By Leilanie G. Adriano LAOAG CITY, Sept 17 (PNA) –The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to put up two Negosyo Centers in the province to provide one-stop shop and…
UCPB respects SC decision; clarifies claim on coco levy
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) has said it respects the Supreme Court (SC) decision junking its petition claiming ownership over a portion…
SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig Fund inform Bicol members of expanded benefits
By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, Sept. 17 (PNA) – The Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund have announced the…
Baguio City LGU appeals to citizens not to give alms to beggars
BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is discouraging the public from giving alms to beggars. The said act is against the law and begging…
DOST set to open PhP10-M innovation centers in Zambo City
By R.G. Antonet A. Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 17 (PNA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to open two innovation facilities worth PhP10 million to cater to the…
Ormoc police steps up anti-crime drive
ORMOC CITY, Sept. 17 (PNA) -– The city’s peace and order situation improved during the past three months, owing to reduced law-breaking incidence and intensified crime-fighting by authorities. This was gleaned in…
Davao emergency center on alert for possible tsunami
DAVAO CITY, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The city’s Central 911 Emergency Center is on alert as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) released an advisory for a potential tsunami as…
City Council to probe reports of non-release of budget for senior citizens
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Sept. 17 (PNA) -– The City Council here will embark on an inquiry about allegations on the non-release of budget for the city’s senior citizens, Councilor Prexy Elipe…
US donates 501 units of CBRN equipment to PHL
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Sept. 17 (PNA) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received 501 pieces of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) response equipment from the US Defense Treat…
2016 elections present a ‘very unique situation’ to voting public, says Palace official
MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — With no explicit face of opposition among potential candidates for president in the 2016 elections, next year’s political landscape offers the voting public a ‘very unique situation’,…
APEC policy toolkit promotes women’s sexual, reproductive health
MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Wednesday launched a policy toolkit that promotes sexual and reproductive health to ensure that women are protected while they work. The…
Senator Poe offers herself as presidential candidate in 2016
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday finally ended speculation about her political plans, offering herself as presidential candidate in the 2016 elections. Poe declared…
Comelec transfers manufacture of 2016 voting machines to Taiwan to prevent possible complications
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista said Wednesday the poll body has decided to transfer the manufacture of optical mark reader (OMR)…
Xurpas buys 51% equity stake in IT services provider for Php 900 M
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Listed technology company Xurpas Inc. has closed a deal to acquire a 51-percent equity stake in Yondu Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of…
President Aquino raises public sector compensation pension by 10%
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed concerned government agencies to impose a 10-percent across-the-board increase in compensation pension for employees in the…