MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is coordinating with the Thailand Immigration through the International Police (Interpol) regarding the arrest of the suspects in the killing of broadcast…
Senate approves bill protecting seafarers from ‘ambulance chasers’
MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) – The Senate approved on third and final reading on Monday a bill protecting the country’s seafarers from the so-called “ambulance chasers.” Senate Bill No. 2835 aims to…
Belmonte admits Anti-Dynasty bill is dead
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., on Monday admitted that anti-dynasty bill is considered dead in the House of Representatives. In a press conference, Belmonte…
New labor cooperation agreement with NZ does away with placement fee
MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz and New Zealand Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Michel Woodhouse had signed a landmark labor cooperation agreement that strongly implements…
Flight disruptions to be kept minimal amid APEC preps — MIAA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — Delays in commercial flight operations will be kept to a minimum amid preparations for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit on November,…
(UPDATE) Immediate deportation of Reyes brothers now being processed — DOJ
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Monday said the immediate deportation of former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes and former…
Comelec: Presidential debates not mandatory
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Sept. 21 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that would-be candidates are not mandated to attend the presidential debates it will organize next year. Comelec…
San Miguel threatens to sue PSALM over Sual’s contracted capacity
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept 20 (PNA) — San Miguel Corp (SMC) has threatened to sue the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp (PSALM) over the sudden change in the…
Japan still upbeat with PHL’s business environment
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Sept 20 (PNA) — Japanese firms remain optimistic with the business environment in the Philippines, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Executive Director Nobuo Fujii said….
Beep cards now usable in all LRT-1, LRT-2 stations
MANILA, Sept. 20 (PNA) — All stations of the Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 (LRT-1, LRT-2) are now selling beep cards after the LRT-1 completed on Sunday the activation of…
EPI gears up for substation construction for 150-MW project in Subic
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept 20 (PNA) — Emerging Power Inc (EPI) is gearing up for the construction of its substation for its 150-megawatt (MW) solar and wind project in Subic,…
PHL focuses facilitating MSMEs in food processing, agribusiness
By Kris M. Crismundo ILOILO CITY, Iloilo Sept 20 (PNA) — The Philippine government aims to facilitate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in food processing and agribusiness to achieve inclusive growth….
What’s the shape of your cookie?
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Sept 20 (PNA) — In an industry where there is tight competition, how can one excel and make a difference? While passion plays a very important…
DOE sees decision for B5 by end 2015
MANILA, Sept 20 (PNA) — The Energy department said it sees a decision could be reached by the end of the year for the increased biodiesel blend of 5 percent (B5). “The…
PSE trading participants compliant with required liquid reserves amid market volatility
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 20 (PNA) — The trading participants (TPs) of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) remain compliant with the minimum required liquid reserves, indicating their strong financial resiliency…