TOKYO, (PNA/Xinhua) — Japan, as one of the countries involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade negotiations, decided along with other member nations that a conclusive deal will be struck before…
Fun is not just about the place, it is also about the people, says DOT chief
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — There is a term coined for a new type of tourism that was “more meaningful”, said Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., referring to the term “social…
‘More Fun’ campaign becomes a way for everyone to wave the PHL flag, says DOT chief
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — What everyone thought was just another marketing or advertising campaign has become a way for everyone to wave the Philippine flag. This, according to Tourism…
Investments in Nor Min down by 90 %, Mis Or’s dropped 98 % in 2Q
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, (PNA) — Total investments in Misamis Oriental and the Northern Mindanao plummeted in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year. The…
(Roundup) Vietnam’s power sector attracts more foreign investors
HANOI, (PNA/Xinhua) — Vietnam’s power sector is attracting more foreign investors, reported local VietnamNet online newspaper on Thursday. In late September, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and Samsung C&T…
Solgen maintains PDAF is constitutional
By Perfecto Raymundo MANILA, (PNA) — Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza Thursday maintained the provision of the Priority Development Assistance Fund under the 2013 General Appropriations Act is constitutional. During the second day…
China-ASEAN trade to bloom on new target
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vowed to “plant more flowers, no thorns” with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and it appears trade is set to bloom between the…
Zimbabwe to package ‘land reform’ into tourism plans
HARARE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Zimbabwe’s tourism minister on Wednesday said the country will package its “land reform” into tourism plans by making the tour to selected black-owned farms a unique excursion experience for…
Backgrounder: World Media Summit in Hangzhou Thursday
HANGZHOU, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Second Presidium Meeting of the World Media Summit will be held in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on Thursday. Media leaders from Xinhua News Agency, News Corporation,…
(Lead) Tropical storm Santi slightly accelerates
MANILA, (PNA) — Tropical Storm Santi maintained strength and has slightly accelerated and is now moving West towards Aurora-Isabela Area, the state weather forecaster said on Thursday. Weather Forecaster Joey Figuracion said…
COMELEC assigns reg’l director for Western Visayas
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has assigned Remlani Tambuang as regional director for Western Visayas during the election period for the Oct. 28 barangay polls. Tambuang, who was…
Albay village festival highlights nipa palm’s livelihood role
By Richard Almonte MALINAO, Albay, (PNA) – The Barangay Council, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and the Nipa Festival executive committee of Barangay Balading in this town are now all set for the 5th…
Feature: Italy launches advanced biofuels facility
By Marzia De Giuli CRESCENTINO, Italy, (PNA/Xinhua) — An advanced plant for the production of second generation biofuels from plants not suitable for food consumption was inaugurated in northern Italy on Wednesday…
Analysis: S. Korea groans with prevalent financial scams
By Yoo Seungki SEOUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — A company worker in South Korea received a text message on his smartphone. The message read that anyone who wants emergency funds can easily access a…
Local BPM industry to benefit from Obamacare
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, (PNA) – The country’s Business Process Management (BPM) industry will benefit from United States Healthcare Reform Bill or Obamacare as there will be an increase in outsourcing…