By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — In the face of a strong El Nino as reported by the State weather bureau, the Manila Water said on Wednesday that portions…
Palace: Gov’t making major efforts to improve traffic flow in Metro Manila
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Malacanang on Wednesday assured the public that the government is continuously making tremendous efforts towards solving or easing the traffic congestion in Metro…
Mining, metals prices to recover by 2019, expert says
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — An international mining and metals market expert said on Wednesday gold, silver, platinum, aluminum, copper, lead, nickle, tin and zinc prices will recover…
Sandiganbayan denies GMA’s motion for another furlough
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The anti-graft court on Wednesday junked the motion of detained former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for another furlough to attend the 40th Mass…
Pres. Aquino’s reforestation program surpasses feat of previous administrations in last 50 years
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) – A massive reforestation program implemented in just five years under President Benigno Aquino III has surpassed the combined accomplishments of the previous administrations…
PHL named top and most professional borrower by FinanceAsia
MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The Republic of the Philippines (ROP) has been named Top Borrower in the Philippines and Most Professional Sovereign Borrower in Asia by FinanceAsia. The results of their…
AFFI sees sustained growth for franchise industry
MANILA, Sept 16 (PNA) — The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc, (AFFI) has seen the franchise industry to sustain its growth for the next few years. AFFI Chairman of the Board Armando…
Gov’t financing down to a net of PHP 20B in July ’15
MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Philippine government borrowings fell in July 2015 as the country continues to strengthen its fiscal position. Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) data show that net financing in…
PAL to kick off Manila-Sydney daily flights next month
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday announced that it has increased frequencies between Manila and Sydney, Australia by shifting from the current…
PHL IT firm, Japanese solar developer form joint venture for solar, wind projects
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) – Local IT solutions firm WIT (We are IT) Philippines, Inc., and Japanese solar developer Eguchi Holdings Co. Ltd. have signed a joint venture…
Piddig residents commemorate 208th Basi Revolt with blood-letting activity
PIDDIG, Ilocos Norte, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The spirit of volunteerism is very much alive in this municipality as hundreds of its residents arrived at the Gakki Theater on Wednesday to donate…
DOH-6 allocates funds, conducts interventions to stop suicide cases in Western Visayas
BACOLOD CITY, Sept. 16 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas or Region 6 has allocated P500,000 for the purchase of psychotropic drugs for 2016 and conducted continuous interventions…
Santa Rosa first city in Laguna conferred with ISO 9001:2008 certification
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Santa Rosa City received on Tuesday (Sept. 15) ISO 9001:2008 Certification from ISC Global represented by Ma. Melanie Olbita, general manager of ISC Philippines…
ARMM Board of Investments, business leaders host forum on BBL; call for passage of original draft
COTABATO CITY, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Business leaders in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on Wednesday urged the country’s legislators to consider the gains of the Mindanao peace process by…
Comelec, PNP, Army and other DEB members push for peaceful, honest and orderly 2016 polls
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 16 (PNA) — Various government agencies and private sector groups on Wednesday gave their assurance to collaborate for the conduct of peaceful, honest and orderly elections on May 9,…