CEBU CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The Cebu provincial government has funded some PHP33.28 million worth of infrastructure projects in southern Cebu, an official said. Engr. Bobby Lim of the Cebu Provincial…
Introducing eco-trails in Adams, Ilocos Norte
By Leilanie G. Adriano Adams, Ilocos Norte, Oct 1 (PNA) –Waking up to a foggy cold morning in Adams, Ilocos Norte and sipping in a perfect blend of aromatic Arabica coffee, locally…
Comelec to study civil society groups’ request to extend the voter’s registration
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will study the request of civil society groups headed by the Samahan para sa Tunay na Eleksyon sa…
David camp submits evidences claiming Poe not a natural-born Filipino
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) — The camp of losing senatorial candidate Rizalito David on Thursday submitted a formal offer of evidence before the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) in…
Belmonte says no more time to pass bill lowering income taxes
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Oct. 1 (PNA) -– House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Thursday said that the proposed bill lowering income taxes has no chance of being passed during the…
Palace sees Ombudsman’s probe on DAP funds as opportunity to clarify legal issues
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Wednesday said the Ombudsman’s investigation on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) funds will…
PHL to import more rice in preparation for El Nino peak
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Philippines will likely import more rice to beef up buffer stocks and ensure price stability amid the prospect of a severe El…
Palace calls on people to conserve water amid treat of ‘extreme’ El Nino
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Malacanang on Wednesday asked the people, particularly residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, to conserve water amid threat of ‘extreme’ El Nino…
Escudero urges colleagues to tackle tax reform proposals now
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero on Wednesday urged fellow lawmakers to tackle immediately the bills lowering income taxes after Malacanang expressed willingness to take…
Bulacan declares state of calamity due to dengue
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The provincial government of Bulacan on Wednesday placed the province under state of calamity due to the alarming increase of dengue cases. Through the Panlalawigang…
Roxas’ surge in survey is manifestation of people’s trust to President Aquino — Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – The continued surge of Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel Roxas II in the presidential survey is a manifestation of what President Benigno Aquino…
SC designates special courts to handle election protests in 2016
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) has designated special courts which will handle the election protests in the municipalities in connection with the forthcoming elections…
JICA positive about PHL transport roadmap projects
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept 30 (PNA) — A Japanese government agency on Wednesday expressed optimism that with the Transport Roadmap, infrastructure development in the Philippines will eventually materialize. “We believe…
DPWH: 70% of roads leading to tourism destinations completed
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday said that about 70 percent of roads leading to tourism destinations have already…
Maguindanao power provider seeks LGUs help to improve collection efficiency
COTABATO CITY, Sept 30 (PNA) — Officials of the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) have sought the help of local government units in improving its collection efficiency as the cooperative’s collectibles continue to…