R&D proposals on sustainable transport systems, emerging technologies
MANILA, Jan. 21 (PNA) — The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is encouraging public and private universities, research and development institutes (RDIs) and nonprofit science…
PLDT installs submarine cable connecting Visayas and Mindanao
By Ercel Maandig CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 22 (PNA) -– The Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT), the country’s premier telecommunications company, recently completed the ambitious P 400 million submarine optic cable…
Putin, Obama discuss Syria, Iran, US-Russia relations on phone
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (PNA/IRNA) –Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama discussed the agenda of the international conference on Syria to open in Montreux on January 22, in a phone…
President Aquino says Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 project will create 18,000 jobs
MANILA, Jan. 22 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday the P26.7-billion Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 project will create some 18,000 jobs. “Makakapaghatid ang proyektong ito ng halos…
PDEA destroys P40-M worth of marijuana in Ilocos Sur
MANILA, Jan. 22 (PNA) -– More than P40 million worth of marijuana plants and seedlings were destroyed after agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) swooped down on a plantation in…