By Edwin O.Fernandez TALAYAN, Maguindanao, Oct 3 (PNA) — Local officials and residents here laud the government for building infrastructure projects here through the “Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Roads to Peace…
NHA downloads PHP2.5M for IP housing project in N. Cotabato town
MAKILALA, North Cotabato, Oct. 3 (PNA) — The National Housing Authority (NHA) has transferred on Friday another PHP2.5 million for the ongoing Indigenous People’s (IP) Housing project in remote Sitio Malumpini, Barangay…
Institutionalize political debates to promote citizens’ right to information
MANILA, Oct. 3 (PNA) — The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms is now in receipt of a proposed statute institutionalizing political debates among national candidates. Rep. Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr….
Deploy more legal attachés to assist OFWs in distress–Gatchalian
By Sammy F.Martin MANILA, Oct. 3 (PNA) — A party-list lawmaker is seeking the immediate posting of legal attachés abroad to assist the increasing number of distressed Filipinos overseas pursuant to Republic…
Palace assures gov’t is addressing hike in dengue cases
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) – Malacanang on Thursday assured that the government is addressing the number of dengue cases that reportedly increased significantly, particularly in Cavite, Bulacan and…
PHL determined to achieve top one-third of global competitiveness ranking — Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The administration of President Benigno Aquino III remains focused and determined to achieve the top one-third of 140 countries in the World Economic…
LP has 8 senatorial candidates, 4 more are being deliberated
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — Only four names are needed to complete the senatorial line-up of Liberal Party (LP), Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. confirmed on Thursday. In a…
Filipino experts counter negative perception of genetically modified organisms
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) — Filipino biotechnology experts have dispelled the negative perception of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the Philippines, saying these products are safe and can help secure the…
Standard Chartered lowers PHL inflation forecasts for 2015, 2016
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — British bank Standard Chartered has lowered its inflation forecast for the Philippines this and next year amid a steady downtrend despite risks from…
Pangasinan notes 50% increase in suspected dengue cases
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The Provincial Health Office (PHO) said suspected dengue cases in Pangasinan went up by more than 50 percent from January to September 28 this year as…
More Cebu-direct flights set to be rolled out in 2016
MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — More airlines will soon be opening direct flights to Cebu next year, the GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. (GMCAC) said, particularly in countries with large Filipino populations. GMCAC…
DOE grants Force Majeure for Service Contract 75
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted the Force Majeure for Service Contract 75, which is located in the northwestern Palawan Basin. In…
DOE certifies 12-MW Maibarara geothermal expansion & 50-MW solar farm as commercial
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued the Certificate of Commerciality (COC) for the 12-megawatt (MW) Maibarara expansion and the 50-MW Tarlac solar…
3,000 4Ps beneficiaries to celebrate National Family Day in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) — Around 3,000 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are scheduled to converge at the Pelaez Sports Center on Sunday to cap the…
Dumaguete senior citizens to start trust fund
DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The more than 13,000 senior citizens in Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental, have accepted the challenge of a former legislator for them to start…