By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has found probable cause for the filing of multiple charges for violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No….
Suspended Makati Mayor Binay can file CoC – Comelec
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Since the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has yet to receive a copy of the Ombudsman order dismissing suspended Makati City Mayor Jejomar…
Coalition ng Daang Matuwid names 12-man senatorial slate
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Finally, the Liberal Party (LP) on Monday announced the complete 12-man senatorial slate of what the administration has called the Coalition ng “Daang…
President Aquino reiterates call for passage of BBL
MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday urged anew Congress to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), one of the important proposed bills of his administration, which…
Mandaue City nominated as model in low carbon emission among APEC economies
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu, Oct. 12 (PNA) — The Philippines has nominated Mandaue City here in Cebu as a model in low carbon emission. In a press briefing held prior to the opening…
Eastern Petroleum diesel prices up 70 c/ltr Tuesday
MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) – Eastern Petroleum Corp. said it will increase the price of its diesel products by 70 centavos per liter at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The independent player explained…
Festive mood at first day of filing of COCs in Comelec
MANILA, Oct 12 (PNA) — The first day of filing of certificates of candidacy on Monday at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) main office at the Palacio del Gobernador Building in Intramuros…
12 aspirants for 2016 polls file COCs early at Comelec main office
MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Twelve aspirants running for national positions of president, vice-president and senator in the 2016 polls trooped to Intramuros during the first hour of the start of the…
PSEi extends gains
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Local share prices at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) extended modest gains for a second day on Monday, tracking an upbeat sentiment in…
FDI up 1.6 % to USD 458 M in July 2015
MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Foreign direct investments (FDI) posted net inflows of USD 458 million in July 2015, up 1.6 percent from USD 451 million registered in the comparable period last…
BSP’s rediscounting facility continues to post lower growth
MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Ample domestic liquidity along higher rates further lowered the availment in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) rediscount facility. Data released by the central bank Monday showed…
UCPB-CIIF Finance’s loans to coco farmers reach Php276-M in September
MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — UCPB-CIIF Finance and Development Corp. released Php53.8 million in new loans to coconut farmers in September bringing its nine-month total to Php276.55 million. The loans financed alternative…
Moody’s Investors Service says ratings on PHL reflects the country’s resiliency
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Moody’s Investors Services remains optimistic on the Philippine economy’s growth for 2015 due to its proven resiliency against external shocks. In its latest credit…
PNP okays gun ban for MassKara Festival until October 20
BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 12 (PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has approved the enforcement of the gun ban for the ongoing MassKara Festival until October 20. The festivities started Oct. 1…
LP candidates in Albay first to file COCs with Comelec
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 12 (PNA) — Believing in the saying that “Early birds catches the worm,” three political bigwigs under the Liberal Party banner in Albay trooped to the Commission on Election…