MANILA, (PNA) -– Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas on Tuesday reminded newly-elected barangays officials not to act as “bosses” and instead serve their constituents properly. At a press conference, Roxas,…
Malacanang: People’s Initiative not only option to safeguard public funds
MANILA, (PNA) — The Aquino government expressed belief there are available options other than the people’s initiative that will safeguard the integrity of public funds, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny”…
NFA’s Calayag’s appointment subject of review, Palace says
MANILA, (PNA) — The appointment of National Food Authority Administrator Orlan A. Calayag is now subject of review following allegations that he is an American citizen, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio…
PHL’s huge climb in Doing Business 2014 report to boost job creation
By Josine Estuye MANILA, (PNA) -– The thirty notches jump of the Philippines in the latest “Ease of Doing Business’ report of World Bank and International Finance Corp.” was seen to significantly…
Vinta gains strength, 2 provinces in N. Luzon under Signal no.1
MANILA, (PNA) — At least two areas in Northern Luzon are under public storm warning signal no. 1 as tropical depression Vinta has slightly intensified its strength and changed its direction westward,…
Husband, 2 daughters of Filipina killed in Tiananmen crash among injured in accident – DFA
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) -– The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said the husband and daughters of the Filipino woman who died in the car crash in Tiananmen Square…
DOJ mulling NBI probe on explosion at Davao prosecutor’s house
MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of Justice is considering the possibility of tapping the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate the circumstances behind the grenade-throwing incident at the house of a prosecutor…
Hong Kong stocks close higher 0.48%
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — Hong Kong stocks closed up 108.24 points, or 0.48 percent, at 22,806.58 on Monday. Turnover totaled 48.1 billion HK dollars compared with last Friday’s 62.55 billion HK dollars…
Singapore stocks close flat
SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Singapore stocks finished almost flat on Monday, with the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) up 2. 61 points, or 0.08 percent, to close at 3,207.85. A total of 3.05…
(Nightlead) HK stocks close up 0.48%
HONG KONG, (PNA/Xinhua) — Hong Kong stocks closed up 0.48 percent on Monday. The benchmark Hang Seng Index moved up 108.24 points to close at 22,806.58 points, after trading between a day…
BSP to check banks’ consumer protection practices
By Joann Santiago MANILA, (PNA)–The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering to check whether banks’ consumer protection practices are in line with the central bank’s financial inclusion program. “Up for consideration…
Malaysian tin market closes higher
KUALA LUMPUR, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Malaysian tin market closed higher here on Monday, and the trading volume rose compared with last Friday. Tin price on the Kuala Lumpur Tin Market increased 170…
(Lead) Chinese shares close mixed in thin trading
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chinese shares closed mixed in thin trading Monday, a day empty of significant market news. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index advanced 0.04 percent, or 0.91 points, to close at…
Vietnam trade makes further forays into Italy
HANOI, (PNA/VNS) — Vietnam plans to open another economic office in Lombardy in 2014, expanding its presence in the most economically developed and industrialized region in Italy. The office establishment was agreed…
Singapore’s business delegation to visit Jiangsu, China
SINGAPORE,(PNA/Xinhua) — A Singapore’s business delegation comprising 60-strong members is scheduled to visit the cities of Nanjing, Xuzhou and Nantong in Jiangsu Province from Monday to Thursday, the city-state’s trade promotion agency…